The Sunshine Ordinance is codified in the Alameda Municipal Code and serves as the City's "public policy concerning participation in the deliberations of the City's legislative bodies and to clarify and supplement the Ralph M. Brown Act and the California Public Records Act."
If you have encountered problems regarding compliance with the Ordinance, the Public Records Act or the Ralph M. Brown (Public Meetings) Act, you can file a Sunshine Ordinance Complaint online or submit a printed form(PDF, 154KB) to the City Clerk via email: clerk@alamedaca.gov or via mail/hand delivery: 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room 380, Alameda, CA 94501. A complaint must be filed no more than 15 days after an alleged violation of the Sunshine Ordinance. If you have questions or need assistance with filing a complaint, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 510-747-4800 or clerk@alamedaca.gov. The City attempts to resolve complaints informally where possible, through the affected departments and the City Attorney’s office. Matters which cannot be resolved or that involve substantial policy considerations will be set for hearing no later than 30 business days after the complaint is filed.