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CityCouncil | 2021-09-07 | 5 | MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED JULY 20, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -SEPTEMBER 7, 2021-6:59 - P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:11 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Herrera Spencer, Knox White, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: The meeting was conducted via Zoom] Absent: None. CONTINUED AGENDA ITEMS (21-523) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code, Including Article VIII (Sunshine Ordinance) of Chapter Il (Administration) to Clarify Enforcement Provisions and Provide for Other Updates and Enhancements to the Sunshine Ordinance. Introduced. The City Attorney gave a brief presentation. Outlined the "penalties" section of the Sunshine Ordinance; stated that she finds the section concerning; the penalty is harsh and unnecessary; the Open Government Commission (OGC) has not heard many complaints; urged Council to amend the clause and represent a fair process; noted San Francisco's Sunshine Task Force does not have a similar penalty clause and Alameda should follow: Carmen Reid, Alameda. Expressed support for speaker Reid's comments; stated that he is concerned about transparency; outlined a published agenda error change; stated changes are made to matters on published agendas including updated correspondence; many items need more transparency; urged Council create a Citizens Task Force which holds public meetings; expressed support for changes to the ad hoc committee provision; outlined previous updates made to the Sunshine Ordinance: Jay Garfinkle, Alameda. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council is considering specific provisions; requested clarification on the penalties provision of the Sunshine Ordinance. The City Attorney stated staff has not proposed any changes to the penalty section of the ordinance; the section is a carryover and is intended to limit the amount of work for City staff and Commissions related to unfounded complaints. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification about correspondence being added to agenda items. The City Clerk stated any additional correspondence that comes in is attached to the agenda item; as correspondence is received, the date updated; new correspondence added at the top of the document. Continued July 20, 2021 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 7, 2021 1 | CityCouncil/2021-09-07.pdf |