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CityCouncil | 2008-07-01 | 5 | Relating to the Conduct of Said Election. Adopted. Vice Mayor Tam stated election costs have doubled; inquired what the cost would be to place measures on the ballot. The City Clerk responded costs would be for printing, translation, and typesetting each measure; stated the approximate cost is $3,000 per page; an average size measure could be three to four pages. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the cost would be brought back for budget adjustment once costs are known. The City Clerk responded in the affirmative; stated the Registrar of Voters does not provide estimates; election costs were based on 2006 costs with a slight increase. Councilmember Matarrese inquired what is the justification for the increase [in cost for conducting the election]. The City Clerk responded increased printing costs and new Secretary of State requirements. stated that she was advised to use 2006 costs when the budget was prepared. Vice Mayor Tam moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (08-289) Ordinance No. 2982, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Subsection 8-26.1 (Use of Coasters, Roller Skates, and Similar Devices Restricted) of Section 8-26 (Coasters, Skates, Etc. ) of Chapter VIII (Traffic, Motor Vehicles, and Alternative Transportation Modes) and Subsection 23-1.3 (Riding of Bicycles and Skateboards in Parks, Etc. ) of Section 23-1 (Parks and Squares) of Chapter XXIII (Parks, Recreation Areas and Public Property) to Expand the Prohibition to Include Skateboards and Their Use in City Owned or Leased Property, Buildings or Structures Unless Authorized by Subsection 23-1.3." Finally passed. Mayor Johnson stated the ordinance's original intent was to keep bicycles and skateboards out of the parking structure; revised language allows bicyclists to ride bicycles to lockers requested that speakers only address Council if in disagreement with revised language. Speakers : Garret Conklin, Alameda; Bill Smith, Alameda: Jon Spangler, Alameda; Ani Dimusheva, Alameda. Councilmember Matarrese stated complaints were received regarding Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 July 1, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-07-01.pdf |