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After reviewing past meeting minutes at the request of City Charter Advisory
Committee Vice -Chair John Keen, it appears that Mr. Keen made a suggestion to add
language that was agreed to by the Committee, but was inadvertently left out of the
final City Charter document approved by the Committee. The suggested language is
as follows:
ARTICLE VII. AMENDMENTS
Section 700. Amendments. Any proposal for the amendment, revision, or repeal of
this Charter or any portion thereof may be proposed by majority vote of the City
Council or by initiative by the People of the City of Arroyo Grande. No such proposal
shall be effective until approved by a majority vote of the voters voting at an election
on the question and until filed with the Secretary of State of the State of California. In
the event of any conflict between this section and Article Xl, § 3 of the California
Constitution, as may be amended, the latter shall govern.
The provision simply states what is already required to amend a Charter, but has been
suggested to ensure it is clear for those reading the Charter that may not be familiar
with the process. Given the circumstances, staff recommends the Council direct staff
to add this wording to the Draft City Charter.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.
cc. City Attorney