2011-03-01 Special CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -MARCH 1. 2011- -7:01 P.M.
Mayor Gilmore convened the meeting at 9:16 p.m.
ROLL CALL — Present: Councilmembers Bonta, deHaan, Johnson, Tam and
Mayor Gilmore — 5.
Absent: None.
AGENDA ITEM
(11 -115) Discuss and Appoint the Community Stakeholders to Serve on a City Manager
Interview Panel.
The Human Resources Director gave a brief presentation.
Mayor Gilmore noted the staff report lists the five community groups proposed by the
subcommittee [Margie Sherratt, Board of Education; Jordan Battani, Alameda Hospital
Board; Dr. Jannett Jackson, College of Alameda; Doug Biggs, Alameda Point
Collaborative; and Jeff Cambra, Chamber of Commerce/WABA].
Councilmember Johnson stated that she has received questions regarding the Alameda
Business Alliance (ABA); requested clarification about said organization.
Vice Mayor Bonta responded Mr. Cambra, the ABA representative, serves on the West
Alameda Business Association (WABA) Board and Chamber of Commerce Board; the
ABA was an ad hoc business group pulled together to discuss the School Parcel Tax;
Mr. Cambra worked with members of the business community to find an acceptable tax
structure.
Councilmember Johnson inquired whether someone just representing the business
community was considered.
Mayor Gilmore responded Mr. Cambra was chosen because he is also on the Chamber
Board and WABA Board; the subcommittee was thinking one person would be wearing
different business hats.
Councilmember deHaan stated his concern is ABA is not an official body.
Vice Mayor Bonta stated the list could read Chamber of Commerce/WABA.
Councilmember deHaan stated using said listing makes more sense.
Mayor Gilmore stated the title could be changed; called for Councilmembers to provide
the name of a representative.
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Councilmember deHaan selected Jane Sullwold.
Councilmember Tam selected Kate Quick.
Vice Mayor Bonta selected Carl Chan.
Councilmember Johnson selected Robb Ratto.
Mayor Gilmore selected Brad Shook.
Councilmember deHaan noted WABA would have two representatives [Mr. Cambra and
Mr. Shook].
Mayor Gilmore stated that she selected Mr. Shook as a business person /Chief
Executive Officer type.
Vice Mayor Bonta moved approval of appointing the five members listed in the staff
report and the members selected by each Councilmember.
Mayor Gilmore listed the names of the person selected by each Councilmember: Jane
Sullwold, Kate Quick, Carl Chan, Robb Ratto, and Brad Shook.
Councilmember Johnson inquired whether the list includes someone from the real
estate community; and questioned if not, should another spot should be added.
Vice Mayor Bonta responded Mr. Chan is a realtor.
Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote —
5.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 9:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
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