City Charter Violation Procedures

At a glance

What: In closed session the Council consulted outside legal counsel about potential City Charter violations and about an ordinance creating procedures and enforcement for alleged violations.
Where it stands: Council voted 8-0 on September 28, 2026 to "proceed as directed" on the Charter consultation; no action was recorded on the draft ordinance.

Item 26-1890: consultation with outside legal counsel on potential violations of the City Charter, including interpretation, application and available remedies. Motion to proceed as directed.
Gutierrez moved, Perez seconded; 8-0, no vote recorded for A. Cigarroa.
Item 26-1889: consultation about an ordinance setting procedures and enforcement for alleged Charter violations (complaints, investigation, notice and opportunity to respond, due process, determinations, remedies or sanctions, conflicts of interest). No motion recorded.
Item 26-1760, an employment matter under Section 2.06 of the City Charter, was also on the agenda; no action was recorded.
The minutes do not say who or what the potential violations concern.
Related: Council Governance Manual.

Items 7 and 8 discussed in executive session; item 7 carried 8-0 (proceed as directed).