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Adoption of Resolution Calling for the Holding of a Consolidated Municipal Election in the City of Alameda on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the Submission of a Proposed Charter Amendment to Amend Section 3-10 Pertaining to Leases and Sales of City Real Property, Establishing the Policies and Procedures for Such an Election, Requesting that the County of Alameda Conduct Such an Election, and Authorizing City Councilmembers to File Written Arguments For or Against the Measure. (City Clerk 10022022)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A City Council Chater Review Subcommittee would like City Council to consider placing a Charter amendment measure on the upcoming November ballot that would eliminate the supermajority vote requirement for leases not exceeding ten years of City of Alameda (City) property and requiring a resolution, rather than an ordinance, to authorize the lease or sale of City property. If City Council is in support of the amendment to the City Charter (Charter), City Council should adopt a resolution placing the measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot. If the measure is placed on the ballot, the resolution also authorizes the City Council, or members thereof, to submit arguments for or against the measure.
BACKGROUND
City Charter Section 3-10 requires adoption of an ordinance by a supermajority vote, i.e., four votes, for lease of City property for more than one year or to sell City real property. Amendment to Charter Section 3-10 was proposed in 2024, but was withdrawn from the July 16, 2024 City Council agenda. The July 16, 2024 staff report includes background information, including the process in other cities. The staff report is attached as Exhibit 1 and available online here:
https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6729503&GUID=CE179263-D119-4C4A-9C01-E6CCCBDA7DBD&Options=&Search=&FullText=1
In 2025, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft formed a Charter Rev...
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