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CityCouncil | 2020-07-07 | 12 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council has the opportunity to correct a 47 year-old mistake and allow the voters to use their voice; outlined issues around homelessness, COVID- 19, and racial injustice, which are inter-related crises; Alameda is under housed and needs to do a better job of housing people; discussed housing units at Alameda Point; stated the best way to address homelessness is not to let it happen; Council must address the housing crisis; expressed support for putting Measure A repeal on the ballot; stated times change; the City is no longer the same as it was in the 1970s; some long-term residents would like to remain in Alameda and downsize; however, smaller units have not been able to be built; the opportunity is exciting and meshes with the moment; people are becoming more civically engaged and now is the time to give Measure A another look. Councilmember Oddie stated the motion is drafted to state Council is providing direction. Vice Mayor Knox White requested clarification that the direction is to have staff draft the language to bring back for Council to vote on the language being placed on the November ballot. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded in the affirmative; stated staff is confident they can bring back the report in time. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. The City Clerk announced the argument timeline will change due to Council not adopting the resolution tonight; stated should the resolution be adopted on July 21st, new deadlines will be set; all related actions will be taken on July 21st and no further action is needed at this time. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to designate members to draft argument language. The City Attorney stated Council may begin designating members; staff will need to formally designate when the report is brought forth July 21st; an official timeline will run from July 21st as indicated by the City Clerk; Councilmembers may be designated authors prior. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for option three: no more than two Councilmembers to draft an argument and decide to have a combination of Councilmembers and/or other signers; stated the option provides maximum leeway; expressed support for Vice Mayor Knox White and herself being designated. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether a Councilmember may lead the "no" argument. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 July 7, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-07.pdf |