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This memorandum discusses potential amendments to the San José City Charter regarding the salary-setting process for the Mayor and City Council, and the ability to place competing ordinances on the same ballot during municipal elections. It recommends a special municipal election on November 6, 2018, to consider these amendments. Key changes proposed include removing the Mayor and Council's ability to set their own salaries, requiring the Salary Setting Commission to adjust salaries every ten years, and aligning the City Charter with state law to allow competing ordinances on the same ballot. The memorandum also includes survey results indicating public support for the amendments and outlines the costs associated with placing the measure on the ballot.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council regarding potential City Charter amendments.
It recommends a special municipal election on November 6, 2018.
Proposed amendments include removing the Mayor and Council's ability to approve their own salaries.
The Salary Setting Commission would adjust salaries every ten years.
The amendments would allow the City Council to place competing ordinances on the same ballot.
Survey results show 66% support for the proposed amendments.
The estimated cost for placing the measure on the ballot ranges from $455,000 to $582,000.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW 08/07/18 18-1030 3.5 FROM: David Sykes DATE: July 27, 2018 SUBJECT: POTENTIAL CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS – MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SALARY SETTING AND THE PLACEMENT OF COMPETING ORDINANCES ON THE SAME BALLOT IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS RECOMMENDATION (a) Council discussion of community survey results regarding a potential ballot measure amending the process in which Mayor and Council salaries are set under the City Charter and authorizing the Council to place competing ordinances on a citywide ballot at the same time the Council places a voter-sponsored initiative on the ballot; (b) Adopt a resolution of the City Council calling and giving notice, on its own motion, for a Special Municipal Election to be held on November 6, 2018, to submit to the electors of the City of San José a measure to amend the City Charter with the following statement of the measure to be printed in the ballot: 2018 Charter Amendments Shall the City of San José Charter be amended to: Remove the Mayor and Council’s ability to approve their salaries; Require the Salary Setting Commission to adjust the base salaries for the Mayor...
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This document is a resolution from the City Council of San José calling for a Special Municipal Election on November 6, 2018. The resolution proposes a ballot measure to amend sections of the San José City Charter regarding the salaries of the Mayor and City Council members. It aims to remove the Council's ability to set their own salaries, require a Salary Setting Commission to determine base salaries every ten years, and align the Charter with state law concerning competing measures in municipal elections.
Key points
The resolution calls for a Special Municipal Election on November 6, 2018.
It proposes amendments to the San José City Charter regarding Mayor and City Council salaries.
The City Council will no longer set their own salaries; a Salary Setting Commission will do so every ten years.
Salary increases will be limited to annual adjustments based on inflation.
The resolution includes provisions for the conduct of the election and the publication of the ballot measure.
Limitations
The document appears to be a draft, as indicated by the repeated mention of 'DRAFT' and instructions to contact the City Clerk for the final document.
Certain sections of the text are truncated and incomplete, particularly in the amendments to Section 1603 of the City Charter.
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RD:MJV:KML 07/05/18 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF, ON ITS OWN MOTION, THE SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AT A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018, A BALLOT MEASURE PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 407 OF ARTICLE IV, SECTION 1001.1 OF ARTICLE X, AND SECTION 1603 OF ARTICLE XVI OF THE SAN JOSE CITY CHARTER RELATING TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBER SALARIES AND ALIGNING THE CHARTER WITH STATE LAW REGARDING COMPETING MEASURES IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS WHEREAS, San José City Charter Sections 1600 and 1601 authorize the City Council to set the date for a Special Municipal Election; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Elections Code Sections 9255(b)(1) and 1415(a)(2)(A) and Government Code Section 34458(a), the City Council desires to submit to the electors of the City of San José (the “City” or alternatively, “San José”), at a Special Municipal Election, a ballot measure proposal to amend Section 407 of Article IV, Section 1001.1 of Article X, and Section 1603 of Article XVI of the San José City Charter to remove the ability of...
