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Agenda Changes:
The Administrator asked that items #5, 7, and 13 be heard after item number 2.
Chair Comstock, by consensus of the Task Force, changed the order of the agenda as requested.
Kimo Crossman asked that item #5 not be heard unless the Clerk is present. He also asked to continue item #8 and 9.
DCA Llorente, in response to the Chair's question, said that the Department Head is not required to appear, but may designate someone to represent them at the hearing.
Member Craven said, that a person with knowledge has to appear. Regarding requests for a continuance, Member Craven said that members must be cognizant of the City's representatives and the hours that Task Force members spend reviewing the packet. She said, that a request for a continuance should be made in advance and that she is frustrated by requests for continuances that are made during the hearing.
Member Williams concurred with Member Craven and said that there are too many continuances.
Chair Comstock said that a continuance for items #8 and 9 will be considered when the items are before them.
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Approval of minutes of January 23, 2007.
Speakers: None.
Motion to approve minutes of January 23, 2007. ( Knee / Craven )
Ayes: Craven, Knee, Cauthen, Chu, Comstock, Pilpel, Chan, Williams
Absent: Wolfe
Excused: Goldman
Without objection.
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Report from Complaint Committee meeting of December 12, 2006 & February 13, 2007.
Member Cauthen made the report.
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06022
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Determination of jurisdiction of the complaint filed by Michael Petrelis against the Department of Public Health for alleged failure to make minutes available.
Speakers: None.
Motion to accept jurisdiction. ( Cauthen / Knee )
Ayes: Craven, Knee, Cauthen, Chu, Comstock, Pilpel, Chan, Williams
Absent: Wolfe
Excused: Goldman
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06024
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Determination of jurisdiction of the complaint filed by Michael Petrelis against the Department of Public Health – HIV Prevention Planning Council for alleged failure to allow public comment and photographing during its meetings.
Speakers: None.
Motion to accept jurisdiction. ( Cauthen / Craven )
Ayes: Craven, Knee, Cauthen, Chu, Comstock, Pilpel, Chan, Williams
Absent: Wolfe
Excused: Goldman
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06030
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Determination of jurisdiction of the complaint filed by Kimo Crossman against the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, alleging a violation by the Department head for deleting e-mail communications from the City Attorney.
Speakers: Kimo Crossman, Complainant, said that he is not in favor of Mr. Darby representing Gloria Young. He also said that without more members present he will have trouble arguing his case and winning with only six votes; that he may request a continuance or withdraw the complaint when the matter comes up. Frank Darby, Records and Information Manager said that due process had been violated because Mr. Crossman sent e-mail correspondence to a majority of the members contrary to the Task Force's complaint procedures. He asked that members disclose any ex-parte communications with Mr. Crossman.
Member Craven said, that regarding compliance with Task Force guidelines, information should be presented to the Administrator in a timely manner for inclusion in the packet, however, the Task Force (TF) in the past, has accepted and considered information that was provided during the hearing or the day before so she doesn't see a problem. Regarding ex parte communications, Member Craven said that she had responded to an e-mail from Mr. Crossman, and courtesy copied the TF, saying that any e-mails sent to her should also be sent to the TF so that there is a record of her public duties. She said that a member of the public may contact her regarding a matter within her jurisdiction, even a matter heard before the TF; that a Brown Act violation problem arises when members disclose how they may or may not vote on an issue; but there is an appearance of bias if Members have made up their mind, based on information that is not before the whole TF. She said, similarly, a problem arises if Members attempt to use someone like Mr. Crossman as an intermediary to build support for a position on a particular item coming before the TF; but simply contacting a member of the TF about a matter within its jurisdiction that is before them is not a violation; however, it is a violation if a Member conveys their opinion to that person regarding issues that come up before the "adjudicatory" body.
DCA Llorente said that, although not in the Sunshine Ordinance or Brown Act sections, there is a general due process consideration, that all parties involved in the complaint be aware of information that is going to the hearing body; as a matter of due process and fairness, if information from one party is going to a hearing body the other party to the action should be made aware it.
Member Craven agreed.
Frank Darby, cited Section "C" of the Task Force's Complaint Procedures, regarding when documents may be considered by the Task Force. He said that the procedures were not followed.
Member Craven said that if any member has received other/different information or more information they will use to consider this matter, they should disclose it.
