City Council

8.2 Ballot Measure: Consider Placing a Charter Amendment Measure on the Nov. 2026 Ballot Related to Term Limits, Elected Official Compensation, Council Committees, Salary Setting & City Ethics Commissions, Public Contracting, Lobbying, & Binding Arbitration Report Number: 26-0247 Location: No specific geographic location Department: City Attorney & City Manager G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the activity qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council will consider the proposed Charter amendments and provide direction as it deems appropriate. Should City Council decide to move forward with amendments, staff will prepare possible draft ballot language and bring the item back to the City Council for further consideration at a future City Council meeting.