pages: CityCouncil/2011-10-18.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2011-10-18 | 6 | Vice Mayor Bonta stated government needs to be held accountable; there could be instances where Council could be the arbitrator enforcing the sunshine ordinance. The City Manager stated Council could always require correction by giving direction to the City Manager, who would direct staff to take care of the problem; that he does not want Council to be tangled in formality. The Acting City Attorney stated the ordinance could be amended from time to time; inquired whether Council does not want to hear appeals, to which Council responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether there could be circumstances of an individual violation but the City would be the entity in violation, to which the Acting City Attorney responded in the affirmative. The City Manager stated an individual could be subject to discipline if the individual has a track record causing the City to be in violation. Councilmember Johnson stated staff is committed to the ordinance; a situation involving non-compliance would most likely be a mistake. The Assistant City Manager stated training would be needed. Councilmember Johnson stated the copy fee should not be open to whatever Council decides. Mayor Gilmore stated the fee would be based upon cost recovery. Councilmember Johnson stated cost recovery could be interpreted in different ways. The Assistant City Manager stated the cost would be in the fee scheduled adopted each year; now, the cost is $0.10 per page. Mayor Gilmore stated many documents are in electronic format and would be free. The Acting City Attorney stated charges could be for copying only, not staff time. Mayor Gilmore inquired where the fine would go. The Acting City Attorney responded the fine could go toward acquiring the best technology for openness and transparency. The City Manager stated the money could be given to the contestant or could be directed to the records retention program. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired about training, education, and workshops. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 October 18, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-10-18.pdf |