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November, 2016 election for voter consideration; motion seconded by Benavides. Councilmember Tinajero, thanked Public Safety Council Committee for agendizing matter and allowing all sides to be heard. Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, supports motion; noted that we do not have resources to address underling problem; stop passing the buck; most responsible thing to do is to fund enforcement. Councilmember Amezcua, asked staff to explore contracting with County Sheriffs to assist City with enforcement efforts. Councilmember Benavides, supports motion to assess situation after 4th of July holiday with amendment to make a top safety priority — communication and enforcement; possibly establishing regulatory fees; proposed Friendly Amendment to Motion to come back in 45 to 60 days with robust /comprehensive plan to address increased education and enforcement funding, as well as possibility of fines and regulatory fees. Mayor Pulido, noted that he will establish an ad hoc committee to meet with industry to discuss what is occurring in other cities and possibly establish voluntary contributions; assess non - profit organizations funding mechanisms; and work with neighborhoods and community. Councilmember Benavides, noted that his friendly amendment to motion was in line with Mayor's proposal - ad hoc committee to consider comprehensive plan and would be added to Councilmember Tinajero's motion. City Attorney Carvalho, noted that ad hoc committee should not be added to the motion otherwise would become a Brown Act meeting and clarified motions and amendments. Councilmember Martinez, asked if overtime costs were included in the current budget for enforcement efforts? Police Chief said no. Councilmember Tinajero, asked City Attorney if regulatory fees could be imposed to this year's Fourth of July to increase revenue to enforce. City Attorney Carvalho, replied yes City Council has authority if impacts identified through analysis; ad hoc committee could consider specifics. Councilmember Tinajero, offered substitute motion to bring back to City Council with language on how you can impose a regulatory fee, what the fee would be at the next council meeting for this upcoming Fourth of July. City Manager asked that it be moved to the following meeting, change accepted by the maker of the motion and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento. Original motion withdrawn. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 23 APRIL 5, 2016 1 OA -23