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CityCouncil | 2010-04-20 | 8 | Council will figure how to put an ordinance together. Mayor Johnson stated the Sunshine Task Force could find the San Jose ordinance perfect with modifications and bring the ordinance to Council; Council could consider the ordinance and give direction to the City Attorney's office. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the process would take more than three meetings. Mayor Johnson stated that she does not have a problem with more than three meetings. Ms. Lipow stated the Sunshine Task Force has been very open with taking suggestions in light of transparency and involving the public; there was no time to vet the issues listed. Mayor Johnson stated the City Attorney's office can include items not included in a sample ordinance. Ms. Lipow stated tonight's discussion boils down what is important to Council; the Sunshine Task Force would like Council's blessing to exist longer than three meetings. Councilmember Matarrese stated the Sunshine Task Force should take the time that is needed, work timely, and take from other ordinances; the least amount of work and fastest way to put together an ordinance is to take something that exists, ensure issues gathered from the public are met, and bring the semi-finished ordinance to Council to provide to the City Attorney; the Sunshine Task Force needs to modify an existing ordinance to fit Alameda. The City Attorney stated that she would hate to see hard working volunteers duplicating staff efforts; getting a copy of a particular provision within an ordinance that speaks to community needs and comments received would be great rather than having the Sunshine Task Force draft an ordinance, which the City Attorney's office does. Mayor Johnson stated the Sunshine Task Force should review other ordinances and note changes that need to be made for Alameda. Mr. Knox White stated direction is very clear. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Council needs to give direction on separating out and bringing back the five Council priorities, to which the City Attorney responded direction can be given through the Interim City Manager. Mayor Johnson stated that her Council Referral to Direct Staff to Develop Lobby Disclosure Ordinance and Registry [paragraph no. 10- does not need to be heard. Vice Mayor deHaan stated community input has been received; Berkeley has been on the mission [developing a sunshine ordinance] for two and a half years or more and the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 April 20, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-04-20.pdf |