Chair Comstock disclosed, that he received an e-mail but did not open it because the subject referenced a current complaint.
Motion to accept jurisdiction. ( Cauthen / Knee )
Ayes: Craven, Knee, Cauthen, Chu, Comstock, Pilpel, Chan, Williams
Absent: Wolfe
Excused: Goldman
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06032
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Determination of jurisdiction of the complaint filed by Michael Petrelis against the Department of Public Health – HIV Prevention Planning Council for allegedly changing the agenda without advance notice.
Speakers: None.
Motion to accept jurisdiction. ( Cauthen / Knee )
Ayes: Craven, Knee, Cauthen, Chu, Comstock, Pilpel, Chan, Williams
Absent: Wolfe
Excused: Goldman
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06035
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Determination of jurisdiction of the complaint filed by Kimo Crossman against the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force Administrator and the Clerk of the Board alleging that the Administrator is not a full time position.
Speakers: Kimo Crossman, Complainant said that he will ask for a continuance if there are only eight members present when the matter comes up.
Motion to accept jurisdiction. ( Cauthen / Craven )
Ayes: Craven, Knee, Cauthen, Chu, Comstock, Pilpel, Chan, Williams
Absent: Wolfe
Excused: Goldman
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07002A
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Determination of jurisdiction of the complaint filed by Kimo Crossman against the Mayor's Office for alleged failure to allow inspection of the Mayor's Calendar.
Chair Comstock asked Mr. Arellano if he agreed to continue items #8 & 9? Mr. Arellano agreed to continue the items.
Chair Comstock continued item #8 & 9, including the discussion regarding jurisdiction, without objection.
Speakers: None.
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07002B
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Determination of jurisdiction of the complaint filed by Kimo Crossman against the Mayor's Office for alleged failure to retain correspondence and calendar information.
Speakers: None.
Previously continued.
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07003
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Determination of jurisdiction of the complaint filed by Steven Lawrence against the Public Utilities Commission for alleged incomplete production of documents and untimely response.
Speakers: None.
Motion to accept jurisdiction. ( Cauthen / Craven )
Ayes: Craven, Knee, Cauthen, Chu, Comstock, Pilpel, Chan, Williams
Absent: Wolfe
Excused: Goldman
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07004
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Determination of jurisdiction of the complaint filed by Steven Lawrence against the Public Utilities Commission for alleged failure to respond to a records request, illegal redactions and untimely response.
Speakers: None.
Motion to accept jurisdiction. ( Cauthen / Craven )
Ayes: Craven, Knee, Cauthen, Chu, Comstock, Pilpel, Chan, Williams
Absent: Wolfe
Excused: Goldman
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07005/07007
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Determination of jurisdiction of the complaint filed by Kimo Crossman against the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services for alleged failure to respond in a timely manner, failure to provide passive meeting notice, failure to provide records, and not incrementally delivering records.
Speakers: None.
Motion to accept jurisdiction. ( Cauthen / Craven )
Ayes: Craven, Knee, Cauthen, Chu, Comstock, Pilpel, Chan, Williams
Absent: Wolfe
Excused: Goldman
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07006
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Determination of jurisdiction of the complaint filed by Kimo Crossman against the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force Administrator for alleged illegal redaction of email addresses and filename paths.
Speakers: Kimo Crossman said that ex parte communications occurs when a person on a committee conspires outside of a meeting, to form a consensus on a matter; that since he is not a member of the Task Force, he may speak with any Member regarding any matter that he wishes.
Frank Darby, SOTF Administrator referred members to his letter on page 30 of the packet. He said, as previously noted, that ex-parte communications by Mr. Crossman with members outside of the hearing violated due process. He referred to pages 32-35 of the packet, noting that Mr. Crossman indicated that he is interested in "lobbying certain members;" that Mr. Crossman demeans the role and importance of the Task Force, and refused to follow Task Force procedures. Mr. Darby played an audio recording of a CAC meeting during which Members discussed and expressed their opinion about a document given to them by Mr. Crossman regarding the current complaint that he submitted as support documents in member's packets. He asked that members disclose all communications and the nature of such communications with Mr. Crossman regarding this matter.
Kimo Crossman asked that the Task Force accept jurisdiction on this matter.
