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CityCouncil | 2019-01-02 | 13 | 17 Councilmember Vella stated that she would like to hear from Council about funding; inquired if the measures are able to tie into a the initiative measure Council voted to put on April 9, 2019 Special Election; expressed concern about asking a negative question in one and a positive in the other. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated it is important to let voters know of the action already approved by Council; having the two measures side-by-side gives a clearer choice. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of not placing the McKay Avenue Open Space Fiscal Responsibility Measure on the ballot and [Council] directing the City Attorney [to proceed] as the proposed measure directs. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion; requested input from the Interim City Attorney. Under discussion, the Interim City Attorney stated if the initiative passes, the City Attorney is to file the action in court within a six-month period to determine whether or not it was a taking and determine the value. Councilmember Oddie stated the direction gives the ballot argument authors another possible approach if desired. Vice Mayor Knox White questioned what is being gained; stated the importance of the fiscal responsibility ballot language is that voters would say do not enact the open space initiative until funding is found; direction is given in order to figure out if it is a taking and how much is it going to cost the City; questioned the benefit. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the propositions are not mutually exclusive, Council can give direction to the City Attorney now and include the costs in opposition to the measure. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired what is being proposed. Councilmember Vella expressed concern about an additional item to agendize and discuss post-election; stated the question before voters, in part, is where is the money would come from; Council would like to know if this is a taking, what are the costs if it is a taking, and how will funding be outlined; inquired what could potentially be lost from giving direction to the City Attorney. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired if the issue has been properly agendized. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if the option can be included on the January 10, 2019 meeting. Councilmember Daysog stated the Jean Sweeney initiative was not to be enacted Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 2, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-01-02.pdf |