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CityCouncil | 2011-09-06 | 5 | the last fiscal year budget ended; staff does not want to direct the conversation but would like to open it up to Council and community comments. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether staff would provide a first quarter review, to which the Assistant City Manager responded staff would provide whatever information is available. (11-423) Introduction of New Community Development Director The City Manager introduced the Community Development Director. The Community Development Director stated that she looks forward to working in Alameda and thanked Council for the opportunity to be part of the team. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL REFERRALS (11-424) Discussion of Confidentiality of Applicants During Recruitments. Councilmember deHaan made brief comments. Mayor Gilmore stated that she is unclear on the concept of Councilmember deHaan's referral. Councilmember deHaan stated that he is asking Council to recommit to upholding the confidentiality of what is done in Closed Session and the selection process. Councilmember Johnson stated that she is offended that Councilmember deHaan is saying that Council is not committed. Mayor Gilmore questioned why a recommitment is necessary; stated Council has affirmed to keep to the strictest dictates of confidentiality; stated that she is unclear why Council needs to recommit to something that is already being done. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether there was a breech. Mayor Gilmore inquired on which occasion, to which Councilmember deHaan responded the most recent occasion. Mayor Gilmore requested that the Human Resources Director explain the [recruitment] process. The Human Resources Director stated the Human Resources Department keeps Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 September 6, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-09-06.pdf |