2014-027 - Authorizing Written Arguments For or Against the Proposed

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members to prepare and file written arguments in favor of or against the proposed ordinance described above. Section 3. Authors. That, in accordance with Section 9283 of the Elections Code, the printed names and signatures of not more than five authors shall appear with any argument submitted in accordance with this resolution. Section 4. Argument not exceed 300 words. That, in accordance with Section 9282(c) of the Elections Code, any written argument in favor of or against the proposed ordinance described above shall not exceed 300 words. Section 5. City Council Preference and Priority. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Clerk of the Council to give preference and priority to any written argument for or against the initiative set forth above that includes a member or members of the City Council (up to five members), and then to other arguments as set forth in California Elections Code section 9287. Section 6. Deadline for Arguments. In accordance with California Elections Code section 9286(b), the deadline for filing with the Clerk of the Council (and changing or withdrawing) arguments for or against the proposed ordinance described above shall be not later than 5:00 p.m. on June 17, 2014. Section 7. Certification. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this 3rd day of June, 2014. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney Resolution No. 2014 -027 Page 2 of 3