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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, 2020, for the Submission of a Proposed Charter Amendment to Repeal the Prohibition Against Building Multi-Family Housing in Alameda and Authorizing City Councilmembers to File Written Arguments For or Against the Measure. (City Attorney/City Clerk)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 2, 2020, City Council directed staff to prepare ballot measures that would amend the City Charter in a number of respects, most notably to delete those sections of the Charter that currently prohibit building multi-family housing in Alameda (commonly known as Measure A).
The City Council will consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the submittal of the ballot measure to the voters in November. The resolution also authorizes the City Council, or members thereof, to submit arguments concerning the measure.
BACKGROUND
In December 2018, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft appointed a Charter Review Subcommittee to review the City Charter and recommend potential measures to the City Council concerning amendments to the Charter. In May 2020, Council considered those recommendations and on June 2, 2020, provided direction to staff to prepare ballot measures concerning certain sections of the Charter to be placed on the November 3, 2020 ballot for the voters' consideration.
On June 2, 2020, Council specifically directed staff to prepare ballot measures to return with two ballot measures. This measure eliminates the prohibition against the building of multi-family housing in Alameda.
A brief discussion of the amendment is set forth below along with the proposed ballot question.
DISCUSSION
The proposed ballot question and ballot measure language for the measure is being presented to Council for approval to be submitted to the voters. If the measure receives a majority vote of those voting on the measure, the Charter provisions in question will be amend...
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