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CityCouncil | 2010-05-04 | 5 | The Deputy City Manager - Administrative Services gave a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Alameda has ever had an all mail in ballot, to which the City Clerk responded that she is not award of any and if so, it would have been prior to 1997. Councilmember Matarrese requested a comparison between Measure E and the existing measures; stated that he understands Measure E would be a replacement tax. The Deputy City Manager - Administrative Services responded Measure E is a replacement measure for Measure A and H; stated that she does not have the figures for the two existing parcels taxes; businesses are paying $0.15 per square foot of lot but would be paying $0.13 per square foot of lot under Measure E. Councilmember Matarrese stated residential property owners would pay more and business property owners would pay less; inquired whether the $120 Measure A tax would go away, to which the Deputy City Manager - Administrative Services responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese requested that figures be confirmed. Proponents (In Favor of Resolution): Patricia Sanders, Alameda Education Association; Mark lrons, Alameda; Susan Davis, Alameda; David Teeters, Alameda; Doug Biggs, Alameda; David Hart, Alameda; and John Knox White, APLUS. Opponents (Not in Favor of Resolution): Edward Hirshberg, Committee Against Measure E; David Howard, Alameda; Kathy Moehring, West Alameda Business Association; Regina Beck, Alameda. The following speakers did not wish to speak, but want to go on record opposed to the resolution: Michelle Kelly, Alameda; Michael Kelley, Alameda; and Pauline Kelley, Alameda. Ms. Sanders clarified that the Measure A tax is $189 and would be replaced; stated Measure H is a flat $120 per parcel rate; the total residential rate is $309. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired why the School District is placing an all mail in ballot on the June primary election and what the cost would be. Mr. Knox White responded the School Board wants to have enough time to have multiple community meetings; stated no additional costs will be incurred for having an all mail ballot. Vice Mayor deHaan stated costs for the Measure B election was approximately $50,000 [if consolidated] versus a special election costing approximately $280,000; putting the Measure on a regular ballot would be approximately $50,000; an all mail ballot would be Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 May 4, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-05-04.pdf |