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CityCouncil | 2022-05-10 | 8 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated she thinks the data should be provided. Ms. Everitt noted the data includes party registration, location in the City, age, gender and other demographic information. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she would be interested in the demographic data being shared. In response to Vice Mayor Vella's inquiry, Ms. Everitt reviewed the infrastructure bond responses; stated the highest priorities were response times, bridge upgrades and flood prevention; some questions were regarding housing and some were general purpose. In response to Councilmember Herrera Spencer's inquiries, the Interim City Manager reviewed the survey results, revenue generation, two-thirds voting threshold and affordable housing. In response to Councilmember Herrera Spencer's inquiry, Ms. Everitt reviewed the various yes percentages needed to meet the two-third threshold. Mr. Hauser noted the percentages fall within the margin of error. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the survey was done in February; inquired whether inflation going up would have an impact. Ms. Everitt responded her conservative assumption would be that the numbers would be lower with increased concerns about cost of living. The Interim City Manager stated if Council is interested in in pursuing the infrastructure bond, more detailed questions could be asked; there could be a deeper conversation with voters about infrastructure things that matter, such as sea level rise. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft discussed her library bond experience and the importance of the ballot measure giving voters what they want; expressed support for taking a deeper dive. Urged Council not to move forward with the cannabis tax; discussed jobs and taxation of cannabis businesses: Steven Chow, Stiiizy Alameda. Expressed opposition to the cannabis tax and business tax; stated businesses are just recovering from the pandemic; infrastructure funding is needed: Ron Mooney, Downtown Alameda Business Association. Discussed his cannabis business; urged Council not to move forward with the local cannabis tax, which would be a burden to local businesses; stated there has not been any outreach to local operators: John Ngu, Embarca. Continued May 3, 2022 Meeting Alameda City Council May 10, 2022 3 | CityCouncil/2022-05-10.pdf |