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CityCouncil | 2019-07-16 | 18 | come to the same conclusion; both documents find that one Councilmember violated the Charter; the Grand Jury report finds that both Councilmembers were not on the same level of violation; both documents recommend not moving forward with removal; expressed support for the recommendations and to agree to all four of the findings, and to accept the recommendation of the Grand Jury; stated this is the end of the process; both reports show a City in chaos; two members of the current Council had not yet been elected when this incident occurred. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to go through each finding; outlined Finding 19-1; stated that she has trouble completely agreeing with the finding; training is good for new members and is available in the Capitol; there is an oath sworn when office is assumed to uphold the Charter; any decisions must be made by unanimous vote; there is no benefit in returning September to finalize the item. Councilmember Daysog stated that his approach for Finding 19-1 is to keep it simple; Council should not read beyond what is printed; his recommendation is to indicate agreement with Finding 19-1. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated returning the report to the Grand Jury with findings is most important; new Councilmembers should receive training; inquired whether Councilmember Daysog thinks it is best to agree with Finding 19-1. Councilmember Daysog responded accepting Finding 19-1 acknowledges that Councilmembers need better training. Vice Mayor Knox White agreed. Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of Finding 19-1 agree with no statement after. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 3. [Absent: Councilmembers Oddie and Vella - 2.] Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether any Councilmembers have a response to Finding 19-2 other than agree. Councilmember Daysog stated Finding 19-2 needs modified language; the current language does not accurately capture the Charter review process underway; a decision has been made as a Council to bifurcate the Charter implications resulting from actions taken by Councilmembers Oddie and Vella in 2017 from the Charter review process described in the draft letter; Council will take on remedies to the Charter to deal with Section 7-3. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the finding discusses the Charter; the Grand Jury reviewed the Charter in conjunction with their investigation; points of comment would be best applied when Council discusses the recommendations; outlined Finding 19-2. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 July 16, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-07-16.pdf |