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e Ms. Ehrman asked continuing councilors how soon preparation of Strategy C would occur: after the election? Mr. Robinette said no. He expressed the hope that the strategy could be prepared in January. Roll call vote; the motion passed, 5:2; Mr. Boles and Ms. Ehrman voting no. IV. RESTAURANT TAX CHARTER AMENDMENT Mr. Mounts provided the staff presentation. He referred the council to the draft charter amendment, ballot title, and resolution calling for the vote regarding the charter amendment in the meeting notebook. The council reviewed the charter amendment. Ms. Ehrman expressed concern about Section 54(1)(c) dedicating the taxes to a specific purpose. Mr. Robinette referred Ms. Ehrman to Section 54(1)(d) of the amendment, which stipulates the tax can be used for operations and capital construction. Mr. MacDonald referred to Section 54(I)(c) and asked if the word "dedicated" meant dedicated generally to capital or operations or a mix of the two. Glen Klein of the City Attorney's Office said the tax could be dedicated to a mix of capital and operations. Mr. MacDonald indicated a wish that the council go on record as accepting that intent. e Mr. Boles referred to Section 54(2)(c), which provided for imposition of the tax on January 1, 1994, and asked why the tax would not be in effect upon passage. Mr. Mounts pointed out that it was necessary to institute adminis- trative procedures and rules prior to imposition of the tax. Responding to a question from Mr. Robinette, Mr. Klein said that the amendment provides for the effective date unless the council, by ordinance, selects a different date. Responding to a question from Mr. Green, Mr. Klein said that the funds realized from the proposed tax could be used for any purpose for which the City is currently expending public funds. Ms. Ehrman asked why the amendment could not be revised to indicate the tax will be in effect on July 1, 1993. Mr. Mounts said that in order to produce administrative rules that will avoid an undue burden on industry, the City will need to assemble a citizen advisory committee to discuss the rules. Ms. Ehrman suggested that work could take place before the vote. Mr. Robinette and Ms. Bascom disagreed. Mr. Boles suggested that staff secure administra- tive models from other jurisdictions. Mr. Gleason said he was unsure that preparing administrative rules would take nine months, but he believed that the scope of the work was sufficiently large to require at least six months. Mr. Gleason said that further, staff working on those rules would continue to have its regular work load. e MINUTES--City Council Work Session December 8, 1992 Page 9 4 p.m.