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Home My WebLink AboutCRC Agenda: 12/10/2021 Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Charter Review Committee regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 during normal business hours. CITY OF ARCADIA Charter Review Committee Notice of Special Meeting Agenda Friday, December 10, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Location: Council Chambers Conference Room, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the City Manager’s Office at (626) 574-5401. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting. 根据《美国残障人法案》的规定，需要提供残障相关调整或便利设施才能参加会议的残障人士（包括辅助器材或服务），可向市执行长办公室请求获得此类调整或便利设施，电话号码 (626) 574-5401。请在会前 48 小时通知市执行长办公室，以便作出合理安排，确保顺利参加会议。 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: James Helms, Jr., Chair Sheng Chang, Vice Chair Lee Kuo, Committee Member Anthony Leung, Committee Member Jagdeep Singh, Committee Member Li Zhang, Committee Member 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minute time limit per person) In accordance with the Brown Act, public comments will be limited to addressing the items listed on this Special Meeting agenda. Under the Brown Act, the Charter Review Committee is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. 2. REPORTS FROM STAFF LIAISONS 3. REPORTS FROM CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Special Meeting Minutes of October 29, 2021 b. Proposed Charter Amendments No other business than the above will be considered at this meeting. _____________________________________ Date: December 7, 2021 James Helms, Chair Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Charter Review Committee regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 during normal business hours. CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Friday, October 29, 2021 CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING CALL TO ORDER – Committee Chair James Helms called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room ROLL CALL OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS: PRESENT: James Helms Jr., Sheng Chang, Sudhir Agrawal, Lee Kuo, Jagdeep Singh, and Li Zhang ABSENT: Anthony Leung It was the consensus of the Committee that Committee Member Anthony Leung be excused from this meeting. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS – None 2. REPORTS FROM STAFF LIAISONS – None 3. REPORTS FROM CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS – None 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Special Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2021 It was moved by Committee Chair Helms, seconded by Committee Member Agrawal and carried on roll call vote to approve the October 14, 2021 Meeting Minutes. AYES: Committee Members Agrawal, Kuo, Singh, Zhang, Chang, and Helms NOES: None ABSENT: Committee Member Leung b. Committee Meeting Schedule Deputy City Manager Bruckner presented an overview of the Committee’s meeting schedule, research timeline, and upcoming holiday conflicts. It was the consensus of the Committee to go dark for the month of November to provide Committee Members adequate time to review City charter comparisons for the ten charter cities selected by Committee members, as well as to give staff time to prepare proposed amendments to the charter for the Committee to review. Based on Committee Member’s availability, the following schedule was confirmed for the remaining meetings: Friday, December 10, 2021 at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at 10 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022 at 10 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2022 at 10 a.m. Friday, February 25, 2022 at 10 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2022 at 10 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2022 at 10 a.m. c. Ordinance No. 2352 Deputy City Manager Bruckner provided an overview of Ordinance No. 2352 and the City Council’s reasoning for transitioning City elections from April to November. d. Redondo Beach Decision Deputy City Manager Bruckner provided an overview of the Redondo Beach summary handout provided by Best Best & Krieger. Assistant City Attorney Maurer explained the implications of the Redondo Beach decision along with the legal reasoning in the Court’s decision. e. Charter City Comparisons, Discussion, and Recommendations Deputy City Manager Bruckner provided a list of California charter cities so that Committee Members may select several cities to be used as a comparison during the review process of Arcadia City Charter. It was further explained that staff would provide the Committee with a summary of proposed changes to the City’s charter, along with comparable language from the charter cities to review when the Committee returned in December. It was moved by Committee Chair Helms, seconded by Committee Member Agrawal and carried on roll call vote to use the cities of Big Bear Lake, Alhambra, Cypress, Irvine, Mountain View, Newport Beach, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Temple City, and Indian Wells as comparison. AYES: Committee Members Agrawal, Kuo, Singh, Zhang, Chang and Helms NOES: None ABSENT: Committee Member Leung ADJOURNMENT Chairperson James Helms adjourned this meeting at 10:59 a.m. to Friday, December 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers Conference Room. _____________________________________ By: ________________________________ James Helms, Chairperson Michael Bruckner, Staff Liaison CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA CITY CHARTER As Amended 19982022 CITY COUNCIL 19972021-19982022 Sheng H. Chang Sho Tay Barbara D. Kuhn Paul P. Cheng Robert C. Harbicht Tom Beck Gary A. KovacicRoger Chandler Mary B. Young April A. Verlato CITY CLERK June D. AlfordGene Glasco CITY MANAGER Dominic Lazzaretto CITY ATTORNEY Michael H. MillerStephen P. Deitsch ii CHARTER CITY OFARCADIA TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE PAGE I. Incorporation and Succession ....................................... 1 II. Powers of City .............................................................. 2 III. Form of Government ..................................................... 2 IV. The City Council ........................................................... 3 V. City Clerk .................................................................... 10 VI. City Manager .............................................................. 11 VII. Officers and Employees .............................................. 13 VIII. Boards and Commissions ............................................ 17 IX. Civil Service ................................................................ 21 X. Retirement ................................................................... 24 XI. Elections ...................................................................... 25 XII. Fiscal Administration .................................................. 25 XIII. Franchises .................................................................... 32 XIV. Board of Education ..................................................... 33 XV.XIV. Miscellaneous .............................................................. 35 ARTICLE I - Incorporation and Succession Section 100. Name and Boundaries Section 101. Rights and Liabilities of the City Section 102. Ordinances, Codes, and Other Regulations Section 103. Officers and Employees Section 104. Effective Date of Charter ii ARTICLE II - Powers of City Section 200. Powers Section 201. Intergovernmental Relations ARTICLE III - Form of Government Section 300. Form of Government ARTICLE IV - The City Council Section 400. City Council Section 401. Eligibility Section 402. Compensation Section 403. Vacancies, Forfeiture of Office. Filling of Vacancies Section 404. Mayor - Mayor Pro Tempore Section 405. Powers Vested in the Council Section 406. Prohibitions (a) Holding Other Offices (b) Interference in Administrative Service Section 407. Regular Meetings of the Council Section 408. Special Meetings Section 409. Adjourned Meetings Section 410. Quorum Section 411. Open Meetings. Ralph M. Brown Act Section 412. Place of Meetings Section 413. Proceedings Section 414. Citizen Participation Section 415. Adoption of Ordinances and Resolutions Section 416. Ordinances. Publication Section 417. Adoption of Codes by Reference Section 418. The Arcadia Municipal Code Section 419. Ordinance. When Effective Section 420. Publishing of Legal Notices ARTICLE V - City Clerk Section 500. City Clerk Section 501. Continuation of Present City Clerk ii Section 502. Eligibility 3 ARTICLE V - City Clerk (continued) Section 5013. Vacancies. Forfeiture of Office. Filling of Vacancies Section 5034. Compensation Section 5045. Powers and Duties ARTICLE VI - City Manager Section 600. City Manager. Selection and Qualifications Section 601. City Manager. Powers and Duties Section 602. City Manager. Meetings Section 603. Manager Pro Tempore ARTICLE VII - Officers and Employees Section 700. Administrative Departments Section 701. City Attorney. Powers and Duties Section 702. Finance Office Section 703. Planning Office Section 704. Departmental AdministratorsDirectors. Appointive Powers Section 705. Personal Financial Interest Section 706. Administering Oaths Section 707. Acceptance of Other Office Section 708. Nepotism Section 709. Official Bonds ARTICLE VIII - Boards and Commissions Section 800. In General Section 801. Appropriations Section 802. Appointments. Terms Section 803. Existing Boards Section 804. Meetings. Chairmen Chairperson Section 805. Compensation. Vacancies Section 806. Planning Commission Section 807. General Plan Section 808. Human Resources Commission. Powers and Duties Section 809. Library Board of Trustees. Powers and Duties. 4 ARTICLE VIII -– Boards and Commissions (continued) Section 810. Recreation and Parks Commission. Powers and Duties ARTICLE IX -– Civil Service Section 900. Existing Civil Service System Section 901. Unclassified and Classified Service Section 902. Appointments from Classified Service Positions Section 903. Recruitment Section 904. Suspension. Demotion and Dismissal Section 905. Political Activities Prohibited Section 906. Prohibitions. General ARTICLE X -– Retirement Section 1000. Public Employees Retirement System ARTICLE XI -– Elections Section 1100. General Municipal Elections Section 1101. Special Municipal Elections Section 1102. Procedure for Holding Elections Section 1103. Initiative, Referendum, and Recall ARTICLE XII -– Fiscal Administration Section 1200. Fiscal Year Section 1201. Submission of Budget and Budget Message Section 1202. Budget Section 1203. Capital Program Section 1204. Council Action on Budget Section 1205. Council Action on Capital Program Section 1206. Public Records Section 1207. Amendments After Adoption Section 1208. Lapse of Appropriations Section 1209. Tax Limits Section 1210. Tax Procedure Section 1211. Bonded Debt Limit 5 ARTICLE XII -– Fiscal Administration (continued) Section 1212. Contracts on Public Works Section 1213. Cash Basis Fund Section 1214. Presentation and Audit of Demands Section 1215. Registering Warrants Section 1216. Claims Against the City Section 1217. Independent Audit ARTICLE XIII -– Franchises Section 1300. Granting of Franchises Section 1301. Terms of Franchise Section 1302. Eminent Domain Section 1303. Procedure for Granting Franchises ARTICLE XIV - Board of Education Section 1400. Establishment of a Board of Education Section 1401. Term of Office Section 1402. Election Section 1403. Meetings Section 1404. Board Secretary Section 1405. General Law Applicable ARTICLE XV - Miscellaneous Section 1500. Definitions Section 1501. Violations Section 1502. Validity 1 CHARTER CITY OF ARCADIA We, the People of the City of Arcadia, State of California, do ordain and establish this Charter as the organic law of the City under the Constitution of the State. ARTICLE I INCORPORATION AND SUCCESSION Section 100. NAME AND BOUNDARIES. The City of Arcadia, hereinafter termed the City, shall continue to be a municipal corporation under its present name, “City of Arcadia.” The boundaries of the City shall be as established at the time this Charter takes effect, or as they may be changed thereafter in the manner authorized by law. Section 101. RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY. The City shall continue to own, possess, and control all rights and property of every kind and nature owned, possessed, or controlled by it at the time this Charter takes effect and shall be subject to all its debts, obligations, liabilities, and contracts. Section 102. ORDINANCES, CODES, AND OTHER REGULATIONS. All ordinances, codes, resolutions, regulations, or portions thereof, in force at the time this Charter takes effect, and not in conflict or inconsistent herewith, shall continue in force until they shall have been duly repealed, amended, changed, or superseded by proper authority. Section 103. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. Subject to the provisions of this Charter, the present officers and employees shall continue to perform the duties of their respective offices and employments without interruption and for the same compensations and under the same conditions until the election or appointment and qualification of their successors and subject to such removal and control as herein provided. 2 Section 104. EFFECTIVE DATE OF CHARTER. This Charter shall take effect upon its approval by the Legislature of the State of California and any amendment hereto shall be effective when filed pursuant to the California Constitution.. ARTICLE II POWERS OF CITY Section 200. POWERS. The City shall have the power to make and enforce all laws and regulations in respect to municipal affairs, subject only to such restrictions and limitations as may be provided in this Charter and in the Constitution of the state of California. It shall also have the power to exercise any and all rights, powers, and privileges heretofore or hereafter established, granted or prescribed by any law of the State, by this Charter, or by other lawful authority, or which a municipal corporation might or could exercise under the Constitution of the State of California. The enumeration in this Charter of any particular power, duty, or procedure shall not be held to be exclusive of, or any limitation or restriction upon, this general grant of power. The City shall have the power and may act pursuant to procedure established by ordinance or any law of the State. Section 201. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS. The City may exercise any of its powers or perform any of its functions jointly, or in cooperation, by contract or otherwise, with any one or more cities, counties, states, or civil divisions or agencies thereof, or the United States or any agency thereof. ARTICLE III FORM OF GOVERNMENT Section 300. FORM OF GOVERNMENT. The municipal government established by this Charter shall be known as the “Council- Manager” form of government. 3 ARTICLE IV THE CITY COUNCIL Section 400. CITY CO UNCIL. The City Council, hereinafter termed “Council,” shall consist of five Councilmembers each representing a respective district within the City and elected to office from the City at large in the manner provided in this Charter. The term of office shall be four years. Alternatively, and successively, three four-year terms shall be filled at one general municipal election and two four-year terms at the next such election, consistent with the sequence of terms of Councilmembers existing on the effective date hereof. The term of a Councilmember shall commence on the first Tuesday following certification of theirhis election and theyhe shall serve until theirhis successor qualifies. Any ties in voting shall be settled by the casting of lots. Each Councilmember in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the end of the term for which theyhe was were elected under the previous charterCharter; an appointed Councilmember shall continue in office during such time as hereinafter provided. Section 401. ELIGIBILITY. No person shall be eligible to hold the office of Councilmember unless that person shall reside in the City, shall be a resident of the district from which the Councilmember is elected or appointed, and shall be a registered voter of the City when nomination papers are issued. A Councilmember who has been elected or appointed for two consecutive four-year terms, excluding part or all of any unexpired term, shall not be eligible to hold the office of Councilmember again until two years after expiration of the second consecutive term, regardless of redistricting. This section shall apply to Councilmembers holding office on the effective date of this Charter. Section 402. COMPENSATION. The members of the City Council shall receive no other compensation for their services, except as provided for below: (a) The members of the City Council shall receive compensation in the amount of $XXX.XX each month; (b) Notwithstanding the amount provided for in paragraph (a) of this section, the compensation received by the members of the City Council and Mayor shall be automatically increased effective July 1 of each year, in an amount equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Index 4 (CPI) for the twelve month period immediately preceding July 1. As used in this section, the CPI shall be the index for All Urban Consumers for the Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim Metropolitan Area (All items), provided by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics or other comparable index as may be developed to take its place; (c) The members of the City Council and Mayor shall receive medical, dental, health, and other benefits of employment paid for by the City, provided these benefits are routinely and customarily available and paid for by the City to City miscellaneous employees. The members of the City Council and Mayor shall receive reimbursement and allowance for travel and for other expenses related to their fulfilling their official duties and the holding of public office upon the same terms and conditions applicable to City departmental directors. The sums received pursuant to this paragraph shall not be included for purposes of determining monthly compensation under paragraph (a) of this section.Compensation for Councilmembers is hereby set, and from time to time shall be changed, in accordance with the schedule applicable to the City of Arcadia set forth in the provisions of the Government Code relating to salaries of councilmembers in general law cities. Such compensation may be increased or decreased by an affirmative vote of a majority of the voters voting on the proposition at any election. 