8 18-0670 Subject: Real Estate Transfer Tax Tiered Rates Measure From: Councilmembers Kalb Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution On The City Council's Own Motion Submitting To The Voters At The General Municipal Election On November 6, 2018, A Proposed Ordinance (1) Amending Oakland Municipal Code Section 4.20.020 Of The Real Property Transfer Tax To Establish Tiered Rates Based On Value Of Consideration; (2) Amending Section 4.20.080 To Reduce The Real Property Transfer Tax By .5% For "Low And Moderate Income First-Time Homebuyers"; (3) Adding Section 4.20.220 To Reduce The Real Property Transfer Tax By Up To One Third For Seismic Retrofit Expenses Incurred By "Low And Moderate Income Homebuyers"; And, (4) Directing The City Clerk To Fix The Date For Submission Of Arguments, Provide For Notice And Publication In Accordance, And Take Any And All Actions Necessary Under Law To Prepare For And Conduct The November 6, 2018 General Municipal Election