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CityCouncil | 2009-11-03 | 15 | The City Attorney responded in the negative because part of the initiative includes a Charter amendment. Vice Mayor deHaan stated many people are concerned about whether the public understands what the initiative is all about; that he is concerned with citizen groups being able to get messages out in such short order: SunCal has been peppering the community for the last six months the community now understands what is in the initiative; the initiative cannot be changed that he bows to the legal determination; the developer has $600,000 into the initiative already and will have over $1 million before the matter is over. Mayor Johnson stated it would cost a lot of money for community members to run a campaign through June. On the call for the question, the MOTION FAILED by the following voice vote: Ayes Councilmembers Tam and Gilmore - 2. Noes Councilmembers deHaan, Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 3. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether any other opinions have been sought. The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated Elections Code experts have been consulted. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether Elections Code experts concur [with the City Attorney], to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he wishes he could support an alternative that saves the City money ; the law, as interpreted by the City Clerk and City Attorney, needs to be followed. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of resolution setting the election date of February 2, 2010. Vice Mayor deHaan seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor deHaan stated the community seems to be on board and understand the initiative. Councilmember Gilmore stated the decision is difficult; that she feels very strongly that a creative, legal way could have been found to avoid having to place the matter on the February ballot and save the City a lot of money; that she cannot vote to be fiscally irresponsible; that she will abstain from voting on the matter. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 3, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-11-03.pdf |