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This memorandum from Mayor Sam Liccardo addresses proposed charter amendments regarding council salaries and council-sponsored ballot initiatives. It recommends adopting a resolution for a Special Municipal Election on November 6, 2018, to submit a measure to amend the City Charter. The memorandum outlines several recommendations, including publishing a synopsis of the proposed measure, allowing rebuttal arguments, and authorizing the Mayor to submit a ballot argument in support of the measure. It discusses the challenges posed by initiatives sponsored by voters and emphasizes the importance of having alternative ordinances on the ballot to ensure informed decision-making by voters.
Key points
The memorandum is from Mayor Sam Liccardo to the City Council.
It recommends a Special Municipal Election on November 6, 2018.
The measure aims to amend the City Charter regarding council salaries and council-sponsored ballot initiatives.
It suggests publishing a synopsis of the proposed measure to save costs.
The memorandum discusses the risks of poorly drafted initiatives and the need for alternative ordinances.
Limitations
The document contains unresolved placeholders such as the date of approval and the full text of the measure.
The text does not provide specific details about the proposed charter amendments.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: ITEM: 08/7/2018 3.8 CITY OF Memorandum CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: Mayor Sam Liccardo SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: August 6, 2018 Approved Date / ___ 8 ___________ SUBJECT: CHARTER AMENDMENTS REGARDING COUNCIL SALARIES AND COUNCIL-SPONSORED BALLET INITIATIVES RECOMMENDATIONS A. Adopt a resolution of the City Council calling and giving notice for a Special Municipal Election to be held on November 6, 2018, and to submit to the voters of the City of San Jose a measure to amend the City Charter with the statement of the measure as described in paragraph (b) of the City Manager’s July 27, 2018, Memorandum regarding item 3.5. B. To save $89,000 in City costs on this measure, approve a Resolution directing the City Clerk to, pursuant to Elections Code Section 12111, cause a synopsis of the proposed measure to be published at least one time not later than one week before the election in the San Jose Mercury News, a newspaper of general circulation within the City of San Jose, instead of printing the full text of the measure in the Sample Ballot; C. Allow rebuttal arguments, pursuant to Elections Code Section 9285; D. Authorize the Mayor to submit a...
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This memorandum from Councilmembers Sergio Jimenez and Don Rocha discusses potential amendments to the City Charter regarding the setting of Mayor and City Council salaries and the placement of competing ordinances on the same ballot in municipal elections. The recommendations include placing a Charter Amendment on the November 2018 ballot to change the salary-setting process, while declining to allow the Council to place competing ordinances on the ballot. The analysis highlights the importance of protecting voter initiatives from interference by the City Council, citing past examples where voter-approved measures faced opposition from elected officials.
Key points
Memorandum dated August 3, 2018, from Councilmembers Jimenez and Rocha.
Recommendations to place a Charter Amendment on the November 2018 ballot regarding Mayor and Council salaries.
Recommendation to decline a charter amendment allowing the Council to place competing ordinances on the ballot.
The City Charter currently protects voter initiatives from competing measures by the Council.
Past examples illustrate the potential negative impact of allowing competing measures on voter-approved initiatives.
Limitations
The document does not provide specific details on the proposed Charter Amendment language.
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COUNCIL AGENDA; 08.07.2018 ITEM: 3.5 CITY OF San Jose Memorandum CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Councilmembers Sergio Jimenez and Don Rocha SUBJECT: See Below DATE: August 3,2018 APPROVED DATE SUBJECT: POTENTIAL CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS - MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SALARY SETTING AND THE PLACEMENT OF COMPETING ORDINANCES ON THE SAME BALLOT IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Recommendations 1. Accept staff recommendation to place a Charter Amendment on the November 2018 ballot amending the process in which Mayor and Council salaries are set under the City Charter; and 2. That the City Council decline to put forward a charter amendment that would give the Council the power to place competing ordinances on the ballot. Analysis The San Jose City Charter uniquely protects the will of voters by preventing the City Council from competing directly with citizen-initiated ballot measures. This restriction in the City Charter has allowed for voters to pass initiatives without interference from the Council, which otherwise may vote to place a competing measure intended to undermine a citizen-initiated measure. For example, in 2012, voters approved Measure D, which...
