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CityCouncil | 2022-03-15 | 9 | contemplated in the Master Plan. Councilmember Knox White questioned whether the vote could move forward and deep dive questions could be answered before the next meeting at which time Council could choose not to move forward if the answers are unsatisfactory. Councilmember Daysog stated the City needs to address sea level rise; the CFD is innovative; discussed sea level rise; stated the mechanism before Council requires support and is important for all of Alameda; hopefully, other waterfront projects will do something similar. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated addressing sea level rise does not just affect the development, it would also affect other properties in the vicinity. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the staff recommendation [adoption of the resolutions]. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion, with direction that staff connect with Councilmember Herrera Spencer to answer questions before the next meeting. Under discussion, Ms. Mares provided data in response to Councilmember Herrera Spencer's inquiry regarding tax rates. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired the length of time for CFD 22-2, to which Ms. Mares responded it is in perpetuity, does not have an expiration and is as needed to fund the special tax requirement. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired how the CFD could be terminated, to which Ms. Mares responded a citizen wanting to end the special tax could petition the City. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the homeowners would have to convince a Council majority and cannot put something on the ballot to end the tax, to which Mr. Thimmig responded in the affirmative; stated the property owners can petition the Council to terminate the CFD. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether a future Council could increase the amount, to which Mr. Thimmig responded in the negative; stated the amount cannot be increased without a vote; the tax is in perpetuity because the maintenance of the wall will not stop; the tax may never get levied. The Public Works Director stated whether or not the maximum amount needs to be levied would be decided every year and would only be levied if needed to cover maintenance and adaptive measures. 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. *** (22-178) Councilmember Knox White moved approval of moving the Alameda Loop Shuttle item [paragraph no. 22-190] to Continued Agenda Items on April 5, 2022. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 15, 2022 7 | CityCouncil/2022-03-15.pdf |