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CityCouncil | 2022-05-10 | 11 | Councilmember Daysog stated that he brought up the TOT years ago; Union City has a range with the amount determined by the City Council. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Councilmember Daysog is in favor of staff looking into the TOT. Councilmember Daysog responded in the affirmative; stated it probably only results in $200,000 to $300,000, which is better than nothing; visitors pays the tax, not local residents. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated people pay a higher TOT in neighboring cities; it is time to address climate change; bond funds could be leveraged to get even more money; federal grants are available, but require some matching funds; she would like staff to bring back a more detailed plan for further polling on the infrastructure bond. Councilmember Knox White stated that he would not necessarily want to move forward with the infrastructure bond if there are two very hard noes since four votes are required to put a bond measure on the ballot. The Interim City Manager confirm the infrastructure bond requires four votes; stated other items, such as TOT, have a three vote threshold. Councilmember Knox White suggested the motion be bifurcated. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of exploration of a TOT tax, including direction to staff to do additional outreach to identify what hotel owners see as a potential impacts. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which 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. Councilmember Knox White stated that he would only move approval of giving direction to do additional exploration on the infrastructure bond if there are four votes; he does not want staff to spend time on something that would not get four votes in the future. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated perhaps, with additional information, some might take a different position. Councilmember Knox White stated two Councilmember expressed that they ideologically have a problem with moving forward; he is a strong supporter of the infrastructure bond, but does not want to have staff spend time unless there are four votes to move forward with additional research. Continued May 3, 2022 Meeting Alameda City Council May 10, 2022 6 | CityCouncil/2022-05-10.pdf |