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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2014-10-06 | 5 | Commissioner Spanier inquired whether only the Council videos would be retained. The City Clerk responded all videos are retained, including tonight's meeting, and the meetings of the Planning Board and Recreation and Parks Commission. Commissioner Spanier inquired whether there is a way to prioritize what is kept. The City Clerk responded the current contract does not limit the number of videos which can be kept. Chair Cambra stated the matter could be deferred if there is no financial or storage burden. The Interim Assistant City Attorney concurred; state the matter could be brought back if it becomes an issue; reviewed Item 7: public testimony on an item after being heard by a subcommittee; the [Interim Assistant City Attorney explained that as written the public could not comment on items after being heard by a subcommittee. Chair Cambra provided an example of a Council subcommittee. Commissioner Spanier stated that she can see how the public would be not be happy with the restriction. In response to Chair Cambra's inquiry about the subcommittee reporting back to the Council, the City Clerk stated the matter was prior to the Sunshine Ordinance; public comment was allowed when the subcommittee reported back to the Council. Commissioner Spanier expressed concern that the matter might seem like a backroom deal. The Interim Assistant City Attorney stated the exception is rarely going to be applied; stated the language should be made clear so that the public can speak. The Commission concurred. The Interim Assistant City Attorney noted Item 8 addresses an absent member commenting, which has already been resolved. Regarding Staff Report Item 9: public information requests, Chair Cambra inquired whether the City has a timeframe to respond that the request has been received and there is another timeframe to actually provide the information. The City Clerk responded the Public Records Act includes the requirement mentioned; the Sunshine Ordinance adopted stricter, faster timelines; stated response is to be Meeting of the Open Government Commission October 6, 2014 5 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2014-10-06.pdf |