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85B DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL BALLOT MEASURE REGARDING <br />MAYORAL AND COUNCIL TERM LIMITS (Councilmember Martinez) <br />Rob Cook, opined that term limits is a failed experiment. <br />Chris Wilcox, opined that term limits necessary because incumbent <br />candidates have advantage over other candidates running for same office. <br />Councilmember Martinez noted that Mayoral term limits would provide for <br />parity and allow voters to decide if term limits are wanted; Ad Hoc <br />committee to review language. Also noted that intent of Measure D was <br />for 12 years total. <br />Councilmember Benavides indicated that topic was re-occuring discussion <br />in the past several years. <br />Councilmember Tinajero indicated that he would not be able to participate <br />in Ad Hoc Committee due to prior commitments, but applauds efforts to <br />bring discussion forward. <br />Councilmember Sarmiento willing to take part in ad hoc committee; ballot <br />measure would be presented to voters for them to decide. <br />MOTION: Establish an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of <br />Councilmembers Benavides, Martinez and Sarmiento. <br />MOTION: Sarmiento <br />VOTE: AYES: <br />NOES: <br />ABSTAIN: <br />ABSENT: <br />WORK STUDY SESSION <br />SECOND: Benavides <br />Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, <br />Tinajero (6) <br />None (0) <br />None (0) <br />Bustamante (1) <br />WSA CITY HALL OPEN GOVERNMENT AND TRANSPARENCY EFFORTS - <br />City Manager's Office and Clerk of the Council Office <br />Building Trust through Transparency <br />• As part of the City's dedication to increasing open government, we <br />have made significant strides and made it a top priority. <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 JULY 16, 2012