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CityCouncil | 2020-05-07 | 7 | something, but it has to be done right; he does not see any of the options as doing it right. Councilmember Daysog stated in terms of moving forward, he would be interested in knowing more about the concept that Mr. Buckley raised; Mr. Buckley's professionalism, insights and expertise is valuable; if Mr. Buckley says there is possibly a way forward, he would like to know more; he does not think doing so could occur in context of the November election; the difference between 1973 and now, which is the process; in 1973, a lot of people mobilized the community on behalf of Measure A; tonight, instead of having a bottom up change, it is a top down process; fundamentally Council is undoing the work; if people want to change measure A, gather the signatures, it is the process. Vice Mayor Knox White stated instead of continuing the current subcommittee of Councilmember Daysog and himself, he recommends a subcommittee of Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft and Councilmember Oddie come back in June with language that would meet Councilmember Oddie's concerns; there are many paths and he has provided several options. Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of creating a different subcommittee [of Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft and Councilmember Oddie] to come back in June with proposed language. (20-306) Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of adding two more minutes to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's time. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. [Absent: Councilmember Vella - 1.] Councilmember Oddie stated that he appreciates Vice Mayor Knox White's recommendation for him and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft to form the subcommittee; he is okay with it if Councilmember Daysog is okay with it; he has worked well with Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft and feels the subcommittee could look at some options. In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft, Councilmember Daysog stated if the purpose of a subcommittee meeting is to follow-up on specific issues raised this evening, including Christopher Buckley's ideas, in an effort to then put something on the November ballot, he would not support it because Council will still be in the same place in June as it is now; if the subcommittee will meet to look at a range of issues and whether or not putting something on the ballot will be a separate issue, then he supports going forward. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated everything is on the table and would still has to come to Council; a full, robust discussion is the best way to go. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is thinking of a multi-step process, which does not have to, but may include something going on the ballot this year. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 7 May 7, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-05-07.pdf |