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CityCouncil | 2020-07-07 | 13 | The City Attorney responded Council has the right to appoint one or two of its members to draft the opposing arguments; should Council decide to appoint a Councilmember, the priority will lie with the Councilmember(s) under the Elections Code. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the City Clerk stated the distinction between options two and three is whether the subcommittee or Council decides who will sign. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for option three, as proposed. Councilmember Vella expressed support for option three as proposed and for Councilmember Daysog being part of the alternative subcommittee. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether he may work with others. The City Clerk responded Councilmember Daysog will have priority ranking should more than one argument be submitted. The City Attorney stated the two committees may designate others and have the same powers. Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of creating two subcommittees, a committee for yes on the repeal with members designated as himself and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft, and a committee for no on the repeal with Councilmember Daysog. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. (20-465) Resolution No. 15673, "Calling for the Holding of a Consolidated Municipal Election in the City of Alameda on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, for the Submission of a Proposed Charter Amendment to Clarify the Prohibition Against Members of the Council Interfering with Duties of the City Manager and Other Executive City Officials, Authorize the City Attorney to Prosecute State Law Misdemeanors, and Amend Outdated Provisions including Utilizing Gender Neutral Language, and Authorizing City Councilmembers to File Written Arguments For or Against the Measure." Adopted. The City Attorney and City Clerk gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Vella moved approval of the staff recommendation and adoption of the resolution. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Knox White stated a member of the public has previously Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 January 7, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-07.pdf |