Sales Tax Update (SB1997) League Appointment of Task Force

Recommendation :

1. That the City Council support the concept of the return of an additional 1% sales tax to cities on a population basis;
   
2. That the City Council direct a letter to the League of California Cities supporting appointment of the City of Covina to task force;
   
3. That the City Council authorize expenditure of $250 to financially support this effort.

Background:

The City of Covina sponsored SB1977 last year that would have provided a return of an additional 1% of the State sales tax to cities and counties based on population. Last year, over 60% of the cities in California support this bill. In order to have a better chance of passage this year, work on the legislation is starting now and an effort is being made to increase the level of support. As you know, the cost of supporting legislation is quite high and the City of Covina would like to have financial support to carry on this effort. The suggested amount is $250.00 for a city of our size.