Sunshine Ordinance Complaint Hearing - 12/18/24

NOTICE OF SUNSHINE ORDINANCE

COMPLAINT HEARING

HEARING DATE: December 18, 2024

TIME: 5:30 p.m.

LOCATION: City Hall (2263 Santa Clara Avenue) Conference Room 391 (Third Floor)

A hearing will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Conference Room 391 to consider a Sunshine Ordinance Complaint.  Anyone interested may attend in person or via Zoom. Register to attend via Zoom here:

https://alamedaca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4hxQTgi_Sz-3pKeraIgstQ

HEARING DETAILS:

Complainant: Karin Kirschbaum

Alleged Violation: Public Records Access

Description: Full Sunshine Ordinance Complaint: Complainant claims documents and notices were not received related to request 24-315: https://cityofalamedaca.nextrequest.com/requests/24-315 

Attachment: Sunshine Ordinance Complaint filed October 31, 2024

HEARING PROCESS:

Pursuant to Alameda Municipal Code Section 2-93.2.c, the Hearing Officer shall provide the parties with the opportunity to file written materials (e.g., briefs), present evidence and make arguments. The Hearing Officer shall issue a written decision concerning the complaint and include a finding whether the complaint was unfounded.  A complaint shall be determined to be unfounded if it was brought without any reasonable basis.  The decision shall be issued as soon as practicable, and no later than 30 business days after the conclusion of the hearing.  All Hearing Officer decisions shall be posted on the City’s website and promptly forwarded to the Open Government Commission and City Council.  A listing of Hearing Officer decisions will be posted on the City’s website.

ACCESS:

Any requests for reasonable accommodations from individuals with disabilities should be made by contacting the City Clerk’s office (clerk@alamedaca.gov or 510-747-4800).

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