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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2020-06-24 | 2 | 3-B. Discuss and Provide Recommendations Concerning Potential Amendments to Article VIII (Sunshine Ordinance) of Chapter Il (Administration) of the Alameda Municipal Code, as Amended, Concerning the Replacement of the "Null and Void" Remedy. The City Clerk gave a brief presentation. Stated that he is concerned that the matter of the OGC authority has been an issue for almost two years; he is upset that the extent of the collaboration was to scrutinize his submission: Paul Foreman, Alameda. Stated he would like to speak on the noticing requirements for special meetings: Jay Garfinkle, Alameda. Chair Schwartz stated there are many issues regarding the Sunshine Ordinance that will be addressed; the first issue is the Commission's authority over violations; the second is noticing requirements for special meetings, which is later on in the agenda. Commissioner Shabazz requested that Chair Schwartz or staff briefly summarize each agenda item while progressing through the agenda. Chair Schwartz concurred with Commissioner Shabazz's request and briefly summarized the first item regarding the Commission's authority. Commissioner Tilos stated he was leaning toward Vice Mayor Knox White's suggestion about having the issue re-agendized on the next reasonable agenda; the issue would allow another opportunity for public comment. Commissioner Little concurred with Commissioner Tilos's comments; stated that she appreciates the efforts of Councilmember Vella and Paul Foreman; the one aspect she feels is missing is how the Commission could pause the situation to avoid being in the same spot as two years ago; she would also appreciate including the language provided by Vice Mayor Knox White. Chair Schwartz stated that he was under the impression, as suggested by the City Attorney, that Vice Mayor Knox White's language is the sole amendment to be re- agendized and that Mr. Foreman's proposals be rejected. Commissioner Little stated she would like to see some sort of combination between the two; there is a lot of good language in Councilmember Vella and Paul Foreman's submission; she does not feel it should be just one or the other; she would appreciate having the language that was submitted, then, add a clause which addresses the issue Vice Mayor Knox White brought up. In response to Chair Schwartz inquiry, Commissioner Tilos stated that he would be in support of Vice Mayor Knox White's language as the simplest proposal, but is not Meeting of the Open Government Commission June 24, 2020 2 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2020-06-24.pdf |