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CityCouncil | 2021-03-30 | 19 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City would need the legal analysis; expressed concern about volunteers out in the middle of busy intersections; stated there was a previous effort with daffodil bulbs on Park Street years ago. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would frame the discussion as Berkeley's "Adopt a Spot" program has given the City Council a starting point to figure out how to involve residents on a volunteer basis to beautify certain spots in Alameda; some spots would not be beautified; however, the process will vet acceptable locations; as the process begins, the City Manager may recommend not copying Berkeley's program and to instead have the program in conjunction with the City's Active Transportation Plan. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: No; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. (21-194) Consider Directing Staff to Provide a Public Analysis of: 1) When the Brown Act Applies to Commissions and Committees, 2) Documents and Information Released Pursuant to the Public Records Act, and 3) What is Privileged and How to Waive Privilege. (Councilmember Herrera Spencer) Councilmember Herrera Spencer gave a brief presentation. The Chief Assistant City Attorney stated staff does periodic trainings for all Commission members; if Council directs staff to incorporate additional factors or topics into the training, staff is happy to do so. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether training is completed every two years. The City Attorney responded the City Attorney's Office and City Clerk's Department engages in bi-annual training with all members of Boards, Commissions and Council; stated if Council be interested in having staff emphasize particular aspects of training, staff is happy to do so; trainings are taped and will be widely available to the public. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the public is very engaged in the community; expressed support for the public being included; stated that she would like the public to have the opportunity to ask questions, not just listen; she is unsure whether the trainings are publically noticed; trainings being taped are not the same as being able to ask questions live. The City Attorney stated that he defers to the City Clerk. The City Clerk stated training is typically conducted in-person, in Council Chambers; Boards, Commissions and Council are invited because they are required to take the training under the Sunshine Ordinance; training is recorded and posted on the City's website; the last training provided was pre-COVID-19 and in-person; training has yet to be conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic via Zoom. Continued March 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 19 March 30, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-30.pdf |