pages: CityCouncil/2016-12-06.pdf, 17
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CityCouncil | 2016-12-06 | 17 | Mayor Spencer inquired whether the design of the Webster Street and Central Avenue intersection would return to Council, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (16-642) CL, Alameda, expressed concerns for her friend that needs assistance with housing. COUNCIL REFERRALS (16-643) Consider Authorizing the City Council to Direct Staff to Submit a Complaint to the Fair Political Practices Commission regarding November 8, 2016 Election Mailers. (Mayor Spencer) Mayor Spencer made brief comments regarding her referral. Submitted information; stated the mailer sent out was in violation of California law; urged Alamedans to submit complaints: Brock deLappe, Alameda. Urged Council to make a complaint as a body on behalf of all the citizens of Alameda: Jim Sweeney, Alameda. Urged Council to file the complaint: Patricia Gannon, Alameda. Expressed support for filing the complaint: Susan Sperry, Alameda. Urged Council to take action on the mailer: Noel Folsom, Alameda. Councilmember Daysog stated it is important for Council to make a statement regarding the values Alameda has regarding civic engagement by filing a complaint about the negative mailers. Councilmember Oddie inquired what Council is being asked to do. The City Attorney responded the City and the City Attorney's office do not have jurisdiction over the issue; the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is a State body that administers the Political Reform Act and election issues; anyone can go to the FPPC website and file a complaint about improper election activity; if the Council files a complaint, it will add to the investigation already occurring; the City of Alameda does not have any local election policies. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether there will still be an investigation if City does nothing today, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 17 December 6, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-12-06.pdf |