5 Section 403. VACANCIES, FORFEITURE OF OFFICE. FILLING OF VACANCIES. (a) A vacancy shall exist on the Council, and shall be declared by the Council, if a Councilmember resigns, is legally removed other than by recall, dies, or forfeits his their office. (b) A Councilmember shall forfeit his their office if theyhe (1) lacks at any time while holding office any qualification for election prescribed by this Charter or by law, (2) violates any provision of this Charter, (3) is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, (4) without consent of the Council is absent from all regular Council meetings for a period of sixty consecutive days and the first regular meeting thereafter, said period to be computed from the last regular Council meeting they he attends, (c)(b) (5) or accepts or retains any other elective public office. A declaration by the Council of a vacancy resulting from forfeiture of office shall be subject to judicial review, provided that within two weeks after such declaration an appropriate action, or proceeding, for review is filed in a court having jurisdiction of the action or proceeding. During the pendency of any such action or proceeding, anyone appointed by the Council to fill such vacancy shall have all the rights, duties, and powers of a Councilmember, and continue in such office as provided herein unless and until said court rules the declaration of the Council invalid and such ruling has become final. (d)(c) Any vacancy on the Council shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining Councilmembers within thirty sixty days after the vacancy occurs. If more than one vacancy exists, successive appointments shall be made, and each appointee shall participate in any succeeding appointment. If the Council fails, for any reason, to fill such vacancy within said thirty-day period, it shall forthwith call an election for the earliest possible date to fill such vacancy. A person appointed by the Council to fill a vacancy shall hold office until the next general municipal election and until theirhis successor qualifies; provided upon the occurrence of a second vacancy more than one year prior to the next general municipal election at a time an appointee is holding office, a special election shall be held forthwith to fill any vacancy and any office held by an appointee. At said election, Councilmembers shall be elected to serve for the remainder of the unexpired terms. A Councilmember elected to fill a vacancy shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term. 6 (e)(d) The Council shall provide by ordinance or resolution for the continuity of the Council in the event that five vacancies simultaneously exist on the Council. If less than a quorum of Council seats are filled, the remaining Councilmembers may meet and take action to consider, deliberate on, and make appointments until a quorum is achieved. Section 404. MAYOR - MAYOR PRO TEMPORE. By the affirmative votes of not less than three Councilmembers, the Council shall elect one of its members as Mayor, and one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore, upon the following occasions: (a) In even-numbered years, at the regular Council meeting held for the purpose of canvassing the results of the general municipal election; and (b) In odd-numbered years, at the second second regular Council meeting held during the month of AprilDecember; or (c) Aat such other times as a majority of the Council shall so order. The Council may, by ordinance or resolution, establish a procedure for the selection of, or for the succession of, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The Mayor shall preside at Council meetings;. He shall be the chief official of the City for all ceremonial purposes; and. He shall perform such other duties consistent with his the office as may be prescribed by the Council. The Mayor Pro Tempore shall perform the duties of the Mayor during his their absence or disability. Both the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore shall have a voice and a vote in all proceedings of the Council. Section 405. POWERS VESTED IN THE COUNCIL. All powers of the City shall be vested in the Council except as otherwise provided in this Charter. Section 406. PROHIBITIONS. (a) HOLDING OTHER OFFICES. No Councilmember shall hold any other City office or City employment, and no former Councilmember shall hold any compensated City office or City employment until two years after leaving the office of Councilmember. 7 (b) INTERFERENCE IN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE. (b) Neither the Council nor any of its members shall interfere with the execution by the City Manager of his theirthe City Manager’s powers and duties, or order, directly or indirectly, the appointment by the City Manager or by any of the departmental officers in the administrative service of the City, of 8 any person to an office or employment or theirhis removal therefrom. Except for the purpose of inquiry, the Council and its members shall deal with the administrative service under the City Manager solely through the City Manager, and neither the Council nor any member thereof shall give orders to any subordinates of the City Manager, either publicly or privately. Section 407. REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL. The Council shall hold regular meetings at least twice each month at such times as it shall fix by ordinance or resolution. At any time a regular meeting falls on a holiday, such meeting shall be held on the day designated by motion of the City Council. Section 408. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings may be called at any time by the Mayor or by three members of the Council by delivering, personally or by mail, written notice to each Councilmember and to each local newspaper of general circulation, radio, and television station requesting notice in writing. Such notice must be delivered personally or by mail at least twenty-four hours before the time of such meeting as specified in the notice. The call and notice shall specify the time and place of the special meeting and the business to be transacted. No other business shall be considered at such meeting. Such written notice may be dispensed with as to any Councilmember who at or prior to the time the meeting convenes files with the Clerk a written waiver of notice. Such waiver may be given by telegram. Such written notice may also be dispensed with as to any Councilmember who is actually present at the meeting at the time it convenes. Notice of special meetings shall be given in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, commencing with Section 54950 of the Government Code Section 409. ADJOURNED MEETINGS. Any regular, adjourned regular, special, or adjourned special meeting may be adjourned to a time and place specified in the order of adjournment. Any adjourned regular meeting is a regular meeting for all purposes. Section 410. QUORUM. Subject to other provisions of this Charter, three Councilmembers shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a lesser number may adjourn from time to time or compel the attendance of other councilmembers Councilmembers in such a manner and under such penalties as the Council may have provided. 9 Section 411. OPEN MEETINGS. RALPH M. BROWN ACT. All meetings of the Council shall be open to the public, provided the Council may adjourn to an executive session as provided by law. The provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act, commencing with Section 54950 of the Government Code, shall apply to all meetings of the Council. Section 412. PLACE OF MEETINGS. All Council meetings shall be held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, or in a place to which any meeting may be adjourned. If, by reason of fire, flood, or other emergency, it shall be unsafe to meet in the Council Chamber, the meetings may be held for the duration of the emergency at a place designated by the Mayor, or if he theythe Mayor should fail to act, by three members of the Council. A Council meeting may be held at, or adjourned to, a publicly accessible telephonic or electronic location. Section 413. PROCEEDINGS. The Council shall cause the City Clerk to keep a correct record of all its proceedings. The Council may establish rules for the conduct of its proceedings. It may evict any member or other person for disorderly conduct at any of its meetings. Each member of the Council shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations in any proceeding pending before the Council. The Council shall have the power to compel the attendance of witnesses, to examine them under oath, and to compel the production of evidence before it. Subpoenas shall be issued in the name of the City, signed by the Mayor, and be attested by the City Clerk. Disobedience of such subpoenas, or the refusal to testify, shall constitute a misdemeanor; the Mayor shall report such disobedience to a judge of the Superior Court for further proceedings under the provisions of the Government Code. Upon adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or order for payment of money, or upon the demand of any member, the City Clerk shall call the roll and shall cause the ayes and noes taken on the question to be entered in the minutes of the meeting. The electronic casting of ayes and noes may be conducted in lieu of a roll call vote. Section 414. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. Any citizen, personally or through counsel, shall have the right to present grievances at any regular meeting of the Council regarding any matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council, or offer suggestions for the betterment of municipal affairs. 10 Section 415. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. With the exception of ordinances which take effect upon adoption, referred to in this Article, no ordinance shall be adopted by the Council on the day of its introduction, nor within five days thereafter, nor at any time other than at a regular or adjourned regular meeting. At the time of its introduction an ordinance shall become a part of the proceedings of such meeting in the custody of the City Clerk. At the time of adoption of an ordinance or resolution it shall not be read in full, unless after the reading of the title thereof, the further reading thereof is waivedreading in full is requested by unanimous consent of a majority of the Councilmembers present and voting. In the event that any ordinance is altered after is introduction, it shall not be finally adopted except at a meeting held not less than five days after the date upon which such ordinance was altered. Correction of a typographical or clerical error shall not constitute an alteration within the meaning of the foregoing sentence. Unless otherwise required by this Charter, the affirmative votes of at least three Councilmembers shall be required for the enactment of any ordinance or resolution, or for the making or approving of any order for the payment of money. All ordinance and resolutions shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk. EMERGENCY ORDINANCES. Any ordinance declared by the Council to be necessary as an emergency measure for preserving the public peace, health, or safety and containing a statement of the reasons for its urgency, may be introduced and adopted at one and the same meeting if it is read in full and passed by at least four affirmative votes or, if less than four Councilmembers are present, then by unanimous vote of the Councilmembers present. Reading in full can be waived by the affirmative vote of four (4) Councilmembers. Section 416. ORDINANCES. PUBLICATION. The City Clerk shall cause each ordinance to be published at least once in the official newspaper within fifteen days after its adoption; provided, however, that when an ordinance solely pertains to the municipal affairs 11 of the City, except as otherwise provided by this Charter or by ordinance of the Council, the City Clerk may post the ordinance in at least three public places in the City as designated by the Council and posted on the City’s online presence in lieu of such publication. . Section 417. ADOPTION OF CODES BY REFERENCE. Detailed regulations, pertaining to any subject, when arranged as a comprehensive code may be adopted by reference by the passage of an ordinance for such purpose. Such code need not be published in the 12 manner required for other ordinances., but not less than three copies thereof shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk, prior to the adoption thereof. Subsequent amendments to sections of such code shall be enacted in the same manner as herein required for the enactment of ordinances. A copyCopies of any adopted code of regulations shall be made available for inspection in the City Clerk’s Office or available for purchase at a reasonable price. Section 418. THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE. The Arcadia Municipal Code may be amended, repealed, or added to in whole or in part by ordinance. Said Code may be rearranged and renumbered and thereupon adopted by reference in the same manner as set forth in Section 417, above. Section 419. ORDINANCE. WHEN EFFECTIVE. An ordinance shall become effective on the thirty-first day after its adoption, or at any later date specified therein, except the following, which shall take effect upon adoption: (a) An ordinance calling or otherwise relating to an election. (b) An improvement proceeding ordinance adopted under some law or procedural ordinance. (c) An ordinance declaring the amount of money necessary to be raised by taxation, fixing the rate of taxation, levying the annual tax upon property, or levying any other tax. (d) An emergency ordinance adopted in the manner provided for in this Charter. Section 420. PUBLISHING OF LEGAL NOTICES In the The publication of legal notices or other matters solely pertaining to the municipal affairs of the City, except as otherwise provided in this Charter or by ordinance of the Council, may be accomplished by (1) posting copies thereof at three or more public places in the City as designated by the Council and posted on the City’s website or; (2) publishing thereof in the official newspaper. The publication of legal notices or other matters that do not solely pertain to the municipal affairs of the City shall be published in a manner consistent with applicable law. The newspaper with which the Council contracts for publication of legal notices shall be deemed the official newspaper. 13 event that there is more than one newspaper of general circulation in the City, the Council, annually, prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, shall solicit bids and contract for the publication of all legal notices or other matter required to be published in a newspaper of general circulation, during the ensuing fiscal year. If there is only one newspaper of general circulation in the City, then the Council shall have the power to contract with such newspaper for the publishing of such legal notices and other matter without soliciting bids therefor. If the City has a contract with a newspaper of general circulation in the City, it shall be deemed to be the official newspaper. 10 If there is no newspaper of general circulation in the City, or if such a newspaper will not contract with the City at rates which do not exceed those charged private persons, and the Council has not designated an official newspaper, then such notices and other matter, and notices required to be published in the official newspaper, shall be published by posting copies thereof at three or more public places in the City as designated by the Council. No defect or irregularity in proceedings taken under this section, or failure to designate an official newspaper, shall invalidate any publication where the same is otherwise in conformity with this Charter or law. ARTICLE V CITY CLERK Section 500. CITY CLERK. There shall be a City Clerk who shall be elected at-large for a term of four years. The term of the City Clerk shall commence on the first Tuesday following certification of their election, and shall serve until their successor qualifies. , commencing on the first Tuesday following his election, and who shall serve until his successor qualifies. Section 501. CONTINUATION OF PRESENT CITY CLERK. The City Clerk in office at the time this Charter takes effect, or his successor, shall continue in office during the term which commenced April 16, 1968, and shall serve until his successor qualifies. Section 5012. ELIGIBILITY. No person shall be eligible to hold the office of City Clerk unless they arehe is a legally registered voter and resident of the City. The City Clerk shall engage in no other business or occupation except as may be permitted by the affirmative vote of four members of the Council. Section 5023. VACANCIES. FORFEITURE OF OFFICE. FILLING OF VACANCIES. The provisions of Section 403, subdivisions (a) and (b) hereof, relating to vacancies on the Council, shall apply to the office of City Clerk in the same manner as they apply to the office of Councilmember. After declaring a vacancy, the Council by 11 a majority vote of its members shall fill such vacancy by appointment. Said appointee shall serve until the expiration of the unexpired term or 12 until the next municipal election, whichever shall first occur. At said election a clerk shall be elected to serve for the remainder of any unexpired term. Section 5034. COMPENSATION. Compensation for the City Clerk shall be set by resolution or ordinance. Section 5045. POWERS AND DUTIES. The City Clerk shall: (a) Attend all meetings of the Council and be responsible for the recording and maintaining of a full and true record of all of the proceedings of the Council. in books that shall bear appropriate titles and be devoted to such purpose. (b) Maintain separate booksfiles, in which shall be recorded respectively all ordinances and resolutions, with the certificate of the Clerk annexed to each document stating that said document is the original or a correct copy, and with respect to an ordinance, stating that said ordinance has been