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CityCouncil | 2018-02-20 | 10 | The Public Works Director responded there are several opportunities to inform voters what they are voting on: the Council vote on project selection, the infrastructure needs list containing the words of the ballot measure and the ordinance. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the list can be specific. The Assistant City Attorney responded Council can set the parameters; stated the ordinance is set up to allow flexibility. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would prefer to set priorities now instead of after going to the ballot. Ms. Lew stated the specificity would require going back to the voters in future years to make an adjustment and would require a 2/3 vote. Councilmember Oddie inquired who will pay for the campaign. Ms. Lew stated it would not be appropriate for staff to address advocacy matters. Councilmember Oddie inquired how the $93 million for the bonding capacity was reached. The Public Works Director responded staff is responding to the citizen's requests. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the request for the ballot arguments to not include titles is a legal consideration or a political decision. Ms. Lew responded her advice is to allow the community viewpoints to be the prevailing voices on the issue; stated the request is only a suggestion. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there is a way to adopt project guidelines before going to the voters; and whether language can be written with more specificity and with the flexibility for small deviations. The Public Works Director responded the guidelines can be adopted before the vote; stated having the guidelines could possibly sway the vote. The Assistant City Manager stated the guidelines are outlined in the staff report. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the consultant has had the community submit a ballot argument before. Ms. Lew responded with her prior clients, the board signs unanimously or allows the community to submit a ballot argument; stated with the amount of community involvement, she felt it best to recommend the community submit the ballot argument. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 February 20, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-02-20.pdf |