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CityCouncil | 2017-10-17 | 21 | substance. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the process is soliciting a second vote. The Assistant City Attorney responded there is no violation of the Brown Act because it is only two Councilmembers, less than a quorum. Vice Mayor Vella inquired how the process is different from a Councilmember emailing other Councilmembers. The Assistant City Attorney stated the difference is whether or not the other Councilmember is in support of calling the item for review; the Councilmembers should not be having a discussion on the merits or what position the Councilmember calling the item for review wants to take. The City Clerk suggested if once one Councilmember responds she can send out an email stating the item is being called for review and to have no one else respond. Vice Mayor Vella inquired why a Councilmember cannot send out the email to other Councilmembers and why does the City Clerk have to send the email. The Assistant City Attorney responded that staff would send out a form. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to hear from the member of the public; expressed concern with the clarifying questions drifting into discussion. Mayor Spencer stressed the importance of Council being able to ask clarifying questions. Councilmember Matarrese moved to have the speaker talk and have clarifying questions after the speakers, which FAILED due to a lack of second. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft suggested not naming the Councilmember calling the item for review; inquired how the form would work. The Assistant City Attorney clarified how the proposed call for review process would work. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the purpose of the proposed changes is to have more of a balance. The Assistant City Attorney responded the purpose is to raise the standard to ensure the process is worth the time. Mayor Spencer inquired how other cities handle the call for review process. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 17, 2017 17 | CityCouncil/2017-10-17.pdf |