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CityCouncil | 2018-07-24 | 18 | Councilmember Oddie stated at the State level, people can withdraw initiative petitions and negotiate legislation; inquired whether doing so is not available at the City level, to which the City Clerk responded the ordinance either has to be adopted as is or sent to the voters. Councilmember Oddie noted a bill is proposed, which would give municipalities the same right. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council could amend the ordinance to allow adult use, to which the Economic Development Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer stated the initiative would not need to proceed if Council makes the change. The Economic Development Manager completed the presentation. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Economic Development Manager stated that she informed potential businesses a tax is not on the November ballot. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the business would be happier if the City had a tax, to which the Economic Development Manager responded maybe; stated having a tax would allow businesses to project costs. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry regarding certainty, the Economic Development Manager stated other jurisdictions planned on creating a tax then ended up with a lower amount. The City Attorney stated the Council could not provide certainty; the tax could always be changed by going to the voters. In response to Councilmember Oddie's further inquiry, the City Attorney stated the Council could withdraw the measure until it goes on the ballot. Vice Mayor Vella stated a current Council action to place the matter on the ballot could be withdrawn by a future Council. Suggested the following ordinance amendments: expand the two zones beyond Park and Webster Streets; maintain the 1,000 buffer zone for schools and City recreation areas: Nick Portolese, Portman Enterprises. *** (18-447) Councilmember Oddie moved approval of allowing speakers to have three minutes. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 July 24, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-07-24.pdf |