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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2021-02-01 | 18 | Commissioner Reid moved approval of bringing the issue to the City Council for review. The motion failed for a lack of second. Vice Chair Shabazz stated he appreciates the efforts put into the presentation and the topic; he would have liked to see the same level of effort put into 3-C; he is concerned with what seems to be a contradictory public statement. Commissioner Reid thanked the Commission for allowing her to make the presentation; stated the importance of making subcommittees transparent was the reason why she brought the item forward; her intention has nothing to do with the content of the committees; her concern is the procedure; if the goal as public representatives is to create a transparent government, she feels the Commission should hold that goal; while she appreciates that people are having conversations and meetings, why not adhere to the Brown Act and include members of the public to participate as well; full transparency at every level should be encouraged; she researched item 3-C and does not appreciate Vice Chair Shabazz's comment; she does have questions and would like to address the issue at the next meeting; she hopes that Commissioners fully respect each other on social media and work together and serve the public as they deserve. Chair Tilos summarized the next steps to be taken at the next meetings; discussed the issue of timing for the meetings and expressed his desire to end the meetings by 10:00 p.m.; stated that he would like input on how to frame the next meetings. Vice Chair Shabazz stated he would appreciate having adequate time; he is conscious that folks have already indicated having Zoom fatigue; explained why he made the reference regarding Commissioner Reid not doing research, which is what she already stated; commended her work on her presentation; stated that he would like the Commission to consider an invitation to the Police Reform and Racial Equity subcommittee for the next meeting; the question about Police oversight has come up before and providing another opportunity for the public to learn about the recommendations is important; the null and void topic and the annual report, could go a little further out; his goals on being on the Commission include: increase government transparency, increase public knowledge of government, and advocate for equity and inclusion within open government; his actions are motivated by these goals and if he is contradicting himself, let him know; he hopes the Commission could bring the steering committee item forward for March; he does look forward to offline conversation regarding [Paul Foreman's] contradictory comments to bridge and grow a deeper understanding of the intentions and potential impacts on other members of the community. Commissioner Chen thanked Commissioner Reid for taking the initiative to bring up an issue she thought was important; she wants to acknowledge how important the issue is; the new Commissioners are off to a rousing start; she would like to see a work plan; the members of the Commission are thinking about how to enhance open government in the City, not just waiting around for complaints; members will not always agree on personal visions within the group, but she thinks it is very healthy; she was unaware of Alameda's Meeting of the Open Government Commission February 2, 2021 18 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2021-02-01.pdf |