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CC - Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Arguments in Favor of Questions Relating to One (1) Tax Measure and One (1) Proposed Charter Amendment to be Considered by the Voters at the Special Municipal Election of November 6, 2018.
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Meeting Date: July 23, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Jeremy Green, City Clerk
Phone Number: (310) 253-5851
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/18/18);
Department Approval: Serena Wright, Administrative Services Director (07/17/18)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council Adopt a Resolution Approving the Arguments in Favor of Questions Relating to One (1) Tax Measure and One (1) Proposed Charter Amendment to be considered by the voters at the Special Municipal Election of November 6, 2018.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
At the City Council meeting of July 9, 2018, the City Council considered (and unanimously approved) a proposal to place before the voters two ballot measures which, if approved by a majority of the voters, would 1) establish a Transactions and Use Tax in the City of one-quarter of one percent (0.25%); and 2) amend the City Charter to change the City's municipal election date, effective in 2020, to comply with the California Voter Participation Rights Act (CVPRA).
At the same meeting, the City Council created and appointed two Council Members (Council Members Fisch and Lee) to the Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Drafting the Argument in Favor/Rebuttal to Argument Against the Two Measures (Questions). The Subcommittee has prepared an Argument in Favor of each of the Measures for the City Council's consideration and approval.
The City Council is requested to discuss, make desired changes if any, and...
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