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CityCouncil | 2015-10-06 | 7 | Councilmember Daysog stated staff should be able to take the time to let Council know if different funding is being contemplated; discussion about a new approach is not necessary; suggested Vice Mayor Matarrese work with staff on his idea and return to the Council. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated he is not the expert; Council hires experts to address the issues; he just wants to be prepared. Councilmember Daysog stated the approach would be the same in the event the Fire Department does not get the SAFER grant in 2 years; special discussion on how to deal with uncertainty is not needed. Mayor Spencer concurred with Councilmembers Daysog and Oddie; stated there is already a process; perhaps Council could hear from staff by 2017; it is premature to prioritize the matter. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she did not mean to say prioritize the issue; she just meant staff could look into the matter; celebration is in order for receiving the grant; to Vice Mayor Matarrese's point, it is good to not be complacent. Mayor Spencer stated there is no consensus to follow Vice Mayor Matarrese's request. (15-590) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Various Sections of Article VIII (Sunshine Ordinance) in Chapter Il (Administration) and Adding New Sections 2-90.3, 2-90.4 and 2-91.18 Concerning Local Standards to Ensure Public Access to Public Meetings and Public Records. Not introduced. The Assistant City Attorney gave a Power Point presentation. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding Section 2-91.6(e), the Assistant City Attorney stated no matter how information is characterized, it can be seen as being more persuasive than other information and that member would not have the benefit of hearing what other members or the public have to say about the item; it would be premature to venture whether it is information or an opinion without being present or able to digest and respond to the information. Councilmember Oddie stated the member is not present and not voting, which is the highest level of influence a policy body member has; inquired how it would be different than any other member of the public. The Assistant City Attorney responded the policy is more restrictive than what currently exists; stated the concern is that it seems inappropriate for a board member to provide information without having the benefit of hearing all the information; the information or any additional information may have come to light may change members' opinion; the information or opinion expressed by the non-present member may get more weight than Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 October 6, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-10-06.pdf |