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CityCouncil | 2018-02-20 | 13 | Mayor Spencer stated the opinion poll mentioned homeowner; inquired whether the cost is to all property owners; to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer stated the cost will not be to strictly homeowners. Ms. Everitt noted the poll only included registered voters. Mayor Spencer inquired what percentage of homeowners approved the language. Ms. Everitt responded 28% found the language a very convincing reason to say no. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding the percentages, Ms. Everitt stated the hypothetical ballot question tested and presented to Council meets the current statutory guidelines for setting forth the cost to taxpayers. In response to Mayor Spencer's further inquiry, Ms. Everitt stated the full 75 word ballot question was read, which included the duration of 36 years and the cost of $23 per $100,000 of assessed valuation, which received a response of 70%. Mayor Spencer inquired whether a question informed the taxpayer they will be paying over 36 years. The City Manager responded a new State law has requirements regarding what the ballot question has to include. Mr. Quint stated the new State law requires listing how much will be collected annually and how long repayment will take; the problem is there is a maximum of 75 words for the ballot question. Mayor Spencer inquired whether a specific question addressed paying for police and fire facilities. Ms. Lew responded on the basis of the community feedback, her firm advised that emergency disaster preparedness be included in the measure. Mayor Spencer inquired whether disaster preparedness in the presentation pertains to flooding, not police and fire. Ms. Lew responded in 2015, police and fire needs ranked the fourth highest testing element in an open ended question. Mayor Spencer stated that she is looking for specific questions that state the bond money would be spent on specific items. Ms. Lew stated the body of research over time was utilized to craft a measure that effectively captures the priorities of the public. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 February 20, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-02-20.pdf |