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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2021-10-04 | 5 | is not afraid of change or afraid to bring her ideas to the table; just because something has been done one way does not mean it is the optimal and the best way for the public to engage; members of the community are unaware of what is going on; the OGC should be supporting these values; she is sorry to sound redundant, but teachers repeat themselves hoping their students will learn; Mr. Garfinkle's suggestions should not be ignored; she appreciates Vice Chair Shabazz asking for ways in which the OGC can engage the public more; the email list distribution is a very simple change, which is a good idea. The City Clerk stated the public already has the ability to sign up to receive email notifications of any and every meeting; the City sends out notifications of every agenda, posts upcoming events and lists upcoming meetings; the City makes sure the public has every ability to know about and participate in every meeting. Commissioner Chen moved approval of accepting Commissioner LoPilato's revisions to the Bylaws. Vice Chair Shabazz seconded the motion. Under discussion, Commissioner LoPilato made a friendly amendment to address a couple items; under Section 5-A. Regular Meetings, which references semi-annual meetings, she does not want to automatically assume the OGC is sticking with monthly meetings; suggested adding the language: "on the receipt of an alleged complaint or due to ongoing business before the Commission" so it is clear that there could be instances other than a complaint requiring another meeting to be held. Vice Chair Shabazz stated he thought the language already stated: "or as needed." Commissioner LoPilato stated to be very clear, after the phrase "alleged complaint "add "or due to ongoing business before the Commission;" under 5-B. Special Meetings, add the words: "or others" after "local media" to address the noticing; strike the word "mail" so it just says "written notice;" in Section 8. Rules of Order and Governing Procedures, Section 3-C. Statement of Position, the final line should state: "each Commissioner may briefly state his or her position on the matter before roll call or the call for the next item of business;" the City Clerk will add the link to the complaint form and procedures in the highlighted sections once it is completed. Commissioner Chen and Vice Chair Shabazz accepted Commissioner LoPilato's friendly amendment. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Commissioners Chen: Aye; LoPilato: Aye; Reid: No; Shabazz: Aye; Chair Tilos: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. Vice Chair Shabazz stated the Bylaws could be revisited at some point in the future; suggested not dispensing with the subcommittee in the event the Commission considers Meeting of the Open Government Commission October 4, 2021 5 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2021-10-04.pdf |