Chair Comstock stated that he did receive the San Diego reader case from Mr. Crossman; that he doesn't have a problem when anyone lobbies him regarding points of law. He said that it would be a different matter if he were being lobbied about a complaint; but regarding Sunshine and the Law, he is eager to talk to anyone.
Member Pilpel asked DCA Llorente if a formal memorandum is needed to clarify the due process issues being raised?
DCA Llorente said that a formal memorandum isn't need. Basic fairness for due process is, that information going before the body should be known to all parties before the body makes a decision; that if one party presents information and the other party is not aware of it, that party is at a disadvantage and has no information to respond to it. He said that due process and fairness are the equal opportunity to have the same information at the same time before the hearing body; that basic due process is that everyone has an equal playing field, in terms of presenting their information, and that everyone is aware of what each of the sides position is, going into a hearing. The basic principle is for both sides to have full discovery on what the other side is doing, and that the hearing body has all the information it needs to make a decision, and that it hasn't received any new information that the other side doesn't know about.
Member Pilpel said that the Task Force makes quasi-judicial determinations; that complainants need to know, that the Task Force is in a decision making capacity, and that due process and fairness provisions do apply at least with regard to complaints. He requested written language on the issue regarding fairness and due process.
Member Craven said that Members need to disclose any discussions relating to a complaint that will be adjudicated by the TF, before voting on it. She said that the purpose is to let people know that you discussed the current issue, what information you received and whether or not you have a bias or made a preconceived determination, and if so to, recuse yourself.
Motion to accept jurisdiction. ( Cauthen / Craven )
Ayes: Craven, Knee, Cauthen, Chu, Comstock, Pilpel, Williams
Absent: Wolfe
Absent Excused: Chan
Excused: Goldman
Chair Comstock informed the public that they could write a summary of their comments on the back of the speaker cards and that they would be included in the minutes. He also informed the public that Member Vongs seat had been vacated.
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06022
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Public Hearing, complaint filed by Michael Petrelis against the Department of Public Health for alleged failure to make minutes available.
Member Williams disclosed that she knows the Director Loyce personally but can be fair and impartial.
Speakers: Michael Petrelis, Complainant, said that minutes were not provided and asked that the Task Force make a determination of jurisdiction over the working group; James Loyce, Deputy Director of Health, Department of Public Health (DPH) said that the HIV Health Working Group was not formed by DPH. The DPH does not "convene it, own it or direct it." He said that the working group is not making any decisions for the City regarding funding or any other matters; that the group is planning a process to allow the larger community to discuss what HIV and AIDS services should look like in San Francisco.
Supporters for respondent: Gail Burns, HPPC Co-Chair said that the group is a voluntary group that is not making decisions for the City; Michael Smith, President of HIV Providers Network (HIVPN) said the working group was not initiated by the AIDS office but by HIVPN to create a public planning process and not for the allocation of resources; Susan Strong, Principal of Strong Consulting said she is the facilitator and project organizer for the working group, which does not consistently produce agendas and minutes; that it's a forwarding looking group, trying to respond to the future of HIV and AIDS.
Kimo Crossman said that according to Section 67.3 (c)(5) the term passive meeting body doesn't apply solely to City employees.
Motion finding no violation. ( Pilpel / Chan )
Ayes: Craven, Knee, Cauthen, Chu, Comstock, Pilpel, Chan, Williams
Absent: Wolfe
Excused: Goldman
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06024
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Public Hearing, complaint filed by Michael Petrelis against the Department of Public Health – HIV Prevention Planning Council for alleged failure to allow public comment and photographing during its meetings.
Complainant Michael Petrelis said that the issue regarding the photographing was severed at the Complaint Committee meeting since photojournalist Rick Gerharter, from the Bay Area Reporter had filed a separate complaint.
Chair Comstock disclosed that he occasionally hires Rick Gerharter to do photography for him but doesn't feel a need for recusal.
The discussion regarding failure to allow photographing was severed from this complaint by consensus of the Task Force.