published or posted in accordance with this Charter; all of said books files shall be properly indexed and open to public inspection when not in actual use. (c) Maintain separate booksfiles, in which a record shall be made of all written contracts and official bonds. (d) Be the custodian of the seal of the City. (e) Administer oaths or affirmations, take affidavits and depositions pertaining to the affairs and business of the City and certify copies of official records. (f) Be the City Assessor, if the Council so requires. (g) Sign all checks, except payroll checks. (h) Conduct all City elections (i) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council. ARTICLE VI CITY MANAGER Section 600. CITY MANAGER. SELECTION AND QUALIFICATIONS. There shall be a City Manager who shall be the chief administrative officer of the City. The Council shall appoint, by 13 not less than four votes, the person who it believes to be best qualified on the basis of theirhis executive and administrative qualifications, with special reference to theirhis experience in and his their knowledge of accepted practice in respect to the duties of the office as set forth in this Charter. The City Manager shall engage in no other business or occupation except as may be permitted by the affirmative vote of four members of the Council. REMOVAL OF CITY MANAGER. The affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Council shall be required to remove the City Manager from office, provided the City Manager shall not be removed by the Council within 135 days after a councilmanic Councilmanic election, except by the unanimous vote of the entire Council. Section 601. CITY MANGER. POWERS AND DUTIES. The City Manager shall be responsible to the Council for the proper administration of all affairs of the City. Without limiting the foregoing general grant of powers, responsibilities, and duties, the City Manager, subject to the provisions of this Charter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, shall: (a) Appoint and remove administrative officers, except those appointed by the Council; and when he deems it necessary for the good of the service, suspend or remove any employee. (b) Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the City. (c) Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the Council, and be responsible for administration of the annual budget and capital program after its adoption. (d) Prepare and submit to the Council as of the end of the fiscal year a comprehensive report on the finances and administrative activities of the City for the preceding year. (e) Make such other reports as the Council may require concerning the operations of City departments, offices, and agencies subject to his theirthe City Manager’s direction and supervision. (f) Keep the Council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the City and make such recommendations as may seem to him desirable. (g) Prepare rules and regulations governing the contracting for, purchasing, storing, distribution, and disposal of, all supplies, materials, 14 and equipment required by any office department, or agency of the City government and recommend them to the Council for adoption. (h) See that all laws, provisions of this Charter, and acts of the Council, subject to enforcement by him or by officers subject to his their direction and supervision, are faithfully executed. (i) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council. Section 602. CITY MANAGER. MEETINGS. The City Manager shall be accorded a seat at the Council table and at all meetings of boards and commissions and shall be entitled to participate in their deliberations, but shall not have a vote. Section 603. MANAGER PRO TEMPORE. The City Manager shall appoint, subject to the approval of the Council, one of the other officers of the City to serve as Manager Pro Tempore during any temporary absence or disability of the City Manager. During such absence or disability, the Council may revoke such designation at any time and appoint another office of the City to serve until the City Manager shall return of hisor their disability shall cease. ARTICLE VII OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES Section 700. ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS (a) Creation of Departments. The Council may establish City departments, offices, or agencies in addition to those created by this Charter and may prescribe the functions of all departments, offices, and agencies, except that no function assigned by this Charter to a particular department, office, or agency may be discontinued or, unless this Charter specifically so provides, assigned to any other. (b) Direction by City Manager. Except as otherwise provided by this Charter, all departments, offices, and agencies under the direction and supervision of the City Manager shall be administered by an officer appointed by and subject to the direction and supervision of the Manager. With the consent of the Council, the Manager may serve as the departmental administrator director of one or more such departments, offices or agencies or may appoint one person as the departmental administrator director of two or more of them. 15 (c) Not inconsistent with this Charter, the Council may provide for the number, titles, qualifications, powers, duties, and compensation of all officers and employees. (d) Merit Principle. All appointments and promotions of City officers and employees shall be made solely on the basis of merit and fitness demonstrated by examination of other evidence of competence. Section 701. CITY ATTORNEY. POWERS AND DUTIES. There shall be a City Attorney who shall be appointed and subject to removal by a majority vote of the entire Council. Under the administrative direction of the City Manager, he they shall serve as chief legal adviser to the Council, the City Manager, and all City departments, offices, and agencies; he they shall represent the City in all legal proceedings and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council. To become eligible for City Attorney, the person appointed shall be an attorney-at-law duly licensed as such under the laws of the State of California, and shall have been engaged in the practice of law for at least two years prior to his appointment. Section 702. FINANCE OFFICE. The City Manager shall appoint an individual responsible for the Finance Office who shall: (a) Have charge of the administration of the financial affairs of the City under the direction of the City Manager. (b) Compile the budget expense and income estimates and supply data for the capital program as requested by the City Manager. (c) Maintain a general accounting system for the City government and each of its offices, departments, and agencies. (d) Supervise and be responsible for the disbursement of all moneys and have control of all expenditures to ensure that budget appropriations are not exceeded; audit all purchase orders before issuance; audit and approve before payment, all bills, invoices, payrolls, demands, or charges against the City government and, with the advice of the City Attorney, when necessary, determine the regularity, legality, and correctness of such claims, demands, or charges. (e) Supervise the collection, receipt, and the deposit of all moneys payable to the City in a depository designated by the Council or by the City Manager or theirhis designee, if the Council has not acted, and in compliance with all applicable laws. 16 (f) Submit to the Council through the City Manager a monthly statement of all receipts and disbursements in sufficient detail to show the exact financial condition of the City; and, as of the end of each fiscal year, submit a complete financial statement and report. (g) Supervise the keeping of current inventories of all property of the City by all City departments, offices, and agencies. (h) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council. TREASURER. There shall be a Treasurer in the Finance Office who shall be appointed and may be removed by the Director of Administrative Services subject to the approval of the City Manager. The Treasurer shall perform those duties required by law, assigned by the Director of Administrative Services, and those provided by ordinance or resolution. Section 703. PLANNING OFFICE. The City Manager shall appoint an individual responsible for the Planning Office who shall: (a) Advise the City Manager on any matter affecting the physical development of the City. (b) Formulate and recommend to the City Manager a general plan and modifications thereof. (c) Review and make recommendations regarding proposed Council action implementing the general plan. (d) Participate in the preparation and revision of the capital program. (e) Advise the City Planning Commission in the exercise of its responsibilities and in connection therewith provide necessary staff assistance. (f) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the CouncilCity Manager. Section 704. DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATORSDIRECTORS. APPOINTIVE POWERS. Each departmental administrator directors shall have the power to appoint, supervise, suspend, or remove such assistants, deputies, subordinates, and employees as are provided for by the Council for his their department, subject to approval of the City Manager and subject to the civil service provisions of this Charter and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder. 17 Section 705. PERSONAL FI NANCIAL INTEREST. Except as permitted by the Governmental Code, any City officer or employee who has a financial interest in any contract with the City or in the sale of any land, materials, supplies, or services to the City or to a contractor supplying the City shall make known that interest and shall refrain from voting upon or otherwise participating in his their capacity as a City officer or employee in the making of such sale or in the making or performance of such contract. Any City officer or employee who willfully conceals such a financial interest or willfully violates the requirements of this section shall be guilty of malfeasance in office or position and shall forfeit his their office or position. Violation of this section with the knowledge, express or implied, of the person or corporation contracting with or making a sale to the City shall render the contract or sale voidable by the City Manager or the Council. Section 706. ADMINISTERING OATHS. Each departmental administrator director and such of hisor their deputies as theyhe may designate shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations in connection with any official business pertaining to theirhis department. Section 707. ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER OFFICE. Any administrative officer or any employee of the City who shall accept or retain any elective public office of the City of Arcadia shall be deemed thereby to have resigned from theirhis office or employment under the City government. Section 708. NEPOTISM. The Council shall not appoint to a salaried position in the City government any person who is a relative by blood or marriage within the third degree of any member of the Council, nor shall any administrative officer or other officer having appointive power appoint any relative of theirs his within such degree to any such position. Section 709. OFFICIAL BONDS. The Council shall fix by ordinance or resolution the amounts and terms of the official bonds of all officers or employees who are required by ordinance or resolution to give such bonds. All bonds shall be executed by a responsible corporate surety, shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney, and shall be filed with the City Clerk. Premiums on official bonds shall be paid by the City. 18 There shall be no personal liability upon, or any right to recover against, a superior officer, or theirhis bond, for any wrongful act or omission of his their subordinate, unless such superior officer was a party to, or conspired in, such wrongful act or omission. ARTICLE VIII BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Section 800. IN GENERAL. There shall be the following boards and commissions which shall have the powers and duties set forth in this Charter and by ordinance not inconsistent with this Charter: Planning Commission Human Resources Commission Library Board of Trustees Recreation and Parks Commission In addition, the Council may create by ordinance such other boards or commissions as in its judgment are required and may grant to them such powers and duties as are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter. Section 801. APPROPRIATIONS. The Council shall include in its annual budget such appropriations of funds as the Council shall determine to be sufficient for the efficient and proper functioning of boards and commissions. Section 802. APPOINTMENTS. TERMS. The number of members of boards and commissions shall be specified by the Council. Except as hereafter provided, each member of each board or commission shall be appointed for a term of four years and shall serve until his their successor qualifies; theyhe shall be subject to removal by motion of the Council adopted by at least three affirmative votes. In the event an incumbent is removed or otherwise vacates his their office, his their successor shall be appointed for the unexpired term of said office. The members thereof shall be appointed from the legally registered voters of the City, and shall not hold any other City office or employment. 19 A member who has held office on the same board or commission for two consecutive four-year terms, excluding part or all of an unexpired term, shall not be eligible to hold office on such board or commission until two years after the expiration of the second consecutive term. Section 803. EXISTING BOARDS. The members of the boards and commissions holding office when this Charter takes effect shall continue to hold office thereafter until their respective terms of office shall expire and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Section 804. MEETINGS. CHAIRMENCHAIRPERSON. As soon as practicable, following the first day of July of every year, each of such boards and commissions shall organize by electing one of its members as presiding officer, and another as chairman chairperson pro tempore, to serve at the pleasure of such board or commission. Each board or commission shall hold regular meetings as the Council may require, and such special meetings as otherwise may be necessary. The provisions of Section 411 hereof, relating to the Ralph M. Brown Act, shall apply to all meetings of boards and commissions and, subject to the provisions of said Act, all meetings shall be open to the public. The affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum of such board or commission shall be necessary for it to take any action. The City Manager may designate a City employee for the recording of minutes for each of such boards and commissions, who shall keep a record of its proceedings and transactions. Each board or commission may prescribe its own procedures and rules of operation which shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk where they shall be available for public inspection. Section 805. COMPENSATION. VACANCIES. The members of boards and commissions shall serve without compensation for their services as such, but may receive reimbursement for necessary traveling and other expenses incurred on official duty when such expenditures have received authorization by the Council. 20 Any vacancies in any board or commission, from whatever cause arising, shall be filled by appointment by the Council. Upon a vacancy occurring leaving an unexpired portion of a term, any appointment to fill such vacancy shall be for the unexpired portion of such term. If a member of a board or commission is absent from three consecutive regular meetings of such board or commission, unless by permission of such board or commission expressed in its official minutes; is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude; ceases to be a legally registered voter of the City; or files or causes to be filed nomination papers with the City Clerk for elective City office, his their office shall become vacant and shall be so declared by the Council. Section 806. PLANNING COMMISSION. There shall be a City Planning Commission which shall make recommendations to the City Manager and the Council on all matters affecting the physical development of the City, shall be consulted on the general plan and the implementation thereof, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council. Section 807. GENERAL PLAN. (a) Content. The Council shall adopt, and may from time to time modify, a general plan setting forth in graphic and textual form policies poli- cies to govern the future physical development of the City. Such plan may cover the entire City and all of its functions and services or may consist of a combination of plans governing specific functions and services or specific geographic areas which together cover the entire City and all of its functions and services. (b) Effect. The general plan shall serve as a guide to all future Council action concerning land use, development regulations, and expenditures for capital improvements. (b)(c) Land Use Policies. Land use policies and regulations of zoning and development standards, including but not limited to policies contained within the General Plan, are municipal affairs and this Charter shall prevail over state statutes regulating land use within the City. The City Council shall have plenary authority over land use policies and regulation of zoning and development standards. Section 808. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION. POWERS AND DUTIES. There shall be a Human Resources Commission which shall: 21 (a) Recommend to the Council, after a public hearing thereon, the adoption, amendment, or repeal of civil service rules and regulations. 20 (b) Act in an advisory capacity to the Council on problems concerning personnel administration. (c)(a) Hear appeals of any person in the Classified Service relative to any suspension, demotion, or dismissal. (d) Make any investigation which it may consider desirable concerning the administration of personnel in the municipal service and report its findings to the Council and City Manager. (e)(b) Perform such other Human Resources and personnel related duties as may be prescribed by the City Council. (f)(c) Have the authority to issue subpoenas under penalty of law. Section 809. