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CityCouncil | 2022-05-10 | 7 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired how much money FM3 received to do the survey. The Interim City Manager responded the $37,000 contract amount was approved by Council and includes the polling, analysis, summary and presentation. In response to Councilmember Herrera Spencer's inquiry regarding the questions, the Interim City Manager stated Council received a summary of all of the questions; the specific, detailed question language was not attached to the staff report. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether it is possible to get a complete copy of the survey questions and responses. The Interim City Manager responded it is not considered best practice; stated it is typical to summarize survey questions and provide the analysis; the document can be provide if Council desires. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired is it public information. The Interim City Manager responded staff has not published the survey in detail; it is not proprietary; standard questions were asked so it would not be a privacy issue. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she requested the survey at the beginning of May and did not receive it; she would like to know if the questions and answers are public information. Ms. Everitt stated it can be shared, but the context provided by the consultant team is really important in interpreting the results; an opposition campaign could use the information; ultimately, the decision is up to legal counsel. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she would like to hear from the City Attorney. The City Attorney stated the survey is not subject to attorney client privilege; in some ways, up to Council discretion; two potential Public Records Act exceptions could be used; one is a balancing test whether public interest in disclosure is outweighed by other considerations; it might also qualify for deliberative process. Councilmember Herrera Spencer noted some pages have truncated questions. Ms. Everitt stated that was a formatting mistake. Councilmember Herrera Spencer noted demographic data was not provided. Ms. Everitt responded the data was collected. Continued May 3, 2022 Meeting Alameda City Council May 10, 2022 2 | CityCouncil/2022-05-10.pdf |