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CityCouncil | 2021-06-01 | 17 | any of the Boards and Commissions; expressed support for members serving on Boards and Commissions; stated meetings can go long; recently, more complaints have been heard by the OGC; expressed support for allocating more money in order to ensure PRA documents are produced in a timely manner; stated timeliness has been a legitimate complaint brought to the OGC. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she previously spent six years' time on the Planning Board; she attended training from the League of California Cities and annual specialized training for Planning Board members; the OGC is more specialized and requires effective training to help the Commission operate at its maximum capability; it is prudent to send the proposals back to the OGC for discussion with the City Attorney's Office. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for the work of the City Attorney's Office; stated that she is concerned about OGC members comments related to the City Attorney's Office; she would like OGC members to reach out to the City Attorney's Office with concerns. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of sending the matter back to the OGC for review of the proposed recommendations and set forth any proposed changes to Council in consultation with the City Attorney's Office as needed. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion, with an addition to direct that the null and void recommendations be brought back to Council. Under discussion, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification about the included list from the motion; noted staff has indicated a need for clear direction provided in motions; stated motions need to be as succinct as possible. Councilmember Knox White noted Councilmember Herrera Spencer has made a motion to send the recommendations back to the OGC for discussion. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification of the proposed motion. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she was not part of Council when direction was previously given; inquired whether the amendment is appropriate to include in her motion; stated her motion allows the OGC to give direction on redline changes and the ordinance. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the assumption to have the OGC meet with the City Attorney's Office is implied. Councilmember Herrera Spencer responded the OGC can choose to meet with the City Attorney's Office if they wish. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether a separate motion is needed in order to bring the null and void recommendations back to Council. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 June 1, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-06-01.pdf |