CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Memo Date: January 17, 2024
Agenda Date: February 13, 2024
Prepared By: Anthony Garganese, City Attorney
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Requested Action:
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Two related action items: (1) Approve Ordinance on Second and Final Reading amending Section 2-26 of the City Code regarding the qualification of candidates for City Council; and (2) Approve Resolution adopting a form election qualification statement for candidates seeking a seat on City Council .End
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BACKGROUND:
Candidates running for City Council are required to file a qualification statement with the City Clerk’s office as part of the qualification package during the election qualifying period. The proposed ordinance clarifies the requirement by expressly incorporating the requirements into Section 2-26 of the City Code. The proposed ordinance also requires the City Council to approve the form of the qualifying statement including a requirement that upon a candidate being elected, a councilmember maintaining eligibility requirements during their term of office as required by the City Charter.
Upon adoption of the Ordinance at this meeting, Council should adopt the attached Resolution adopting the form of the qualifying statement that will be used.
STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTION:
Maintaining the integrity of City elections and City Charter requirements.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
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PREVIOUS ACTION:
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RECOMMENDED MOTION:
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(1) Approve Ordinance on Second and Final Reading amending Section 2-26 of the City Code regarding the qualification of candidates for City Council; and (2) Approve Resolution adopting an election qualification statement for candidates seeking a seat on the City Council.