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUS TEES. POWERS AND DUTIES. There shall be a Library Board of Trustees which shall: (a) Administer and operate the City libraries. (b) Establish and enforce such by-laws, procedures, and rules of operation as may be necessary for, and make all purchases and other contracts in connection with, the administration, government, and protection of the City libraries and shall designate its own Secretary. (c) Appoint and remove the Librarian, who shall be the departmental administratordirector, and pass upon and approve all proposed appointments and removals by the Librarian. (d) Subject to the approval of the CouncilAs established by resolution or ordinance of the City Council, accept money, personal property, or real estate donated to the City for library purposes. (e) Subject to the approval of the Council, contract with schools, county, or other governmental agencies to render or receive library services or facilities. Section 810. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION. POWERS AND DUTIES. There shall be a Recreation and Parks Commission which shall: (a) Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to community recreation and parks. (b) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council. 21 ARTICLE IX CIVIL SERVICE Section 900. EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM. To the extent that existing Civil Service ordinances and rules and regulations of the City are not in conflict with this Charter, they are continued in full force and effect, and to the extent that they are in conflict they are hereby repealed. Section 901. UNCLASSIFIED AND CLASSIFIED SERVICE. The Civil Service of the City shall be divided into the Unclassified and the Classified Service. (a) The Unclassified Service shall comprise the following officers and positions: 1. Councilmember. 2. City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, Chief of Police, and Fire Chief. Assistants, deputies, management and clerical and stenographic employees authorized for said departmental administrators directors and designated by the Council to be in the Unclassified Service. 3. All other departmental administratorsdirectors. 4. City Manager Pro Tempore. 5. Human Resources ManagerAdministrator. 6. The City Librarian. 7. All members of boards and commissions. 8. Positions in any class or grade created for a special or temporary purpose and for a period of not exceeding one hundred eighty days in any one calendar year. 9. Persons employed to render professional, scientific, technical, or expert service of an occasional and exceptional character. 10. Part-time employees. (b) The Classified Service shall comprise all positions not specifically included by this section in the Unclassified Service. 22 Section 902. APPOINTMENTS FROM CLASSIFIED SERVICE POSITIONS. In the event an employee of the City holding a position in the Classified Service is appointed to a position in the Unclassified Service, and should thereafter within one year be removed or resign therefrom, he they shall revert to his former position in the Classified Service upon the same terms and conditions as if he they had remained in said position continuously. Section 903. RECRUITMENT. Examinations of applicants for positions in the Classified Service shall fairly test the relative capacity of the applicants to discharge the duties of the positions to which they seek to be appointed. Applicants must be citizens of the United States. Section 904. SUSPENSION. DEMOTION AND DISMISSAL. The boards and officers having appointive power are vested with the right to exercise the disciplinary and removal powers provided in this section. An employee holding a position in the Classified Service shall be subject to suspension without pay for a period not exceeding thirty days in any one calendar year, to demotion, or to removal from his their position, but subject in each case to the right of the employee, other than one serving a probationary period, to a hearing before the Human Resources Commission in the manner set forth herein. Such employee shall be entitled to receive upon his their request, at the office of the board of officer taking such action, a written statement in which shall be separately stated each of the charges against him them upon which such suspension, demotion, or removal is based, a copy of which statement shall be furnished to the City ClerkHuman Resources for delivery to the Human Resources Commission. Such statement shall be furnished such employee within two business days after his their request therefor, which request must be filed in the office of the City ClerkHuman Resources within ten days after he hasthey have been notified of such demotion, removal, or suspension. If such employee is absent from work, theyhe shall be deemed to be so notified when such notice is mailed to his their last address on file with the City by registered mail. He They shall have thirty days after receipt of such statement within which to file with the City ClerkHuman Resources an answer to such statement of charges should he desire to do so. 23 In his their answer, or otherwise if no statement of charges has been made available to him them as required, such employee may request a hearing by the Human Resources Commission to review such suspension, demotion, or removal, which hearing shall be called and held as provided for in the rules and regulations. Within thirty days from such notification, such answer or request for a hearing shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk in Human Resources for delivery to the Human Resources Commission. Hearings may be conducted informally and the rules of evidence need not apply. The Human Resources Commission shall make written findings which shall state as to each charge whether or not such charge is sustained. Such Commission shall also set forth in writing its conclusions and recommendations based upon such findings and, within ten days after concluding the hearing, it shall certify its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the City Manager and the parties involved , the officer from whose action the appeal was taken, and the Council.. The recommendations of the Human Resources Commission shall be advisory only. The City Manager shall make a final decision with respect to such recommendations, and his their decision shall be final and conclusive and no further appeal shall be taken therefrom. When an appeal is taken to the Human Resources Commission from an order of dismissal, the vacancy in the position shall be considered a temporary vacancy pending final action by the Human Resources Commission and may be filled only by a temporary appointment. Section 905. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED. Any City employee, upon becoming a candidate for an elective public office of the City of Arcadia, shall be required to take and shall be granted a leave of absence without pay to remain in effect during the period of time such person is a candidate. No City employee shall take any part in any political campaign while in a uniform bearing the insignia or name of the City of Arcadia. No person shall use the administrative offices and facilities of the City for the purpose of furthering a political campaign for public office. 24 Section 906. PROHIBITIONS. GENERAL. (a) No person shall be appointed, removed, favored, or discriminated against with respect to any City position or office because of race, sex, political or religious opinions or affiliations. (b) No person shall willfully make any false statement, certificate, mark, rating, or report in regard to any test, certification, or appointment under the personnel provisions of this Charter or the rules and regulations made thereunder, or in any manner commit or attempt to commit any fraud preventing the impartial execution of such provisions, rules, and regulations. (c) No person who seeks appointment or promotion with respect to any City position or office shall directly or indirectly give, render, or pay or offer to give, render, or pay any money, service, or other valuable thing to any person for or in connection with his their test, appointment proposed appointment, promotion, or proposed promotion. (d) In addition to the penalties provided in Section 1501 of this Charter, any person who by himself themselves or with another willfully violates any provisions of subdivisions (b) and (c) of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be ineligible for a period of five years for employment in the City service and shall immediately forfeit his their office or position if he bethey are an officer or employee of the City. ARTICLE X RETIREMENT Section 1000. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Plenary authority and power are hereby vested in the City, its Council, and its several officers, agents, and employees to do and perform any act, or exercise any authority granted, permitted, or required under the provisions of the Public Employees Retirement Law, as it now exists or hereafter may be amended, to enable the City to continue as a contracting City under said Retirement system. The Council may terminate any such contract with the Board of Administration of the Public Employees Retirement System only under authority granted by ordinance adopted by a majority vote of the legally registered voters of the City, voting on such proposition at an election at which such proposal is presented. 25 ARTICLE XI ELECTIONS Section 1100. GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. Commencing with the election of November 8, 2022, general municipal elections for the election of officers and for such purposes as the Council may prescribe shall be held in the City on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year, except as otherwise provided by ordinance of the Council. General municipal elections for the election of officers and for such other purposes as the Council may prescribe shall be held in the City on the second Tuesday in April in each even-numbered year. Section 1101. SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. Other municipal elections shall be known as special municipal elections. Section 1102. P R O C E D U R E F O R H O L D I N G ELECTIONS. Unless otherwise provided by ordinance hereafter enacted, all elections shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California, as it exists or is amended, for the holding of municipal elections, so far as the same are not in conflict with this Charter. Section 1103. INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM, AND RECALL. There are hereby reserved to the voters of the City the powers of the initiative and referendum and of the recall of municipal elective officers. The provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California, as it exists or is amended, governing the initiative and referendum and the recall of municipal officers shall apply so far as the same are not in conflict with this Charter. ARTICLE XII FISCAL ADMINISTRATION Section 1200. FISCAL YEAR. The fiscal year of the City government shall begin on the first day of July of each year and end on the thirtieth day of June of the following year. The Council may by ordinance change the fiscal year. Section 1201. SUBMISSION OF BUDGET AND BUDGET MESSAGE. On or before the twenty-fifth day of May of each year, or at such other time as the Council may prescribe, the City Manager 26 shall submit to the Council a budget for the ensuing fiscal year and an accompanying message. 27 The City Manager’s message shall explain the budget both in fiscal terms and in terms of the work programs. It shall outline the proposed financial policies of the City for the ensuing fiscal year; describe the important features of the budget; indicate any major changes from the current year in financial policies, expenditures, and revenues together with the reasons for such changes; summarize the City’s debt position; and include such other material as the City Manager deems desirable. Section 1202. BUDGET. The budget shall provide a complete financial plan of all City funds and activities for the ensuing fiscal year and, except as required by law or this Charter, shall be in such form as the City Manager deems desirable or the Council may require. In organizing the budget the City Manager shall utilize the most feasible combination of expenditure classification by fund, organization unit, program, purpose or activity, and object. It shall begin with a clear general summary of its contents; shall show in detail all estimated income, indicating the proposed property tax levy, and all proposed expenditures, including debt service, for the ensuing fiscal year; and shall be so arranged as to show comparative figures for actual and estimated income and expenditures of the preceding fiscal year. It shall indicate in separate sections: (a) Proposed expenditures for current operations during the ensuing fiscal year, detailed by offices, departments, and agencies in terms of their respective work programs, and the method of financing such expenditures; (b) Proposed capital expenditures during the ensuing fiscal year, detailed by offices, departments, and agencies when practicable, and the proposed method of financing each such capital expenditure; and (c) Anticipated net surplus or deficit for the ensuing fiscal year of each utility owned or operated by the City and the proposed method of its disposition. The total of proposed expenditures shall not exceed the total of estimated income plus available reserves. Section 1203. CAPITAL PROGRAM. As used in this section, a capital improvement shall mean an improvement with an estimated cost cost in excess of $30,000 as established by Council resolution or ordinance. 28 (a) Submission to Council. The City Manager shall prepare and submit to the Council a five-year capital program no later than the final date for submission of the budget. (b) Contents. The capital program shall include: 1. A clear general summary of its contents; 2. A list of all capital improvements which are proposed to be undertaken during the five fiscal years next ensuing, with appropriate supporting information as to the necessity for such improvements. 3. Cost estimates, method of financing, and recommended time schedules for each such improvement; and 4. The estimated annual cost of operating and maintaining the facilities to be constructed or acquired. The above information may be revised and extended each year with regard to capital improvements still pending or in process of construction or acquisition. Section 1204. COUNCIL ACTION ON BUDGET. (a) Notice and Hearing. The City Clerk shall publish in the official newspaper a general summary of the budget and a notice stating: 1. The times and places where copies of the message and budget are available for inspection by the public, and 2. The time and place, not less than ten days after such publication, for a public hearing on the budget. (b) Further Consideration and Adoption. After the conclusion of the public hearing, the Council shall further consider the proposed budget and make any revision thereof that it may deem advisable; and on or before July 1 it shall adopt the budget. Adoption of the budget shall constitute appropriations of the amounts specified therein as expenditures from the funds indicated. If it fails to adopt the budget by said date, the amounts appropriated for current operation for the current fiscal year shall be deemed adopted for the ensuing fiscal year on a month-to-month basis, with all items in it prorated accordingly, until such time as the Council adopts a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. 29 Section 1205. COUNCIL ACTION ON CAPITAL PROGRAM. (a) Notice and Hearing. The City Clerk shall publish in the official newspaper a general summary of the capital program and a notice stating: 1. The times and places where copies of the capital program are available for inspection by the public, and 2. The time and place, not less than ten days after such publication, for a public hearing on the capital program. (b) Adoption. The Council by resolution shall adopt the capital program with or without amendment after the public hearing. Section 1206. PUBLIC RECORDS. Copies of the budget and the capital program as adopted shall be public records and shall be made available to the public at suitable places in the City. Section 1207. AMENDMENTS AFTER ADOPTION. (a) Supplemental Appropriations. If during the fiscal year the City Manager certifies that there are available for appropriation revenues in excess of those estimated in the budget, the Council by resolution may make supplemental appropriations for the year up to the amount of such excess. (b) Reduction of Appropriations. If at any time during the fiscal year it appears probable to the City Manager that the revenues available will be insufficient to meet the amount appropriated, he they shall report to the Council without delay, indicating the estimated amount of the deficit, any remedial action taken by himthem, and his their recommendations as to any other steps to be taken. The Council shall then take such further action as it deems necessary to prevent or minimize and deficit, and for the purpose it may by resolution reduce one or more appropriations. (c) Transfer of Appropriations. At any time during the fiscal year the City Manager may transfer part or all of any unencumbered appropriation balance among programs within a department, office or agency and, upon written request by the City Manager, the Council may by resolution transfer part of all of any unencumbered appropriation balance from one department, office, or agency to another. 