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MINUTES Page 13 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Hillside Geologic Hazard Abatement District, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting~Tuly 21, 2008 Councilmember Souza asked for clarification regarding when the measures could be considered for approval Mr. Jermanis replied that revenue measures can only be considered when Councilmembers are standing for election. If not considered this November, the next opportunity would be in June 2010. Ms. Williams noted that, if the Council declared a fiscal emergency, it could hold a special election. Councilmember Grant commented that the Council needs to have a discussion on the Police Services Parcel Tax, and requested a presentation by the staff. Mr. Jermanis provided background on the Police Services Parcel Tax measure which, unlike the other two measures, would be a new source of revenue for the City. Mr. Jermanis commented on the projected budget deficit for the upcoming year; the preference of the ad hoc committee not to place a competing revenue measure on the same ballot with one from the San Leandro School District; and the Police Department's development of a strategic plan to meet the long-term needs of the community, which will be presented at a future work session. He noted the concerns expressed by some members of the Council of placing three revenue measures on the ballot, and added that staff's recommended priorities would be those measures that preserve existing revenue. Councilmember Prola expressed concern that the groundwork has not been done to ensure success of the parcel tax; however, he commented that he did not want to wait two years to put it on the ballot. Mayor Santos commented on the many other revenue measures on the November ballot, and that it may be problematic if the City added three more. Councilmember Souza asked if the Ad Hoc Committee had discussed placing only the Police Services Parcel Tax measure on the ballot, since the other two are existing revenue sources. Councilmember Grant recalled that the Ad Hoc Committee had not had that discussion. The Committee had viewed the 9-1-1 Fee as a way to preserve an existing revenue source, and the UUT as a way to tap into a new revenue source without an initial increase. She commented on the need to proceed with the parcel tax measure, due to the anticipated budget deficits in the coming years, and noted that the Council would have to do some work to get people behind the measures. Councilmember Grant stated that she is in favor of going forward with all three measures. A motion was made by Councilmember Grant, seconded by Councilmember Prola, to direct staff to prepare ballot language for the 9-1-1 Fee, Utility Users Tax, and Police Services Parcel Tax. A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Starosciak, seconded by Vice Mayor Stephens, to direct staff to prepare ballot language for the 9-1-1 Fee and Utility Users Tax.