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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2020-11-16 | 8 | On the 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. In response to Chair Schwartz's inquiry, Commissioner Pauling stated she is interested in being in the subcommittee with the understanding that she will step down from the Commission on December 15th Commissioner Tilos inquired whether the subcommittee plans to present the proposal to the full Commission for a vote on December 7th, to which Chair Schwartz responded in the affirmative; stated the full Commission presenting the proposal to the Council would carry more weight, as the Chief Assistant City Attorney stated. In response to Commissioner Pauling's inquiry, the City Clerk reiterated the report deadlines of November 30th and December 2nd In response to Chair Schwartz' inquiry regarding whether Commissioner Little would like to be on the subcommittee, Commissioner Little stated there can only be two members from the Commission so as not to violate the Brown Act; inquired whether a Councilmember or other body could be asked to participate. The Chief Assistant City Attorney stated once you start expanding the membership, there is a risk of the subcommittee becoming a policy body which would need the 12-day noticing; if it is simply kept as an ad hoc committee, it would be classified as a passive body under the Sunshine Ordinance and can meet without the strict requirements. Chair Schwartz inquired whether the Commission would be amenable to him and Commissioner Pauling serving on the subcommittee. Commissioner Pauling stated because she has only been on the Commission for a year, she is willing to allow someone who has more experience to serve; she is happy to contribute, but also happy to step aside if any of the other Commissioners are interested. Commissioner Little stated although the OGC is near and dear to her, she is gearing up and focused on her new role as a School Board Member. Commissioner Tilos stated he has full confidence that Chair Schwartz has a good idea of what everyone on the Commission wants to convey to the Council. Commissioner Shabazz stated he concurs with Commissioner Tilos and is confident in Chair Schwartz and Commissioner Pauling making it happen; he appreciates how Chair Schwartz has conveyed the Commission's concerns multiple times with passion and looks forward to what they will be bring forward. Meeting of the Open Government Commission November 17, 2020 8 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2020-11-16.pdf |