pages: CityCouncil/2016-07-19.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2016-07-19 | 9 | Vice Mayor Matarrese stated if the check is finished by the 27th, the measure would be put on the agenda for August 8th, inquired if the signature check is later, would the measure show up on a future election. The City Clerk responded in the affirmative; stated if the August 12th deadline is not met, the measure would go on a future ballot. Councilmember Oddie inquired which election the measure would go on. The City Clerk responded the election would need to be consolidated with a Statewide election in an even number year, that would be June 2018 or the next general municipal election, unless the City establishes a different election date. Councilmember Oddie inquired if the renter's initiative passes and in three months there is a rent board election and the landlord ordinance qualifies, will the landlord and board election ordinance be on the same ballot, to which the City Clerk responded it is a possibility. Councilmember Oddie inquired what is the requirement. The City Clerk responded the date is not an established municipal election, but the City Charter gives the Council the flexibility to establish election dates. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the Council would have no choice but to have the rent board election, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie inquired if an entity wanted to have a parcel tax election in September, would the City have to hold the election with another City election. The City Clerk responded that the Election Code specifies that initiatives be consolidated specifically with a Statewide or the next General municipal election; there is nothing forcing the Council to put the measure on a special election. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the City will not know about the landlord initiative until the Registrar of Voters finishes counting the signatures; stated that factor should be considered. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether language could be added stating for a period of time the ordinance cannot be amended; after that time the Council could use their amendment powers. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if Councilmember Daysog is more concerned with the repeal process as opposed to the amendment process. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry, the City Attorney responded in the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 July 19, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-07-19.pdf |