pages: CityCouncil/2012-04-17.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2012-04-17 | 12 | The City Manager and Councilmember Johnson stated the names changes could be done now. Councilmember Tam stated that her engineer side understands the difference with getting a quorum when five out of seven are needed versus three out of five; her practical public servant side believes it is more important to have the quality input; one of the board's and commission's roles is having hearings to allow public input and facilitate community dialogue as a whole; having quality members is important; deciding the number of members is the role of the Council, not the Recreation and Park Commission. Councilmember deHaan noted the Economic Development Commission has certain designated seats, which needs to be considered. The Assistant City Manager stated the designated seats would be retained and two of the four community-at-large seats would be eliminated. Councilmember Johnson urged the Council to leave the process of having the Mayor make nominations; stated that she would rather reduce the Youth Advisory Commission to nine members; all high schools should be represented. Mayor Gilmore stated staff has provided feedback that there is recruiting problem. The Deputy City Manager expressed staff has to go to great efforts to get the members to the meeting. Councilmember Johnson stated since the Youth Advisory Commission does not vote, so a quorum should not be a problem. The City Attorney stated all the commissions are subject to the Brown Act and should not meet without a quorum. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether a different process could be followed; questioned if the Youth Advisory Commission could meet less often. Councilmember Tam stated that half of the meetings are cancelled because they cannot get seven people present; noted students could participate without being on the Commission. Mayor Gilmore stated having staff track down members is not a good use of staff time; there has to be balance; the forum is being provided. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether the members are aware, to which the Deputy City Manager responded that he does not know. Councilmember Johnson suggested changing the meeting frequency to quarterly. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 April 17, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-04-17.pdf |