pages: CityCouncil/2012-03-07.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2012-03-07 | 9 | examples if desired. Councilmember Johnson stated the City should be specific about the lighted all-weather field; inquired whether a supermajority vote would be needed on the leases with the non-profits and whether the matter should be addressed as part of the measure. The City Attorney noted a supermajority vote is need to place the matter on the ballot; responded the supermajority vote is required for leases under the Charter; a Charter amendment could be brought forward in the near future if needed. Councilmember Tam suggested that the City attempt to get the funds and have the leases conform to the Charter; stated the Charter could be addressed if issues arise. The City Manager stated staff would be able to resolve the matter; rather than calling it a lease, it could be called a management agreement. Mayor Gilmore stated Charter amendments take time, thought and public input; in spite of the 2008 clean up, there are additional items that need to be addressed. Councilmember Tam noted the City could follow other model agreements, such as Franklin Pool. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether the all-weather sports field and library improvements should be included as examples in Section 3-63.14. The Mayor and Councilmembers agreed. In response to the City Attorney's inquiry about whether the language should read lighted all-weather sports field, the Council consensus was to include lighted all-weather sports field. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether the ballot question would be worked on with the community, to which Councilmember Tam responded in the affirmative. The City Attorney stated staff presented the ballot language; the community and Council would be writing the argument in favor. The Assistant City Manager stated the ballot question and resolution has to be submitted to the County by Friday [March 9]. The City Manager stated the ballot question is based on the text of the measure as informed by the poll conducted; the question was not constructed absent consideration to get two-thirds [voter approval]; the matter was discussed with political professionals. Vice Mayor Bonta stated someone should be engaged before Friday. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 9 March 7, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-03-07.pdf |