pages: CityCouncil/2012-04-17.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2012-04-17 | 11 | commission members names should be added to agendas if there is a way to do so; that she disagrees with the recommendation to have Councilmembers nominate members if there is a vacancy over 60 days, which she does not believe is consistent with the Charter; consistency with the Charter should be ensured; the Recreation and Park Commission vacancies were held for a deliberate reason; Councilmembers concerned about vacancies could raise the issue under Council Communications; allowing a Councilmember to nominate somebody is not consistent with the Charter; Councilmembers can address the issue other ways. Councilmember deHaan stated attendance was previously discussed; inquired how attendance would be incorporated; stated members are obligated to attend 70% of meetings; if not, a [removal] process can go forward; the matter should be addressed and included and should apply to all boards and commissions; inquired whether the website shows the boards and commissions. The Assistant City Manager responded the members and their terms office are listed under each board and commission. Councilmember deHaan stated having the members on the agenda is not a bad idea. The City Attorney noted that the Charter has the Mayor make nominations to boards; commissions are by ordinance and are not a Charter issue. Councilmember Johnson stated there should be consistency; there should not be one process for appointing boards and another for appointing commissions. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether there is a conflict if applied to boards; stated the recommendation is for both boards and commissions. The City Attorney responded in the affirmative. The Assistant City Manager stated the actual ordinance only deals with commissions, but the Power Point and report mentioned boards and commissions; Council can introduce the ordinance as presented. The Deputy City Manager noted two commissions [non-Charter entities) are named boards [Pension Board and Housing and Building Code Hearing and Appeals Board]. Mayor Gilmore stated the Council should consider changing those to make it clear that boards are listed in the Charter and commissions are created by ordinance. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether said change should be made now, to which Mayor Gilmore responded in the affirmative. The Deputy City Manager stated the process to clarify and redefine the duties of the commissions is something that needs to be done and the name changes would be easy. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 April 17, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-04-17.pdf |