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CityCouncil | 2012-06-06 | 5 | In response to Councilmember Tam's inquiry about Council oversight, the City Attorney stated the Council selects the managing organization and has the authority to include things in the by-laws, such as the Brown Act. Councilmember Tam inquired whether Council decides the specific types of events, to which the City Attorney responded in the negative; stated the organization provides the plan and budget; BIA funds can be used for activities that are in the categories in the Municipal Code and State Code; Council can change boundaries, rates and other similar things. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether Council authority includes the board election process, to which the City Attorney responded Council could select a different board. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether the matter is time sensitive, to which the City Attorney responded the time sensitivity has to do with collection of the business license tax. The Community Development Director noted the ordinance requires that the matter be resolved within 30 days of the hearing. Councilmember Johnson encouraged members to raise issues with their board; recused herself and left the dais. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, the City Manager stated staff met with PSBA regarding the publication of by-laws and audits, meeting notices, and elections; PSBA leadership reacted positively; staff is confident changes would be implemented and rebuild trust. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the changes are encapsulated in modifications to the bylaws, to which the Community Development Director responded election oversight is in the work program; stated PSBA completed and submitted an audit; WABA will do an audit next year; there will be an annual report next year to show how the money was spent and whether the work plan was followed. Vice Mayor Bonta stated concerns were raised by business owners; requested the changes be outlined. The City Manager stated the four changes are: 1) bylaws will be posted on the web; 2) accounting statements and audits will be posted on the web; 3) meeting notices have to be distributed via hardcopy, not just electronically; and 4) elections will be supervised by the City Clerk's office. Mayor Gilmore stated the City's role is to ensure funding is spent in the acceptable categories and the organizations prioritize spending; the City should try to get the business communities to work efficiently and hear all members, but should not Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 June 6, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-06-06.pdf |