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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2021-04-05 | 24 | the issue is the legislative agenda appears to be a general roadmap; the question is how would someone know; it is not common practice to add a specific bill to the legislative agenda; that has not been done before in Alameda and to her understanding it is not common practice in neighboring cities; it falls out of the scope of the regular process. In response to Commissioner Reid's inquiry, Chair Tilos stated there is already a motion on the floor. Commissioner Chen provided an example of the process to get a resolution passed; stated anyone can present something to the Council, whether it is controversial or not; if the Council decides to put it on the agenda, when the agenda is published, the public has a chance to see it and has the opportunity to pull it for discussion; when that happens, typically, people will come out who might be against it; if the Council still wants to support it, they can vote on it; everybody gets a fair chance; she does not think the public had a fair chance in this instance; if the Council wanted to put bills on the Consent Calendar, name them and give the public a chance to see that and pay attention; if someone was watching the meeting they would not be able to do research fast enough to figure what was going on; it is important to give the public a fair chance. Commissioner LoPilato stated that she agrees with Commissioner Reid regarding transparency and with Commissioner Chen regarding everyone getting a fair chance; there probably are improvements that could happen to the process; she thinks the Commission could find a vehicle to potentially provide recommendations; in the context of the current complaint, there was no violation of the Sunshine Ordinance. Commissioner LoPilato seconded the motion. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Commissioners Chen: No; LoPilato: Aye; Reid: No; Shabazz: Aye; Chair Tilos: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. 3-D. Discuss and Provide Recommendations Concerning Potential Amendments to Article VIII (Sunshine Ordinance) of Chapter Il (Administration) of the Alameda Municipal Code, as Amended, to Replace "Null and Void" Remedy. Not heard. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Shabazz stated the meetings have been going long; suggested Chair Tilos work with staff to prioritize and set the agenda. Chair Tilos responded he thinks the amount of complaints received in the last few months is what is throwing the meetings off; inquired whether there are any complaints on the table, to which the City Clerk responded there are none at this point. Chair Tilos stated that he is keeping his fingers crossed and hopes to be able to get to Item 3D on the next agenda; the complaints are what controls the agenda right now. Meeting of the Open Government Commission April 5, 2021 24 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2021-04-05.pdf |