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CityCouncil | 2019-01-02 | 10 | 14 The City Clerk responded it can be posted at any time due to Council having the ability to edit the question at the continued meeting; the final language must be adopted at the January 10, 2019 meeting. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if a revised staff report will accompany the language for Council to review ahead of time, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie stated that he wants to ensure items are properly noticed. The City Clerk stated the item is being continued; Council has the ability to edit the ballot question on the spot if needed. Councilmember Vella stated the item is going to be properly noticed; the goal is to give everyone enough time to weigh-in if needed. Vice Mayor Knox White stated it would be fair to close public comment at the continued meeting since public comment has occurred; inquired if public comment could be re- opened. The City Clerk responded in the affirmative; stated public comment is typically closed for continued items. Councilmember Daysog stated that he will oppose the motion because he believes the decision to place the item on the November 2020 ballot at a $25,000 cost is far superior than spending roughly $630,000 that City Hall does not have for an April special election; the project proponent never explicitly stated the project is at risk of losing project funds if the election is held at the November 2020 election. Councilmember Vella stated other funds are at risk; if the ordinance were adopted, the City has other parks in jeopardy; questioned where the funds for the new open space park would come from and if a park bond would need to be obtained; outlined current park project needs. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 4. Noes: Councilmember Daysog - 1. Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of appointing Council a subcommittee of two members at Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's discretion to write the ballot argument. The City Clerk stated Council can designate authority to let two members decide who will sign. The Interim City Attorney stated there is not adequate time to draft the ballot argument and have it on the regular meeting on January 15, 2019; a special meeting will have to be called. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 2, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-01-02.pdf |