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The memorandum from Councilmember Raul Peralez discusses a proposed charter amendment requiring a supermajority or two-thirds vote from the City Council before placing any competing ballot measures. It emphasizes the importance of community-led ballot measures and the need for checks and balances to protect voters' rights.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council.
It proposes a charter amendment for a supermajority vote before placing competing measures on the ballot.
The discussion highlights the historical significance of community-led ballot measures.
It notes that local governments in California can place competing measures on ballots, but San Jose currently cannot.
The proposal aims to ensure informed decisions by the Council while safeguarding voter rights.
Limitations
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 08/01/18 ITEM: 3.5 CITY OF Memorandum CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Councilmember Raul Peraiez SUBJECT: Charter Amendment for Competing Ballot Measures DATE: August 6, 2018 Require that the City Council have a supermajority or two-thirds vote before placing any competing measure on the ballot. DISCUSSION Throughout our history, many laws have been created or overturned through the power of people and their votes. Community-led ballot measures, have been the backbone and strength of people creating just laws that can best serve society. Unfortunately, we have also seen rare moments of abuse in this process, done so without a mechanism in place to provide the voters with options. In the State of California, local governments are allowed to place competing measures on voter ballots to use as a tool when an initiative does not provide the best public benefit. The City of San Jose, being in the minority, is unable to do so. As ballot measures are an important tool for the community to use, it is equally important that as the community’s elected representatives, our Council have the same tools to use under extraordinary...
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This memorandum from Councilmember Sylvia Arenas, dated August 7, 2018, addresses a charter amendment on salary setting and competing ballot measures. It recommends that before the City Council places a competing ballot measure, an independent analyst should be secured to evaluate the community-sponsored initiative. The analysis should focus on the accuracy of the initiative's information, its economic effects, and potential legal challenges regarding reversibility. The report should not include arguments for or against the initiative and must be accepted by a two-thirds supermajority of the Council before proceeding with a competing measure. The memo emphasizes the need for safeguards to ensure that the Council acts in good faith and protects the public interest.
Key points
Memorandum from Councilmember Sylvia Arenas dated August 7, 2018.
Subject is a charter amendment on salary setting and competing ballot measures.
Recommends securing an independent analyst to assess the community-sponsored initiative.
Analysis should focus on accuracy, economic effects, and legal reversibility of the initiative.
Report must not include arguments for or against the initiative.
Findings must be accepted by a two-thirds supermajority of the Council.
Emphasizes the need for safeguards to protect the public interest.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 8/07/18 ITEM: 3.5 CITY OF SANjOSE Memorandum CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY TO: SUBJECT: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Councilmember Sylvia Arenas SEE BELOW DATE: August 7, 2018 APPROVE: DATE: August 7, 2018 SUBJECT: CHARTER AMENDMENT ON SALARY SETTING AND COMPETING BALLOT MEASURES. RECOMMENDATION Accept Mayor’s memo and additionally require the following steps before the Council places a competing ballot measure on the ballot: 1. An independent analyst be secured to bring back findings of fact on the community sponsored initiative. The analyst would review objective data from unbiased sources and return with findings tightly focused on this objective data, including: a. The accuracy of the information provided in the initiative b. The economic effects of the initiative for the public at large, and additionally for the proponents and major donors to the initiative. c. Whether the initiative would create a benefit or entitlement that would be legally difficult or impossible to reverse. 2. This report would not include arguments in support or opposition, rationales for a countermeasure, nor value judgements extrapolated from the findings. 3. These findings of...
