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CityCouncil | 2009-11-03 | 14 | Needle, Protect the Point Marc Kasky, Green Century Institute, (submitted handout) ; Ashley Jones, Protect the Point; Elizabeth Greene, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society Irene Dieter Rosemary McNally, Alameda, (submitted handout) ; Brian Schumacher, Alameda: Gretchen Lipow, Alameda, statement read by Shayn Loshafroff; Nancy Gordon, Alameda; Jim Ross, Protect the Point; Karen Bay, Alameda; Bob Sikora, Alameda; Rose Ferro, Alameda; Michael John Torrey, Alameda; Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association; Former Councilmember "Lil" Arnerich, Alameda. Councilmember Tam stated the initiative is very complex and a lot of issues need to be vetted on both sides that she feels it is worth looking at the Elections Code and interpreting it in a way that provides the flexibility to save the taxpayers a significant amount of money in tough economic times. Councilmember Tam moved approval of setting the election to be consolidated with the June 8, 2010 election. Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Gilmore stated the City Attorney stated that the Elections Code does not provide guidance for a hybrid initiative; the matter has been about Measure A since the beginning; the matter would be a moot point in terms of the General Plan amendment if there were no exemption to Measure A; that she agrees with a lot of the comments that people made tonight; the absentee ballot issue did not occur to her; the initiative is very complex and everyone needs to read the initiative and be well informed before casting a vote; that she cannot agree to spend money on an initiative when the cost would be so much less in June. Mayor Johnson stated Council has received an opinion from the City Attorney ; the matter is a legal issue and Council should be following the City Attorney's opinion. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether there is flexibility to put off making a decision tonight. The City Clerk responded according to Elections Code 9214 and 9215 on the night that the certification of the petition is presented, Council needs to adopt the ordinance within ten days of being presented, immediately order an election, or order a report; however, Council has already ordered a report. Councilmember Tam inquired whether Council could adopt the initiative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 3, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-11-03.pdf |