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CityCouncil | 2011-10-18 | 3 | (*11-498) Resolution No. 14626, "Amending the Management and Confidential Employees Association Salary Schedule." Adopted. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (11-499) Resolution No. 14627, "Appointing Emani Pollard as a Member of the Youth Advisory Commission." Adopted; (11-499A) Resolution No. 14628, "Appointing Mackenzie Prince as a Member of the Youth Advisory Commission." Adopted; (11-499B) Resolution No. 14629, "Appointing Angus Storm as a Member of the Youth Advisory Commission." Adopted; and (11-499C) Resolution No. 14630, "Appointing Sonia W. Xu as a Member of the Youth Advisory Commission." Adopted. Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolutions. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented certificates of appointment to Ms. Pollard, Ms. Prince, Mr. Storm and Ms. Xu. (11-500) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Article VIII (Sunshine Ordinance) to Chapter Il (Administration) Establishing Local Standards to Ensure Public Access to Public Meetings and Public Records. Introduced. The Acting City Attorney gave a brief presentation. Proponents: Gretchen Lipow, Sunshine Task Force Member; Jon Spangler, Alameda; and Carol Gottstein, Alameda. Proponents with suggestions to revise the ordinance: Tracy Jensen, League of Women Voters; John Knox White, Sunshine Task Force Member; and Robb Ratto, PSBA. Councilmember Tam commended the Acting City Attorney, City Manager, and City Clerk for helping with community efforts; stated finding ways to encourage people to be informed and participate is important; encouraged people not to let perfect be the enemy of good. Vice Mayor Bonta thanked staff and community volunteers; applauded the City Manager's efforts to implement items in the ordinance early. In response to Vice Mayor Bonta's inquiry, the City Manager stated a twelve-day noticing period is being practiced; the ordinance states eleven days. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 October 18, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-10-18.pdf |