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CityCouncil | 2019-07-16 | 29 | Councilmember Oddie expressed support for the higher range fee and being above 50%; stated a backup plan is needed; the fund is essentially depleted; the Climate Emergency cannot be delayed. Vice Mayor Knox White stated Councilmember Oddie makes a compelling argument for why Council should ask for the higher end of the range. Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of the staff recommendation with the $78 fee. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated 250 responses were gathered from roughly 2,900; usually 600 responses are needed for 90-95% certainty; expressed concern over the margin of error. The Public Works Director stated the surveys were mailed to nearly 12,000 people; 2,200 responses were received; discussed tenants who are registered voters, having a lower response rate with a higher margin of error. Councilmember Daysog outlined Census American Community Survey (ACS) procedure; expressed concern for the higher range fee; expressed support for the smaller $45 fee; stated specific apartment complexes only pay $289 for the entire parcel for hospital tax, which is unfair. Councilmember Vella expressed support for the higher fee and putting a vote forward; stated every voter matters regardless if they own property or not. 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. Noes: Councilmember Daysog - 1. (19-448) Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending Alameda Municipal Code Section 30-2.B (Zoning Regulations) to Define "Animal Shelter" and Section 30-4.10 (Zoning Regulations) to Add Animal Shelter and Supervised Outdoor Animal Runs as Uses Requiring a Use Permit within the C-M (Commercial Manufacturing) Zoning District. Introduced. Councilmember Vella moved introduction of the ordinance. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether a public hearing must be opened. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there are any public speakers, to which the City Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 24 July 16, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-07-16.pdf |