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CityCouncil | 2014-07-15 | 10 | Councilmember Daysog moved introduction of the ordinance with amendment to strike the phrase "including but not limited to suspension or stay of the effectiveness of the initiative ordinance". Councilmember Chen inquired whether Councilmember Daysog would amend the motion to also delete Section b). Councilmember Daysog did not agree to amend the motion. The motion failed due to lack of a second. Councilmember Tam stated the reason why she did not second Councilmember Daysog's motion is the findings under Section 2 of the ordinance deal precisely with Section b); she would like to inform the public that it is not the Council's intent to cut City services in order to pay a judgment. Councilmember Tam moved introduction of the ordinance with amendment to strike the phrase "including but not limited to suspension or stay of the effectiveness of the initiative ordinance" and elimination of Section b). Councilmember Chen seconded the motion. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry, Councilmember Tam stated there has been discussion in closed session about the exposure to litigation; it is awkward to have the same discussion in open session because there is still a pending lawsuit against the City by the EBRPD; there are a number of offers and mediation, but the inability to settle has nothing to do with the Council's actions this evening. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Council is bound by law and advised by the City Attorney; people do not know what the Council has to deal with regarding pending litigation; the EBRPD issue is separate from tonight's discussion; the City should leave as many options as possible to pay for potential litigation. Mayor Gilmore stated she that has great respect for the citizen's initiative; over 6,000 people want the property to be open space; she struggles with the notion of whether the 6,000 people want the open space at the expense of everything else; Council included the "suspend or stay" language in the Fiscal Responsibility Ordinance to be transparent; removal of the language does not eliminate Council's ability to exercise the option. Councilmember Daysog stated he included Section b) to deal with any outstanding fiscal consequences; the option of cutting services has to be on the table; there is a difference between options and actions; the most important part of the ordinance is the operative clause, the action taken; one of the options includes raising property taxes, which is not consistent with will of the people; hopefully, the actions would not come to pass. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 15, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-07-15.pdf |