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CityCouncil | 2020-02-04 | 9 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council wants to proceed with the item. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would like to hear the item. Councilmember Daysog stated that he supports continuing the matter. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to continue the item to a date certain. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he would like to hear the item. Councilmember Vella moved approval of continuing the matter; inquired whether there is a date certain. The City Manager stated that he suggests March 3rd. Councilmember Vella stated the motion is to continue the item to March 3rd. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Knox White and Oddie - 2. (20-067) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Various Provisions of Article VIII (Sunshine Ordinance) of Chapter II (Administration), including Provisions Related to Public Access to Public Meetings and Public Records, and Sunshine Ordinance Enforcement, Including Recommendations to Eliminate the "Null and Void" or "Order to Cure" Remedies and Replace Such Remedies With the Authority for the Open Government Commission to Issue Recommendations to Cure and Correct. Introduced. The Assistant City Attorney gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Vella inquired who recommended the null and void provision be added to the ordinance and how the provision came to be. The Assistant City Attorney responded that he tried to research the issue, but does not know the definitive answer; stated he has heard City Attorney department staff drafted the provision. Councilmember Vella inquired whether other Charter cities have a similar commission or body with the same type of power. The Assistant City Attorney responded research has been conducted; stated the First Amendment Coalition keeps record of all Sunshine cities; a survey conducted six months ago of the 14 jurisdictions yielded no null and void provisions. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 February 4, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-02-04.pdf |