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CITY cxNc , MINUPES - January 14, 1982 *4 W, H. SPECIAL ORDERS: l.a) Ordinance for Adoption (continued): The City Attorney referred to Section 2-1.114 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code and stated that the procedure taken by Council had been legal and correct. Regarding the amounts which had been included in the proposed ordinance, he noted that these were maximwn amounts. The amount could be less but to get more money would require another vote by the people. Councilmanbers discussed the proposed ordinance. McReynolds commented that the sheriff cost was a major area of expense over which the Tann had no control. The county was in serious financial difficulties and there was a continuing escala- tion of costs. Additionally retroactive costs back to October of 1981 were being discussed. In response to the questions raised by Mrs. Goldsmith, McReynolds stated that accurate figures would be available before the April election. Perkins once again stated that he did not see urgency of the matter; a future election could provide an alternative to solving the problem if it materialized. He did not see any indication that the Town would have a deficit for fiscal year 1982-83 and, therefore, thought the need for additional funds was questionable. Hillestad and Nystrom felt it was important for the voters to have all the information before than for the April election. Cost of services was an important aspect and needed to be carefully considered. Proft su miarized the importance of the issue before the Council and further noted that while there were pros and cons to the ordinance, it required careful consideration. If it resulted that the Tann were in a binding contract, then it would be necessary to obtain additional funds. M7PION SECONDED AM CARRIED: Moved by McReynolds, seconded by Nystrom and passed by the following roll call vote to adopt Ordinance #274 imposing a special tax for police portection services AYES: Mayor Proft, councilmemberS Hillestad, McReynolds and Nystrom NOES: Councilman Perkins b) Resolution # ordering submitted to the electors of the City of the Tarn of Los Altos Hills at the General Municipal Election to be held on April 13, 1982, an ordinance for adoption of a special tax for police protection services. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by McReynolds, seconded by Nystrom and passed by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution #1417 ordering submitted to the electors of the City of the Town of Los Altos Hills at the General Municipal Election to be held on April 13, 1982, an ordinance for adoption of a special tax for police protection services. AyES: Mayor proft, CouncilmemberS Hillestad, McReynolds and Nystrom NOES: Councilman Perkins M7LION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hillestad, seconded by Perkins and passed unanimously to accept rebuttal arguments on Proposition C. The City Council then adjourned to a Closed Session for Litigation at 4:30 p.m. and reconvened at 5:00 p.m. C. ADJO17TW=: There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, -2- Patricia Dowd, Deputy City Clerk