pages: CityCouncil/2009-04-21.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2009-04-21 | 13 | Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to have the Interim City Manager provide information on what it would take to develop a Sunshine Ordinance; most online journalism is editorialism; source documents need to be provided; facts need to be made clear. The Interim City Manager stated that she has figures on how many man hours would be needed; that she assumes the proposed Task Force would have a ninety-day target date; City staff could provide a certain number of hours. Mayor Johnson inquired what Councilmember Tam is thinking in terms of group size and scope. Councilmember Tam responded each Councilmember could designate a resident; stated the Assistant City Attorney could help gather some of the pressing issues; that she is thinking more in terms of an ordinance rather than a Charter amendment. Mayor Johnson stated an ordinance is a good idea. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the Interim City Manager would advise how the proposed committee would be formed. The Interim City Manager responded that she could make an educated guess on staff involvement and number of meetings. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Interim City Manager is suggesting that staff come up with some ideas, work with the proposed committee, and bring something back to Council. The Interim City Manager responded staff would come back with a report; stated the deliverable would be very specific. Mayor Johnson inquired whether said suggestion is what Councilmember Tam has in mind, to which Councilmember Tam responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the proposed committee would be similar to an Ethics Committee. The Interim City Manager responded the proposed committee would address access to information. Councilmember Tam stated Dan Purnell, Executive Director of the Public Ethics Commission for Oakland, noted that the first step is a Sunshine or Code of Conduct Ordinance in order to have an ethics Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 April 21, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-04-21.pdf |