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CityCouncil | 2011-05-03 | 3 | Councilmember Tam moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5, [items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*11-215) Minutes of the Special City Council, Alameda Public Financing Authority and Community Improvement Commission (CIC) Meeting Held on April 6, 2011; the Special City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority, and CIC Meeting and the Special City Council Meeting Held on April 12, 2011; and the Special City Council and CIC Meeting and the Regular City Council Meeting Held on April 19, 2011. Approved. Note: Vice Mayor Bonta abstained from voting on the April 19, 2011 meeting. (*11-216) Ratified bills in the amount of $3,617,052.76. (*11-217) Recommendation to Set June 7, 2011 for a Hearing to Consider Collection of Delinquent Business License Fees and Delinquent Integrated Waste Management Accounts Via the Property Tax Bills. Accepted. (11-218) Recommendation to Authorize Payment of a Contribution in the Amount of $75,384.62 to Associated Community Action Program. Councilmember Tam stated it would be a good idea to discuss what happened to the program last year and receive periodic updates. Councilmember deHaan stated a few updates have been provided by the Acting City Attorney; initially, the $25,000 contributed by each member was used to clear up payroll; the District Attorney confiscated all records; stimulus money was received but when stimulus money ran out, the operation continued; a 2009 audit showed that the Associated Community Action Program (ACAP) should have been in good condition; the vast majority of services are being provided through other agencies; thankfully, Dublin's City Attorney and City Manager have taken the lead to unravel the magnitude of the problem. Councilmember Tam stated former Councilmember Daysog was the ACAP representative before she was elected in 2006 but there was no clear handoff; she was asked to attend one meeting and subsequent meetings kept being cancelled; other meetings were in conflict with her schedule; that she notified ACAP when Councilmember deHaan was elected as Vice Mayor; former Mayor Johnson appointed former Vice Mayor deHaan in August, 2009; at the one meeting she attended, the direct nexus between what ACAP provided and the benefits to Alameda was not clear; that she was not clear why Alameda needed to have a representative. The Acting City Attorney stated other cities were not clear about the connection; the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 May 3, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-05-03.pdf |