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CityCouncil | 2016-04-05 | 10 | the City. (*16-161) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending, Adding and Deleting Sections of Article VIII (Sunshine Ordinance) of Chapter Il (Administration) Concerning Local Standards to Ensure Public Access to Public Meetings and Public Records. Introduced. The Assistant City Attorney gave a brief presentation. Stated there is one mistake in the red line version of the ordinance; the minutes of February 2nd and March 30th explain the conversation of the Commissioners; Section 2- 91.17 on Public Comments by Members of Public Bodies should have been deleted; City staff recommended language be added to that provision; the Commissioners did not feel it is conducive to the Sunshine Ordinance; urged Council approval of staff's recommendation with the minor correction: Irene Dieter. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated that he agrees with the Ms. Dieter and the section should be deleted; he would like a training to be required whenever the ordinance is revised. The Assistant City Attorney responded that staff agrees with the training being planned once the ordinance is passed. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Section 2-91.17 means a Councilmember can attend any board meeting and express opinions, which could create problems for the City; questioned if the issue is separate from the Sunshine Ordinance. The Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated a Councilmember appears before an advisory body and expresses a viewpoint, the Councilmembers participation could be construed as undue bias if the matter goes to Council; Section 2- 91.17 is a different issue. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the sentence: "nothing shall be construed to provide rights to appointed policy members beyond those recognized by law or to create any new private cause of action" should be omitted; inquired why the sentence is included. The Assistant City Attorney responded the sentence is included to express the idea that advisory body members and policy members have a right to express an opinion; stated that he agrees with Councilmember Oddie's suggestion to take out the introductory clause and leave the rest in to protect the City against possible litigation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated it refers to Section 10-9 of the City Charter. The City Attorney stated the language needs to be clear to have the first reading; inquired whether Councilmember Oddie is suggesting the deleting; "Section 10-9 " to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-04-05.pdf |