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Councilmember Phan spoke in support of bringing the item back and requested additional information be brought back regarding whom the spectators are. Councilmember Bacerra spoke in support of the item. Councilmember Penaloza explained the ordinance was brought before the Council in 2021 and was not approved. Mayor Amezcua spoke in support of the item. 28. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and the City Attorney to Prepare for the City Council's Consideration Resolution Options to Place the Issue of Noncitizen Voting in City Council and Mayoral Elections on the November 2024 Ballot and Further Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Cost and Implementation Analysis of Establishing Noncitizen Voting - Councilmembers Hernandez and Vazquez MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item. Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the item. Councilmember Phan spoke in support of the item. Mayor Pro Tem Lopez spoke in support of the item. Councilmember Penaloza spoke in opposition to the item and requested an Ad -Hoc Committee be created to address the numerous ballot measures. Mayor Amezcua agreed that an AdHoc Committee should be created. Councilmember Bacerra spoke in opposition to the item. Mayor Amezcua spoke in opposition to the item. Discussion ensued regarding time, costs and deadlines for ballot measures and policy direction. Councilmember Hernandez requested the item be brought back to Council at either the October 17, 2023 or the November 7, 2023 City Council meeting. Councilmember Phan requested a resolution for a ballot initiative that authorizes and directs the City Council to research and implement non -citizen voting in the City. Councilmember Bacerra asked for clarification regarding the placement of an advisory measure on the ballot. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho spoke regarding her experience with advisory measures. CITY COUNCIL 21 September 19, 2023