pages: CityCouncil/2011-06-21.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2011-06-21 | 9 | The City Manager thanked the Deputy City Manager for working so diligently on the project; stated Alameda can deliver and demonstrate a unified public. (11-331) Animal Shelter Update Addressed under the Resolution on the Special City Council meeting [paragraph no. 11- 337]. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL REFERRALS (11-332) Provide Direction on a Committee Formed to Focus on Alameda's Participation in the America's Cup in 2013. Vice Mayor Bonta gave a brief presentation. In response to Mayor Gilmore's request, Vice Mayor Bonta stated the committee would include experts in the boating industry, marinas, and hospitality and event planning. Speaker: Jim Oddie, Alameda. Councilmember Johnson stated that she agrees that there should be a committee; in the past, Councilmembers have nominated members to a committee; the same process should be followed. Councilmember Tam stated Howard Ashcraft organized a committee and provided updates to Council when the community wanted to submit an application for Google; Council did not appoint committee members. Councilmember Johnson stated said committee was not a City committee; each Councilmember should have a representative if the committee is an Ad Hoc Committee. Councilmember Tam stated the scope should be clear if a City Ad Hoc Committee is formed versus just assigning people. Councilmember deHaan stated last year, the former Economic Development Director was directed to take the lead; other individuals got involved; that he is concerned with Council getting involved with who should be on the committee; staff should come back to Council with names. Mayor Gilmore stated Alameda is a little bit behind in terms of timing; that she does not see the need to appoint people to the committee; people have self-selected in terms of Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 June 21, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-06-21.pdf |