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CityCouncil | 2020-06-16 | 27 | Councilmember Daysog expressed support for having further conversations related to the way special meetings are processed and conducted and for receiving input from the OGC. Councilmember Vella expressed support for notifying as many people across platforms with as much notice possible regarding special meetings; stated media noticing is defined specifically; due to COVID, meetings have been noticed in a different way. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there will be different noticing standards for special and regular Council meetings. Councilmember Vella responded in the negative; stated both regular and special meeting noticing could be the same. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated this is the new normal; Council must ensure the rules which govern Council are kept up to date with changing times. Councilmember Vella moved approval of incorporating Council comments and for staff to bring the matter to the OGC for input, keeping in mind Council comments and direction. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether the item includes Charter language or whether the item is being presented in a broader form. Councilmember Vella responded the matter is being presented in a broader form, while incorporating Council comments; noted that the matter should return to Council for discussion and action. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council June 16, 2020 2 | CityCouncil/2020-06-16.pdf |