Meetings
- February 20, 2015(PDF, 54KB) - This meeting has been cancelled
- February 18, 2015 B Session(PDF, 1MB)
- February 13, 2015(PDF, 3MB)
- February 6, 2015(PDF, 30KB) - The location for this meeting has moved to the Media Briefing Room, City Hall
- February 4, 2015 Public Hearing(PDF, 3MB)
- January 30, 2015(PDF, 285KB)
- January 23, 2015(PDF, 3MB)
- January 16, 2015(PDF, 4MB)
- January 9, 2015(PDF, 37MB)
- January 7, 2015 Public Hearing(PDF, 301KB)
- December 18, 2014(PDF, 1MB)
Commission Members
- Charles Cottrell – Chair, Community representative
- Liza Barratachea – Community representative
- Juan Garcia – Community representative
- Adena Williams Loston – Community representative
- David McGee – Community representative
- Francine Romero – Community representative
- Mike Gallagher - Community representative
- Art Hall – Former elected City official
- Jeff Webster – Former elected City official
- Vacant – Former City employee
- Frank Garza – Expertise in municipal law
- Sharon De La Garza – Expertise in human resources management
- Patricia Rodriguez – Expertise in municipal finance
Download: Charter Review Commission Members(PDF, 29KB)
Charter Ordinances
Background
A Charter Commission was authorized by the City Council in 2014, to study and make recommendations regarding provisions that were in conflict with current state law, did not reflect current practices, or were outdated and obsolete. The Commission met seven times, held two public hearings and invited comments at five of the City Council “Citizens to be Heard” sessions. The recommendations of the Charter Review Commission, as well as input from the public, were presented to the City Council on February 18, 2015. On February 26, 2015, the City Council approved four propositions to be placed on the May ballot. In addition to the previously approved measure relating to the use of city funds, streets, and rights of way for streetcar and light rail projects, the Council ordered the propositions for Council Compensation, Mayoral Vacancy, and outdated and superseded sections be placed before the voters. All four propositions passed at the election held Saturday, May 9, 2015.