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CityCouncil | 2011-10-18 | 4 | The Acting City Attorney stated the ordinance states having at least an eleven-day noticing period. Vice Mayor Bonta stated that he would prefer consistency in the noticing period and would prefer twelve days. Mayor Gilmore stated the proposed ordinance is historic for the City; efforts have been monumental for all parties involved; the City owes the Sunshine Task Force and staff an incredible debt; that she looks forward to implementing the ordinance and making government more transparent and accessible; putting things in plain language is important. Councilmember deHaan stated other cities would be looking at the ordinance as a model; thanked staff for stepping up to the plate. Councilmember Tam stated documents should not be limited; that she supports the League of Women Voters' recommendation to review the direct cost for duplication; there seems to be some confusion with respect to special circumstances regarding an Open Government Commission (OGC) member's term. The Acting City Attorney suggested adding language to state no more than a four-year term. Councilmember Tam stated Council should strive not to preclude public access to meetings; Council is not always in the best state of mind to deliberate on issues after 10:00 p.m.; that she does not think requiring a supermajority vote to go past 10:30 p.m. would be a problem. Mayor Gilmore stated limiting meetings to 10:30 p.m. would allow the public to attend and participate in a meaningful way; having Councilmembers put full effort and energy into making decisions would be in the best interest of the City; that she does not see Council abusing a supermajority vote to go past 10: 30 p.m. Councilmember Tam stated that she agrees with Mr. Knox White regarding ensuring that a chosen electronic format could be viewed in a variety of mainstream computing platforms and exhausting all remedies before a law suit is filed; the proposed schedule makes a lot of sense; there was a question whether the OGC decision could be appeal able to the Council; having a Council watchdog group ask Council for permission on their decision seems odd. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether Councilmember Tam is suggesting that there would be no appeal to the Council. Councilmember Tam responded Mr. Knox White commented that there is an avenue to go through the Courts after exhausting the OGC process. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 October 18, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-10-18.pdf |