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CityCouncil | 2011-01-04 | 10 | include maintenance and a long-term strategy for maintaining existing infrastructure and assets; experience with bargaining and labor groups is important. Councilmember deHaan stated information regarding the former Naval Base needs to be updated. Mayor Gilmore stated a lot has been accomplished in the last six years; the former Naval Base needs to be described in different terms. Councilmember Tam stated reference to cable TV and Internet needs to be eliminated. Councilmember Johnson stated reference should be made to the redevelopment of the Northern Waterfront. Mayor Gilmore stated the City's snapshot needs to be updated; the City no longer has 675 full-time employees. The Acting City Manager staff would work on community information; Council should address the ideal candidate section. Councilmember deHaan stated financial sustainability should be included. Mayor Gilmore stated six years ago, Council was dead on with regard to the portrait of the ideal candidate; she would like to add the ability to work cooperatively with Council and staff and other like appointed official,; the ability to engage and seek input from the public, and a demonstrated track record in terms of transparency and transparent processes; inquired whether housing should be part of the package. Councilmember Johnson responded not every city requires the City Manager to live in the community; stated quality is more important than willingness to relocate to Alameda. Vice Mayor Bonta stated living in Alameda should be encouraged but not required. Councilmember Tam concurred with Vice Mayor Bonta; stated Council cannot legally require residency. Councilmember Johnson stated requiring someone to live in Alameda is very costly; residency could be required through a contract. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether Council would be willing to consider a candidate from the private sector, to which Councilmember Johnson responded that she would. Councilmember deHaan responded that he would; however, cities are unique; stated private sector candidates should not be excluded. Councilmember Johnson stated a private sector candidate would need to have a high Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 January 4, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-01-04.pdf |