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2019-01-10 Special CC MinutesSpecial Meeting Alameda City Council December 4, 2018 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY- -JANUARY 10, 2018- -6:02 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 6:48 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft – 5. Absent: None. AGENDA ITEM (19-028) Resolution No. 15475, “Amending Resolution No. 15473, “Calling a Special Election in the City of Alameda on April 9, 2019 for the Submission of a Proposed Initiative Measure to Change the Designation for an Approximately 3.65 Acre Site on McKay Avenue, by Amending the General Plan Designation from Office to Open Space, and by Amending the Zoning Ordinance from Administrative-Professional District to Open Space District,” by Amending Section 1 (Ballot Question).” Adopted; and (19-028A) Resolution No. 15476, “Amending Resolution No. 15474, “Submitting to the Electors an Ordinance Entitled “Caring Alameda Act” at the Special Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Alameda on Tuesday, April 9, 2019,” by Amending Section 3 (Ballot Question).” Adopted. Stated that he submitted a letter after the last Council meeting regarding impact s; expressed support for the questions and disappointment over the measure proceeding : Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative. The City Clerk gave a brief presentation and noted the resolution numbers have typographical errors. Councilmember Oddie inquired if Council makes a motion, should the correct resolution number be stated versus what is printed, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Vella stated the intent of the language is to be responsive to what the initiative reports to do. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the language is written very well; suggested changing the word “former” to “existing.” Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft suggested describing the buildings as “vacant” federal buildings, because it informs the public that the buildings are not being used. Councilmember Vella stated agreed with changing the word to “vacant.” Councilmember Oddie stated “vacant” is the better word choice. Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 10, 2018 2 Councilmember Oddie moved adoption of the resolution, updating the typo from 15472 to 15473 throughout, and changing the word on the draft ballot question from “conversion of former federal buildings” to “conversion of vacant federal buildings.” Councilmember Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft – 4. Abstention: Councilmember Daysog – 1. Vice Mayor Knox White suggested using the term “vacant.” Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated it is good to have the consistency; inquired if the term “vacant” would replace the word “existing,” to which Vice Mayor Knox White responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie inquired if both [measures] fail, what would happen to the action previously taken by Council. The Interim City Attorney responded if both measures fail, the action Council took in December to change the land use designations would remain in place. Vice Mayor Knox White moved adoption of the resolution with the corrected resolution numbers and amended language provided by Council. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy A shcraft – 4. Abstention: Councilmember Daysog – 1. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted there is still time if the Friends of Crab Cove to withdraw the initiative until 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 11th; stated there is a mechanism in place whereby they can e-mail the City Clerk. Councilmember Vella stated issues outlined in the report prepared pursuant to Elections Code Section 9212 was helpful and informative to reference while drafting the ballot question. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.