TITLE
Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the second joint public hearing, deliberate, and consider taking action regarding a Utility Revenue Transfer Charter Amendment. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
On January 10, 2018, the City Council and the Charter Amendment Committee concluded the first joint public hearing on a proposed Utility Revenue Transfer Charter Amendment. A copy of that agenda item is attached for reference (Attachment A).
This hearing fulfills the requirements of City Charter §1903 and California Government Code §34458 for a second public hearing to consider amendments to city charters. If the City Council and Committee approve further consideration of this amendment, a third public meeting will be held as required by law.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Richard F. Anthony and by Director of Financial Management John Gross on January 30, 2018.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council and Charter Amendment Committee action is requested on February 13, 2018, to meet the noticing and public meeting scheduling requirements mandated by the Government Code for a Charter amendment election on June 5, 2018.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
JOHN GROSS
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER