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CityCouncil | 2010-07-20 | 7 | Mayor Johnson inquired whether Mr. Knox White would be complying with the request. Mr. Knox White responded that he received the City Attorney's request last week; stated that his attorney would be sending a response tomorrow; that he would not comply with the request given that the investigation is open; however, he wants to state for the record that he believes Councilmember Tam inadvertently sent the email to him; the email was never read; Councilmember Tam also sent the public agenda; that he will maintain confidentiality until the District Attorney's investigation is finished. The City Attorney inquired whether Mr. Knox White admits that he is in receipt of the email, to which Mr. Knox White responded in the affirmative. The City Attorney inquired whether it did not occur to Mr. Knox White to call the City or advise the City Attorney that the email was received inadvertently and inquire what to do with the email although the email was clearly marked "Attorney-Client Privileged". Mr. Knox White responded that he is not in the position to discuss the matter right now. Mayor Johnson stated issues need to be resolved before any future Sunshine Task Force meetings; Council needs to have a discussion on the matter. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he prefers to suspend the Sunshine Task Force until January 2011. Councilmember Gilmore stated the recommendation seems to be backwards; suspending the Sunshine Task Force before the District Attorney acts and makes findings is exactly the opposite of Sunshine principles and justice; Council should wait and let the District Attorney speak on the matter; the Country has been built on the principles of innocent until proven guilty; the Council Referral indicates that a Sunshine Task Force member is guilty; the individual has not been charged with anything; everyone at some point in time has been a passive recipient of emails. Mayor Johnson stated that she is not saying the Mr. Knox White is guilty of anything, but is saying that the issue casts a shadow over the Sunshine Task Force's credibility because of events that have occurred; the investigative report notes that Mr. Knox White received an email that he was not a passive recipient of; conduct has been questionable; people believe receiving and sending the email is wrong. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether Council would be receiving a Council Referral regarding campaign reform because the Sunshine Task Force is suspended. Mayor Johnson responded that she does not know why a Councilmember would request a Council Referral on campaign reform. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he reserves the right to ask Councilmembers if Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 July 20, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-07-20.pdf |