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CityCouncil | 2018-02-20 | 17 | Mayor Spencer stated there was a high level of community interest on the rent issue; inquired why staff did not recommend that Councilmembers not participate in that ballot question; inquired why staff came up with the current recommendation. The City Manager responded the recommendation is from Ms. Lew's firm. Mayor Spencer inquired why the recommendation is being supported by staff and why the rent issue is different. The City Manager responded staff concurred with the recommendation. Mayor Spencer stated the rent issue involved 11/2 years of community input. The City Manager stated the support from the community on the current issue is 70 to 88%; staff is agreeing with the advice that the community should be offered the chance, as well as Councilmembers. Mayor Spencer inquired whether staff has ever come to Council and requested they not use their titles. The City Clerk responded that she would need to research the matter. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Councilmembers were allowed to use their titles for the ballot question on the rent issue, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. The City Auditor and City Treasurer made brief comments. Expressed concerns with interest rates going up; stated the City needs new infrastructure and safe water at Alameda Point: Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce. Expressed support for the bond measure, which will not pay for all infrastructure needs: Pat Potter, BikeWalk Alameda. Stated that he would not support a measure that does not have a list of projects; questioned why East Bay Municipal Utility District is not paying for water: Jim Streylow, Alameda. Expressed support for the measure; stated the resolution is in the best interest of all Alamedans: Damien Mason, Alameda Backyard Growers and Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA). Urged Council to place the measure on the ballot; discussed water problems at Alameda Point: Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative and Alameda resident. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 17 February 20, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-02-20.pdf |