pages: CityCouncil/2011-05-03.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2011-05-03 | 11 | below seven because of quorum issues; having seven members would allow three people to be in a work group, which does not require noticed meetings; that she is not sure whether the matter should be sent back to each Board and Commission; questioned whether a Task Force should be put together with one member from each commission, whether there should be a series of public meetings, or whether the matter should be sent back to the Commissions to advise how things are being done now and how things could be done more efficiently. Councilmember Tam inquired how Vice Mayor Bonta would envision an ad hoc committee. Vice Mayor Bonta responded that he has considered the possibility of some type of cross section of representation from existing Commissions; stated the Sunshine Task Force model is good. Councilmember Tam stated the Sunshine Task Force met ten times; each Councilmember appointed a person from the community; that she is not sure whether the number on each Board or Commission would drive Council to have a clear understanding of possible staff time savings; the goal would be to maximize the efficacies and efficiencies in providing input to Council. Mayor Gilmore stated the Boards and Commissions provide input to Council and provide the community an opportunity to weigh in on issues; the public gets two bites of the apple by attending the Board or Commission meeting and the Council meeting; seeing how the two functions can be performed more efficiently needs to be reviewed; the matter is being discussed now because of resource issues; the Board and Commission process does not work as efficiently as it should; the mechanism is the struggle; suggested that a Council Sub-committee come back with a plan and method for moving forward. Vice Mayor Bonta stated that he is fine with said idea. Councilmember deHaan concurred with Mayor Gilmore; stated the process needs to be considered; more thought needs to be given to the issue. Mayor Gilmore stated Commissions should be the focus; Board changes would need to be done through a Charter amendment; a plan should be developed for public input and moving the process forward for discussion. Councilmember Tam moved approval of nominating Vice Mayor Bonta and Councilmember deHaan as Sub-committee members. The Acting City Manager stated staff would be available to help in any way; the Public Art Commission has only one member; at some point, a commission would be needed to discuss the Public Art plan. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 May 3, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-05-03.pdf |