pages: CityCouncil/2009-10-06.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2009-10-06 | 13 | The Interim City Manager responded the initiative is not the City's initiative. The City Clerk stated the City Clerk's office verified that all Election Code requirements were met, verified that the proponent is a registered voter, and followed the typical process before accepting the initiative petition. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the City Clerk saw the petition that was circulated. The City Clerk responded the format and every signature and declaration of circulation page was reviewed. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether there is a discrepancy in the title. The City Attorney responded that she does not know the facts; stated the summary and title prepared by the City Attorney's office should have been used. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired where an individual would go to discuss the issue. The City Clerk stated the title in the text of the initiative differs from the City Attorney's title; the same situation applies to the firefighter initiative; the City only has control over the title drafted by the City Attorney's office; the City Attorney's title was published and was on the front page and every signature page of the circulated petition. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether there should be some consistency, to which the City Attorney responded that she does not know the facts. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether people could come to the City Attorney to discuss the matter. The City Attorney responded that she is always willing to discuss the matter stated the City Attorney's office cannot provide legal advice to community members. Mayor Johnson stated people could challenge the issue; the City is limited and cannot be the resource for every question that comes up Councilmember Matarrese inquired what process would need to be used Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 6, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-10-06.pdf |