Resolution No.
STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN AD-HOC COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL AND A CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMISSION TO ADVISE THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER The City Council desires to consider potential amendments to the City Charter that are both necessary or desirable; and Amendments to the City Charter must be acceptable to and approved by the City's electorate, and so it is important that the citizens of Stockton have the opportunity to express their views and be involved in the shaping of any proposed amendments; and
It is necessary then to establish a Charter Review Advisory Commission, which will engage in a public process aimed at providing to the City Council guidance regarding such amendments, and to appoint the members of that commission; This advisory body will report its findings and recommendations to the Ad-Hoc Charter Review Committee. The Commission will comprise seven appointees, each chosen by a City Council member, including the mayor. For eligibility, each direct appointee must be a qualified elector of the district represented by the appointing Councilmember for the duration of their term on the commission. It is imperative that members of this commission have a strong community background and a thorough understanding of government guidelines; and It is also necessary to establish an ad-hoc committee to provide guidance to the Charter Review Advisory Commission, which will be advising the Council regarding potential amendments to the City's Charter; and Council Policy 3.06 authorizes the City Council to establish ad-hoc committees targeted towards specific issues; and The policy requires that ad-hoc committees be established by resolution of the Council, with appointments to be made by the Mayor based on the expertise and expressed interest of the Councilmembers; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:
This City Council hereby approves the formation of the Charter Review Ad-Hoc Committee to provide guidance to the Charter Review Advisory Commission, which will be advising the Council regarding potential amendments to the City's Charter.
The following Councilmembers are appointed to serve on the Charter Review Ad-Hoc Committee are as follows:
1.Mayor Kevin Lincoln, Chair
2.Councilmember Dan Wright, Vice Chair
3.Councilmember Michele Padilla, Member
4.Vice Mayor Kimberly Warmsley, Alternate
This City Council hereby approves the formation of the Charter Review Advisory Commission, which will report to and receive guidance from the Charter Review Ad-Hoc Committee.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED: October 24, 2023 .
KEVIN J. LINCOLN II
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:
ELIZA R. GARZA, CMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton