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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JUNE 2, 2020 TITLE: REVIEW PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For_ Ifiel019101110Q 1111111411101 /s/ Kristine Ridge FILE NUMBER CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION The City Council has the following options to consider relating to this item: 1. Concur with the Ad Hoc Charter Review Committee regarding the proposed Charter amendments 1 through 10 and 12 through 18; or Review the proposed Charter amendments 1 through 10 and 12 through 18 and direct staff to prepare revised proposed Charter amendments 1 through 17 as discussed; and 2. Review proposed Charter amendment topics 11 and 19 through 22 and direct staff to prepare Charter amendments as discussed; and 3. Direct City Attorney and Clerk of the Council to prepare necessary documents and return to the City Council at the July 21, 2020 City Council meeting to place any proposed Charter amendments on the ballot for November 3, 2020 General Election. DISCUSSION At the June 2,2020 City Council meeting, staff delivered a brief presentation to the City Council that outlines 17 proposed Charter amendments, along with five topic areas to consider additional Charter amendments. The City Council directed staff to return to the City Council at the June 16 meeting for a follow-up discussion. At this meeting, City staff presented a synthesized version of the presentation from the June 2, 2020 City Council meeting. The City Council directed staff to conduct additional community engagement regarding the Charter update process, solicit feedback through an online survey, and use existing community infrastructure (such as local schools, neighborhood associations, and other networks) to seek input from the public. The City Council also directed staff to return to the City Council with their findings at the July 7, 2020 meeting. Background The City of Santa Ana is governed through a Charter authorized by the California Constitution. The Charter is a vital document which establishes a degree of autonomy to local governments and outlines certain authority and restrictions the City has over municipal affairs. The Charter addresses important aspects of Santa Ana's authority. The original Charter of the City of Santa Ana was adopted by the voters on 1952. Modifications to the original document have been approved by the 65C-1