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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2020-02-03 | 5 | responsive documents; stated a distinction should be made if something is exempt; discussed his request; discussed a Police Department tasing incident, Senate Bill 1421 and a request he made; stated after a District Attorney's investigation was closed, he was told the information was available; initially, he was told nothing fell within the areas which are supposed to be disclosed, but the material was actually not disclosed because there was an active investigation; a distinction should be made whether there are no records that exist or the records are exempt based on whatever law, such as a personnel matter or active investigation; he is grateful the information is being incorporated in the annual report, which is not part of the Sunshine Ordinance; inquired whether there is need to codify that the public records requests information be provided in the future; he understands the matter is not on the agenda, but wanted to make the point. Chair Schwartz stated it could be noticed on the next meeting and is a great idea. Commissioner Shabazz moved approval of accepting the annual report and report concerning responses to the Public Records Act requests referred to the City Attorney's office in 2019. Chair Schwartz seconded the motion, with the caveat that he is hopeful the additional information discussed by everybody can be included, which the Chief Assistant City Attorney has graciously agreed to do. The motion carried unanimously by the following roll call vote: Little: Aye; Pauling: Aye; Shabazz: Aye; Tilos: Aye; and Chair Schwartz: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: None. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS Sunshine Ordinance Amendment Commissioner Little inquired whether anyone from the Commission will be in attendance at the City Council hearing tomorrow night when the proposed revisions to the Sunshine Ordinance will be discussed. Chair Schwartz stated that he submit a written communication and hopes to attend. Commissioner Little stated that she is out of town; she also submitted a letter to the City Council. Commissioner Pauling stated that she will be present, but she has come into the process a bit late; noted she was at the original Council meeting when the matter that caused the issue was heard. Commissioner Tilos stated that he will not attend; he has discussed the matter with the City Attorney's office to voice his opinion. Chair Schwartz stated the decision tomorrow night will determine the future abilities of the Commission; discussed the letter he submitted to Council; stated the City Council could Meeting of the Open Government Commission 5 February 3, 2020 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2020-02-03.pdf |