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Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, does not support additional negotiation time; proposed a Substitute Motion to immediately release a Request for Proposal (RFP), seconded by Councilmember Sarmiento (approved by 4-2 vote, Benavides and Solorio opposed). Councilmember Sarmiento, supports release of RFP; fiduciary responsibility to have open -competitive process. Mayor Pulido, requested clarification on past direction given to staff, asked why RFP not yet released. Deputy City Manager Cortez, noted that prior approval by the City Council included a one-year extension of contract to review all options available including release of RFP; staff currently evaluating the proposal received by USA Waste. Councilmember Benavides, asked if release of RFP would be one of the options provided to the City Council if matter reagendized for 30 days. Councilmember Sarmiento, asked what would happen if motion on the table failed. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, noted that 90 day continuance already approved; opposed to another extension. City Attorney Carvalho, asked if staff able to accomplish new direction by City Council and implement prior to expiration of contract, June 2018 and if not will return with contract extension. Councilmember Benavides, perplexed by previous vote and new direction to staff; asked about exposure. City Attorney Carvalho, noted that recommended action did not include release of RFP; suggest alternative substitute motion to bring back at the following City Council with option to release RFP. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and Councilmember Sarmiento, concerned that option to release RFP not provided to the City Council for consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and rescinded Substitute Motion. Councilmember Sarmiento, did not agree with opinion of City Attorney that substitute motion not allowed by Brown Act. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 22 SEPTEMBER 19, 2017