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CityCouncil | 2020-02-04 | 16 | Sunshine Ordinance supersedes any ordinance prior or in the future. The City Attorney responded laws cannot anticipate future Council actions nor bind future Councils; the ordinance supersedes laws that were in existence at the time of adoption; when an ordinance is adopted, there is always a provision included called "implied repeal;" new law will always take precedence. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would like the information clarified. Councilmember Daysog stated that it is difficult for him to tell whether the proposed language has teeth; expressed support for input from the OGC. (20-068) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of giving Councilmembers an additional 5 minutes time. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. *** Councilmember Daysog stated the OGC understands Council's broad parameters; expressed support for input from the OGC members consistent with the Charter parameters, which is not the null and void provision. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for the item to be heard by OGC members. Councilmember Vella expressed support for the item to be heard by the OGC at a properly noticed meeting; expressed concern for drafting an ordinance at the current meeting; stated a process for call to review will be helpful, while keeping in mind the Sunshine Ordinance agenda posting requirements; discussed an instance of passing an emergency ordinance; stated it is possible for the OGC to suspend certain rules for noticing and still comply with the Brown Act. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated tonight is the first reading of the proposed ordinance and the amendments may be beyond what was first contemplated; another first reading will be needed; expressed support for sending the item back to the OGC for consideration; stated the OGC should work with the City Attorney's office; questioned whether the draft language is a good starting point. Councilmember Oddie stated that he does not support the inclusion of status quo. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like the item to be heard by the OGC; direction to staff can be provided to change the sentence beginning with: "The City shall take all necessary action Councilmember Oddie stated the item can be adopted as-is with direction to staff Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 February 4, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-02-04.pdf |