Communications
Disclosure
Council President notes that we have this disclosure to make pursuant to our ethics disclosure legislation:
Council President Mota, Councilperson Hendricks and Michael Hanlon met with representatives from the DaVinci Center - the Executive Director, Lin Erickson; and Chairperson of the Board, Jim McLean on Monday, October 3rd at 3 PM. We discussed the contours of the project, their need to fill an 8m dollar budget gap, and their investment in our youth and community.
Note on Emails: Just a note given the requests we have received to read emails at the meetings. The meetings are open, and we will take public testimony - Council is not going to read the emails, but comments can be forwarded to the Clerk, and they will be forwarded to appropriate individuals. There is also a provision for comments on agenda items - it is called ecomment - individuals can simply sign up and they are an afforded opportunity to weigh in on issues or agenda items. Those comments will be public.
Budget Meetings: Council is circulating a schedule for budget meetings; this will be finalized shortly and distributed.
MMOs: Pursuant to requirements, the Administration has forwarded the MMOs. Copies are on the website attached to this agenda.