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CityCouncil | 2021-04-06 | 13 | Stated that she understood the subcommittees would report directly to the City Manager or to the Steering Committee; the subcommittees did not fall under the Brown Act; a continued request for e-mails is questionable: Melodye Montgomery, Alameda. Discussed his experience as part of the Jackson Park Renaming Committee; stated that he was surprised to see his name and other names on a Next Door thread post related to crime; the post indicated the park renaming and crime were related; discussed a threatening sign posted at the park directed at him; stated that his understanding of the PRA requests is not so much about what is shared, but how; he is disappointed that a Councilmember posted names; he is curious to know the intention behind the actions; urged people be safe and balancing is done with people's privacy and safety; expressed support for effective government without making voluminous requests to slow down processes: Rasheed Shabazz, Alameda. Councilmember Daysog stated it seems there are two separate motions embedded in the Council Referral; one has to do with e-mails to a gmail account; the second is having a policy going forward; expressed support for having two motions. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Councilmember Daysog is making a motion, to which Councilmember Daysog responded in the negative; stated that he will defer to Councilmember Herrera Spencer. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of creating training and a protocol for the City's website, e-mails and social media; stated it is important to use a City e-mail for City business. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated it is still his position that Council should not dig into the weeds of the website; the matter is similar to the social media item; he will not oppose the motion; however, he will need to remain consistent. On the call for the question, the motion failed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Abstain; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: No; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: No. Ayes: 1. Noes: 3. Abstention: 1. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that her understanding is staff is making efforts to get e-mails compiled; she wants to ensure that all e-mails are included in the request. Councilmember Knox White requested clarification about the e-mail production; noted the City received the e-mail account information. The City Manager stated staff has received the e-mail information and downloaded all e-mails from the gmail account; the e-mails are going through the PRA review process in the City Attorney's Office; there are e-mails to staff for information requests; staff e-mails are already going through the PRA review process; the gmail account was used in order to have a centralized place; most of the City Boards and Commissions do not have a City e-mail and use a personal e-mail; staff recommended a centralized account due to the sensitivity of the Committee; the e-mail copied the City Manager e-mail account in correspondence. The City Attorney stated staff has received over 2,000 e-mails plus innumerable attachments; Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 April 06, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-04-06.pdf |