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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2020-11-16 | 10 | Commissioner Tilos responded that he would like to see the Sunshine Ordinance carry through and have the current Commission's voices heard on December 7th so that there will be something showing the Commission's voices brought to Council; his goal for the next few meetings would be to bring the two new Commissioners up to speed; then, to continue to address any current and future public complaints; regarding Commissioner Shabazz's ideas, he would also like to bring more transparency to the Commission and more public access; these are issues he would focus on in the upcoming term and next few months. The Chief Assistant City Attorney left the meeting for a family matter. Commissioner Shabazz stated Alameda is an interesting place; he is currently applying to several doctorate programs outside of the Bay Area; if he does attend a program in the Bay Area, he will stay in Alameda; he can accept the Vice Chair position with the understanding he may not be in Alameda in 2022. Under call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Commissioners Little: Aye; Pauling: Aye; Shabazz: Aye; Tilos: Aye; Chair Schwartz: Aye. Ayes: 5. Commission Communication Commissioner Little expressed her thanks to the Commissioners for making her time on the Commission interesting, fulfilling and exciting; stated the Commission demonstrates the ability to set aside personal agendas in order to do what is best for the City, the people, and the various other bodies that come before the OGC; thanked everyone for the wonderful opportunity in her first role of government service. The City Clerk expressed her appreciation for Commissioner Little's service; noted Commissioner Little served on a subcommittee that tackled a lot of issues and put in a lot of hard work for the Commission; it is sad to see her go; wished her great success on the School Board. Chair Schwartz stated that he appreciated the opportunity to serve as Chair and it has been a great pleasure to serve with everyone; echoed Commissioner Little's comments on the ability for everyone to agree on the fundamental mission; he looks forward to working with the new members. Commissioner Pauling stated that she wished she could have served with Commissioner Little longer on the Commission and wished her the best. Commissioner Shabazz expressed his appreciation and congratulations to Commissioner Little; thanked Commissioner Pauling for stepping in and serving on the Commission; stated that he has been in touch with the League of Women Voters regarding the Public Records Act workshop; gave a shout out to the Youth Activists of Alameda for their Instagram video explaining how City Council meetings work. Meeting of the Open Government Commission November 17, 2020 10 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2020-11-16.pdf |