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CityCouncil | 2019-01-02 | 12 | 16 Councilmember Vella expressed concern if a bond measure is required for funding; inquired why the term bond measure was not included. The Interim City Attorney responded sources other than bond measures could be used. Councilmember Vella inquired if Council could require going to court to find out if it is a taking, and then going through a bond process, so funds would not come from General Fund or other sources. The Interim City Attorney responded in the affirmative; expressed concern the funding source could be left up in the air causing limitations if the bond measure did not pass. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if Council were to approve the proposed ballot measure and limit the funding source to only a bond measure, would the City be in legal jeopardy if faced with a taking or some other action if the bond measure did not pass. The Interim City Attorney responded said concern is a possibility. Councilmember Oddie inquired if the funding is related to possible compensation to the owner; to which the Interim City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Stated that he offered to meet with Councilmember Daysog prior to the Council meeting; delay of the project will cost APC; the cost impact study is flawed and runs a risk if not passed; the issue is about homeless people; urged the community to serve the homeless; expressed support of the Caring Alameda Act: Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative. Discussed the opposition to the senior center; stated his understanding is the project would assist those on the verge of homelessness; stated if more people cared about other people, things would be better: Geoffrey Burnaford, Alameda. Councilmember Vella expressed concern about wording; stated it is difficult to follow and nuanced; suggested Council can give direction to legal counsel now; outlined the process that would be followed; urged caution in adding items to the ballot that can be completed through an act of Council instead. Councilmember Oddie concurred with Councilmember Vella; stated that he does not wish to put the fiscal responsibility measure on the ballot. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he would not like to put the fiscal responsibility measure on the ballot; questioned what the City gains by giving direction now; stated that he would rather put the Caring Alameda Act on the ballot. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated giving voters three measures to vote on can be complicated and confusing; expressed support for the Caring Alameda Act, which should be taken to the voters. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 2, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-01-02.pdf |