City Council

9.A. General Municipal Election Date and Term Limits Recommendation: 1) Approve the ballot language for a proposed Charter Amendment Measure to be submitted to voters at the November 3, 2026, General Statewide Election regarding the scheduling of the City of Whittier’s General Municipal Election and determine the following election procedures: a. Whether City Council Members will serve as authors in support of or opposition to the measure, and if so, identify the author(s). b. Whether rebuttal arguments will be permitted, and if so, determine whether the designated authors may authorize other individuals or entities to submit rebuttal arguments on their behalf. c. Whether the full text of the measure ordinance, the City Attorney’s impartial analysis of the ordinance, or both shall be incorporated in the voter information guide? d. The letter designation for the Measure and any alternatives. 2) Review and discuss term limit options for City Council Members for consideration of placing a related measure before voters at the November 3, 2026, General Statewide Election.