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CC - (1) Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Arguments in Favor of the Four Questions to be Considered by the Voters at the Special Municipal Election to be Held in the City on November 8, 2016; and (2) Authorize the Designated Ad Hoc Subcommittees to Prepare Respective Rebuttal Arguments, if Needed, and Submit to the City Clerk for Filing with Los Angeles County by the August 30, 2016 Deadline.
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Meeting Date: August 8, 2016
Contact Person/Dept: Serena Wright/Administrative Services
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (08/02/16);
Department Approval: Serena Wright (08/02/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) adopt a Resolution approving the arguments in favor of the four questions to be considered by the voters at the Special Municipal Election to be held in the City on November 8, 2016; and (2) authorize the designated Ad Hoc Subcommittees to prepare respective rebuttal arguments, if needed, and submit to the City Clerk for filing with Los Angeles County by the August 30, 2016 deadline.
BACKGROUND
At the City Council meeting of July 25, 2016, the City Council considered and approved a proposal to place the following four ballot measures (Measures) before the voters:
1. Establish a clean water parcel tax to fund compliance measures required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program
2. Change the appointing authority and the reporting responsibilities of the Fire Chief and Police Chief from the City Council to the City Manager
3. Provide for the ineligibility of a person who has resigned from the City Council to run for the Office of City Council Member for a period of tw...
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