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CityCouncil | 2017-07-18 | 8 | Stated the Planning Board needs members who are qualified; the two candidates do not have the experience needed: Patricia Young, Alameda. Urged Council to not support the nomination of Ruben Tilos and Steven Gortler to the Planning Board; stated they do not have the experience to address the housing crisis: Paul Anzel, Alameda. Urged Council to support the nomination of Ruben Tilos and Steven Gortler; stated John Knox White does not represent the majority of Alamedans: Patricia Gannon, Alameda. Urged Council to approve the nominations of Ruben Tilos and Steven Gortler: Reyla Graber, Alameda. Stated the nominees should represent the vision the City wants to set for Alameda; housing affordability, homelessness and transportation are important issues; the Planning Board deals with very important and complicated issues; renters interests, minorities and women should be represented on the Planning Board: Brian McGuire, Alameda. Stated Council has the final word on all Planning Board decisions; urged Council to support the current candidates: Gretchen Lipow, Alameda. Vice Mayor Vella requested clarification on the nomination process. Mayor Spencer stated that she interviews all potential candidates; she tries to select new people after someone has termed out; she believes the members are diverse; for the Disability Commission, she believes it is important to have disables members. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she would like to make the process as streamlined as possible; suggested including the applications with redactions. The City Clerk stated the press release includes the duties of the Boards, as well as the meeting times. Mayor Spencer stated that she also reviews said information with the applicant during the interview. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated interviewing all applicants is important; suggested Mayor Spencer discuss the nominations with the Board or Commission staff; staff can provide information to the applicant on the demands of the position; an acknowledgement email should be sent to applicants; stated civility is something everyone could work on. Mayor Spencer stated that she interviewed all 14 applicants. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 18, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-18.pdf |