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CityCouncil | 2014-07-01 | 9 | Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved introduction of the Ordinance with a modification that the residential DIF for the main island be bifurcated with the condition that a moratorium, as explained by the City Manager and City Attorney, be in place until such time the issue returns, and the Alameda Point DIF proposal move forward. The motion failed due to a lack of second. Councilmember Daysog moved introduction of the ordinance. Councilmember Chen seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Chen, Daysog, Tam and Mayor Gilmore - 4. Noes: Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 1. (14-289) Resolution No. 14950, "Approving the 2014 Alameda County Transportation (ACT) Expenditure Plan and Recommendation to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to Place a 30-Year Extension and Augmentation of the Existing Transportation Sales Tax on the November 4, 2014 General Election Ballot.' Adopted. Arthur Dao, Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC), made brief comments; and Tess Lengyel, ACTC, gave a Power Point presentation. The City Manager noted work was done by the City Auditor and Treasurer's Fiscal Sustainability Task Force; the new measure would double the amount of money going to local roads from the County to the City, which is a sizeable increase and dovetails nicely with the City's plan for upgrading storm sewers and other facilities. In response to Councilmember Chen's inquiry, Mr. Dao stated Alameda is currently operating on one-half cent sales tax; if voters approve an increase in November, the sales tax would increase to one cent, effective April 1, 2015 through 2045; the Council is approving the plan, not how it is funded. Councilmember Chen stated that he likes that almost $1 billion is being allocated for much needed affordable transit for youth and seniors. Councilmember Tam stated the Cities of Livermore, Dublin, and Pleasanton all fell short in securing 66.7% voter approval for the measure in 2012; their Councils were supportive then and now; inquired what is different that the cities were able to secure the votes this time around. Mr. Dao responded ACTC learned a lesson in 2012 and is more organized; stated education and outreach in the Tri Valley is more robust; ACTC has made $1.3 billion in transportation improvements in the Tri Valley alone and are making sure the policy makers and voters understand the benefits. Ms. Lengyel stated there was no sunset date in 2012; voters were more comfortable having a sunset date which gives assurances that the tax does not last forever. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 July 1, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-07-01.pdf |