Item 06 - Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 17, 2026

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8. Ballot Measure Polling Results Department(s): City Manager's Office Recommended Action: Direct staff to prepare public information materials, develop a November 2026 ballot measure for City Council consideration, and conduct a tracking survey. MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez requested a special session on the item to allow for transparency to the community regarding the City's budget and requested staff return with a revised proposed budget reflecting the removal of$30 million and its impacts. Mayor Amezcua requested the item be explained. City Manager Alvaro Nunez explained the item was brought forward to prepare a ballot measure, initiate updates, and begin providing preliminary informational materials to the community. Councilmember Phan requested a presentation on the item. Assistant City Manager Kathryn Downs provided a presentation regarding the ballot measure polling results. Mayor Amezcua inquired regarding staff's plan when bringing back budget plans to Council. Councilmember Bacerra requested a presentation with Measure X not being a part of the City's budget and its full impact during the budget process as opposed to a standalone meeting. Councilmember Phan asked what materials would be prepared and what is permissible for Council and staff in terms of advocating for ballot measures, and requested the City provide a budget presentation at a time that would allow for greater community attendance. Assistant City Manager Downs stated the item is to prepare informational materials for the public and the Council, and a possible measure ballot. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho explained the advocating ballot measure terms. Mayor Amezcua reiterated the item is only to prepare materials, and whether the measure passes is up to the voters. Councilmember Bacerra requested staff also include information on the City's economic development strategic plan concurrent with the Measure X budget presentation. CITY COUNCIL 8 MARCH 17, 2026