Speakers: Michael Petrelis, Complainant said that he was not allowed to hand out an IRS 990 tax return to the council during the meeting. Tracy Packer, Interim Director of HIV Prevention discussed their policy regarding distribution of material. She said, that information could be placed on the public table or submitted through the Co-chairs; that the policy was put in place several years ago to help maintain order in the meetings and to enable the group to comply with Sunshine. Supporters for respondent: Emilie Huriaux, said that public comment is a vital part of their meetings and that relevant material and comments are always provided to them and that she supports the Co-Chairs decision; Gail Burns said that they support and welcome public comment, but must ensure the safety of their council members; Colin Partridge said that the council is clear and open regarding public comment; David Weinman, HPPC Note Taker, said the administration needs the discretion so that they can have orderly meetings.
Kimo Crossman said that the issue regarding whether a person is being disruptive is open to interpretation and is used against people who are saying things that are uncomfortable; that even a swastika is a political symbol that a person can use during public comment if they wanted to.
Motion finding no violation. ( Craven / Chan )
Ayes: Craven, Knee, Cauthen, Chu, Comstock, Pilpel, Chan, Williams
Absent: Wolfe
Excused: Goldman
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06030
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Public Hearing, complaint filed by Kimo Crossman against the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors alleging a violation by the Department head for deleting e-mail communications from the City Attorney.
Speakers: Kimo Crossman said that he didn't want a hearing with only eight members; that to win he needs six votes that he doesn't think he'll have. He said that having eight members hearing the matter would not be a fair consideration. He asked that the matter be continued until more members show up.
Member Craven informed Mr. Crossman that besides the vacancy there was only one more member expected, and that another member was previously excused. She asked that the Task Force not grant a continuance since there is a quorum; that the Task Force grant a continuance until later in the meeting.
Chair Comstock asked for a vote on the request for a continuance from Mr. Crossman.
Ayes: Comstock
Noes: Craven, Knee, Cauthen, Chu, Pilpel, Chan, Williams
Absent: Wolfe
Excused: Goldman
Mr. Crossman said that since the last complaint against the COB resulted in a tie and a loss that he is withdrawing the complaint and that he will resubmit it.
Member Pilpel asked DCA Llorente if the Task Force could do anything regarding the repeated withdrawals during the hearing.
DCA Llorente said that withdrawals need to be addressed in terms of a policy, internal rules, and complaint procedure; that although a party may withdraw a complaint to repeatedly withdraw and file a complaint might become a matter of gamesmanship rather than trying to obtain a proper determination. He said that at some point, the Task Force will need to make some rules as to how many times a person may withdraw, simply because of the politics of the situation rather than the relative merit of the case.
Member Craven said that the issue was previously referred to the Rules Committee.
Member Cauthen said that withdrawals must be reasonable; that withdrawing a complaint because the situation is not optimal is not reasonable.
Member Knee said that Mr. Crossman is making an assumption as to how each of the Members will vote by assuming that he won't get six votes to uphold his complaint; that for Mr. Crossman to assume that Members minds are already made up shows disrespect to the Task Force and he doesn't appreciate it. He informed Mr. Crossman to be aware that his actions could prejudice Members, not to his future complaints but to him personally.
The matter was withdrawn.
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06032
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Public Hearing, complaint filed by Michael Petrelis against the Department of Public Health – HIV Prevention Planning Council for allegedly changing the agenda without advance notice.
Speakers: Michael Petrelis, Complainant said that CDC project manager Walter Chow was allowed to speak during the meeting although he was not on the agenda; Tracy Packer, Interim Director of HIV Prevention said that Mr. Chow's visit was not planned and that there was no discussion, questions and answers or decisions made. Support for respondent: Gail Burns said that Mr. Chow only acknowledged the group but made no presentation; David Weinman, Minutes Taker, said that the minutes were separated out only because Mr. Chow's comments were a little longer.
Motion finding no violation. ( Chu / Comstock )
Ayes: Craven, Knee, Cauthen, Chu, Comstock, Pilpel, Chan, Williams
Absent: Wolfe
Excused: Goldman
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06035
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Public Hearing, complaint filed by Kimo Crossman against the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force Administrator and the Clerk of the Board alleging that the Administrator is not a full time position.
Speakers: Kimo Crossman withdrew the complaint and said that he will resubmit it because he wanted more members present.
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07002A
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Public Hearing, complaint filed by Kimo Crossman against the Mayor's Office for alleged failure to allow inspection of the Mayor's Calendar.
Speakers: None
Previously Continued
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07002B
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Public Hearing, complaint filed by Kimo Crossman against the Mayor's Office for alleged failure to retain correspondence and calendar information.
