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22-026CRC
| 1 | 4.1 | Equity Principles | CRC- Agenda Item | EQUITY PRINCIPLES
The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging remain in the forefront of the Charter review process. This standing agenda item provides the Committee with the opportunity, at the outset of each of its meetings, to refine, reaffirm and recommit to its Statement of Principles. The Statement of Principles regarding diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging provides a procedural and substantive lens through which the Committee undertakes all of its work. | | |
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| 1 | 4.2 | Voting Rights for Non-Citizens | CRC- Agenda Item | VOTING RIGHTS FOR NON-CITIZENS
The Charter Review Committee has requested, as a high priority, the opportunity to consider a possible Charter amendment to allow non-citizens to vote in local City elections. This agenda item will provide the Committee with general background on voting rights for non-citizens, arguments for and against granting such rights, and the logistics of implementation. The Committee may provide direction to staff on recommended next steps. | received and filed | Fail |
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22-028CRC
| 1 | 4.3 | Council Compensation | CRC- Agenda Item | COUNCIL COMPENSATION
The City Council has recommended that, among other topics, the Committee research and consider preparing a Charter amendment to increase Council member compensation. Currently, the Charter allows for the establishment of Council compensation in accordance with formulas set forth in state law. For a city the size of Santa Rosa, state law allows for Council member salary of up to $800 per month. State law also allows for an annual increase in that salary of up to 5% (not compounded), which increase may accumulate if not immediately applied. In addition, State law allows the city’s voters to approve a higher or alternative salary. The voters of Santa Rosa have approved a higher salary for the Mayor, currently equal to $1200 per month (150% of Council member salary).
The Committee began its discussion of Council compensation at its December 15, 2021 meeting and expanded its discussion at its meeting on January 5, 2022. This agenda item will provide the Committee with the opportunity to provide final direction on its recommendation for Council compensation. | | |
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