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CityCouncil | 2019-04-16 | 7 | The Public Works Director stated the mailing to property owners will be statistically valid; as much input from as many people as possible is being solicited in other communications and he cannot guarantee the scientific validity. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether one objective of the survey would be the nature of the stormwater fee; discussed the hospital parcel tax; further inquired whether the survey would address the fee being scaled for different size parcels. The Public Works Director responded in the negative; stated the survey would attempt to figure out the tolerance for the fee adjustments. Councilmember Oddie noted the staff report indicates approving the contract amendment means staff will proceed with the timeline and an election that disenfranchises over half of the City's voters; inquired whether there is flexibility and whether the decision in July would still require the same contract amount. The City Manager stated that he would recommend the motion direct staff to come back in July and provide options. Councilmember Oddie discussed the right to vote; stated renters should have a say. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the staff recommendation with the suggestion by the City Manager to have a decision point in July. The Interim City Attorney stated due to the various election timelines, the matter may need to return to Council before July; a number of issues need to be addressed. The Public Works Director stated ballot language would have to be delivered to the County by early August to have a November election. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern that renters might vote against the tax for fear of it increasing their rents; stated the City has to protect its infrastructure and prepare for sea level rise; she would not be excited about calling a special election; expressed support for the City Manager's suggestion. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether there is public comment, to which the City Clerk responded a speaker slip was submitted after the motion was made. Expressed support for the study and for going forward with the property assessment and a property owner vote; expressed concern over the consequences of the matter not passing and a two-third vote being required at a general election, which would require a huge campaign effort: Ruth Abbe, Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda. Vice Mayor Knox White clarified the motion is the staff recommendation with the City Manager's addendum; seconded the motion. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 April 16, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-04-16.pdf |