pages: CityCouncil/2012-04-17.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2012-04-17 | 14 | Councilmember Johnson inquired whether the motion is to have staff come up with standardized procedures for boards and commissions. Councilmember Tam responded said issue is already included in [staff report] recommendation 13 [provide basic information for participation, such as how to use a speaker's card at formal meetings like City Council]; however, she was trying to amplify, clarify and synthesize the comments made by Councilmembers Johnson and deHaan. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Recreation and Park Commission was held for further discussion, to which Councilmember Tam responded in the affirmative; stated feedback should be in the form a letter to the Mayor with a copy to the Council from the Chair of the Commission after the Commission has vetted the membership size at a public Commission meeting. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (12-178) Introduction of Ordinance Extending the Agreement Between the City of Alameda and Waste Management of Alameda County Inc. for Solid Waste Disposal Services for a Five-Year Period, Until September 30, 2017. Introduced. The Public Works Director gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether the price is per ton or an annual amount, to which the Public Works Director responded other than the tipping fee, the price is per ton. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether costs would go down as the City decreases the amount of waste put in the landfill, to which the Public Works Director responded the total fee would decrease. Councilmember deHaan inquired when the contract was last modified, to which the Public Works Director responded 10 years ago. Councilmember Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation [introduction of the ordinance]. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (12-179) The City Manager announced: 1) that a Golf Commission meeting would be held April 24th at Washington Park to consider the two proposals; 2) the Council would hold a budget meeting on May 8th; 3) that he met with the Golf Commission to discuss the lease with Jim's on the Course; the Commission unanimously supports the lease; 4) evaluations of management staff would commence on July 1st, and 5) the City's administrative practice is to provide responses in one day; encouraged residents to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 April 17, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-04-17.pdf |