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measure is unclear and requires identification as to where tax revenue will be used. Expressed support in conducting outreach work in the community. Mayor Pulido, opined jail service implementation can generate $8 million in revenue, need to aggressively pursue a contract with U.S. Marshals, and tax increase would still be required in order to allow city to operate at a stronger level. Noted jail bond does not have a sunset provision, debt service will end in 2024, increase in employee contribution towards pension would save money, and expressed support for tax increase of one percent in perpetuity. City Manager Godinez, noted current employee pension rate is nine percent, public safety rate is eight percent, and City of El Monte adopted a tax measure to build up reserve for a five-year period. Recommended City Council to direct staff to bring forth a CIP program, identified several community needs and various maintenance needs. Mayor Pulido conveyed supports for a 1 percent in perpetuity, respects fellow councilmembers and understands their position in support of a 1 '/2 percent and concept of a sunset; however, should this motion fail and should there be a motion for lower level of 1 percent, it would be acceptable. Councilmember Sarmiento, asked revision to ballot title to read Santa Ana Neighborhood Safety, and Homeless Prevention, and Essential City Services Enhancement Measure, to replace one and a half percent to read one and a half cents, and to include the buy local program. City Attorney Carvalho, noted resolution requires precise language to be included and possibility to call for a special meeting. MOTION: 1. Modify position taken at the July 3, 2018, City Council meeting to place a 1.5 cent rather than a 1 cent add on sales and use tax measure to be referred to as the Santa Ana Neighborhood Safety and Essential City Services Protection Measure, on the November 6, 2018 General Municipal Election ballot, and impose through 2029 and reduced to 1 cent in 2031, along with having a Citizen's Review Oversight Board to ensure fiscal prudent decisions are implemented. 2. Adopt resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT ON THE BALLOT OF A MEASURE FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGARDING A GENERAL SALES TAX MEASURE AND PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF ARGUMENT AND REBUTTAL STATEMENTS (RESOLUTION TO BE AMENDED) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 JULY 17, 2018 10A-15