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Measure II — Passage of this measure requires no follow up steps at this time as it mirrors the existing legislative action which created the Community Police Review Commission. Measure JJ — The City Attorney's Office will draft the implementing ordinance which will allow mail - ballot elections for bonded indebtedness and sale of bonds by competitive or negotiated sale. Measure KK — The City Attorney's Office will draft and present to the City Council implementing ordinances relative to bidder's security for public works projects and design -build procurement for public works projects. Measure LL — Beginning with the audit for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2009, and every five years thereafter, the Finance Director will issue a Request for Proposals to select a new independent auditor. Measure MM — The Board of Public Utilities will now award contracts for public utilities public works projects, purchases of equipment, materials, supplies, and goods and services, in accordance with the Budget approved by the City Council, and forward contracts for execution by the City Manager. Further, the Public Utilities Director will execute contracts performed at the request and expense of customers without Board or City Council approval. The Board will formulate and forward rules for approval of such contracts to the City Council. Thirdly, the Public Utilities Directorwill negotiate and execute individualized contracts for large customers in accordance with rates established by the Board and approved by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT There is no direct fiscal impact to the City, other than purchase of audio recording equipment for closed sessions which can be absorbed within budgeted funds. ALTERNATIVES The City Council must implement these measures as voted upon by the electorate. The City Council may wish to refer additional matters or select alternative Committees for consideration of implementation plans. RECOMMENDATIONS That the City Council: 1. Receive and file this report; 2. Direct the City Clerk to codify and forward approved Charter amendments to the Secretary of State upon certification of election results; 3. Direct the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to execute the above implementation steps as identified;