30 (d) Limitations; Effective Date. No appropriation for debt service may be reduced or transferred, and no appropriation may be reduced below any amount required by law to be appropriated or by more than the amount of the unencumbered balance thereof. The supplemental appropriations and reduction or transfer of appropriations authorized by this section may be made effective immediately upon adoption. Section 1208. LAPSE OF APPROPRIATIONS. Every appropriation, except an appropriation for a capital expenditure, shall lapse at the close of the fiscal year to the extent that it has not been expended or encumbered. An appropriation for a capital expenditure shall continue in force until the purpose for which it was made has been accomplished or abandoned; the purpose of any such appropriation shall be deemed abandoned if three years pass without any disbursement from or encumbrance of the appropriation. Section 1209. TAX LIMITS. (a) The Council shall not levy a property tax, for municipal purposes, in excess of One Dollar and Thirty Cents annually on each One Hundred Dollars of the assessed value of taxable property in the City, except as otherwise provided in this section, unless authorized by the affirmative votes of a majority of the voters voting on a proposition to increase such levy at any election at which the question of such additional levy for municipal purposes is submitted to the voters. The number of years that such additional levy is to be made shall be specified in such proposition. (b) There shall be levied and collected at the time and in the same manner as other property taxes for municipal purposes are levied and collected, as additional taxes, if no other provision for payment thereof is made: 1. A tax sufficient to meet all liabilities of the City for principal and interest of all bonds of judgments due and unpaid, or to become due during the ensuing fiscal year, which constitute general obligations of the City; and 30 2. A tax sufficient to meet all obligations of the City to the Public Employees Retirement System for the retirement of City employees, due and unpaid or to become due during the ensuing fiscal year. Section 1210. TAX PROCEDURE. The procedure for the assessment, levy, and collection of taxes upon property, taxable for municipal purposes, may be prescribed by ordinance of the Council. Section 1211. BONDED DEBT LIMIT. The City shall not incur an indebtedness evidenced by general obligation bonds which shall in the aggregate exceed the sum of fifteen percent of the total assessed value, for purposes of City taxation, of all taxable real and personal property within the City. No bonded indebtedness which shall constitute a general obligation of the City may be created unless authorized by the affirmative votes of two-thirds of the voters voting on such proposition at any election at which the question is submitted to the voters and unless in compliance with the provisions of the State Constitution and of this Charter. Section 1212. CONTRACTS ON PUBLIC WORKS. Every contract involving an expenditure of more than Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000)in an amount determined by Council resolution or ordinance for public works construction or improvement shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice by publication in a newspaper of general circulation by two (2) insertions, the first of which shall be at least ten (10) days before the time for opening bids. The Council may reject any and all bids presented and may readvertise at its discretion. Such contract may be let without advertising for bids if such purchase shall be deemed by the Council to be of urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, or property and shall be authorized by resolution passed by at least four (4) affirmative votes of the Council and containing a declaration of the facts constituting the urgency. The Council shall have the right to waive any minor informality, technicality, variance or alteration in a bid. This section shall not apply to work done by the City with its own personnel if the Council determines that such work can be performed more economically by City forces than by contracting for such workthrough a competitive selection process under such rules as the Council may prescribe. The Council may establish exceptions to this competitive process requirement, provided that the 31 Council finds that the exception will be in the best interest of the City. 32 Section 12153. CASH BASIS FUND. The Council shall maintain unrestricted cash reserves that are adequate for the purpose of placing the payment of the operating expenses of the City on a cash basis. Said reserves shall consist of cash funds from any available sources in an amount which the Council deems sufficient with which to meet all lawful demands against the City for the first five months or longer necessary period of the succeeding fiscal year prior to the receipt of ad valorem tax revenues. Section 12164. PRESENTATION AND AUDIT OF DEMANDS. Any demand against the City must be in writing and may be in the form of a bill, invoice, payroll, or formal demand. Each such demand shall be presented to the individual in charge of the Ffinance Ooffice, who shall examine the same. If the amount thereof is legally due and there remains on the books an unexhausted balance of an appropriation against which the same may be charged, such individual shall approve such demand and draw a warrant on the Treasurer therefor, payable out of the proper fund. The individual in charge of the Ffinance Ooffice shall transmit such demand, with approval or rejection thereof endorsed thereon, and warrant, if any, to the City Manager. If a demand is one for an item included within an approved budget appropriation, it shall require the approval of the City Manager; otherwise it shall require the approval of the Council, following the adoption by it of an amendment to the budget authorizing such payment. Any person dissatisfied with the refusal of the City Manager to approve any demand, in whole or in part, may present the same to the Council which, after examining into the matter, may approve or disapprove the demand in whole or in part. Section 12175. REGISTERING WARRANTS. Warrants on the Treasurer which are not paid for lack of funds shall be registered. All registered warrants shall be paid in the order of their registration when funds therefor are available and shall bear interest from the date of registration at such rate as shall be fixed by the Council by resolution. Section 12186. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY. The Council by ordinance may provide for conditions precedent to the commencement of any action or proceeding to bringing suit against the City, its officers, and employees, except as the subject is preempted by State law. 33 Section 12197. INDEPENDENT AUDIT. The Council shall employ, at the beginning of each fiscal year, a certified public accountant who shall, at such time or times as may be specified by the Council and at such other times as theyhe shall determine, examine the books, records, inventories, and reports of all officers and employees who receive, handle, or disburse public funds and all such other officers, employees, or departments as the Council may direct. As soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year, a final certified audit and report shall be submitted by such accountant to the Council, one copy thereof to be submitted by such accountant to the Council, one copy thereof to be distributed to each member, one to the City Manager, Treasurer, and City Attorney, respectively, and three additional copies to be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk where they shall be available for inspection by the general public. ARTICLE XIII FRANCHISES Section 1300. GRANTING OF FRANCHISES. The Council may grant a franchise to any person, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity capable of exercising the privilege conferred, whether operating under an existing franchise or not, and may prescribe the terms, conditions, and limitations of such grant, including the compensation to be paid to the City therefor. The Council may prescribe by ordinance or resolution the method or procedure for granting franchises, together with additional terms and conditions for making such grants. In the absence of such provision the method provided by the general laws of the State shall apply. Section 1301. TERMS OF FRANCHISE. No franchise shall be granted for a longer period than twenty-five years, unless there be reserved to the City the right to take over at any time the works, plant, and property constructed under the grant at their physical valuation and without compensation for franchise or good will. 34 Section 10321302. EMINENT DOMAIN. No franchise or grant of a franchise shall in any way or to any extent impair or affect the right of the City to acquire the property of the possessor thereof by purchase or condemnation, and nothing therein contained shall be construed to contract away or to modify or abridge, either for a term or in perpetuity, the City’s right of eminent domain with respect to the property of the possessor of any franchise. Every franchise granted by the City is granted upon the condition, whether expressed in the grant or not, that such franchise shall not be given any value before any court or other public authority in any proceeding of any character in excess of any amount actually paid by the grantee to the City at the time of the grant. Section 1303. P R O C E D U R E F O R G R A N T I N G FRANCHISES. Before granting any franchise, the City Council shall adopt a resolution declaring its intention to grant same and stating the name of the proposed grantee, the character of the proposed franchise, and the terms and conditions upon which it is proposed to be granted. Such resolution shall fix and set forth the day, hour, and place when and where any person having an interest in or objecting to the granting of such franchise may appear before the Council and be heard thereon. Said resolution shall be published at least once, not less than ten days prior to said hearing in the official newspaper. After hearing all persons desiring to be heard, the Council may by ordinance deny or grant the franchise on the terms and conditions specified in the resolution subject to the referendum of the people. No ordinance granting a franchise shall be adopted as an emergency ordinance. ARTICLE XIV BOARD OF EDUCATION Section 1400. ESTABLISHMENT OF A BOARD OF EDUCATION. The control, management, and administration of the public schools of the City of Arcadia and the territory that is now or may hereafter be annexed thereto for school purposes, in accordance with the Constitution and general laws of the State of California, is hereby vested in a Board of Education consisting of five members who shall be voters in the school district; said Board is hereby vested with all the powers and charged with all the duties provided by the laws of the State for city boards of education. 35 Section 1401. TERM OF OFFICE. The members of such Board of Education shall be elected from the school district at large and shall hold office for the term of four years, and until their successors are elected and duly qualified. Section 1402. ELECTION. School board elections shall be held on the third Tuesday on April of each odd-numbered year. The members of such Board of Education holding office at the time this Charter becomes effective shall continue in office for their respective terms of office and until their respective successors are elected and duly qualified as herein provided. The officers of the election for members of the Board of Education shall be compensated for their services as provided by the general laws of the State governing school elections; such compensation and any other expense incurred in the conduct of said election shall be a charge upon the School District and not upon the City. In the preparation of ballots for the election of members for the Board of Education, there shall be printed, stamped, or written the name of each candidate for such office who has filed the required documents pursuant to the requirements of the general law of the State relating to the election of Boards of Education. In all other matters the election for members of the Board of Education shall be governed by the general law of the State relating to the election of city boards of education. Section 1403. MEETINGS. The members of the Board of Education shall enter upon the discharge of their duties on or before the second Tuesday in July after their election, and the Board shall meet upon said day and annually thereafter and organize by electing one of their number President, one of their number Vice President, and one of their number Clerk, whose terms of office shall be one year. They shall hold regular meetings at least once each month, at such time and place as may be determined by their rules. Special meetings may be called by the President or by written request of any three members. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. The Board may determine the rules of its proceedings, and the ayes and noes shall be taken, recorded and entered on the records of the Board. Any vacancy occurring on the Board shall be filled by the remaining members of the Board, and if there be no members, then by the Council. 36 Section 1404. BOARD SECRETARY. The Board of Education shall, at the first meeting in each school year, or at such other time as shall be fixed by resolution of the Board, appoint the Superintendent of Schools as Secretary to the Board and shall prescribe the duties of such secretary. Section 1405. GENERAL LAW APPLICABLE. In all matters not specifically provided for in this Article, the Board of Education shall be governed by the provisions of the general law relating to such matters. ARTICLE XIV MISCELLANEOUS Section 1500. DEFINITIONS. Unless the provision or the context otherwise requires, as used in this Charter: (a) “Shall” is mandatory, and “may” is permissive. (b) “City” is the City of Arcadia, and “department,” “board,” “commission,” “agency,” “officer,” or “employee” is a department board, commission, agency, officer, or employee, as the case may be, of the City of Arcadia. (c) “Council” is the City Council of the City. (d) “Councilmember” is a member of the Council. (e) “Departmental administratordirector” is the person in charge of a City department. (f) “Government Code” is the California Government Code as it exists upon adoption of this Charter, or is thereafter amended. (g) “Municipal Code” is the Arcadia Municipal Code. (h) “Law” includes ordinance. (i) “Officer” is a person holding an elected office, a member of a board of commission, the City Manager, and a departmental administrator director in charge of a City department or a person acting in his place. (j) “State” is the State of California. (k) “Voter” is a legally registered voter. (l) The masculine, feminine, and neuter genders shall be interchangeable, as shall be the singular and plural. In particular, the terms “they,” “their” and “them” are intended to be the singular where the context so indicates. 37 Section 1501. VIOLATIONS. A violation of this Charter or of any ordinance of the City shall constitute a misdemeanor or infraction as deemed by ordinance of the City and may be prosecuted in the name of the People of the State of California or may be redressed by civil action filed by the City Attorney on behalf of the City. The maximum fine or penalty for any violation of a City ordinance shall be that sum authorized by State Penal Code provisions applicable to misdemeanors, or a term of imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Section 1502. VALIDITY. If any provision of the Charter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Charter, and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. 38 CHARTER INDEX References are to section or article numbers and to pages Subject, section Page -A- Absence from meetings Councilmembers, 403(b)(4) ................................................................ 4 members of boards, 805 .................................................................... 19 Appropriation, see Budget Attorney, City, 701 ................................................................................ 14 Audit annual independent, 1217 ................................................................. 32 by Finance Office, 702(d), 1214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 31 of bills and demands, 1214 ............................................................... 31 -B- Bidding, 1212 ........................................................................................ 30 Boards and Commissions, Art. VIII......................................................... 7 absence of members, 805 .................................................................. 19 action, requisite vote, 804 ................................................................. 18 appointment of members, 802, 805 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 19 appropriations for, 801 ...................................................................... 17 compensation and expenses, 805 ...................................................... 18 creation of other boards, 800 ............................................................ 17 Human Resources Commission, 808 ................................................ 19 Library Board, 809 ............................................................................ 20 meetings, 804 .................................................................................... 18 members, number and qualifications, 802 ........................................ 17 Planning Commission, 806 ............................................................... 19 Recreation and Parks Commission, 810 ........................................... 20 removal of members, 802, 805 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 19 rules and procedures, 804 ................................................................. 18 39 Subject, section Page term of office, 802 ................................................................................. 17 number of terms, 802 ........................................................................ 18 vacancy on, 805 ................................................................................ 19 Board of Education, 1400...................................................................... 33 Bonded debt limit, 1211 ............................................................................. 30 Bonds fidelity, 709 ....................................................................................... 16 general obligation, 1211 ........................................................................ 30 Boundaries, City, 100 .............................................................................. 