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CityCouncil | 2011-05-03 | 10 | Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Planning Board President, stated the Planning Board is excited a about the opportunity to get behind Senate Bill 375; things can be done short of putting more homes on the Island; VF Outdoor has set a high bar. The Acting City Manager announced that the City would host an Alameda Point Financial Basics Webinar on May 18, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (11-229) Receive a Report and Provide Direction on Boards and Commissions Restructuring Options The Senior Management Analyst gave a brief presentation. Speakers: John Knox White, Alameda; Dave Duffin, Film Commission; Ken Dorrance, Film Commission; Robb Ratto, PSBA; and Jon Spangler, Alameda. Vice Mayor Bonta stated broader questions need to be addressed regarding how to maximize efficacy; previously, he suggested creating an ad hoc committee to review Boards and Commissions; the issue would not need to be addressed if Boards and Commissions met to do meaningful work each time; finding ways to make Boards and Commissions more efficient and communicative with Council would be a better approach; suggested opening up broader, more conceptual fundamental questions. Councilmember Johnson stated that she has no problem with having a public process to accomplish goals; the City has had a 10% staff reduction in the last couple of years; additional staff reductions are likely; most of the cities listed on the chart are larger than Alameda and have fewer Boards and Commissions; that she does not see how having fewer members would save money; the Transportation Commission should stay at seven members; the Youth Commission should stay at eleven members because having representatives from all of the schools is important; having quarterly meetings is not often enough; some Boards and Commissions need to meet bi-monthly or monthly. Councilmember deHaan stated restructuring is the tip of the iceberg; the Film Commission is an excellent example of helping to generate business within Alameda; some Boards and Commissions have designated seats; that he does not know the solution; the City cannot afford what is being done now; more soul searching needs to be done; most Boards and Commissions have attendance requirements. The Senior Management Analyst stated eliminating the Film Commission and Public Art Commission is difficult for some people to hear; this phase is attempting to address low hanging fruit; the next phase would require a tougher conversation and would address some of the substantive, paradigm shifts. Mayor Gilmore stated that she is not in favor of lowering the number of Commissioners Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 May 3, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-05-03.pdf |