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Minutes of the November 6, 2023 Meeting
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UNAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY - - - NOVEMBER 6, 2023 - - - 7:00 P.M.
Chair Chen convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Commissioners Miley, Sullivan, Tilos and Chair Chen - 4.
Absent: Commissioner Miyao - 1.
[Staff present: Outside Counsel Eric Lee; City Clerk Lara Weisiger; Base Reuse and Economic Development Director Abby Thorne-Lyman; Strategic Advisor Andrew Thomas]
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
COMPLAINT HEARINGS
3-A. Hearing on Sunshine Ordinance Complaint Filed on October 2, 2023
Shelby Sheehan, Complainant, gave an Opening Statement and Presentation of Facts.
The Strategic Advisor, City/Respondent, gave an Opening Statement and Presentation of Facts.
Commissioners asked questions and Ms. Sheehan, the Strategic Advisor, the City Clerk and Outside Counsel provided responses.
Chair Chen noted that the Complainant should have had an opportunity to respond to the City/Respondent's Opening Statement.
Ms. Sheehan stated her answers to Commission questions are a sufficient response.
Commissioners asked additional questions and responses were provided by the Strategic Advisor.
Ms. Sheehan gave a Closing Statement.
The Base Reuse and Economic Development Director gave a Closing Statement.
Commissioners discussed whether to make a motion or have Commissioner express viewpoints.
Vice Chair Miley and Commissioner Tilos expressed they do not see the grounds to sustain the complaint.
Commissioner Sullivan stated that he agrees, but does not find the complaint to be unfounded.
Chair Chen outlined reasons she would like the complaint to be denied and unfounded.
Commissioner Tilos moved approval of denying the complaint as unfounded.
Commissioner Miley seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Commissioners Miley: Aye; Sullivan: No; Tilos: Aye; and Chair Chen: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 1. [Absent: Commissione...
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