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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,August 27,2012 Page 20 Councilmember McGehee requested rate information for the next budget dis- cussion. Mayor Roe stated that his initial inclination with the items listed by staff on page 2 was to NOT necessarily fund those with additional property taxes as suggested by staff, based largely on the additional debt service obligations com- ing on line. Mayor Roe suggested that staff provide additional feedback at the next budget discussion for alternative funding sources. As a result of CIP discussions last year, Councilmember Johnson noted that many cuts and impacts were accomplished the first year; and since this is a bi- ennial budget process, noted that most departments had been asked to stay at or reduce their operational spending to facilitate that additional CIP funding. Therefore, Councilmember Johnson responded to a public comment that there may not be much discussion on additional cuts for this second year of that bien- nial budget,but the next biennial budget cycle should address additional cuts. Mayor Roe concurred, noting that $800,000 had been cut from the tax supported budget in 2012 in order to fund the CIP going forward. Mayor Roe recognized that Councilmember Pust had made a good point, with the biennial budget approach, that staff provide an idea of what was expected moving forward to the 2013 budget. Recess Mayor Roe recessed the meeting at approximately 7:56 p.m. and reconvened at approximately 8:05 p.m. 12. Business Items (Action Items) a. Receive and Consider Human Rights Commission (HRC) Resolution Per- taining to the Proposed Constitutional Amendment on Marriage As detailed in the RCA dated August 27, 2012, Mayor Roe noted the adoption by the City's Advisory Human Rights Commission (HRC) of a resolution op- posing the proposed constitutional amendment on the November 6, 2012 Gen- eral Election ballot. Mayor Roe advised that it was the intent of tonight's meet- ing for presentation of the HRC resolution to the City Council; and for the City Council to then take under advisement whether or not to take action on that res- olution. Mayor Roe advised that the City Council would hear public comment specific to this issue; and given the large number of audience members wishing to speak, asked that each speaker limit their comments to no more than two (2) minutes. Mayor Roe noted that he would attempt to be as generous as possible with the time limits; however he noted the City Council's desire to be as fair as possible, while also conducting other City business as well. As there appeared to be speakers in the audience beyond Roseville residents, Mayor Roe advised that Roseville residents would be given the first opportunity speak, and if posi-