Speakers: None
Previously Continued
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07003
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Public Hearing, complaint filed by Steven Lawrence against the Public Utilities Commission for alleged incomplete production of documents and untimely response.
Speakers: Steven Lawrence said that the matter is resolved and withdrew the complaints (07003 and 07004).
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07004
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Public Hearing, complaint filed by Steven Lawrence against the Public Utilities Commission for alleged failure to respond to a records request, not minimally redacting and untimely response.
Speakers: None
Previously withdrawn.
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07005/07007
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Public Hearing, complaint filed by Kimo Crossman against the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services for alleged failure to respond in a timely manner, failure to provide passive meeting notice, failure to provide records, and not incrementally delivering records.
Speakers: Kimo Crossman, Complainant, said that all responsive documents were not been provided and that he doesn't know what's on the two CD's that were provided just prior to the hearing; Ron Vinson, DTIS Respondent said that he provided all responsive documents, which were picked up by Mr. Crossman; that the two CD's that Mr. Crossman received today contain additional e-mail's that were too large to e-mail to him. He said that Mr. Crossman makes numerous and confusing request that make it difficult to determine what he wants.
Member Cauthen said that she also gets confused at the Complaint committee hearing as to what Mr. Crossman wants and that she asked him to provide a concise list. She said that making 20 separate request in a six week period is excessive and is not well organized as Mr. Crossman can be.
Member Craven said that she's not holding DTIS blameless because additional resources need to be found, however she acknowledge that the request are numerous and many are inappropriate for IDR's. She asked Mr. Crossman if he is able to prioritize his other pending request?
Mr. Crossman responded that he would prioritize his list; that his top request is to receive notice of all passive meetings on Wi Fi.
Motion finding a violation of Section 67.25 for failure to respond in a timely manner. The Department is directed to provide a written response, within 14 days, on the status of the IDR's dated December 8, 2006, December 15. 2006, January 3, 2007, January 8, 2007, and January 18, 2007, that were requested by Mr. Crossman. With respect to the status of the requests the Department is to indicate, what documents were produced, the date documents were produced, or why documents have not been produced, for review by the Compliance and Amendments Committee. If documents have not been produced the Department is instructed to produce the documents within five days after identifying the documents that have not been produced. The Task Force further supports the Department's budget proposal to request funds to hire additional staff to assist with Sunshine matters.( Craven / Knee )
Ayes: Craven, Knee, Cauthen, Chu, Comstock, Pilpel, Chan, Williams
Absent: Wolfe
Excused: Goldman
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07006
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Public Hearing, complaint filed by Kimo Crossman against the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force Administrator for alleged illegal redaction of email addresses and filename paths.
Speakers: Kimo Crossman withdrew the complaint.
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Report: Compliance and Amendments Committee: meeting of February 12, 2007.
Member Knee made the report.
Chair Comstock said that the Task Force needs to start reviewing the proposal and asked the Administrator to schedule the Public Meeting portion of the proposed amendments for the next meeting.
Speakers: Kimo Crossman said that the committee is doing a good job and is respectful of public comment. He said that the committee needs to be more assertive with regards to the Mayor's calendar.
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06025
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Recommendation from the Compliance and Amendments Committee that Ron Vinson, of the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services, be found in willful misconduct for failure to discharge his duties imposed by the Sunshine Ordinance, with respect to Mr. Vinson's failure to respond to the Order of Determination issued by the Task Force on January 23, 2007 and failure to appear before the Compliance and Amendments Committee; that a potential referral, based on that finding be made, to the Ethics Commission and/or other appropriate body be considered.
The Task Force, by consensus, agreed to consider the recommendations for item #15 and #16 simultaneously.
Member Knee asked DCA Llorente to define the three types of misconduct. Deputy City Attorney Llorente said, that nonfeasance is the failure to perform an official duty, misfeasance is the improper performance of an official duty, and malfeasance is the illegal performance of an official duty.
Speakers: Ron Vinson, said that he did not respond in five days as instructed because he was consulting legal counsel. He said that he didn't attend the meeting because he did not work the day of the meeting.
Kimo Crossman, said that Mr. Vinson was notified of the meeting and understands the process and should be found in official misconduct for trying to delay the process.
