Summary
The council heard the first hearing on updating the City Charter — reflecting district elections, giving more flexibility on meeting times and council vacancies, and modernizing outdated rules. A second hearing comes in May before a possible June ballot decision.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs the city $20,400 to run the election measure.
Voters, who will decide the amendments if they reach the November ballot.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Regular Meeting - Jul 20, 2026
A housekeeping overhaul of the city charter — updating district elections, extending the council vacancy fill window from 30 days, allowing summaries of urgency ordinances, and deleting outdated language — goes to voters in November.
City Council Regular Meeting - May 18, 2026
The council held the second required hearing on charter amendments covering district elections, vacancies, meeting times and other updates. A resolution to place them on the November ballot comes July 20.
City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 6, 2026
The council heard the first hearing on updating the City Charter — reflecting district elections, giving more flexibility on meeting times and council vacancies, and modernizing outdated rules. A second hearing comes in May before a possible June ballot decision.
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