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CityCouncil | 2010-02-16 | 7 | could come back to Council for prioritization before paperwork is done. Councilmember Matarrese stated Council could give direction on what to address after three Task Force meetings; that he expects direction from the committee to reflect community issues; Council can give direction to change priorities; stated that he has no problem moving forward. Speakers: Jim Sweeney, Alameda; Jean Sweeney, Alameda. Councilmember Tam moved approval of appointing the Sunshine Task Force with the recommended appointees in the staff report, with Jeff Cambra as the facilitator; as part of the recorded action and direction: the Task Force would make a recommendation to the Council concerning any proposals and solutions regarding open government and access to information; the Task Force should have assistance from the City Attorney's office and staff in advising them on legal issues and requirements; the final recommendation that the Task Force makes to the City Council will be no later than June 30, 2010, whether it takes three or four meetings; the number of meetings is up to the Task Force. Councilmember Matarrese requested the motion be amended to include the City Clerk's office. Councilmember Tam accepted the amendment to include the City Clerk's office. Mayor Johnson requested that the motion include that the role of staff is to provide advice on technical issues and that the Task Force should include the five items Council described; the Task Force can look at additional items, but should definitely include the five items. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the motion includes prioritization of items. Councilmember Tam responded in the affirmative; stated that she would spell out what she thinks the Task Force should include; the Task Force should: spot the issues, develop recommendations, prioritize the issues, and formulate a comprehensive recommendation to the Council. Mayor Johnson inquired what Councilmember Tam means by spot issues, to which Councilmember Tam responded that the issues should include the ones mentioned in the staff report. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the Councilmembers could provide additional items if desired. Councilmember Tam stated the meetings should definitely be open to the public and noticed accordingly so that the public can be encouraged to attend. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 February 16, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-02-16.pdf |