2006-08-03 Cost of Government Commission Minutes

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Mr. Sakaguchi said the functions which do not presuppose any violence could be handled as civil matters. Otherwise, there's a double layer of enforcement. The Chair said that in order to open a liquor establishment, you need to go to the Liquor Control Department, and Mr. Sakaguchi said you also have to go to the Department of Health to sell food and asked why a license was needed to serve liquor. Ms. Nicholson asked whether Mr. Sakaguchi was making a motion. He said he was just discussing the response and raising the issue of whether the Liquor Control Department was needed. Vote: The Chair called for a vote. All members voted in support of the motion. 9. DISCUSSION /ACTION ON DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE RESPONSE TO THE COMMISSION'S LETTER DATED APRIL 10, 2006 Ms. Nicholson said that the responses in items 9 and 10 were mostly about information technology issues, computer systems, and software. Ms. Provalenko mentioned that the COGC wanted to talk to the Civil Service Department anyway. Motion and Vote: Ms. Nicholson moved to keep Communication No. 2006 -44 on the agenda until they meet with Civil Service and resolve these issues. Mr. Joseph seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. 10. DISCUSSION /ACTION ON OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY RESPONSE TO THE COMMISSION'S LETTER DATED APRIL 10, 2006 Motion: Ms. Nicholson said it appeared to be more on information technology issues, which they will want to support County -wide. She moved to file the response, Mr. Joseph seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. 11. DISCUSSION /ACTION ON BOARD OF ETHICS RESPONSE TO THE COMMISSION'S LETTER DATED APRIL 10, 2006 Motion: Ms. Nicholson moved to file the response, and Ms. Provalenko seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Sakaguchi stated that he wanted on the record that he feels this is another governmental body whose existence can be questioned. Mr. Joseph said that the Board of Ethics is comprised of volunteers and serves a good purpose. He said he will abstain from this item, as he sits on the Board of Ethics. Mr. Sakaguchi said the government needs to be reexamined to throw out functions that are historical and have no relevance now. It needs to be restructured and reorganized, and 14