Allen Grossman said that when someone has a clearly defined duty and decides not to perform the duties the conduct is willful. He said that Mr. Vinson's alleged inability to respond to numerous requests from Mr. Crossman is not valid because it is not difficult to manage a large number of requests. He said that when a person knows what they are required to do and doesn't do it is a willful decision and does not have to be malicious.
Motion to continue to the next full Task Force meeting. Mr. Vinson is encouraged to bring the Department Head and any knowledgeable person(s) to discuss this matter. ( Pilpel / Cauthen )
Ayes: Cauthen, Comstock, Pilpel
Noes: Craven, Knee, Chu, Williams
Absent: Wolfe
Excused: Goldman, Chan
Motion to accept both recommendations and to refer to the Ethics Commission. ( Chu / Knee )
Ayes: Craven, Knee, Cauthen, Chu, Comstock,
Noes: Pilpel, Williams
Absent: Wolfe
Excused: Goldman, Chan
The motion failed for lack of 6 votes.
Motion to continue to the next full Task Force meeting. Mr. Vinson is encouraged to bring the Department Head and any knowledgeable person(s) to discuss this matter. ( Pilpel / Comstock )
Ayes: Cauthen, Comstock, Pilpel
Noes: Craven, Knee, Chu, Williams
Absent: Wolfe
Excused: Goldman, Chan
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06027
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Recommendation from the Compliance and Amendments Committee that Ron Vinson, of the Department of Telecommunications and Information Services, be found in willful misconduct for failure to discharge his duties imposed by the Sunshine Ordinance, for failure to respond to the Order of Determination issued by the full Task Force on January 23, 2007, and for failure to appear before the Compliance and Amendments Committee; that a potential referral, based on that finding be made, to the Ethics Commission and/or other appropriate body be considered.
Speakers: None
See action for item number 15.
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Report: Education Outreach and Training Committee: Special meeting of February 26, 2007. (May include recommendation regarding annual Sunshine training.)
Member Pilpel distributed a letter with recommendations regarding the annual Sunshine training.
Speakers: Kimo Crossman said that there is not enough public input because the letter is not in the agenda packet and requested that the matter be continued.
Allen Grossman said that the purpose of the training is to educate lay people on how to respond to requests.
DCA Llorente said that according to Section 67.33 the training isn't open to line staff, only those who must fill an affidavit of financial interest.
Member Craven suggested that the Chair write a letter to the Ethics Commission and City Attorney's Office regarding the annual Sunshine Training on behalf of the Task Force.
Chair Comstock, by consensus of the Task Force, will write a letter to the Ethics Commission and City Attorney's Office regarding their proposed changes to the annual Sunshine Training.
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Administrator's Report.
The Administrator made the report.
Speakers: Kimo Crossman urged the Task Force to make the digital audio recording of the meetings available on the Web.
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Public comment for items not listed on the agenda.
Speakers: Allen Grossman said that the Task Force is not a quasi-judicial body because unlike a court, they allow public comment and can't enforce their orders; that the Task Force is more advisory than judicial. He said that the Task Force needs to address the matter of the City Attorney authoring letters.
Michael Petrelis said that the Minutes need to be improved and more comprehensive; that too much work is being lost.
Kimo Crossman urged to Task Force to instruct the Administrator to post the digital audio recordings of the meeting on the Web. He alleged that the Administrator allows Task Force members and the COB to submit documents for the packet after the deadline.
Chair Comstock asked the Administrator to post the digital records on the Web.
Member Pilpel stated that a discussion regarding the posting of digital recordings should be discussed in the Rules Committee since it is not on the agenda.
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Announcements, questions, and future agenda items from the Task Force.
Chair Comstock reminded members to complete and turn in their Form 700 by March 29, 2007.
Member Pilpel asked Chair Comstock if the Rules Committee could consider a policy for the distribution of e-mails that are addressed to a majority of the members. Chair Comstock authorized the policy consideration by the Rules Committee. He also said that KGO filed a lawsuit against the City regarding the Public Records Act and Sunshine Ordinance regarding MTA-Muni and asked if there is a method for the Task Force to discuss the matter and offer an opinion to the court on the proceeding?
Member Craven said that she doesn't know whether a City Commission has the authority to file an amicus curiae brief.
The meeting was adjourned when the Task Force lost a quorum, as Member Chu left the room.
Speakers: None
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Adjournment
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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