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CityCouncil | 2022-05-10 | 13 | Councilmember Daysog stated that he opposes putting a measure on the ballot because the City has the wrong reserve policy in place; a lot of money that that has gone towards pensions could have gone towards infrastructure. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she would have liked more survey information; the full questions and demographic data was not provided; she has serious concerns that bonds do not have opt outs for people on fixed incomes, seniors or those who are disabled, which can be done with a parcel tax. Vice Mayor Vella stated unfunded liabilities need to be funded one way or another; infrastructure needs are not being met; the matter should be put to a vote of the people; climate change and sea level rise are real and are happening; emergency services response times impact lives; many Armenians live in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood zone and are paying thousands of dollars extra in insurance. The Interim City Manager stated the pension policy conversation came up as part of the midyear budget; a revision to the policy will be coming to Council in June; discussed the Capital Improvement Program; stated the City is trying to keep up with deferred maintenance, sea level rise, climate change and redevelopment of Alameda Point. In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft, Mr. Hauser stated the first step would be additional targeted polling to zero in on one specific proposal; at a two thirds level, it is really important to test the 75 word question and specific projects; the second step would be public information outreach on behalf of the City, including outlining the infrastructure needs and how a bond might be able to address the needs; additional feedback would come from a voter opinion survey of 500 residents; once a measure is placed on the ballot, the City cannot advocate for or against its passage; an independent campaign committee would have to be formed in order to advocate either for or against the measure. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft questioned whether there is a motion to go forward with additional polling. Vice Mayor Vella stated she is not hearing Council colleagues are interested in a measure; she does not know if a motion will pass, but is happy to make one. Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of additional polling with the intent of putting the measure through. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City should give the public a little more time to be informed and bring back information. Continued May 3, 2022 Meeting Alameda City Council May 10, 2022 8 | CityCouncil/2022-05-10.pdf |