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Councilmember Martinez, noted that community events and in -kind <br />donations should have policy; supports events but need structure and <br />options for Council consideration. <br />City Attorney Carvalho, noted that staff has draft policies for consideration. <br />Councilmember Tinajero, concerned that corruption and precedence set <br />by such policy. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento, opined that unilateral decisions by Council <br />should not be discretionary; right disclosure and policy would be <br />appropriate; allocation of fixed amount to be left at the discretion of each <br />councilmember to decide. <br />Councilmember Amezcua would prefer to hold off on decision until all <br />options considered. <br />Councilmember Reyna, concerned that neighborhood associations are <br />assessed fees; recommends that grants be established that organizations <br />may apply for; establish community partnerships. <br />Councilmember Benavides, supports neighborhood association events <br />and discretionary line item to co-sponsor events and allocated staff for <br />Council services. <br />MOTION: Provide City Manager direction, as follow: <br />1. Review draft policies prepared by the City Attorney, in addition to <br />policies by surrounding cities, and <br />2. Provide options, cost analysis, and cost allocation in the budget. <br />MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Pulido <br />VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna, <br />Sarmiento (5) <br />NOES: Amezcua, Tinajero (2) <br />ABSTAIN: None (0) <br />ABSENT: None (0) <br />CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 9:02 P.M. TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING <br />AND RECONVENED AT 9:03 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT. <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 FEBRUARY 3, 2015 <br />