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CityCouncil | 2019-12-03 | 8 | Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he is struggling to understand how bifurcating the first part will not impose the discussion of the second part; expressed concern about a clean discussion. Councilmember Vella stated the Council policy would be applied to events in the future where she should have the opportunity to participate; there are elements not related to Council within the policy that can be brought forth as a Council Referral if needed. On the call for the question, the motion failed by the following roll call vote: Daysog: No; Knox White: No; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: No. Ayes: 1. Noes: 3. [Absent: Councilmember Oddie - 1.] Councilmember Vella recused herself and left the dais. The City Attorney gave a brief presentation. Vice Mayor Knox White expressed concern about who will determine violations; stated there needs to be some form of formal determination before the policy is made; inquired whether there has been consideration of any formal process for when a violation occurs. The City Attorney responded the policy, as written, is that the City Council or a majority of the Council will make the decision or delegate, if desired. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there will be a formal process to determine a violation of the Charter or law. Vice Mayor Knox White stated Council already has discretion to determine whether or not a violation has occurred; inquired whether a more formal process should be considered. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated it is a difficult task to request a direct report to make a determination of a violation of the law or Charter against one or more members of the City Council that the members vote on the positions' at-will employment; expressed support for Council delegating to a special outside counsel; stated the the process should not allow for political attacks. Vice Mayor Knox White stated this is new ground; expressed support for starting the discussion with the Grand Jury report and proceeding from there. The City Attorney noted the policy is meant to be kept short and simple; stated should Council could direct staff to provide a more detailed effort into procedures, Councilmember Daysog inquired the theory behind why Council may wish to delegate. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 3, 2019 6 | CityCouncil/2019-12-03.pdf |