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MINUTES Page 14 Ciry of San Leandro Ciry Council, San Leandro Hillside Geologic Hazard Abatement District, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-July 21, 2008 Councilmember Souza requested clarification that approval of the motions meant that the proposed measures would come back to the Council for a vote to place them on the November ballot. Mr. Jermanis confirmed her understanding of the motions. Councilmember Prola commented that he believed the 9-1-1 Fee would be the most difficult of the three measures to pass. He expressed concern that if the Council waited until 2010 to place the Police Services Parcel Tax on the ballot, the City would have dipped considerably into its reserves for two years. Councilmember Prola stated that he felt there was nothing to lose by placing all three measures on the ballot. Councilmember Souza. commented that she would like to see language for all three of the measures drafted; however, she noted that the 9-1-1 Fee and Police Services Parcel Tax, both of which need two-thirds' voter approval, would be equally difficult to pass. Councilmember Souza stated that if she had to choose between the two, she would choose the Police Services Parcel Tax. Vote on the substitute motion: Ayes: 3; Noes: 4 (Grant, Gregory, Prola, Souza.) Motion failed. • Minute Order No. 2008-022, Motion Directing Staff to Prepare a Report, Resolution(s) and Related Ballot Procedures, If Applicable, for Each of the Agreed upon Ballot Measures. (3142) The City Council directed staff to prepare a report, resolution(s) and related ballot procedures, if applicable, for each of the agreed upon ballot measures. M/S/C Grant and Prola. Ayes: 5; Noes: 1 (Stephens); Abstain: 1 (Starosciak) • Minute Order No. 2008-023, Motion Appointing the Revenue Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council to Author a Ballot Argument in Favor of the Proposed Measures. (3142) The City Council appointed the Revenue Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council to author a ballot argument in favor of the proposed measures. M/S/C Grant and Prola. Ayes: 5; Noes: 1 (Stephens); Abstain: 1 (Starosciak) Ms. Williams stated that the last date for measures to be approved for placement on the ballot is August 8, so a final decision would need to be made at the Council's special meeting on July 28; otherwise, another special meeting would need to be called. D. Report on Closed Session Actions Taken No reportable action taken.