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Adoption of Resolution Calling for the Holding of a Consolidated Municipal Election in the City of Alameda on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, for the Submission of a Proposed Charter Amendment to Clarify the Prohibition Against Members of the Council Interfering with Duties of the City Manager and Other Executive City Officials, Authorize the City Attorney to Prosecute State Law Misdemeanors, and Amend Outdated Provisions including Utilizing Gender Neutral Language, and Authorizing City Councilmembers to File Written Arguments For or Against the Measure. (City Attorney/City Clerk)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 2, 2020, City Council directed staff to prepare ballot measures that would amend the City Charter in a number of respects. For this measure, sections to be amended include clarifying the prohibition against Council interference with the duties and powers of the City Manager and other executive officials, authorizing the City Attorney to prosecute State law misdemeanors, and amending various sections of the Charter that are outdated or no longer applicable, including utilizing gender neutral language.
The City Council will consider adoption of the resolution authorizing the submittal of the ballot measure to the voters in November. The resolution also authorizes the City Council, or members thereof, to submit arguments concerning the measure.
BACKGROUND
In December 2018, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft appointed a Charter Review Subcommittee to review the City Charter and recommend potential measures to the City Council concerning amendments to the Charter. In May 2020, Council considered those recommendations and on June 2, 2020, provided direction to staff to prepare ballot measures concerning certain sections of the Charter to be placed on the November 3, 2020 ballot for the voters' consideration.
On June 2, 2020, Council specifically directed staff to prepare ballot measures to return with two ballot measures. This measure clarifies the non-interfe...
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