Charter Amendment Committee

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER (3:05 PM)
2. ROLL CALL (3:05 PM)
3. 1. Recommendation to receive and file the minutes of the Charter Amendment Committee for the meeting of Tuesday, July 6, 2010.
   Agenda Item
   Action: received and filed Passed

   A motion was made by Councilman Andrews, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, that this matter be receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote:

4. 2. (Garcia) Recommendation to deliberate on the topic of increasing the point preference on job examinations to 15 points for all veterans and eligible spouses, lower the threshold for spousal eligibility to cover spouses of veterans with 10% or greater disability, and recommend to the City Council proposed language for a ballot measure for the November 2010 General Election to amend the City Charter.
   Agenda Item
   Action: recommend Passed

   A motion was made by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Lowenthal, to recommend.to the City Council due back on 8/3/2010 The motion carried by the following vote:

5. 3. Recommendation to City Council to concur in recommendation of the Charter Amendment Committee to refer to the Budget Oversight Committee for a broader conversation about the City's operating reserves the topic of creating a "Rainy Day" reserve in the City's budget.
   Agenda Item
   Action: recommend Passed

   A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Gabelich, to recommend to City Council for referral to the Budget Oversight Committee, due back on 8/3/2010. The motion carried by the following vote:

6. 4. Recommendation to City Council to concur in recommendation of the Charter Amendment Committee to refer to the City Council for a study session the topic of pension reform to amend the City Charter to require any future pension increase to be approved by the City Electorate to include a sunset clause for 15 years and a meet and confer with employee organizations.
   Agenda Item
   Action: recommend Passed

   A motion was made by Councilmember DeLong, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to recommend to the City Council for a Study Session, due back on 8/3/2010l due back on 8/3/2010. The motion carried by the following vote:

7. 5. (Schipske) Recommendation to deliberate on the topic of reducing the salaries for the Mayor and City Councilmembers, and recommend to the City Council proposed language for a ballot measure for the November 2010 General Election to amend the City Charter.
   Agenda Item
   Action: received and filed Passed

   A motion was made by Councilmember Schipske, seconded by Councilwoman Gabelich, that this matter be receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote:

8. 6. (Former Member Uranga) Recommendation to deliberate on the topic of providing independent legal counsel for the City Manager and Legislative Department, and recommend to the City Council proposed language for a ballot measure for the November 2010 General Election to amend the City Charter.
   Agenda Item
   Action: received and filed Passed

   A motion was made by Councilmember Schipske, seconded by Councilwoman Gabelich, that this matter be receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote:

9. 7. Recommendation to receive and file a report on Instant Run-Off Voting (IRV).
   Agenda Item
   Action: recommend Passed

   A motion was made by Councilmember Schipske, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, to recommend to the City Council for referral to the Elections Oversight Committee, due back on 8/3/2010. The motion carried by the following vote:

10. 8. (Former Member Uranga) Recommendation to deliberate on the topic of amending the City Charter to create a "strong mayor” system of government, and recommend to the City Council proposed language for a ballot measure for the November 2010 General Election to amend the City Charter.
    Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed Passed

    A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember DeLong, that this matter be receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote:

11. 9. Recommendation to City Council to concur in recommendation of the Charter Amendment Committee to forward to the City Council for a study session the topic of creating a parcel tax dedicated to funding the City's library system.
    Agenda Item
    Action: recommend Passed

    A motion was made by Councilmember Schipske, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to recommend to the City Council for a Study Session, due back on 8/3/2010. The motion carried by the following vote:

12. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (4:44 PM)
13. ADJOURNMENT (4:45 PM)
14. I, Gloria Harper, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting. _____________________________ Date: ________________
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16. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
17. SECOND ROLL CALL (3:08 PM)