Charter Amendments
Study Session
March 4, 2024
Prasanna W. Rasiah
City Attorney
Questions for Council
Board and commission member
eligibility?
Board and commission member
compensation?
Board & Commission Qualifications
The members of all boards and commissions created by
ordinance or by this Charter shall be appointed by the
council, and shall at the time of appointment and while serving p
ossess the same qualifications as required by
this Charter for election or appointment to the council be a resident of the city unless otherwise provided by the council, and be at least 18 years of age.
Adjacent
Unincorporated
Areas
Board & Commission Compensation & Benefits
The members of such boards and commissions shall
receive no compensation for their services as such,
unless otherwise provided by the city council, but may
receive reimbursement for their actual and necessary
expenses authorized by the city council and incurred in performance of their duties of office upon presentation of verified claims therefor on uniform forms to be
prescribed by resolution of the city council.
City Commission Compensation per Meeting
Pismo Beach Planning Commission
Other
$50
$25
Diamond Bar Planning Commission
Other
$65
$45
Mission Viejo Planning Commission
Other
$100
$100
Chino Planning Commission
Other
$125
$75
Long Beach Planning Commission
Other
$200
$200
Fremont Planning Commission $200
Santa Clarita Planning Commission
Other
$227
$169
Costa Mesa Planning Commission
Other
$400
$100
Commission Compensation – Selected Cities
Timing Question -
Future Discussion
Item
Whether to place Charter amendments on the ballot in November 2024 or November 2026
A Measure Y amendment is likely to be placed on the Nov. 2024 ballot Council will be asked to consider whether to present three measures to the voters on one ballot – future agenda item
Questions for Council
Board and commission member
eligibility?
Board and commission member
compensation?
Dates Purpose
October 16, 2023 Council Study Session - Done
January 2, 2024 Council Study Session - Done
March 4, 2024 (Revised) Council Study Session - Tonight April 1, 2024 First Public Hearing
May 6, 2024 Second Public Hearing
June 3, 2024 Council submits measure to voters
August 9, 2024 88 days before election
November 5, 2024 Election Day
Proposed Schedule