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CityCouncil | 2015-10-20 | 7 | Mr. Klein noted cancellations are because negotiations are occurring; the RRAC should retain jurisdiction after an agreement is reached; the tenant should be required to appear. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (15-623) Recommendation to Consider Ballot Measure Options and Advise Staff on Next Steps. The Finance Director gave a brief presentation and responded to questions. Mayor Spencer stated that she would prefer a presentation with visuals to educate everyone in a more visual way. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated taxation does not matter how you collect the money, it is how the City spends the money. The Finance Director stated a special tax measure which restricts the revenue collected requires two-thirds voter approval. Regarding the Utility Users Tax (UUT), Mayor Spencer stated it is important to note that the 11% is outside Alameda County; Alameda County's highest rate is 7.5%. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the 7.5% would not be increased but another tax for cellular telephones would be added to provide more opportunity to capture revenue. The Finance Director noted within California, 85% of cities with UUT did modernize UUT ordinances. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether capturing cellular telephone technologies would increase revenue. The Finance Director responded the goal is not to increase the UUT but to maintain it and not lose revenue. Mayor Spencer stated the chart from the staff report indicated the City collects telecomm. The Interim City Manager responded the City would only be modernizing the language of the ordinance; not levying any other category. Mayor Spencer requested another category be added to the chart to show a subcategory under telecom to show how many cities in the County have modernized ordinances. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 October 20, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-10-20.pdf |