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Recommendation to adopt resolution calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, for the submission of a proposed Charter Amendment to Long Beach voters and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the Charter Amendment; and
DISCUSSION
On January 10, 2018 and February 13, 2018, the City Council and the Charter Amendment Committee concluded two joint public hearings on a proposed Utility Revenue Transfer Charter Amendment. This third public meeting fulfills the requirements of City Charter §1903 and California Government Code §34458.
Staff recommends placing the Charter Amendment on the June 5, 2018 ballot. To place the Charter Amendment on the ballot, the City Council must (i) call for the General Municipal Election and authorize the Charter Amendment language to be on the ballot; and (ii) request a consolidated election. The City Council will formally authorize primary and rebuttal arguments at a future meeting.
The Resolution calling for the holding of a General Election includes a redline version of the proposed changes to the current City Charter, including technical changes made after the February 13, 2018 hearing.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Richard F. Anthony and by Director of Financial Management John Gross on February 27, 2018.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council and Charter Amendment Committee action is recommended on March 7, 2018, to complete the hearing, meeting, and scheduling requirements mandated by the California Elections and Government Codes for placing a Charter Amendment on the June 5, 2018 ballot.
FISCAL IMPACT
If placed on the June 5, 2018 ballot, the City Charter Amendment election is expected to cost approximately $565,000, assuming there are no other City ballot items conducted by the County on that election day. The FY 18 budget includes the cost of conducting a local General Election on June 5, 2018, due to the potential of Citywide el...
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