pages: CityCouncil/2010-07-27.pdf, 29
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CityCouncil | 2010-07-27 | 29 | administratively; tonight, no policy action would be taken on any of the resolutions; Council would be letting voters decide. Councilmember Gilmore stated not having the Subcommittee meet ahead of time should not have prevented staff from coming forward with the ideas prior to the eleventh hour; staff is requesting Council to take an action tonight at the last possible minute to allow the matter to go forward on the November election; staff could have brought the matter forward administratively a month or two ago; that she is not imputing any bad motive by staff; however, from a public policy standpoint, the matter appears rushed and ill-considered to be brought up at the eleventh hour. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired when would be the next window of opportunity [to address the issues]. The City Clerk responded for a General Election, two years; stated the issues could be consolidated with countywide elections. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the fire fighter initiative was relegated to November 2011. The City Clerk responded in the affirmative; stated the election would not be a General City election. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether putting more issues on the ballot would help cost-wise. The City Clerk responded costs would not be significantly more; stated the City would already be bearing the cost of the election. The Interim City Manager stated the only new resolution is regarding delaying the effective date of any ordinance that would require an expenditure of funds until funds are identified; the issue is something that the City should consider because initiatives spring up left and right. Councilmember Tam stated the binding arbitration resolution is new to her; the issue was not brought up when she served on the Charter Subcommittee. The Interim City Manager stated the issue has been a major discussion as long as she has been Interim City Manager; the City has an opportunity to move forward on something that would reflect the Fiscal Sustainability Committee's theme, which would allow voters to decide whether or not to have binding arbitration given today's economic reality; putting the measure on the ballot would involve a through public process; that she does not think management should not be able recommend something that is vital to the City. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse 29 and Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission July 27, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-07-27.pdf |