pages: CityCouncil/2012-04-17.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2012-04-17 | 13 | Councilmember Tam stated quarterly meetings could result in two meetings per year since the Commission does not meet during the summer. Councilmember Johnson moved approval of the staff recommendation [adoption of the resolution and introduction of the ordinance], with [amending the ordinance] to leave out the nomination process and leave the Recreation and Park Commission as it is; and try to get a more formalized attendance policy. The motion failed due to a lack of second. Mayor Gilmore stated changing the names of the boards [Pension Board and Housing and Building Code Hearing and Appeal Board] that should be commissions was discussed; suggested said change be included a motion. Vice Mayor Bonta stated that he agrees with Councilmember Tam about the Recreation and Park Commission, but he would like to hear from the Commission itself to have data and input. Councilmember Tam suggested the process be bifurcated; moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Tam moved introduction of the ordinance with the following: 1) changing the names of the boards that were inappropriately named boards [Pension Board and Housing and Building Code Hearing and Appeals Board] to commission; 2) going forward with the staff recommendation, which does not include the Recreation and Park Commission [membership reduction]; stated that she understands the Commission came to Council; however, Council wants to formally know if the Commission feels the most effective way to provide input to the Council is as a body of five versus seven; that she would table said discussion; and 3) direct staff to move forward with trying to find a way to standardize the roles, responsibilities and duties of the Boards and Commissions, including and up to a review of members' obligations to serve; stated clearly, the requirement would not be like the Charter requirement that Councilmembers automatically forfeits their office after three unexcused absences in a row; and 4) taking out the inconsistency between Charter and non-Charter appointments and nominations, which is to not move forward with the staff recommendation on having a Councilmember nominate a commissioner if the Mayor leaves a vacancy for 60 days. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether the motion is to remove [staff report] recommendation 10 [allow for a Councilmember to nominate a board of commission member if the Mayor has not done so after 60 days of the vacancy], to which Councilmember Tam responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 April 17, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-04-17.pdf |