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CityCouncil | 2009-11-03 | 16 | Councilmember Tam stated that she will oppose the motion; that she cannot impose an additional financial burden on the City when there are job cuts, closing of City Hall [ on Fridays], and potentially taking an ambulance out of service; based on conversations with outside counsel, a way should have been found to give Council flexibility; that she is not supportive of the motion. Mayor Johnson stated that she appreciates the concern for fiscal responsibility; the cost of the election is nothing compared to the issues presented in the initiative. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers deHaan, Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 3. Noes Councilmember Tam. Abstentions Councilmember Gilmore - 1. The City Clerk stated that tomorrow she will go out with a notice regarding submitting arguments Council can chose to designate authors for arguments the mailing of the sample ballot will be from December 24 through January 12; absentee ballots will be mailed out January 4; the last day to apply to vote by mail is January 26. Mayor Johnson inquired whether there could be one ballot argument on each side, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson inquired whether ouncilmembers could select someone to write the argument on one side or another, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson inquired when the argument needs to be submitted. The City Clerk responded the Registrar's suggested deadline for direct arguments is November 13; stated the she will bump the deadline back a little bit. Mayor Johnson inquired how many people can sign the argument, to which the City Clerk responded five. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether timelines could be posted on the website. The City Clerk responded in the affirmative; stated Council can designate authors for the argument. The City Attorney stated there is no requirement for a Councilmember to volunteer to draft an argument, but it can be done. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 3, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-11-03.pdf |