Charter amendments A–V

22 proposed changes to the city charter.

The Oct 5, 2026 agenda asked council to approve proposed charter amendments, recommended by the Charter Review Committee and revised in workshops, for an election ordinance to be considered later. [Oct 5 agenda p2]

The packet lists 22 propositions: [Oct 5 packet p18]

Prop	Title (from packet)	Source
A	Remove Unnecessary or Repetitive Charter Provisions	packet p19
B	Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to be managed by Ordinance	packet p26
C	Change “Commission Members” to “Council Members”	packet p27
D	Appointment and Reporting Structure of Officers and Employees	packet p29
E	Charter Limitations on City Firearm Regulation Authority	packet p37
F	Council Qualifications and Forfeiture of Office	packet p38
G	Compliance with State Conflict-of-Interest Laws	packet p40
H	Prohibit Receipt of Gratuities	packet p41
I	Council Investigations	packet p42
J	Annual Election of the Mayor Pro Tem	packet p43
K	Change “City Administrator” to “City Manager”	packet p44
L	Change “City Treasurer” to “Finance Director”	packet p45
M	Annexation and City Boundary Changes Consistent with State Law	packet p46
N	Remove the Prohibition on Wage Assignments in Conflict with State Law	packet p48
O	Election and Post-Election Procedures Consistent with State Law	packet p49
P	Establish Purchasing Procedures Consistent with State Law	packet p52
Q	Tax Assessor and Collector Consistent with State Law	packet p53
R	Budget Preparation and Hearings Consistent with State Law	packet p56
S	Fire Limit Enforcement Consistent with State Law	packet p57
T	Public Utility and Franchise Regulation Consistent with State Law	packet p58
U	Sale and Lease of City-Owned Property Consistent with State Law	packet p61
V	Compliance with State Nepotism Laws	packet p62

Election date and the final ballot wording: not yet in the record. The vote on Oct 5 will be in minutes not yet adopted.