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CityCouncil | 2019-01-02 | 9 | 13 review and update the ballot question. The Interim City Attorney responded the Council may continue the item to the following week, and appoint a committee of Councilmembers and staff to come up with new language that could then be brought back to Council for final action. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft proposed a subcommittee of herself and Councilmember Vella to draft new language and ballot arguments. The City Clerk stated the item may be continued with the direction to form a subcommittee. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the process to formally not adopt the ordinance, but want to go forward to the voters. The City Clerk stated it has been expressed; the directive is to continue the meeting to a date specific, with a new, revised ballot question to review. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:14 p.m. *** The City Clerk stated the recommendation is for the Council to proceed with adopting the resolution calling the election on April 9, 2019 with direction that the ballot question be amended and return at a date specific, with the recommended date being January 10, 2019. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the reason for Council to current adopt the resolution. The City Clerk responded in order to set the argument deadlines, the election must be called now. Councilmember Oddie clarified that Council is bringing back the 75 words and the proposed ballot argument. Councilmember Oddie moved adoption of the resolution. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion. Under discussion, the City Clerk inquired the time specific the item is being continued to, to which Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded 6:00pm. Councilmember Oddie inquired if the revised 75 words will be posted and if there is a deadline to provide to the public. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 2, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-01-02.pdf |