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CityCouncil | 2021-12-07 | 8 | 620 cannabis tax, an infrastructure bond, a business license tax, an affordable housing bond and there may be others, such as a Utility Users Tax (UUT). Councilmember Knox White moved approval of the staff recommendation [including adoption of the resolution]; expressed frustration about staff being asked to repeat information in the staff report. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated that he agrees with exploring the options; he is not in favor of any, but leans favorable to hotel tax and possibly the cannabis tax. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council should express favoritism of specific options since the item is about engaging consultants. The City Attorney responded the item before Council is a contract; Council could direct the contractor to only study specific ballot measures, rather than preferences of specific ballot measures. Councilmember Daysog stated that he is open to the analysis and would love to have an analysis of the hotel tax and cannabis tax. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted one of the consultants assisted with the Library bond measure. (21-805) Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No.15847, "Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Add and Revise Recreation and Park Fees for Calendar Year 2022." Adopted. The Recreation and Parks Director gave a Power Point presentation. In response to Councilmember Herrera Spencer's inquiry regarding development of the fees, the Recreation and Parks Director stated staff develops the fees based on comparisons; the matter goes to the Recreation and Parks Commission for discussion; user groups are informed of any fee increase; the Commission unanimously approved the fees. Councilmember Daysog moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Herrera Spencer seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft acknowledged the Department's work. The Recreation and Parks Director recognized staff working on the front line. (21-806) Recommendation that City Council, Boards and Commissions Annually Review Meeting Schedules for Possible Conflicts that Inhibit Maximum Public Participation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 7, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-12-07.pdf |