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CityCouncil | 2010-06-01 | 7 | Councilmember Matarrese stated there would be a second reading; direction was given to the City Attorney to craft ordinances in parallel with the Sunshine Task Force; the Sunshine Task Force should review the proposed ordinance within the two-week; that he does not see anything wrong with the $99 State limit; the $250 limit is a good starting place. Mayor Johnson stated that she does not think the Sunshine Task Force is scheduled to meet in the next two weeks; suggested leaving out oral disclosure; stated that she does not know how research could be done; suggested going with the $99 State law disclosure limitation; stated Alameda campaigns are small and do not have paid, professional treasurers or managers; that she is okay with $500 or $250 contribution limits. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the proposed ordinance could be more encompassing; Political Action Committees (PACs), which are not addressed in other cities; $250 is a good threshold. Councilmember Gilmore inquired who decided the threshold. The City Attorney responded $250 and $500 are the most common thresholds; stated Union City has the highest threshold, which is $600. Councilmember Tam restated that her motion is to defer the issue to the Sunshine Task Force and to create a more open, robust public process. On the call for the question, the motion FAILED by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gilmore and Tam - 2. Noes: Councilmembers deHaan, Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 3. Vice Mayor deHaan stated tweaking has been discussed; Section 2-71.2 could be left out; $50 could be changed to $99; anything over $100 would need to be disclosed; Section 2-71.6 could be struck. Mayor Johnson stated the Housing Authority should be added along with clarification. The City Attorney inquired whether there is an interest in providing a debt retirement committee provision; stated Fremont and Union City have said provision. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he would like the issue to be flushed out. Mayor Johnson stated that a debt retirement committee provision could be complicated; information should be provided; the ordinance could be adopted as a separate ordinance. In response to Councilmember Tam's inquiry, the City Attorney stated a candidate would have until December 31st [following the November election] to receive Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 June 1, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-06-01.pdf |