TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Steve S. Charelian, Finance Director
George Gabriel, Assistant to the City Manager
Julie Bondarchuk, Financial Controller
Libby Bretthauer, Financial Services Manager
SUBJECT:Title
Discussion of Whether to Consider Scheduling for the August 6, 2024, City Council Meeting Resolutions to Present to the Voters a Ballot Measure Establishing a One-Half Cent Sales Tax to Fund General City Services in Manhattan Beach, such as: Repairing/Upgrading Aging Community Facilities; Keeping Local Streets, Sidewalks, Infrastructure, and Parks Safe, Clean, and Well-Maintained; and Improving Parking Availability and Traffic Safety (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
A) PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) ESTABLISH SUBCOMMITTEE
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Direct staff to return at the August 6, 2024, meeting with the required resolutions to place a ballot measure establishing a one-half cent sales tax at the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election;
2. Establish a Subcommittee and assign members to assist with developing a community-led public outreach campaign.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended actions.
Should the City Council direct staff to return at the next meeting with the required resolutions to place a ballot measure establishing a one-half cent sales tax, sufficient funds are currently budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City Clerk budget to conduct the election and include a ballot measure. Based on approximate costs provided by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, including the ballot measure adds approximately $14,000 to our total election cost.
BACKGROUND:
At the May 21, 2024, meeting, City Council discussed and approved the proposed 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 throug...
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