2013 Nov 26 - CC MIN SPCSPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26,5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fisher at 5:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member, Atkinson
ROLL CALL
Mayor Fisher -
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson -
Council Member Fuentes -
Council Member Atkinson -
Council Member Fellhauer -
Present
Present
Present via teleconferencing
Present
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total). Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to
communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on
behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves before addressing the City
Council. Failure to do so is a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250.
Antonio Mendez, resident, concerned with that recommendations from the public will
not be heard. Mr. Mendez asked about elected officials and receiving life long medical
benefits.
Council Comments: Council members are allowed the same benefits as City
employees.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Consideration and possible action to direct staff to prepare the necessary
documents to potentially place ballot measures on the April 2014 election to
amend the City's tax codes for purposes of increasing the City's revenues,
including but not limited to: potentially eliminating the sales tax credit granted to
businesses and create a parking lot tax as part of the City's business license
taxes ( "BLT "); increasing the utility user tax ( "UUT "); increasing the transient
occupancy tax ( "TOT "); and, imposing a UUT on the residents.
(Fiscal Impact: Unknown).
David Herbst, on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, gave a presentation.
Council discussion
Karl Berger, Assistant City Attorney, answered questions concerning various type of
elections.
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Consensus by Council (5/0) directed staff to prepare the following necessary documents
to potentially place ballot measures on the April 2014 election to amend the City's tax
codes for purposes of increasing the City's revenues, including but not limited to: (a)
UUT, TOT, airport parking tax and BLT measure; (b) No sunset clause; (c) schedule of
tax implementation, for example, years and percentages; (d) Advisory ballot:
percentage to facilities (total cost of preparation and construction) and equipment,
language to be worked out with City Manager's office; (e) Clause re: suspending or
lowering tax rate by Council resolution; (f) Consolidated tax ballot;(g) Lifeline Clause —
can we exempt certain categories of taxpayers, or link to PUC ?; (h) Resolution to
include representatives from Chamber of Commerce on CIPAC; and (i) UUT applies to
both residential and commercial.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total). Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to
communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on
behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves before addressing the City
Council. Failure to do so is a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250.
David Herbst, representing the Chamber of Commerce, appreciates the discussion
taken place tonight and felt the Chamber committee's offer was fair. The Chamber feels
the City staff is exceptional and are appreciated.
Chris Powell, resident, commented on proper language for an Advisory measure in the
upcoming election.
Council Member Fellhauer mentioned she would like to discuss Council benefits at a
later date.
ADJOURNMENT — 6:53 PM
Ti a W r,-ay Clerk
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