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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2021-09-20 | 4 | Chair Tilos stated he would like to see how the new PRA system goes as it would address many of the issues Commissioner Reid brought forward; after a few months, there can be a check in with the public. Commissioner LoPilato read the ordinance language; stated presenting an actual recommendation for action is ideal; the Commission is safely within compliance with its statutory duties by simply surfacing an issue as a heads-up; the Commission does not need to spend a ton of time thinking of exactly how to solve every PRA bottleneck before preparing the report. Commissioner Reid stated that she agrees with Commissioner Chen; it would be great to get feedback from the public; suggested a public survey. Commissioner Chen stated the survey could be included in the recommendation as an action item; she will meet with Vice Chair Shabazz to draft a memo as part of the report; she appreciates all the feedback and realizes the City is launching the new system for PRAs and there will be a sorting-out period to get the kinks out. Commissioner Reid stated the Commission should try to shoot for the maximum possible to be delivered to the public; encouraged Commissioner Chen to make a motion. Commissioner Chen stated that she would get together with Vice Chair Shabazz and a report would come to the Commission next month to go to Council as part of the annual report. Commissioner LoPilato stated the report that is prepared will go on the agenda; there will be opportunity for public comment; suggested Commissioner Reid make the public aware of the item as opposed to creating a survey since there already will be space for public engagement. 3-C. Report from Subcommittee on Draft Bylaw Revisions Commissioner LoPilato gave a brief presentation. The City Clerk stated the report was shared with the League of Women Voters (LWV) along with a link to join the meeting; the LWV knows the item is being addressed tonight and have access to the meeting. In response to Chair Tilos' inquiry, the Chief Assistant City Attorney stated that she had a discussion with Commissioner LoPilato at the beginning of her drafting process regarding specific issues that could come up; in general, she feels comfortable with the idea and concept of the Commission revising the rules that guide the meetings provided that the rules being drafted are consistent with the Brown Act; it seems very appropriate to spend time to ensure meetings are working well for both the Commission and the public; the only clause that she would like to double check is the provision about the 15- minute public comment period for non-agenda items. Meeting of the Open Government Commission September 20, 2021 4 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2021-09-20.pdf |