1 Budget adoption of, 1204(b) ......................................................................... 27 constitutes appropriation, 1204(b) ................................................ 27 appropriations, 1207, 1208. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 29 lapse of, 1208 ............................................................................... 29 amendment of, 1207 .......................................................................... 28 boards and commissions, 801 ........................................................... 17 budget message, 1201 ....................................................................... 25 capital program, 1203, 1205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 28 contents, 1202 ................................................................................... 26 copies available, 1206 ....................................................................... 28 expenses and income, Finance Office to estimate, 702(b) ............................................... 14 failure to adopt, 1204(b) ................................................................... 27 limit on expenditures, 1202 ............................................................... 26 manager to prepare and administer, 601(c) ....................................... 12 public hearing, 1204 ......................................................................... 27 summary of, publication, 1204(a) ..................................................... 27 time of adoption, 1204(b) ................................................................. 27 time of submission, 1201 .................................................................. 25 -C- Capital program, 1203 ........................................................................... 26 Council action on, 1205 .................................................................... 28 copies available, 1206 ....................................................................... 28 lapse of appropriations, 1208 ............................................................ 29 participation by Planning Office, 703(d) ........................................... 15 40 Subject, section Page Cash Basis Fund, 1213 .......................................................................... 31 Citizen participation at Council meetings, 414 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 City, see Attorney, Clerk, Council, etc. boundaries, 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 name of, 100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 powers, 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 vested in Council, 405 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 City Council, Art. IV, see Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Civil Service, Art. IX, see Employees ................................................... 21 Claims against the City, 1216 ............................................................... 31 Classified service, see Employees Clerk, City, Art. V ................................................................................. 10 Code, Arcadia Municipal, 418 ................................................................ 9 Codes, adoption by reference, 417 .......................................................... 8 Commissions, see Boards and Commissions Compensation boards and commissions, 805 ........................................................... 18 City Clerk, 504 ................................................................................. 11 City Council, 402 ................................................................................ 3 employees, 700(c) ............................................................................. 14 Conflict of Interest, 705 ........................................................................ 16 Contracts for publishing legal notices, 420 ......................................................... 9 illegal interest in, 705 ....................................................................... 16 public works, 1212 ............................................................................ 30 Council, see also Councilmembers appointments by attorney, 701 ................................................................................. 14 manager, 600 ................................................................................ 11 members of boards and commissions, 802 ................................... 17 demands, approval of 1214 ............................................................... 31 Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore, 404. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 members, number of, 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 meetings adjourned, 409 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 citizen participation, 414 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 compelling attendance of councilmembers, 410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 disorderly conduct, 413 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 40 Subject, section Page emergency meetings (special), 408, 412 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7 executive session, 411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 holidays, 407 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 open meetings, 411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 place of, 412 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 quorum, 410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ralph M. Brown Act, 411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 record of, 413. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 regular meetings, 407 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 rules, 413 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 special meeting, 408 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 time and frequency, 407 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 powers of City vested in, 405 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 removal of member, 403 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 rules, 413 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 vacancy, 403. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 declaration of, judicial review, 403(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 filling, 403(c)(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5 Council-Manager form of Government, 300 ........................................... 2 Councilmembers, see also Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . absence from meetings, 403(b)(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 attendance at meetings, compelled, 410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 compensation, 402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 contracts, illegal interest, 705 ........................................................... 16 elected at large, 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 election, tie vote, 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 eligibility for office, 401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 forfeiture of office, 403(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 holding City office or employment, 406(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 holding other public office, 403(b)(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 interference in administrative matters, 406(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 removal, resignation, 403. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 term of office, 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 number of terms, 401. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 41 Subject, section Page -D- Debt, bonded, 1211 .................................................................................... 30 Definitions, 1500 ................................................................................... 35 Demands, payment, 1214 ...................................................................... 31 Departmental administratordirector appointed by Manager, 601(a) .......................................................... 12 contracts, illegal interest in, 705 ....................................................... 16 defined, 1500(e) ................................................................................ 35 direction of by manager, 700(b) ........................................................ 13 holding elective office, 707 .............................................................. 16 Manager as, 700(b) ........................................................................... 13 power to appoint, suspend and remove employees, 704, 904 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 22 to give oaths, 706 ......................................................................... 16 Departments, 700 .................................................................................. 13 City Attorney, 701 ............................................................................. 14 City Clerk, 500 ................................................................................. 10 City Manager, 600 ............................................................................ 11 creation of, 700(a) ............................................................................. 13 Finance, 702 ...................................................................................... 14 Library, 809 ....................................................................................... 20 Planning, 703 .................................................................................... 15 Disciplinary action, see Employees Discrimination, prohibited, 906(a) ........................................................ 24 -E- Election bonded indebtedness, 1211 ................................................................... 30 Council vacancies, 403(c) ................................................................... 4 general municipal, 1100 ........................................................................ 25 initiative, referendum and recall, 1103 ................................................ 25 Mayor, 404 .......................................................................................... 5 procedure for holding, 1102 .................................................................. 25 special municipal, 1101 ......................................................................... 25 tax limits, 1209(a) ............................................................................. 29 42 Subject, section Page tie vote, 400 ........................................................................................ 3 Emergency meeting of Council (special meeting), 408, 412 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7 ordinance, 415, 419(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9 public works contracts, 1212 ............................................................ 30 Employees applicants, 903 .................................................................................. 22 appointment, removal, etc., 601(a), 704 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 15 904, 906 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 24 classified - unclassified positions listed, 901 ..................................................................................... 21 transfer between, 902 .................................................................... 22 compensation, 700(c) ........................................................................ 14 disciplinary action, 601(a), 904, 906(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 22, 24 discrimination, 906(a) ....................................................................... 24 holding elective office, 707 ............................................................... 16 interest in contracts, 705 ................................................................... 16 merit principle, 700(d) ...................................................................... 14 political activity, 905 ......................................................................... 23 prohibited actions generally, 906................................................................................ 24 penalties, 906(d) ........................................................................... 24 political, 905 ................................................................................. 23 removal and suspension, 601(a), 904. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 22 retirement, 1000 ................................................................................ 24 testing, exams, 903, 906(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 24 vacancy, filling, 904 .......................................................................... 23 -F- Finance Office, 702 ............................................................................... 14 audit of demands, 1214 ..................................................................... 31 Financial report annual, 601(d) ................................................................................... 12 monthly, 702(f) ................................................................................. 15 Fines, Charter and ordinance violation, 1501 ....................................... 36 43 Subject, section Page Fiscal administration, Art. XII ............................................................... 25 Fiscal year, 1200 ................................................................................... 25 Form of government, 300 ........................................................................ 2 Franchises, Art. XIII ............................................................................... 32 -G- General Plan, 703(b), 806, 807 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 19 -H- Holiday, Council meeting on, 407 .......................................................... 6 Human Resources Commission, see also Boards and Commissions hearing, 904 ...................................................................................... 22 powers and duties, 808, 904. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 22 -I- Illegal interest in contract, 705 .............................................................. 16 Initiative, 1103 ............................................................................................ 25 Interference in administrative service, 406(b) ......................................... 5 Intergovernmental relations, 201 ............................................................. 2 -L- Legal notices, publication, 420 ............................................................... 9 Librarian, 809(c) ................................................................................... 20 Library Board, 809 ................................................................................ 20 -M- Manager, City, Art. VI ............................................................................. 11 appointment and removal, 600 .......................................................... 11 44 Subject, section Page budget message, 1201 ....................................................................... 25 demands, approval of, 1214 .............................................................. 31 direction and supervision of departments, 700(b) ............................. 13 Manager Pro Tempore, 603 ............................................................... 13 outside employment, 600 .................................................................. 12 powers and duties, 601, 700(b), 904 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13, 23 reduction of appropriations, 1207(b) ................................................ 28 Mayor - Mayor Pro Tempore, 404 .......................................................... 5 Meetings, see Council, Boards and Commissions Merit principle, 700(d) .......................................................................... 14 Misdemeanor, violation of Charter or ordinance, 1501 ......................... 36 Money, order for payment, 415, 1214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 31 Municipal Code, 418 ............................................................................... 9 -N- Nepotism, 708 ....................................................................................... 16 Newspaper, official, 420 .......................................................................... 9 -O- Oaths, administering of City Clerk, 505(e) ............................................................................. 11 Councilmembers, 413 ......................................................................... 7 departmental administratorsdirectors, 706 ........................................ 16 Officers, see also Departmental administrator director defined, 1500(i) ............................................................................................................... 35 Ordinances adoption of, 415 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 recording vote, 413 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 adoption of codes by reference, 417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 effective, when , 419 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 emergency, 415 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 publication, 416 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 signature of Mayor and City Clerk, 415 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 45 Subject, section Page -P- Parks, see Recreation Penalty, violation of Charter, 403(b), 705 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 16 906(d), 1501 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 36 violation of ordinance, 1501 ............................................................. 36 Pensions, see Retirement Planning Commission, see also Boards and Commissions, 806 ........... 19 Planning Office, 703 ............................................................................. 15 Police, Chief of, 901(a)(2) .................................................................... 21 Political activities, prohibitions, 905 ..................................................... 23 Publication of legal notices, 420 ............................................................. 9 Public accountant, audit by, 1217 ......................................................... 