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DRAFT MINUTES Page 7 November 16, 2009 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting picture. Councilmember Reed noted that these residents are highly intelligent, but have A motion was made by Councilmember Reed, seconded by Councilmember Prola, to approve the staff report. Councilmember Stephens proposed a friendly amendment to the motion, to add placing a ¼ cent sales tax on the ballot. City Attorney Williams suggested the appropriate wording to make such an amendment. Ms. Lew suggested that the Council might want to solicit and consider community input prior to voting to place a measure on the ballot. Mr. Hollister agreed that the Council might first want to hear citizen and business concerns. Councilmember Prola suggested allowing the Citizens to do its work first, before making a decision on a ballot measure. Councilmember Stephens commented that it appears the City is moving forward with an agenda, and he did not want to send a message to the community that it is being primed for an election. He stated for that reason, he would not support the motion. Councilmember Reed, the maker of the motion, preferred that her original motion stand. Councilmember Souza asked if revenue measures must be on the ballot at the same time as the City Council election. Ms. Lew replied that it would depend on the funding mechanism, if any, the Council chose. A sales tax increase would typically be placed on the ballot with the City Council races. Ms. Lew emphasized that a ballot measure was not a foregone conclusion, and if the City failed to engage the community to the anticipated level, it would need to consider other options. Minute Order No. 2009-046 , Motion Approving the Public Information Program (1051) financial situation as outlined in the staff report. M/S/C Reed and Prola. Ayes: 6; Noes: 1 (Stephens) D.Report on Closed Session Actions Taken None. 11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A.Reports on Intergovernmental Agencies