2006-08-03 Cost of Government Commission Minutes

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about how County facilities are designed, and how they need to be more secure, accessible, energy efficient, and easier to maintain. It is not clear who to talk to about this— perhaps the Finance Department. Mr. Sakaguchi asked if they should subsume that issue, as he feels the bigger issue is whether the County should continue to build, or instead lease. Mr. Sakaguchi said he wanted to comment. He was impressed by Deputy Chief Kubojiri because he brought up how difficult things are with the County departments having different computer systems. The County should spend money right now on expediting its computerization, and should also put some aside for staff development. The Chair said that if there was nothing further on the Police Department, they would move on to the next agenda item. 6. DISCUSSION /ACTION ON OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL RESPONSE TO THE COMMISSION'S LETTER DATED APRIL 10, 2006 Motion and Vote: Mr. Joseph moved to accept and file the response, and Mr. Sakaguchi seconded the motion. There being no discussion, all members voted aye. 7. DISCUSSION /ACTION ON TRANSIT AGENCY RESPONSE TO THE COMMISSION'S LETTER DATED APRIL 10, 2006 Motion and Vote: Mr. Joseph moved to accept and file the response, and Ms. Provalenko seconded the Motion. There being no discussion, all members voted aye. Ms. Garson asked, when it was time to write the report, how they would refer to the letters that were just accepted and filed. It was agreed to say that the COGC sent a request, received a response, and have no recommendation for these departments. If there is a recommendation or issue on a department's response, a motion will be made and it will be discussed at this present meeting. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ON DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL RESPONSE TO THE COMMISSION'S LETTER DATED APRIL 10, 2006 Motion: Ms. Nicholson moved to file the response, and Mr. Sakaguchi seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Sakaguchi asked why this Department was needed, and it was explained that it is a regulatory agency and regulates the laws about alcohol consumption, as well as doing permitting and enforcement. Mr. Sakaguchi questioned whether a department was necessary to regulate liquor consumption. He said they seem to side with the owners all the time. He felt the Police Department should handle violations. Mr. Joseph said he did not agree with burdening the Police with such a large thing as liquor control. 13