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Minutes of the November 16, 2020 Meeting
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UNAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY - - - NOVEMBER 16, 2020 - - - 7:00 P.M.
Chair Schwartz convened the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Commissioners Little, Pauling, Tilos and Chair Schwartz - 5. [Note: The meeting was conducted via Zoom.]
Absent: None.
[Staff present: Chief Assistant City Attorney Michael Roush, Assistant City Attorney John Le, Attorney James Harrison; and City Clerk Lara Weisiger]
Oral Communications
Jay Garfinkle, Alameda, stated that he was concerned about the way the Commission functions; that he was told he could only submit a complaint via oral communication; he is frustrated the October meeting was cancelled and there is lack of coordination; requested clarification on first and second readings of ordinances.
The City Clerk stated that she explained to Mr. Garfinkle that since he was not submitting a Sunshine Ordinance complaint, his matter could go before the Commission under Oral Communications; when he filed a complaint, which was later withdrawn and then refiled, it was past the deadline.
Chair Schwartz stated that Mr. Garfinkle could file a complaint or submit a letter prior to the next meeting if he wishes; the October meeting cancelation was not as a decision of the Commission and he shares the frustration.
Regular Agenda Items
3-A. Minutes of the Meeting Held on August 3, 2020
Chair Schwartz stated he would like to strike the part where Commission members were joking about ear injection technology; clarified a sentence to state why "an item could not be added."
The City Clerk noted the changes.
Commissioner Shabazz moved approval of the minutes.
Commissioner Little seconded the motion which carried by the following roll call vote: Commissioners Little: Aye; Pauling: Aye; Shabazz: Aye; Tilos: Aye; Chair Schwartz: Aye. Ayes: 5.
3-B. Discuss and Provide Recommendations Concerning Potential Amendments to Article VIII (Sun...
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