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¶ … City of Pomona City Council Meeting
The city of Pomona is in the process of re-vitalizing itself as a strategic location in the Pacific Rim for businesses and industry. Concurrently, as the City is greatly involved in improving these standards and opportunities for growth, the City Council must also attend to issues relevant to the people of Pomona. As it were, February 10th's City Council meeting fielded comments and issues from the general public during a brief one-hour public meeting.
On February 10th, 2003, the City Council meeting commenced at 7:00pm for the public. The council meeting itself began at 6pm in the Council Chambers. Various points and issues regarding the city of Pomona were addressed, despite the Rt. Honorable Mayor not being in attendance. Because of this, points 1, 2(a), (b), 3, 8 and 9 were not brought into discussion.
A select few individuals - namely Marcos Robles, Elliott Rothman and Paula Lantz, dominated the agenda setting process for the city council. It was notable that George Hunter and Edward Cortez were not present as they were attending another important meeting. Other council members did not involve themselves in discussion or raised points.
It was interesting to observe that their absence did not hinder business conduct. Process was democratic throughout the meeting, and on all matters, allowed for...
During the meeting, staff and members of the public audience were free to give input on many occasions and the council willingly fielded many issues and questions.
Nevertheless, Daniel Rodriguez and Norma Torres did not share their opinions on raised issues. Elliott Rothman and Paula Lantz most often responded to questions, comments and votes.
I think it is important for public discussions to take place in open meetings as it encourages involvement in community issues, programmes while demonstrating the democratic process.
Individuals are also given the opportunity to feel confident in their position in society and feel assured they have done their part in improving standards of the city and the quality of life available to all citizens of Pomona. It facilitates public awareness of current issues being faced by the city.
Unfortunately, I did not witness any evidence of "groupthinking" since two council members were not responding to public questions or concerns, and two key council members were not in attendance. "Groupthinking" often results in a created plan being formed by a group of individuals, or proof that the collective is involved. During this meeting, it was difficult to see any of that occurring. I am sure the City Council of Pomona usually exercise "groupthinking" as is necessary for a council to perpetuate…
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