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CityCouncil | 2019-12-03 | 11 | may determine the specific policy or trigger; expressed support for Council appointed special counsel; expressed concern for a policy which allows special counsel to be hired by the City Attorney; expressed support for Council making the determination. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern about due process; proposed bringing in a special counsel to work with City Councilmembers. *** (19-674) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of allowing addition time for Council discussion [suspending the Council meeting rules]. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. [Absent: Councilmembers Oddie and Vella - 2.] Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern for Council being unable to make a determination in every instance; stated special counsel may be brought in to assist when needed. Councilmember Daysog expressed support for a higher ranking body making a determination; outlined edits to Section 1, adding ", as determined by a Grand Jury, District Attorney, or Council appointed special counsel;" stated Council is responding to the Grand Jury recommendations. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for Councilmember Daysog's addition to Section 1. Councilmember Daysog stated there is a weakness in the proposed language. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the special counsel involvement is only triggered when Council is involved; inquired whether the addition of "Council appointed special counsel" is acceptable. Vice Mayor Knox White responded that he does not support outside counsel; expressed concern for allowing outside counsel not to indemnify; stated there have been two instances where outside counsel has been ineffective. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there are times when the City Council needs to confer with special counsel; Council can decide to obtain special counsel when necessary; there is an element of safety with special counsel; special counsel would be used as a resource. Vice Mayor Knox White expressed support for Council determining at its interest to use outside counsel and for including language which would allow Council to work with outside counsel. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 3, 2019 9 | CityCouncil/2019-12-03.pdf |