The vote passed despite loud opposition from locals, who fear the measure will further marginalize local culture. Despite proposing an amendment that was accepted, Mayor Michael Garcia made it he would not support the resolution without the inclusion of an amendment that failed. It didn’t matter, Garcia never got a chance to vote no because he only votes in the case of a tie. Following protracted amendment proposals and agreements, Mayor Garcia called for the vote, which came out 6-2 for the measure. Garcia said he was glad the council made an amendment to create a pilot program to study for future consideration.