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City Council Meeting Minutes May 19, 2020 Page 3 of 14 The LRC has reviewed this request in the light of more recent fiscal information showing longer term revenue projections. The LRC supports approval of this agreement. John Willson, Fire Chief, stated the District listened to the comments from Council and the LRC from the earlier meetings and they feel this new proposal is a good fit for all parties. Public Comments — None. Councilmember Lipton moved to approve Resolution No. 15; Councilmember Fahey seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Unanimous approved DISCUSSION/DIRECTION/ACTION — REOPENING AND RECOVERY PLANS FOR CITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES, 4TH OF JULY, AND MEMORY SQUARE POOL City Manager Balser stated the packet included an update for the current plans on the limited reopening of City facilities. Tonight staff is asking specifically for direction on the recommended closing of Memory Square Pool for this summer and the cancellation of the July 4t" fireworks. Given current conditions staff is making these recommendations to help avoid large gatherings and meet all current safety guidelines. Public Comments — None. Councilmember Brown stated these are sad things to vote on but noted these are the things that need to be done at this time. Councilmember Dickinson agreed these are not decisions we enjoy making and the only benefit is for public health. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney noted these recommendations are driven by the principals we have decided on. He stated he agrees with the recommendations as it is the right thing for health and safety reasons. All members agreed to move forward with the staff recommendations. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION — POSSIBLE BALLOT MEASURES FOR 2020 Mayor Stolzmann stated this item will cover a number of possible ballot measures about which Council has asked for more information. Deputy City Manager Davis stated these are six distinct issues that Council was interested in discussing for possible ballot measures for this year's election. Staff is seeking input and direction to determine if there is interest in moving any of these topics forward for further discussion to put them on the ballot.