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DATE:

October 20, 2026

CONTACT PERSON:

Dr. Robert M. Perez, City Manager

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SECOND PARTY/SUBJECT:

Future Sales Tax Initiative and City Auditor

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ACTION OF COUNCIL:

Presentation: 09-15-26. Discussion: 10-06-26

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DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:

DISCUSSION with POSSIBLE ACTION regarding future sales tax initiatives and an amendment to the City Charter Ordinance to allow the Governing Body to oversee a City Auditor.

(Continue discussion from the meeting of October 13, 2026, with possible action.)

VOTING REQUIREMENTS:

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

POLICY ISSUE:

Whether the Governing Body should consider future sales tax proposals and an amendment to the City Charter Ordinance to allow the Governing Body to oversee a City Auditor.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

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

BACKGROUND:

Sales tax is one option available to the City to generate additional revenue. Any new or renewed sales tax would require approval by the Governing Body before being placed on the ballot and would ultimately require voter approval. Charter Ordinance language also would need voted on to allow the Governing Body to oversee a City Auditor.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Increasing Revenue within the General Fund, establishing a New Housing Fund, and renewing the existing Citywide Half-Cent Sales Tax for streets. Cost of City Auditor position.

SOURCE OF FUNDING:

Sales Tax

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