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CityCouncil | 2019-01-15 | 16 | on the rebuttal, having the Mayor and Vice Mayor sign and figure out the three other signers. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Knox White stated Councilmember Oddie has expressed interest in signing; inquired the process. Councilmember Vella stated that she is happy to have the Mayor and Vice Mayor sign both; there is intrinsic value to show there is a coalition of people involved. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft suggested Mayor and Vice Mayor sign the ballot arguments and two other Councilmembers sign the rebuttals. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is fine with having two; inquired if the signatures can be on separate pages to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired if he must sign a release for the writing of the rebuttal, to which the City Clerk responded the release is for the signature. 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. Abstention: Councilmember Daysog - 1. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the argument [in favor of the Caring Alameda Act] as presented, approving the same subcommittee to write the rebuttal, and having the Mayor and Vice Mayor sign with additional signatures by 5:00pm January 24th, including the rebuttal release. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Knox White stated there are different ways to show unity; he is happy to have Councilmember Oddie sign with the Mayor. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated having different Councilmembers sign might confuse voters. Councilmember Vella stated that she agrees; stated continuity is best; not signing does not equate not supporting. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated signers affiliated with care centers might sign the rebuttal; Councilmembers would do best to keep it uniform. 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. Abstention: Councilmember Daysog - 1. Special Meeting Alameda City Council January 15, 2019 3 | CityCouncil/2019-01-15.pdf |