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Councilmember Vazquez requested additional language "shall be allowed to vote," and in support of the requested revisions. Councilmember Bacerra expressed concern regarding the unknowns and impacts surrounding the ballot measure related to non -citizen voting and in opposition to the item. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed revised language, non -citizen voting and implementation by 2028. Mayor Pro Tem Lopez spoke in support of the item and the proposed revisions. Councilmember Penaloza suggested this item be further discussed, expressed concern regarding unknown answers and impacts related to non -citizen voting, and spoke in opposition to the item. Mayor Pro Tem Lopez asked for clarification regarding an advisory question. City Attorney Carvalho explained the purpose of an advisory question and a change in the charter. Mayor Amezcua expressed concern regarding the unknowns of allowing non -citizen voting, spoke regarding having community outreach, and in opposition to this item. MOTION: Councilmember Phan moved to return the resolution at the November 7, 2023 City Council meeting with a ballot measure that incorporates the additional recitals into the resolution as to who, why, revise the ballot measure and incorporate the fact that a charter amendment would be necessary to permit the non -citizen voters to participate in the election, specific the residency requirement of 30 days language, and incorporate the measure applies to all municipal elections by the 2028 election, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The motion carried, 4-3, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, LOPEZ NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 4 - 3 — Pass City Council **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR** 21 COUNCILMEMBER MAYOR PRO TEM COUNCILMEMBER October 17, 2023 City Council 9 — 131 2/20/2024