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CityCouncil | 2011-05-03 | 12 | Mayor Gilmore suggested sending the Public Art plan to the Planning Board in the interim; stated the one person on the Public Art Commission should consult with the Planning Board President; the Planning Board could handle the issue if nothing has been resolved. By consensus, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Vice Mayor Bonta stated the City should harness the power of volunteerism in the community. Mayor Gilmore suggested creating a database for expert residents and professionals; stated people could sign up at a central location. Councilmember Tam stated former School Board Member Bill Schaff does not want to be on a Board or Commission but would like to offer help in looking at pension reform and retiree healthcare reform. The Acting City Manager stated that staff would get the word out on the matter. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (11-230) Michael John Torrey, Alameda, wished everyone a happy Mother's Day. (11-231) John Knox White, Alameda, discussed informing the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and other regional bodies about local concerns with the Sustainable Communities Strategy. COUNCIL REFERRALS None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (11-232) Mayor Gilmore discussed a meeting she had with Alameda's East Bay Regional Park District representative, Doug Siden; stated that she would provide information for review in the City Clerk's office. (11-233) Mayor Gilmore inquired when Council would be receiving a report from the Sub-Committee on the City Clerk Contract, to which Councilmember deHaan responded soon. (11-234) Vice Mayor Bonta announced that he attended the League of California Cities Public Safety Policy Committee meeting. (11-235) Councilmember Tam suggested forming a Council Sub-committee for City Attorney recruitment. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 May 3, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-05-03.pdf |