Action on a Resolution (1) Calling and Giving Notice of a Special Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026 in Conjunction with the City’s General Municipal Election for a Vote on Two Ballot Measures that, if Passed, Would Amend the City Charter as Follows: (a) Implement a Comprehensive Update of the City Charter; and (b) Update the City’s Public Works Procurement; (2) Requesting the Consolidation of Such Election with the Statewide General Election to be Held in Santa Clara County on November 3, 2026; (3) Directing the Office of the City Attorney to Prepare the Impartial Analyses for the Two Measures; and (4) Setting the Priorities and Schedule for Ballot Arguments; and Authorizing Other Necessary and Appropriate Actions

Committee

City Council and Authorities Concurrent

Requested by

City Attorney

Introduced

July 9, 2026

On agenda

July 14, 2026

Where it was heard

City Council and Authorities Concurrent Jul 14, 2026 City Council and Authorities Concurrent Jul 14, 2026 Adopted Pass City Council and Authorities Concurrent Jul 14, 2026 Adopted Pass City Council and Authorities Concurrent Jul 14, 2026 Adopted Pass

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