Res 2016-037/Motion died due to tie - Consider approval of Resolution 2016-37R approving the payment of legal fees and expenses incurred by Council Member Scott Gregson in connection with his request to the San Marcos Ethics Review Commission.

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Resolution 2016-37R Meeting: March 15, 2016 Motion died due to tie Approving the payment of legal fees and expenses incurred by Council Member Scott Gregson in connection with his request to the San Marcos Ethics Review Commission for an advisory opinion regarding his eligibility to vote on matters pertaining to implementation of the Downtown Master Plan Main Motion: A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Thomaides, seconded by Council Member Prather, to approve payment of legal fees and expenses incurred by Council Member Scott Gregson in connection with his request to the San Marcos Ethics Review Commission for an advisory opinion regarding his eligibility to vote on matters pertaining to implementation of the Downtown Master Plan. Motion to Amend: A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Thomaides, seconded by Council Member Prather, to amend by capping the amount of $5000.00 for legal expenses. Council Member Gregson abstained to avoid the appearance of impropriety, and left the Council Chambers during this item. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 4 - Mayor Guerrero, Mayor Pro-Tem Thomaides, Council Member Prather and Council Member Hughson Against: 2 - Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Prewitt and Council Member Derrick Abstain: 1 - Council Member Gregson Main Motion: to approve this action item as amended. Council Member Gregson abstained to avoid the appearance of impropriety. The Council also provided direction that they would like to the review of the Ethics Ordinance placed on a future agenda. The motion died due to tie by the following vote: For: 3 - Mayor Guerrero, Mayor Pro-Tem Thomaides and Council Member Prather Against: 3 - Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Prewitt, Council Member Hughson and Council Member Derrick Abstain: 1 - Council Member Gregson