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Minutes of the February 4, 2019 Meeting
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UNAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY - - - FEBRUARY 4, 2019 - - - 7:00 P.M.
Chair Little convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Commissioners Schwartz, Shabazz, Tilos and Chair Little - 4.
[Note: Commissioner Shabazz arrived at 7:41 p.m.]
Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
Paul Foreman, Alameda, stated he is concerned about the ability of the Commission to function under the current circumstances; Section 2-93.8 of the Sunshine Ordinance states that the Open Government Commission (OGC) decides complaints and can direct Council action; however, the Interim City Attorney has stated the Section is in violation of the Alameda Charter and State law; he disagrees with the Interim City Attorney; the issue is a real problem.
AGENDA ITEM
3-A. Select Chair and Vice Chair
Commissioner Tilos moved approval of having Commissioner Henneberry serve as Chair.
Commissioner Schwartz seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 3. [Absent: Commissioners Henneberry and Shabazz - 2.]
Commissioner Tilos moved approval of having Commissioner Schwartz serve as Vice Chair.
Chair Little seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 3. [Absent: Commissioners Henneberry and Shabazz - 2.]
3-B. Minutes of the November 14, 2018 and December 17, 2018 Meetings
Not heard.
3-C. Accept the Annual Public Report
Commissioner Schwartz moved approval of the Annual Report.
Commissioner Tilos seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 3. [Absent: Commissioners Henneberry and Shabazz - 2.]
3-D. Hearing on Sunshine Ordinance Complaint Filed January 25, 2019
Serena Chen, Complainant, gave a brief presentation.
The Interim City Attorney gave a brief presentation.
Chair Little stated a comprehensive summary provided by former Commissioner Foreman outlines the issue.
Commissioner Tilos inquired whether the powers of the Comm...
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