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This letter from Working Partnerships USA, dated August 3, 2018, addresses the Mayor and City Council of San José, expressing strong opposition to a proposed charter amendment that would allow the Mayor and Council to place counter-measures against citizen-sponsored ballot initiatives on the same ballot. The letter argues that this proposal undermines local democracy, misleads voters, and could lead to confusion and manipulation of the ballot process. The author urges the Council to withdraw this provision until a thorough policy analysis and public engagement process is conducted.
Key points
Opposition to proposed charter amendment allowing counter-measures against citizen-sponsored initiatives.
Concerns about the misleading nature of the proposed amendment and its potential to weaken democracy.
Call for a more complete policy analysis and public engagement before proceeding.
Historical context provided, citing successful citizen initiatives like Measure D for raising the minimum wage.
Warning against voter confusion and manipulation of the ballot process.
Critique of the combination of unrelated issues in ballot measures, which could force voters into difficult choices.
Limitations
The letter does not provide specific details about the proposed charter amendment language.
The author is identified as Derecka Mehrens, but the signature appears to be incomplete or unclear.
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WORKING PARTNERSHIPS USA August 3, 2018 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of San José 200 East Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95113 Dear Mayor Liccardo and City Council Members, I am writing on behalf of Working Partnerships USA to express our strong opposition to the proposed charter amendment that would permit the Mayor and Council to undercut citizen- sponsored ballot initiatives by placing a directly opposing counter-measure on the same ballot. Despite its potential dramatic impacts in weakening the local democratic process and undermining the will of the voters, this proposal has received virtually no discussion or debate at Council meetings nor consideration at any public forums. Furthermore, the proposed charter amendment language is misleading and employs an anti- democratic strategy that requires voters to give a single up or down vote on both this critically important issue and an unrelated proposal regarding Mayor and City Council salaries. I urge you to withdraw the anti-democratic counter-measure provision of the proposed charter amendment until a more complete policy analysis and public engagement and input process has been completed. It cannot be overstated...
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The document discusses a potential amendment to the City Charter regarding council salaries and the process for competing ordinances. It outlines a proposal to remove the Mayor and Council's ability to set their own salaries, requiring a Salary Setting Commission to adjust salaries every ten years, and aligning the City Charter with state law to allow competing ordinances on the same ballot. The document includes background information, survey results, and recommendations for next steps, including a timeline for decision-making and actions required for placing the measure on the ballot.
Key points
Proposal to remove Mayor and Council's ability to approve their own salaries.
Salary Setting Commission to adjust salaries every ten years.
Base salary increases limited to annual adjustments for inflation.
Alignment with state law to allow competing ordinances on the same ballot.
Survey results indicate public opinion on the measure.
Timeline includes key dates for council decisions and election.
Limitations
The document contains unresolved placeholders and blank fields.
Specific survey results are not detailed.
The document appears to be a draft.
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Potential City Charter Amendment Council Salaries and Competing Ordinances ITEM 3.5 AUGUST 7, 2018 Background 1. Background and Direction Removing Mayor & Council from Salary Setting Process Allowing Competing Ordinances to be Placed on the Ballot 2. Survey Results 3. Recommendations and Next Steps Council Direction – June 26, 2018 June 26, 2018 Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to: Bring forward a measure that included annual cost of living adjustments, but also included Salary Setting Commission review and setting of base salaries for the Mayor and Councilmembers every five to ten years. Return with information from other major cities. Conduct additional polling. Proposed Ballot Question 2018 Charter Amendments. Shall the City of San José’s Charter be amended to: Remove the Mayor and Council’s ability to approve their salaries; Require the Salary Setting Commission to adjust the base salaries for the Mayor and City Council once every 10 years; Limit base salary increases after each 10-year adjustment to annual adjustments for inflation; and Align the City Charter with State law to allow the City Council to place competing ordinances on the same ballot...