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CityCouncil | 2019-02-19 | 12 | The Interim City Attorney stated that is where Council is today. Councilmember Oddie stated just because something is passed, it does not make it legal and legitimate. Discussed being an advocate of the Sunshine Task Force; expressed concern that the ruling on the ordinance is premature; urged Council to separate the items and have independent counsel review to avoid a conflict of interest: Karen Butter, League of Women Voters. Urged Council to reaffirm the ordinances as written to avoid litigation: Mark Hersman, Portman Enterprises. Expressed a desire to file a complaint against the Sunshine Ordinance; stated the issue is a political attack on cannabis: Phil Redd, Alameda. Stated Council must keep things straight; there has been confusion created by Council and staff; urged Council to solve the problem, gain clarity and move forward: Don Sherratt, Alameda. Discussed facing more delays and uncertainty; urged Council to take no action to keep Ordinances 3227 and 3228 in effect: Tyler Champlain, CN Holdings. Stated the item is not about cannabis; it is most important for Council to make the item separate from cannabis; urged Council to table item and make it solely about the Sunshine Ordinance: Irene Dieter, Alameda. Stated the issue came about when a second reading was not re-made to be a first vote; the item would be resolved had that occurred; discussed the importance of open government and transparency: Serena Chen, Alameda. Stated it is not right to give the OGC authority to question City Attorney decisions and directions: Ryan Agabao, Alamedans for Safe Cannabis Access (ASCA). Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she agrees with the public comment related to discussing items separately. Councilmember Vella stated the item does not direct what Council can do with the OGC complaint itself; there is the active issue of the complaint and the ordinances in question; the discussion should occur; the City Charter has given the power to enact ordinances to the Council, with no provision included that the Council can delegate that to a body; staff should return at a separate meeting to discuss the OGC item. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she will be appointing a subcommittee of the Council to work with City staff to look at the Sunshine Ordinance and possible changes. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 February 19, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-02-19.pdf |