MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF SAN RAMON POLICY COMMITTEE
May 22, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM by Chair Armstrong.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Mark Armstrong Chair Present
Marisol Rubio Vice Chair Present
Also in attendance: Scott Koll Deputy City Manager, Christina Franco City Clerk, Karen McHenry-Smith Executive Assistant.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Members of the public are encouraged to address the Policy Committee on any non-agenda item relating to the business of the Committee. Comments should not exceed three (3) minutes. No Committee action can be taken at this meeting on issues raised during Public comment. Written comments submitted prior to the start of the meeting were provided to the Committee for their consideration.
Written public comments will not be read aloud during the meeting.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Policy Committee - Regular Meeting - Feb 28, 2024 4:00 PM RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marisol Rubio, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Mark Armstrong, Chair
AYES: Armstrong, Rubio
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Candidate Statement Word Count Limit for the 2024 Municipal Election The staff report was provided by Christina Franco, City Clerk.
The Committee accepted the report, provided feedback to staff and recommended an allowance of 400 words for Candidate Statements for the 2024 Election .
The Committee recommended the item be forwarded to the City Council for review and approval.
2 Policy Committee Meeting – May 22, 2024
RESULT: REPORT RECEIVED
5.2 Establishing a Voluntary Campaign Expenditure Limitation for the 2024 Municipal Election
Recommendation: Set the Campaign Expenditure Limit for the 2024 Election.
The staff report was provided by Christina Franco, City Clerk.
The Committee accepted the report, provided feedback to staff.
The Committee recommended establishing a voluntary campaign expenditure for the 2024 Election of $1.50 for the Mayor and $2.50 for Councilmember Districts 2 and 4.
The Committee recommended the item be forwarded to the City Council for review and adoption.
RESULT: ACCEPTED
6. POLICY COMMITTEE COMMENTS
None
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:34 PM. by Chair Armstrong.