REPORT TO CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Title
Report Outs from Ad Hoc Subcommittees:
Group One: Power and Structure of City Government: Rules/Process for Action
Group Two: City Council: Elections, Powers and Conduct of Meetings
Group Three: Senior Officials: Duties and Qualifications
Group Four: Boards and Commissions: Composition, Powers and Duties
Group Five: Civil Service: General Rules for Classified and Unclassified Employees; Commission Composition and Duties
Group Six: Fiscal Administration and Procurement
Report
DISCUSSION
As the date of publication of the agenda for the April 15, 2026 Charter Review Committee Meeting, the following Ad Hoc Subcommittees were able to schedule and hold meetings:
* Group One: Power and Structure of City Government: Rules/Process for Action
o April 9, 2026
* Group Two: City Council: Elections, Powers and Conduct of Meetings
o April 13, 2026
* Group Three: Senior Officials: Duties and Qualifications
o April 8, 2026
* Group Six: Fiscal Administration and Procurement
o April 6, 2026
City Attorney staff made presentations at each of these meetings. The PowerPoints used for staff's presentations are attached to this report. Minutes from these meetings are still being prepared as of the date of publication and will be uploaded when available. Assigned subcommittee members, with assistance from staff, will report out to the full Charter Review Committee on the substance of these meetings.
Subcommittees that have not met recently may also report out on their progress and required/proposed next steps.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Receive and provide feedback on reports of those Subcommittees reporting.
Staff
Reviewed by: Courtney Mohammadi, Legal Executive Assistant, City Attorney's Office
Approved by: Glen Googins, City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
1. Charter Review Subcommittee Presentation Group One - 04.09.26
2. Charter Review Subcommittee Presentation Group Three - 04.08.26
3. Charter Review Subcomm...
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