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E. Introduction of Ordinance No. adding Article VIII to Chapter 32 of the Redwood City Municipal Code with respect to a Communication Users Tax. Adoption of resolution authorizing submission of Ordinance No. adding Article VIII to Chapter 32 of the Redwood City Municipal Code with respect to a Communication Users Tax to the voters of the City of Redwood City at the Consolidated General Municipal Election of November 6, 2007. Direct the City Attorney to prepare impartial analysis with respect to Ordinance No. Authorize Council Members to sign ballot arguments in favor of Ordinance No. Director of Finance and Financial Planning Ponty gave the background explaining that after study by the Utilities Committee and upon direction from Council at the June 25 budget study session, staff is returning with a recommendation. He shared additional information that has developed since June 25. Council asked various questions such as why the ratifying and approval of past collection of the Tax is included, and why the proposal is for 4 %. City Attorney explained that there is a revision to the ordinance Section 32.616 Refunds on pages 13 and 14 to add a provision that should a service supplier be overcharged, a tax credit might be applied within three years to an underpayment. Council consensus was for staff to return on July 23 with report that briefly explains and reiterates the statements made and appropriate language changes. 9. COMMITTEE REPORT — A. Adoption of resolution authorizing submission of certain specified amendments to the Redwood City Charter to the voters of the City of Redwood City at the Consolidated General Municipal Election of November 6, 2007. Direct the City Attorney to prepare impartial analysis with respect to the proposed Charter amendments. Authorize Council Members to sign ballot arguments in favor of the proposed Charter amendments. City Attorney Yamamoto explained that the Charter ad hoc review committee consisted of Vice Mayor Foust and Council Member Howard. Various issues were studied with respect to amendment of the Charter. The recommendation is that the Charter be amended by placing before the voters a measure to change the terms of office for the Planning Commission and Library Board from three years to four years, and to change the term of office for Port Board Member from five years to four years. Mike Giari, Executive Director for the Port of Redwood City, stated that he transmitted a memorandum to City Attorney Yamamoto that was distributed to the City Council. Mr. Giari stated that he met with Council Members Hartnett and Ira to JOINT CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING JULY 9, 2007 MINUTES PAGE 8 MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 Page 445