32 Public Works contracts, 1212 ................................................................ 30 -Q- Quorum Commissions, 804 ............................................................................. 18 Council, 410 ........................................................................................ 6 ordinances and resolutions, 415 ...................................................... 8 -R- Ralph M. Brown Act. 411 ............................................................................ 7 Recall, 1103 ................................................................................................. 25 Recreation and Parks Commission, see also Boards and Commissions, 810 ............................................................................. 20 Referendum, 1103....................................................................................... 25 Resolutions adoption, 415 ...................................................................................... 8 recording vote, 413 ............................................................................. 7 Retirement systems, 1000 ...................................................................... 24 Revolving fund, see Cash Basis Fund 46 Subject, section Page -S- Salaries, see Compensation Seal, City, 505(d) ................................................................................... 11 Subpoenas, 413 ........................................................................................ 7 -T- Taxes, property, 1209, 1210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 30 Term of office Boards and Commissions, 802 .......................................................... 17 Clerk, 500 ......................................................................................... 10 Councilmembers, 400 ......................................................................... 3 Treasurer, 702, 1214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 31 -V- Violations of Charter, 403(b), 705 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 16 906(d), 1501 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 36 Violation of ordinance, 1501 ................................................................. 36 -W- Warrants, unpaid, 1215 .......................................................................... 31 Witnesses, 413 ......................................................................................... 7 CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA (Amended to May 12, 1998) HISTORY THE ORIGINAL CITY CHARTER WAS ADOPTED AT A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 24, 1951, CERTIFIED BY THE CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE, AND BECAME EFFECTIVE MAY 15, 1951. AMENDMENTS ELECTION: EFFECTIVE: November 6, 1956 January 15, 1957 February 2, 1965 March 31, 1965 November 5, 1968 January 16, 1969 September 15, 1992 October 22, 1992 April 9, 1996 May 16, 1996 April 14, 1998 May 12, 1998 November 8, 2022 DATE Arcadia, California NOTES NOTES NOTES Charter Item Arcadia Alhambra Big Bear Lake Preamble We, the People of the City of Arcadia, State of California, do ordain and establish this Charter as the organic law of the City under the Constitution of the State. Council Term Limits The term of office shall be four years. Alternatively, and successively, three four-year terms shall be filled at one general municipal election and two four-year terms at the next such election, consistent with the sequence of terms of Councilmembers existing on the effective date hereof. Members of the council shall hold office for a term of four years from and after the first day of December following their election and until their successors are elected and qualified. The election for the offices of councilperson of the first district, councilperson of the second district, and council-person of the fifth district shall take place in the year 1974, and every fourth year thereafter. The election for the offices of councilperson of the third district and councilperson of the fourth district shall take place in the year 1976, and every fourth year there-after. In the case of the incumbents holding any of the foregoing offices whose terms of office expire in the year 1973 or in the year 1975, all such terms of office shall be extended until their successors are elected and qualified. [Article III. Sec.11] The term of office shall be four years. Alternatively, and successively, three four-year terms shall be filled at one general municipal election and two four-year terms at the next such election, consistent with the sequence of terms of Council member existing on the effective date hereof. [Article IV. Sec. 400] Charter Item Arcadia Preamble We, the People of the City of Arcadia, State of California, do ordain and establish this Charter as the organic law of the City under the Constitution of the State. Council Term Limits The term of office shall be four years. Alternatively, and successively, three four-year terms shall be filled at one general municipal election and two four-year terms at the next such election, consistent with the sequence of terms of Councilmembers existing on the effective date hereof. Cypress Irvine We, the People of the City of Cypress, State of California, do ordain and establish this Charter as the organic law of the City under the Constitution of the State of California. We, the People of the City of Irvine, State of California, do ordain and establish this Charter as the organic law of the City of Irvine under the Constitution of the State of California. The term of office shall be four years. Except as provided by an ordinance that is consistent with the general laws of the State, alternatively, and successively, three four-year terms shall be filled at one general municipal election and two four-year terms at the next such election, consistent with the sequence of terms of Councilmen existing on the effective date hereof. The term of a Councilman shall commence on the first Tuesday following his election and he shall serve until his successor qualifies. Any ties in voting shall be settled by the casting of lots. [Article Iv. Sec. 400] The term of office for a Council member shall be four (4) years. Alternatively, and successively, two (2) four-year terms shall be filled at one general municipal election and two (2) four-year terms at the next such election, consistent with the sequence of terms of Council members existing on the effective date hereof. Any person who serves two (2) full terms as a member of the City Council shall not be eligible to serve again as a member of the City Council. If a Council member serves a partial term in excess of two (2) years, it shall be considered a full term for the purpose of this provision. [Article IV. Sec. 400] Charter Item Arcadia Preamble We, the People of the City of Arcadia, State of California, do ordain and establish this Charter as the organic law of the City under the Constitution of the State. Council Term Limits The term of office shall be four years. Alternatively, and successively, three four-year terms shall be filled at one general municipal election and two four-year terms at the next such election, consistent with the sequence of terms of Councilmembers existing on the effective date hereof. Mountain View Newport Beach Except as otherwise provided in this section, the members of the council shall hold office for a term of four (4) years from and after the first meeting in January following their election and continuing until their respective successors qualify. Ties among candidates for any office shall be settled by the drawing of lots. No person shall be eligible to serve as a member of the city council for more than two successive four-year elective terms. Any person appointed or elected to the city council to fill an unexpired term of not more than two years in length shall, however, be eligible to serve two successive four-year elective terms upon the expiration of the unexpired term for which that person was appointed or elected. [Article V. Sec. 500] The elective officers of the City shall consist of a City Council of seven members. Candidates for City Council shall be nominated from and by the electors of each of the seven districts referred to in Article X of this Charter and one shall be elected from each of such districts by the voters of the City at large at the times and in the manner provided in this Charter. Ties in voting among candidates for office shall be settled by the casting of lots. Alternatively, and successively, four four-year terms shall be filled at one general municipal election and three four-year terms at the next such election, consistent with the sequence of terms of Council members existing on the effective date of this amendment. The term of office shall be four years. The term of each City Council member shall commence on the date of the City Council meeting, following his or her election, at which the council receives the certification of election results from the City Clerk.[Article IV. Sec.400] Charter Item Arcadia Preamble We, the People of the City of Arcadia, State of California, do ordain and establish this Charter as the organic law of the City under the Constitution of the State. Council Term Limits The term of office shall be four years. Alternatively, and successively, three four-year terms shall be filled at one general municipal election and two four-year terms at the next such election, consistent with the sequence of terms of Councilmembers existing on the effective date hereof. Pasadena Santa Monica We, the people of the City of Santa Monica, State of California, do ordain and establish this Charter as the organic law of said City under the Constitution of said State. A.There shall be a City Council consisting of a Mayor and seven Councilmembers. The seven Councilmembers shall be nominated and elected by district as provided in this Charter. Except as provided in subsection B, the term of office of the Mayor and Councilmembers shall be four years. B.Notwithstanding any other provision of this Charter, in order to transition to new election dates starting in 2018, the terms of office of the Mayor and Councilmembers elected in 2015 shall expire in December 2020 and the terms of office of Councilmembers elected in the year 2017 shall expire in December 2022. C.Beginning in the year 2020, the terms of office of the Mayor and Councilmembers elected from Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6 shall commence in the year 2020 and in each fourth anniversary of the year 2020, and the terms of office of the Councilmembers elected from Districts 3, 5, and 7 shall commence in the year 2022 and in each fourth anniversary of the year 2022. The terms of office of the Mayor and Councilmembers shall commence at the time of the City's organizational meeting held on the fifth Monday following the statewide general election and until their respective successors are elected and have duly qualified. [Article IV. Sec.401] The City Council shall consist of seven members elected from the City at large, at the times and in the manner in this Charter provided, and who shall serve for a term of four years. The term of all members shall commence on the first Tuesday following such election and each member shall serve until the member’s successor is elected and qualified. Any ties in voting shall be settled by the casting of lots. No person shall serve more than three terms as a member of the City Council whether consecutive or not. For purposes of this section, a partial term of more than two years shall count as one term. These term limits shall apply to appointed terms as well as elected terms. These term limits shall apply prospectively only to those terms of office that begin on or after the election at which this Charter amendment is adopted. [Article VI. Sec. 600] Charter Item Arcadia Preamble We, the People of the City of Arcadia, State of California, do ordain and establish this Charter as the organic law of the City under the Constitution of the State. Council Term Limits The term of office shall be four years. Alternatively, and successively, three four-year terms shall be filled at one general municipal election and two four-year terms at the next such election, consistent with the sequence of terms of Councilmembers existing on the effective date hereof. Temple City We, the people of the city of Temple City, county of Los Angeles, state of California, do ordain and establish this charter as the organic law of said city under and by virtue of the constitution of the said state. The elective officers of this city shall be five (5) members of the city council, each of whom shall hold the office of council member. Elective officers of the city shall be elected for four year terms by the registered qualified voters of the city, on an at large basis, at general or special municipal elections, held for that purpose. [Article V. Sec. 501] Charter Item Arcadia Alhambra Big Bear Lake Council Compensation Compensation for Councilmembers is hereby set, and from time to time shall be changed, in accordance with the schedule applicable to the City of Arcadia set forth in the provisions of the Government Code relating to salaries of councilmembers in general law cities. Such compensation may be increased or decreased by an affirmative vote of a majority of the voters voting on the proposition at any election. Each councilperson shall receive a salary of fifty dollars per month, excepting the mayor, whose salary shall be seventy- five dollars per month; provided, that such salaries may be changed by a majority vote of the qualified electors at any general municipal election. Except where such power to fix is otherwise given by this Charter, the council shall fix by ordinance the salary of all other officers herein created by ordinance whose salaries are not herein fixed or otherwise provided for. [Article III. Sec.18] Compensation for Council member is hereby set, and from time to time shall be changes, in accordance with the provisions of the Government Code relating to salaries of Council members in general law cities. Such compensation may be increased or decreased other than as set forth above by an affirmative vote of a majority of the voters voting on the proposition at any election. [Article III. Sec. 385] Charter Item Arcadia Council Compensation Compensation for Councilmembers is hereby set, and from time to time shall be changed, in accordance with the schedule applicable to the City of Arcadia set forth in the provisions of the Government Code relating to salaries of councilmembers in general law cities. Such compensation may be increased or decreased by an affirmative vote of a majority of the voters voting on the proposition at any election. Cypress Irvine Compensation for Councilmen is hereby set, and from time to time shall be changed, in accordance with the schedule set forth in the Government Code establishing salaries of Councilmen in general law cities, as the same may from time to time be amended. Such compensation may be increased or decreased by an affirmative vote of a majority of the voters voting on the Proposition at any election. [Article IV. Sec. 402] Compensation for Council member is hereby set, and from time to time shall be changed, in accordance with the provisions of the Government Code relating to salaries of Council members in general law cities. Such compensation may be increased or decreased other than as set forth above by an affirmative vote of a majority of the voters voting on the proposition at any election. [Article IV. Sec. 402] Charter Item Arcadia Council Compensation Compensation for Councilmembers is hereby set, and from time to time shall be changed, in accordance with the schedule applicable to the City of Arcadia set forth in the provisions of the Government Code relating to salaries of councilmembers in general law cities. Such compensation may be increased or decreased by an affirmative vote of a majority of the voters voting on the proposition at any election. Mountain View Newport Beach Each member of the city council shall receive as salary, each month, that sum which has been established by the electorate as of November 4, 2014, as the baseline salary amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per month with automatic annual adjustments based on the lesser of the San Francisco Bay Area Consumer Price Index for urban wage earners or the average cost- of-living adjustment granted to the miscellaneous city employee bargaining groups and not to exceed five percent (5%) per year. The mayor shall receive as salary, each month, that amount as calculated for a councilmember above, plus an additional twenty-five percent (25%) of said sum. Any amounts paid to a councilmember for retirement, health and welfare, and federal Social Security benefits shall not be included for purposes of determining salary pursuant to this section provided the same benefits are available and paid by the city for its employees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the city council shall have no power to increase its salary by ordinance, resolution or motion. If a member of the city council, or mayor, does not attend all regular meetings of the city council called on order of the city council and held during the month, that person's salary for such month shall be reduced by the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25) for each regular meeting not attended unless that person is absent with the consent of the mayor or for official city business. [Article V. Sec. 503] The members of the City Council shall receive as compensation for their services in the amount of $1,227.35 per month, which amount shall reimburse the City Councilmember for expenditures imposed upon him or her in serving as a City Councilmember. The Mayor shall receive as compensation an additional amount of $513.96 per month to reimburse the Mayor for the additional expenses incurred in serving in that capacity. In addition, each member of the City Council shall receive reimbursement on order of the City Council for Council authorized traveling expenses when on official duty. The compensation set forth in this Section shall be adjusted each July 1 in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County region, or five percent (5%) whichever amount is lesser. Absence of a Councilmember