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CityCouncil | 2018-06-05 | 27 | Mayor Spencer inquired whether the sales tax measure requires three or four votes, to which the Acting City Manager responded three. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated a majority of Council does not feel there is enough time to do community outreach and education to place an infrastructure bond on the ballot; inquired how the bond measure differs from the outreach and community education for the sales tax measure; stated she would have liked to do both measures. The Acting City Manager stated the sales tax issue is primarily operational, which has been discussed over the last two years; forecasts are known; there have been conversations about future gaps; the sales tax measure is a way to help bridge the gap. Councilmember Matarrese stated the sales tax measure is not his preferred option, but he is going to make a motion. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval directing staff to go forward with the sales tax measure. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired when Council needs to decide if the sales tax measure should address both operations and capital needs; inquired what the motion includes. Councilmember Matarrese stated the motion is to get the discussion going; part of the discussion is whether Council wants to modify the measure to include some capital; Council needs to determine if and how the funds should be sliced up. The Public Works Director stated dedicating the funds too specifically to a project or program could cause the measure to require a two-thirds threshold. Councilmember Matarrese stated the measure may require a two-thirds vote if a Statewide measure qualifies and passes in November. (18-344) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to continue past 11:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of continuing the meeting. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye; Councilmember Matarrese: Aye; Councilmember Oddie: Aye; Vice Mayor Vella: Aye; and Mayor Spencer: No. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. *** Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the motion is to adopt the draft Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 27 June 5, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-06-05.pdf |