TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Second Public Hearing to discuss and consider a draft City Charter
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2. SUMMARY
On May 12, 2026, the City Council held a public hearing regarding a draft city charter. During the public hearing, the City Council discussed several policy matters and charter provisions that could be incorporated in the draft charter for further discussion and consideration. These items have been incorporated for City Council and public review. This public hearing serves as the second of the two required public hearings before the City Council can vote to place the draft city charter on the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election ballot.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing.
2. Review and discuss the draft city charter.
3. Provide direction to City staff.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of a City Charter does not create an immediate fiscal impact; however, charter city status may provide fiscal flexibility related to procurement, contracting, local governance, and municipal affairs.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Adoption of a City Charter could support or affect multiple goals outlined in the Fiscal Years 2025- 2030 Citywide Strategic Plan.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
On May 12, 2026, the City Council conducted the first public hearing regarding a potential city charter ballot measure. As presented on May 12, 2026, the draft city charter includes nine articles that can generally be placed into six categories including:
1. Incorporation of Powers and Municipal Affairs (Articles I and II)
2. Form of Government and City Council Structure (Articles III and IV)
3. Term Limits and Vacancy Procedures (Articles V and VII)
4. Procurement, Contracting, and Local Control (Article VI)
5. City Assets, Public Utilities, and Eminent Domain (Article VI)
6. Fiscal Responsibility and Legal Provisions (Articles VIII and IX)
After conducting ...
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