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CityCouncil | 2021-03-30 | 20 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired when the next session is anticipated. The City Clerk responded the training has not yet been scheduled; stated training is typically scheduled in August. Councilmember Knox White inquired whether the Open Government Commission (OGC) has been discussing the matter; stated a Public Records Act workshop training was recently held by a member of the OGC; inquired the result of the Commissions discussion on public outreach for the issues. The Chief Assistant City Attorney responded a training did occur; stated the training was not overseen by City staff; she is unsure the outcome of the training; there have been discussions about topics raised during OGC meetings; however, no specific direction has been given about additional trainings for the public. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she was surprised to see a Press Release about a member of the OGC, not City staff, providing training about Public Records Act requests; inquired how the training came about. The Chief Assistant City Attorney responded that her understanding is the training first came up sometime last year; stated there had been discussion at an OGC meeting and a decision was made. The City Clerk stated the training was raised at a couple of Commission meetings; the Commission supported having the outreach; the City Zoom account was used to conduct the training; the training had been delayed due to COVID-19 and was initially supposed to be at the Library; the Zoom was hosted based off direction provided over a year ago. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she did hear about the Commission providing outreach; the outreach is not what she is looking for; the matter is an important legal issue; there is confusion within the community; it is appropriate to have the City Attorney's Office conduct the training; she is asking to somehow include the public to ensure there is public participation. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of staff looking into including the public the next time the City Attorney's Office provides training. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 8:48 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:00 p.m. (21-195) Consider Addressing the Process for Potential Changes to the Jean Sweeney Open Space Park Design Development Plan, including Public Input. (Councilmembers Herrera Spencer and Daysog) Continued March 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 20 March 30, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-30.pdf |