DISCUSSION with POSSIBLE ACTION of an ORDINANCE introduced by City Manager Dr. Robert M. Perez, calling for an election to be held on March 2, 2027, for the purpose of voting on a Charter Ordinance. (Amending administrative powers of the Governing Body and Mayor in relation to the City Auditor position).

Voting Requirement: Action requires six (6) votes of the Governing Body.

(This ordinance will be considered only if the charter ordinance amending the administrative powers of the Governing Body and Mayor is approved by the Governing Body. Approval of this ordinance will call for a special election by mail ballot on the charter ordinance amendment.)

Discussion with possible action. Action requires six (6) votes of the Governing Body.

Ordinance must be approved in order to submit the charter ordinance amendment to a referendum.

Discussion with possible action. Staff is recommending the Governing Body move to approve the ordinance, if the Charter Ordinance amending the administrative powers of the Governing Body and Mayor is approved. 

Changes to the charter ordinances establishing the City's form of government and setting forth the duties and powers of the Governing Body specifically require approval by the electors. If the Charter Ordinance is approved, then the Governing Body must pass an ordinance calling for an election.

Cost of election: Approximately $118,000

General Fund