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18691 | The City Attorney stated the information would be provided to the Council before the City Council Meeting; stated that she would bring the proposal to the July 5 Closed Session Meeting with the advanced copy of all information requested; she hears the Council direction in terms of a desire for policy direction to provide the additional thresholds and Council involvement and oversight for all governing bodies matters would be discussed and direction taken from the Council. Chair Johnson stated that she does not expect that any outside counsel would need to be hired within the next week, inquired what was decided on the interim. The City Attorney responded that she would like the Council to keep a reasonable, fair and equitable approach; all department heads are authorized to spend monies when the budget is adopted $75,000 or less is the current amount without Council authorization. Chair Johnson stated that no one else in the City has authorization to spend over $800,000. The City Attorney reiterated her request for a reasonable approach. Chair Johnson stated that the Council is always fair and reasonable; stated that she made it clear at the budget meeting that the Council is not changing the amount of the City Attorney' budget but is exercising Council responsibility. Commissioner/Board Member deHaan stated that the direction for other City departments might change also; the City is in extraordinary times in reviewing the budget, controlling staffing, and developing needed services. Commissioner/Board Member Gilmore stated that the Council does not want to make it significantly more difficult for the City Attorney to be able to do her job. Commissioner/Board Member Daysog stated that delivery of successful services to the residents is ultimately the end responsibility; the question of reasonableness is not incidental; rapid responses are necessary for the legal team; the City is shooting itself in the foot if rules do not allow for rapid responses. The City Attorney stated that she is fully confident that the proposal submitted on July 5 will be adequate for all purposes. Chair Johnson requested that the City Attorney summarize her Special Joint Community Improvement Commission and Alameda Reuse and 6 Redevelopment Authority Meeting June 28, 2005 |