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OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
REQUEST FOR COMMISSION/COUNCIL.ACTION
FROM: BARBARA J.LINDSETH SUBJECT: TAPING OF CLOSED SESSION
Acting Director MEETINGS
DATE: September 21, 1995
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Synopsis of Previous Commis ion/CouncilLC-ommittee Action(s);
On September 18, 1995,the Community Development Commission continued this item until October 2, 1995.
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Recommended Motion(*
(Mayor and Common__Council)
(Community Development Commission)
(Councilman Dr.Curlin's Recommendation)
MOTION: That,effective immediately,all closed sessions(Council and Commission)be taped and
that said tapes be permanently stored and copies made available to the Mayor and/or any
Councilmembers which request them.
Administrator BARBARA J. LINDSETH
Acting Director
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Contact Person(s): Barbara J.Lindseth Phone: __ 5081
Project Area(s): N/A Ward(s): N/A
Supporting Data Attached: -Memorandum dated-September 12, 1995 from_Councilman_Dr.Curlin
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $ N/A _ Source: N/A
Budget Authority: N/A
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Commission/Council Notes: —
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BJL:closess.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
MEETING DATE: 10/02/1995
Agenda Item Number: _
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
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STAFF REPORT
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Taping of Closed Session Meetings
At the Council/Commission meeting of September 11, 1995, it became apparent that the accurate
reporting, to the public, of statements made by elected officials during closed sessions is
dependent upon the memories of those present. It was also made clear that these memories can
greatly differ.
Although it is commonly recognized that our citizens are entitled to open government,
unfortunately closed sessions are necessary to protect the City during sensitive legal negotiations.
However, when these negotiations have been completed, out citizens are then entitled to not only
know how each of their elected officials voted, they should also have the benefit of knowing just
what those votes were based upon. In order to justly evaluate the decisions made by their policy
makers, citizens need to know exactly what information was given to them. It is simply because
memories can be faulty, that records are made of each legislative session. Therefore, it is in the
best interest of the citizens of our City that a permanent record be made of each closed session as
well as open session.
Based on the foregoing, Councilman Dr. Curlin recommends adoption of the form motion.
BARBARA J. LINDSETH, Acting Director
Development Department
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BJL:closess.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
MEETING DATE: 10/02/1995
Agenda Item Number: III
SEP-12-'95 TUE 09:54 ID:COUNCIL OFFICE TEL NO:909-384-5462 4495 P01 - -
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Tim Steinhaus, Administrator, Economic Development Agency
FROM; Council Office
SUBJECT: Motion for Mayor & Council/Commission Meeting of 9/18/95
DATE: September 12, 1995
COPIES:
Please place the following motion on the Mayor & Council and Commission Meeting of
September 18, 1995:
That, effective immediately, all closed sessions (Council and Commission) be
taped and that said tapes be permanently stored and copies made available to the
Mayor and/or any Councilmembers which request them.
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F.J. CURLIN, M.D.
Councilman, Second Ward
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