City Council

6.1 PROCESS TO FILL CITY COUNCIL VACANCY Recommended Action: Discuss the available options for filling the vacancy and provide direction to staff. The Council may either (1) proceed with an appointment within the 60-day statutory timeframe, understanding that the appointee will serve only until the November 2026 election when a special election must be conducted for the remainder of the term, or (2) call a special election in accordance with Elections Code section 1000, with the option of conducting the election as an all-mailed ballot election if permitted under Elections Code sections 4004 and 4005. Staff Report