pages: CityCouncil/2018-02-20.pdf, 16
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CityCouncil | 2018-02-20 | 16 | Mayor Spencer inquired if a decision is made tonight, who gets to sign the ballot argument. The City Clerk responded if Council is interested in signing the ballot argument, the decision has to be made tonight; stated if Council is not interested in signing the ballot argument, nothing needs to be done tonight. Mayor Spencer inquired where the resolution language states the requirement. The City Clerk responded the ordinance allows for the direct arguments and the rebuttal. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the language states the community members and not Council. The City Clerk responded if Council wants to write the ballot argument rather than the community members, a decision would need to be made tonight. Councilmember Oddie inquired if there are multiple ballot arguments submitted is there a random drawing. The City Clerk responded there is an order in the Elections Code that gives priority to elected officials. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether signing without a title means they are signing as community members. The City Clerk responded in the affirmative; stated a bonafide organization would qualify above not using the Councilmember title. Mayor Spencer inquired where the ordinance states Councilmembers would be able to submit the ballot question not using titles. The City Manager responded Section 19 of the ordinance. Mayor Spencer inquired where the language is regarding having community members submit the ballot argument. The Assistant City Attorney responded Section 19. Mayor Spencer stated the language does not say community members. The Assistant City Manager stated language can be added. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 February 20, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-02-20.pdf |