Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Discussion
SUBJECT:
Title
MEASURE M - TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX INCREASE - PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM UPDATE (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
The City Council considered funding the public information program on Measure M at the October 4th meeting. Council requested additional information on Measure M prior to deciding whether to participate in the public information program, including waiting for a final decision by the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (GCCOG) on Measure M. The GCCOG Board voted 20-8 on October 5th to remain opposed to Measure M. This report also discusses the City's legal expenses in bringing litigation against MTA for the inadequate ballot label.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE participating in the public information program for $20,000. In addition, ten cities participated the legal challenge and will reimburse the City of Carson on their per city costs.
2. APPROPRIATE $20,000 from the general fund reserve to account no. 01-50-010-001-6004.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
Council can decide to not participate in the public information program.
IV. BACKGROUND
Measure M Opposition
The Council decided to defer the funding decision awaiting the decision of the Gateway COG Board on whether to reconsider their opposition the Measure M. The Gateway COG had been approached by Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti and MTA Chair Fasana to reconsidered their opposition. The GCCOG Board voted 20-8 to remain opposed to Measure M at their October 5th meeting. They have also requested that the South Bay COG reconsider their opposition, which is schedule for the October 20th Board meeting.
Public Information Program
The Council requested additional information on the public information program. Government agencies are permitted by State law to provide public information on proposed tax measures. Staff approached the City Council at the Octobe...
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