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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Wangsu Lee, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to provide the City Manager direction regarding potential measures for the June or November 2026 ballots.
DATE: February 17, 2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
During the February 9, 2026, Special City Council Meeting, the City Council directed the City Manager to return with a study session to evaluate potential ballot measures – particularly measures relating to updates to the City’s business license taxes and the initiation of vacant property and parcel taxes. Before placing any potential measures on the upcoming ballot, the City Manager’s Office will present information on these items and seek the City Council’s guidance on potential measures and next steps for the June or November 2026 elections. It is worth noting, the deadline to request consolidation with the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election is March 6, 2026, and the deadline to request consolidation with the November 3, 2026, General Election is August 7, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Provide the City Manager direction regarding potential measures for the June or November 2026 ballots; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be costs associated with retaining a consultant to conduct community surveys for potential ballot measures, as well as expenses related to participation in the election.
The costs associated with these activities will come out of account nos. 010-43600-1210 and 010-42054-1100.
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