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CityCouncil | 2021-09-07 | 8 | "must encourage status quo;" the matter is critical and gives the OGC process effectiveness and power; he does not agree with the use of the term "should;" expressed concern about the five year penalty; stated that he does not think the situation in government has been so troubling for someone to muck up the gears of the government process; he is not convinced of imposing such a drastic penalty; it is the right of the people to attend OGC and Council meetings; he does not think Council should be so heavy handed in the penalty; the penalty is not fair or democratic. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the matter may return to the OGC. Councilmember Daysog stated that he has concerns over the Null and Void provision; the OGC does not have the power to declare matters Null and Void; when the OGC challenges a Council decision, the decisions must be put in abeyance. Vice Mayor Vella expressed support for the recommendations; stated there have been several lively conversations with the OGC; the ordinance has been in place for over one decade; a number of things may need to be changed going forward; the OGC and Sunshine Ordinance came about from large-scale community conversation; there have been proposals and differences in opinion on what may or may not be within the confines of the City Charter; if constituents are interested in seeing certain things change, proposals to take action through amending the Charter or other alternatives can occur via robust community conversation; it is a good time to make changes; a tremendous amount of effort has been put forth in the proposed language before Council; she is prepared to support the matter; expressed support for all members of the OGC through the years; stated a substantial amount of time has been put into the matter; an ordinance has been put forth which will ensure the City is as open and transparent as possible; she would like to encourage Council, the OGC, staff and the community to have a larger discussion on the meaning of open government. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Continued July 20, 2021 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 September 7, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-09-07.pdf |