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Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-225, reinstating a Charter Review Committee and confirming appointment of members; and take appropriate action.
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REQUESTOR:
Mayor Pro Tem Tina Bennett-Burton
BACKGROUND:
The Council has directed that a Charter Review Committee be reconvened to thoroughly review and make recommendations for amendments to the City Charter, for an election to consider said amendments to be held in May 2027.
At the August 19, 2025, City Council meeting, the Council directed staff to move forward with a slate list of appointees for the Charter Review Committee. Subsequently, an orientation was held for the listed appointees on October 15, 2025, and training was given on the Open Meetings Act and Workplace Harassment laws. During this orientation, the group of appointees recommended Cristal Retana to serve as Chair and David Koch to serve as Vice-Chair to the Committee, subject to Council approval. Preference was also given for the Committee meetings to be held on the third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
DISCUSSION:
The Council will discuss approving Resolution No. 2025-225, reinstating the Charter Review Committee with the Council’s preferred appointees. Staff will be available for any questions the Council may have.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Increased legal fees for legal research required and attendance at meetings (cost dependent on the amount of time spent on each research topic).
DISTRICT:
Citywide
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution No. 2025-225 as presented.
2. I move to approve Resolution No. 2025-225, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 2025-225
2. Slate List of Appointees
3. Presentation