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CityCouncil | 2019-07-16 | 15 | Councilmembers; removal is not available. Vice Mayor Knox White noted the Grand Jury did not return an accusation; requested further clarification. The City Attorney stated the term accusation is a legal term; outlined State Law allowing for Grand Jury to forward a legal document called an accusation to the District Attorney (DA) and requesting the DA to charge the public official with removal, which did not occur in this case. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Grand Jury did comment on the electoral process with regard to not making an accusation. The City Attorney stated the Grand Jury deferred to the electoral process via at the ballot box or through a recall process. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether no crime has been committed; stated violating the Charter is not something the DA could prosecute; the only way the DA would be involved would be to prosecute a Grand Jury accusation. The City Attorney responded that he cannot comment on whether a crime has been committed or not. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether the Grand Jury process is being completed. The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated the Council providing responses is sufficient. Expressed concern over the way the City handled the matter and paying Councilmember legal fees; urged the tape recording be released: Russ Giantini, Alameda. Expressed support for the Fire Chief; urged the City to move forward on important issue: Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope. Expressed support for Councilmembers Oddie and Vella and support for clarifying regulations: Toni Grimm, Alameda. Expressed support for Councilmembers Oddie and Vella: Bunny Duncan, S.D.C. Urged the Council to revise the response letter to completely support the Grand Jury findings: Elizabeth Greene, Alameda. Expressed concern over unethical behavior of two Councilmembers; urged Council to censure Councilmembers Oddie and Vella and release the tape recordings: Burny Matthews, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 July 16, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-07-16.pdf |