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CityCouncil | 2019-01-10 | 2 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY--JANUARY 10, 2018- -6:02 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 6:48 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA ITEM (19-028) Resolution No. 15475, "Amending Resolution No. 15473, "Calling a Special Election in the City of Alameda on April 9, 2019 for the Submission of a Proposed Initiative Measure to Change the Designation for an Approximately 3.65 Acre Site on McKay Avenue, by Amending the General Plan Designation from Office to Open Space, and by Amending the Zoning Ordinance from Administrative-Professional District to Open Space District," by Amending Section 1 (Ballot Question). Adopted; and (19-028A) Resolution No. 15476, "Amending Resolution No. 15474, "Submitting to the Electors an Ordinance Entitled "Caring Alameda Act" at the Special Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Alameda on Tuesday, April 9, 2019," by Amending Section 3 (Ballot Question). Adopted. Stated that he submitted a letter after the last Council meeting regarding impacts; expressed support for the questions and disappointment over the measure proceeding: Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative. The City Clerk gave a brief presentation and noted the resolution numbers have typographical errors. Councilmember Oddie inquired if Council makes a motion, should the correct resolution number be stated versus what is printed, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Vella stated the intent of the language is to be responsive to what the initiative reports to do. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the language is written very well; suggested changing the word "former" to "existing." Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft suggested describing the buildings as "vacant" federal buildings, because it informs the public that the buildings are not being used. Councilmember Vella stated agreed with changing the word to "vacant." Councilmember Oddie stated "vacant" is the better word choice. Special Meeting Alameda City Council December 4, 2018 | CityCouncil/2019-01-10.pdf |