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against self-funding limits. She confirmed not agreeing to the voluntary expenditure limit would be an option if a Mayoral candidate wanted to self-fund for more than $25,000. MOTION: It was m/s by Arkin/Testa to direct staff to write an ordinance establishing a voluntary campaign contribution limit of $1,000 per individual and a voluntary expenditure limit of $15,000 for a City Council election and $25,000 for a mayoral election. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: Councilmembers Balch, Narum Absent: None MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL In response to Councilmember Arkin's inquiry, City Manager Fialho confirmed staff can investigate revising the Nexus Study for affordable housing fees as part of the City Council Work Plan Councilmember Balch requested staff compile a report on campaign disclosure compliance on Form 460s from the 2020 election in the interest of transparency. Councilmember Narum expressed support citing many issues on the disclosures and forms not being filed on time. Councilmember Balch recommended the report to look at potential penalties for non-compliance with a potential ordinance. A majority of the Council did not concur with the request. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Narum reported attending the i-GATE Board meeting, the East Bay Community Energy Board retreat, and the Tri-Valley - San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority Board meeting. Councilmember Balch reported attending the Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership meeting. Councilmember Arkin reported attendance at the State of the City address, the City-PUSD liaison meeting, Alameda County Supervisor Nathan Miley's Pleasanton community meeting and the Pleasanton Police Department homeless outreach session. Councilmember Testa reported attendance at the State of the City address, Supervisor Miley's Town Hall meeting, the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District meeting, a Legislative Committee meeting, and the Police Department's homeless outreach session. Mayor Brown reported on the monthly Mayor's Report on TV30 and a meeting with the City of Livermore regarding the airport expansion issues. She reported attending the Alameda County Mayors' Conference and noted the upcoming Youth in Government Day. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Arkin adjourned the meeting at 10:54 p.m. with a tribute to men and women serving in the military, honoring the memories of those who have died in defense of our country. She advised March is Women's History Month and highlighted United States Army Sargent Leigh Ann Hester who, while fighting in direct combat in Iraq in 2005. became the first of two women to earn a Silver Star since World War II. Respe tfully s bmitted, Kare Diaz City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 15 of 15 March 16, 2021