pages: CityCouncil/2017-05-02.pdf, 17
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
CityCouncil | 2017-05-02 | 17 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she wants the City Clerk's Office and the City Attorney's Office to be involved in any review of applicable rules and laws. Councilmember Matarrese concurred. Councilmember Oddie stated finding a way to improve Council meetings would be helpful for the public; suggested having a subcommittee of the Council rather than the OGC conduct the review; stated that he would be happy to be a part of the subcommittee. Vice Mayor Vella stated the Council is trying to not sensor or sway the OGC's decision; Council should be cognizant of the public's ability to communicate with Council and ensure transparency is prevalent; there is no limit for staff time on presentations; staff time for presentations and the time estimate for each agenda item should be reviewed. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated she would like to serve on the subcommittee. Vice Mayor Vella stated her preference would be to not have a subcommittee, but to have the OGC provide an independent check. Mayor Spencer stated that she does not support a subcommittee; stated the job should be handled by the OGC; the OGC should review the order of items on the agenda, which is an issue. Councilmember Oddie stated issues, such as the Brown Act or the order of the agenda, are part of the Sunshine Ordinance; the way Council conducts meetings and staff presentation time is the responsibility of Council. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to hear from staff on how the matter should be handled. The City Manager stated staff is currently discussing how to streamline staff reports and presentations; some items, such as the budget, will need a more detailed conversation. Mayor Spencer stated that she does not support a subcommittee. Councilmember Oddie stated the matter needs in depth analysis and introspection. Mayor Spencer stated that she does not support a subcommittee; she would like the issue to come back to the entire Council. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she would like data to see how many meetings have gone past 11:00 p.m. and how many items run over time estimates; there should be a quick review of the past year to see what happened at meetings. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he does not see why both the subcommittee and Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 May 2, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-02.pdf |