City Council

A. Public Hearing Pursuant to Government Code Section 34458 on Draft City Charter On July 23, 2024, the City Council gave direction to place the proposed charter measure on the ballot at the November 3, 2026 statewide general election. The City Council directed that a draft charter be set for public hearing pursuant to State law. This is the first public hearing required by State law on the draft charter. The City Council will be conducting a second hearing on the draft charter at a special meeting on April 21, 2026. After holding a second hearing on the draft charter, the City Council may vote to adopt a motion submitting the proposed charter to the City’s voters. The City Council must wait 21 days after the second public hearing before adopting this motion. The deadline to submit the charter to the County for inclusion on the ballot for the November election is August 7, 2026. Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions: 1. Conduct the Public Hearing and take any public comment; 2. Discuss the Charter and provide direction on the City charter; and 3. Direct that the next Public Hearing be noticed for April 21, 2026 Staff Report