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CityCouncil | 2015-10-06 | 10 | Assistant City Attorney responded an advisory board member is anyone the Council appoints to the particular board. Councilmember Oddie stated the point of being on an advisory board is to express personal opinion on matters of public concern. The Assistant City Attorney concurred with Councilmember Oddie; stated the difficulty arises when the statements might be construed as the member representing the City, or the advisory board's position, and not his or her own personal opinion. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether an advisory board member should make a declaration that his or her position is of a personal nature and not reflective of the board on which they serve when speaking before Council, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated it would be ideal. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how a provision regarding the expanded use of electronic devices would be monitored and enforced. The Assistant City Attorney responded the provision would be based on an honor system; stated it would be assumed that the Council, and other governing bodies, would honor the provision if the Council establishes it; policing the activity would be unnecessary; complaints of violations could be filed with the OGC. Mayor Spencer inquired whether a calculator could be used, to which the Assistant City Attorney responded in the negative. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Assistant City Attorney stated Google Maps could not be viewed if the map was not included in the agenda item. Expressed concern over the 15 day timeline in Section 2-93.2 and timelines in general, including RRAC timelines: John Klein, Alameda. Stated that he was speaking on behalf of the OGC; outlined the two items where the Commission differed from staff; expressed his personal position regarding use of electronic devices; submitted information: Paul Foreman, OGC and Alameda resident. Mayor Spencer suggested addressing each item separately. Use of Electronic Devices at Meetings: Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the prohibition of non-public communication and private discussion should be clarified; he is fine with having limited to access to materials already posted and distributed to the public. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with Vice Mayor Matarrese; stated that she is not comfortable with the expansion of restricting the use of electronic devices at Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 October 6, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-10-06.pdf |