July 10, 2006

1.

Approval of minutes of June 12, 2006.

Speakers: None

Motion to approve minutes of June 12, 2006. (Comstock / Craven)

Ayes: Knee, Comstock, Craven

2.

06003

Continued hearing on the status of the May 23, 2006 Order of Determination of John Avalos, on behalf of Supervisor Chris Daly vs. Mayors Office of Communications.

Speakers: John Avalos, Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Chris Daly; David Miree, Mayors Office of Communications reported that, due to an emergency, Jennifer Petrucione is unable to attend and is requesting a continuance.

Members of the public: Kimo Crossman – the Mayor's office should set an example; Robert Planthold – the motion should include inviting someone from the Mayor's Office to address the Task Force.

Motion to refer to the Full Task Force with a recommendation that a letter be written to the Ethics Commission, California Attorney General's Office, San Francisco District Attorney, or Board of Supervisors, as the Task Force deems appropriate. (Knee/Comstock) Ayes: Knee, Comstock, Craven

3.

06004

Hearing on the status of the June 27, 2006 Order of Determination of Robert Planthold vs. Municipal Transportation Agency.

Speakers: Robert Planthold, complainant; Diana Hammons, Municipal Transportation Agency.

Diana Hammons to provide a written analyses to the Task Force by Wednesday, July 12, 2006, which explains why the document is being withheld.

Continued without objection.

4.

Possible amendments to Sections 67.13, 67.15 to 67.25 of the Sunshine Ordinance, and subsequent sections as time permits.

1. Sec. 67.13 Barriers to Attendance Prohibited.
2. Sec. 67.15 Public Testimony
3. Sec. 67.16 Minutes
4. Sec. 67.17 Public Comment by Members of Policy Bodies
5. Sec. 67.20 Definitions
6. Sec. 67.21 Process for Gaining Access to Public Records; Administrative Appeals.
7. Sec 67.21-1 Policy Regarding Use and Purchase of Computer Systems.
8. Sec 67.22 Release of Oral Public Information
9. Sec 67.23 Public Review File – Policy Body Communications.
10. Sec 67.24 Public Information that Must Be Disclosed.

(m.) Sec 67.25 Immediacy of Response

Sections 67.13, and 67.15 were discussed and the Clerk recorded recommended amendments.

Chair Knee, in accordance with Committee consensus, asked the Administrator to identify for discussion and possible action Sections 67.15 and 67.17 through 67.25 of the Sunshine Ordinance for the August 14, 2006, meeting agenda, and to note that subsequent sections may be heard if time permits. The Administrator was also asked to provide five extra copies of the sections being reviewed to future meetings for the public's use.

Speakers: Kimo Crossman said that 67.13 should be amended to require broadcasting of meetings for individuals who cannot attend the meeting; that 67.15 allow the public to combine their time; Allen Grossman re: proper editing, and drafting of proposed language in 67.15

5.

Public comment on items not listed on the agenda.

Speakers: Kimo Crossman said that it's the Chairs discretion to reopen public comment; concerned about lack of communication being used for not providing documents, the letter to the Mayors Office of Communication from the Task Force doesn't appear to have been sent, and the Task Force overly concerned about the cost for technology that improves open government. Allen Grossman suggest that a screen be provided so the public can see the changes being discussed and that video recording would be helpful to those who can't hear.

6.

Administrator's report.

The Administrator made the report.

Speakers: Kimo Crossman said that he has filed two complaints, as recommended by the Task Force, which will be heard a the Complaint Committee.

7.

Announcements, questions, and future agenda items from Committee members.

Member Comstock indicated that an announcement may need to be made to let the public know that amendments to the Ordinance will not be available for the November election.

Speakers: None.

Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:03 PM.

This meeting has been audio recorded and is on file in the office of the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force