from all regular and special meetings of the Council during any calendar month shall render such Councilmember ineligible to receive compensation for such calendar month. [Article IV.402] Charter Item Arcadia Council Compensation Compensation for Councilmembers is hereby set, and from time to time shall be changed, in accordance with the schedule applicable to the City of Arcadia set forth in the provisions of the Government Code relating to salaries of councilmembers in general law cities. Such compensation may be increased or decreased by an affirmative vote of a majority of the voters voting on the proposition at any election. Pasadena Santa Monica The City Council may take no action on the recommendation, or it may, by ordinance, adjust the compensation paid to members of the City Council by an amount not to exceed the recommendations of the Committee. No action which increases the compensation of City Council in excess of the level recommended by the Committee may be taken without a vote of the people. Any ordinance adopted pursuant to a recommendation of the Committee shall be adopted by a 2/3 majority vote and shall be subject to referendum as provided in this Charter. Once compensation has been initially established as provided in this section, no increase in the annual compensation shall be greater than five percent for each calendar year following the operative date of the most recent change for the compensation. No more than one ordinance establishing the compensation of City Council members may be adopted in any two calendar year period. Any compensation and benefits fixed as a result of this Section shall constitute full compensation for the services of the City Council member and the maximum benefits provided to the City Council member by the City. Until such time as the City Council adopts an ordinance as provided herein, Councilmembers shall continue to receive the compensation in effect as of the effective date of the Section. [Article IV. Sec.405] (a) The members of the City Council shall receive compensation in the amount of $750.00 each month. The Mayor shall receive compensation in the amount of $900.00 per month; (b) Notwithstanding the amount provided for in paragraph (a) of this section, the compensation received by the members of the City Council and Mayor shall be automatically increased effective July 1 of each year, in an amount equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the twelve month period immediately preceding July 1. As used in this section, the CPI shall be the index for All Urban Consumers for the Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim Metropolitan Area (All items), provided by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics or other comparable index as may be developed to take its place; (c) The members of the City Council and Mayor shall receive medical, dental, health, and other benefits of employment paid for by the City, provided these benefits are routinely and customarily available and paid for by the City to City miscellaneous employees. The members of the City Council and Mayor shall receive reimbursement and allowance for travel and for other expenses related to their fulfilling their official duties and the holding of public office upon the same terms and conditions applicable to City departmental directors. The sums received pursuant to this paragraph shall not be included for purposes of determining monthly compensation under paragraph (a) of this section. [Article VI. Sec. 602] Charter Item Arcadia Council Compensation Compensation for Councilmembers is hereby set, and from time to time shall be changed, in accordance with the schedule applicable to the City of Arcadia set forth in the provisions of the Government Code relating to salaries of councilmembers in general law cities. Such compensation may be increased or decreased by an affirmative vote of a majority of the voters voting on the proposition at any election. Temple City Compensation of council members, other than reimbursement for expenses, may be established in the manner and amount as provided by general law, relating to council member salaries in general law cities in this state. [Article Vi. Sec. 605] Charter Item Arcadia Alhambra Big Bear Lake Council Reorganization By the affirmative votes of not less than three Councilmembers, the Council shall elect one of its members as Mayor, and one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore, upon the following occasions: (a) In even-numbered years, at the regular Council meeting held for the purpose of canvassing the results of the general municipal election; and (b) In odd-numbered years, at the second regular Council meeting held during the month of April; or (c) At such other times as a majority of the Council shall so order. The office of Mayor and Councilperson of Public Affairs shall be routinely rotated by councilmanic district for a term of nine months each as provided for herein. [Article v. Sec. 28b] Code Adoption Detailed regulations, pertaining to any subject, when arranged as a comprehensive code may be adopted by reference by the passage of an ordinance for such purpose. Such code need not be published in the manner required for other ordinances, but not less than three copies thereof shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk, prior to the adoption thereof. Subsequent amendments to sections of such code shall be enacted in the same manner as herein required for the enactment of ordinances. Copies of any adopted code of regulations shall be made available for purchase at a reasonable price. The council shall cause all ordinances to be properly classified and indexed and kept at the City Hall, in a form readily accessible to all persons interested therein, and may from time to time cause the Charter of the city and the ordinances in force, either together or separately, to be published in book form. [Article VI. Sec. 57] Detailed regulations pertaining to any subject, when arranged as acomprehensive code, may be adopted by reference by the passage of an ordinance for such purpose. Such code need not be posted or published in the manner required for the enactment of ordinances. Any or all ordinances of the City may be compiled, consolidated, revised, indexed, including such restatement and substantive changes as is necessary in the interest of clarity, and arranged as a comprehensive ordinance code. Such ordinance code may be adopted by reference as provided herein. Copies of any adopted code of regulations shall be made available for purchase at a reasonable price. [Article IV. Sec. 407] Charter Item Arcadia Council Reorganization By the affirmative votes of not less than three Councilmembers, the Council shall elect one of its members as Mayor, and one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore, upon the following occasions: (a) In even-numbered years, at the regular Council meeting held for the purpose of canvassing the results of the general municipal election; and (b) In odd-numbered years, at the second regular Council meeting held during the month of April; or (c) At such other times as a majority of the Council shall so order. Code Adoption Detailed regulations, pertaining to any subject, when arranged as a comprehensive code may be adopted by reference by the passage of an ordinance for such purpose. Such code need not be published in the manner required for other ordinances, but not less than three copies thereof shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk, prior to the adoption thereof. Subsequent amendments to sections of such code shall be enacted in the same manner as herein required for the enactment of ordinances. Copies of any adopted code of regulations shall be made available for purchase at a reasonable price. Cypress Irvine By the affirmative votes of not less than three Councilmen, the Council shall elect one of its members as Mayor and one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore, upon the following occasions: (a) In even-numbered years, at the Council meeting held for the purpose of canvassing the results of the general municipal election; and (b) In odd-numbered years, at the first regular Council meeting held at least one year after the Council meeting held for the purpose of canvassing the results of the last general municipal election; and (c) At such other times as a majority of the Council shall so order. [ Article IV. Sec. 404] The City Council, hereinafter termed "Council," shall consist of a Mayor and four (4) Council members elected to office from the City at large in the manner provided in this Charter. The Mayor shall serve a term of two (2) years. Any person who serves two (2) full terms as Mayor shall not be eligible to serve again as Mayor. If a Mayor serves a partial term in excess of one (1) year, it shall be considered a full term for the purpose of this provision. Other than as set forth herein, eligibility for office, compensation, vacancies and the filling of vacancies shall be the same for the office of Mayor as provided for the office of Council member by this Charter. The Mayor, in addition to serving as the presiding officer of the Council, shall have all of the rights, powers and duties of a Council member and shall be a member of the Council. [Articel IV. Sec. 400] Detailed regulations, pertaining to any subject, when arranged as a comprehensive code may be adopted by reference by the passage of an ordinance for such purpose. Such code need not be published in the manner required for the enactment of ordinances. Copies of any adopted code of regulations shall be made available for purchase at a reasonable price. [Article IV. Sec. 418] Detailed regulations pertaining to any subject, when arranged as a comprehensive code, may be adopted by reference by the passage of an ordinance for such purpose. Such code need not be posted or published in the manner required for the enactment of ordinances. Any or all ordinances of the City may be compiled, consolidated, revised, indexed, including such restatement and substantive change as is necessary in the interest of clarity, and arranged as a comprehensive ordinance code. Such ordinance code may be adopted by reference as provided herein. Copies of any adopted code of regulations shall be made available for purchase at a reasonable price. [Article IV. Sec. 409] Charter Item Arcadia Council Reorganization By the affirmative votes of not less than three Councilmembers, the Council shall elect one of its members as Mayor, and one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore, upon the following occasions: (a) In even-numbered years, at the regular Council meeting held for the purpose of canvassing the results of the general municipal election; and (b) In odd-numbered years, at the second regular Council meeting held during the month of April; or (c) At such other times as a majority of the Council shall so order. Code Adoption Detailed regulations, pertaining to any subject, when arranged as a comprehensive code may be adopted by reference by the passage of an ordinance for such purpose. Such code need not be published in the manner required for other ordinances, but not less than three copies thereof shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk, prior to the adoption thereof. Subsequent amendments to sections of such code shall be enacted in the same manner as herein required for the enactment of ordinances. Copies of any adopted code of regulations shall be made available for purchase at a reasonable price. Mountain View Newport Beach The council shall meet and elect one of its members as its presiding officer, who shall have the title of mayor. The mayor shall have a voice and vote in all its proceedings. The mayor shall be the official head of the city for all ceremonial purposes. The mayor shall perform such other duties consistent with the mayoral office as may be prescribed by this Charter or as may be imposed by the council. The mayor shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the council.The selection of mayor shall occur annually. If possible, the selection shall be made at the first meeting in January or, at the council's discretion, at such other meeting to accommodate the needs of the council. (b)Vice mayor. At the time set for selection of mayor, the council shall also designate one of its members as vice mayor who shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the council. The vice mayor shall perform the duties of the mayor during the mayor's absence or disability. [Article V. Sec. 505] On the date of any meeting of the City Council at which time the Council receives the certification of the results of any general or special municipal election at which any member of Council is elected, the City Council shall, after swearing and qualifying any newly elected member, elect one of its members as its presiding officer, who shall have the title of Mayor. The Mayor shall have a voice and vote in all its proceedings. The Mayor shall have the primary but not exclusive responsibility for interpreting the policies, programs and needs of the City government to the people, and, as occasion requires, the Mayor may inform the people of any change in policy or program. The Mayor shall perform such other duties consistent with the office as may be prescribed by this Charter or as may be imposed by the City Council. The Mayor shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the City Council. [Article Iv. Sec.404] With the sole exception of ordinances which take effect upon adoption referred to in this article, no ordinance shall be adopted by the council on the day of its introduction, nor within five days thereafter nor at any time other than at a regular or adjourned regular meeting nor until such ordinance shall have been published as required in this Charter. At the time of introduction or adoption of an ordinance or resolution it shall be read in full, unless after the reading of the title thereof, the further reading thereof is waived by unanimous consent of the councilmembers present. In the event that any ordinance is altered after its introduction, the same shall not be finally adopted except at a regular or adjourned regular meeting, held not less than five days after the date upon which such ordinance was so altered. The correction of typographical or clerical errors shall not constitute the making of an alteration within the meaning of the foregoing sentence. No order for the payment of money shall be adopted or made at any other than a regular or adjourned regular meeting. Any ordinance declared by the council to be necessary as an emergency measure for preserving the public peace, health or safety, and containing a statement of the reasons for its urgency, may be introduced and adopted at one and the same meeting if passed by at least five affirmative votes. [Article V. 514] With the sole exception of ordinances which take effect upon adoption, referred to in this Article, no ordinance shall be adopted by the City Council on the day of its introduction, nor within five days thereafter. At the time of its introduction an ordinance shall become a part of the proceedings of such meeting in the custody of the City Clerk. At the time of adoption of an ordinance it shall be read in full, unless after the reading of the title thereof, the further reading thereof is waived by unanimous consent of the Councilmembers present. In the event that any ordinance is altered after its introduction, the same shall not be finally adopted except at a meeting held not less than five days after the date upon which such ordinance was so altered. The correction of typographical or clerical errors shall not constitute the making of an alteration within the meaning of the foregoing sentence. Unless a higher vote is required by other provisions of this Charter, the affirmative votes of at least four members of the City Council shall be required for the enactment of any ordinance or resolution, or for the making or approving of any order for the payment of money. All ordinances and resolutions shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk. Any ordinance declared by the City Council to be necessary as an emergency measure for preserving the public peace, health or safety, and containing a statement of the reasons for its urgency, may be introduced and adopted at one and the same meeting if passed by at least five affirmative votes. [Article IV. Sec.412] Charter Item Arcadia Council Reorganization By the affirmative votes of not less than three Councilmembers, the Council shall elect one of its members as Mayor, and one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore, upon the following occasions: (a) In even-numbered years, at the regular Council meeting held for the purpose of canvassing the results of the general municipal election; and (b) In odd-numbered years, at the second regular Council meeting held during the month of April; or (c) At such other times as a majority of the Council shall so order. Code Adoption Detailed regulations, pertaining to any subject, when arranged as a comprehensive code may be adopted by reference by the passage of an ordinance for such purpose. Such code need not be published in the manner required for other ordinances, but not less than three copies thereof shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk, prior to the adoption thereof. Subsequent amendments to sections of such code shall be enacted in the same manner as herein required for the enactment of ordinances. Copies of any adopted code of regulations shall be made available for purchase at a reasonable price. Pasadena Santa Monica The Mayor shall be nominated and elected by the voters of the City at large for a term of four years, except as provided in Section 401 (B). The Mayor shall be a voting member of the City Council and shall preside at meetings of the City Council. The Mayor shall act as chief executive of the City in performing all acts required to be performed under the laws of the State of California and this Charter. The Mayor shall be recognized as the official head of the City for all ceremonial purposes, by the Courts for the purpose of serving civil process and by the Governor of the State for military purposes. The Mayor shall have a voice and vote in all proceedings of the City Council and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or as may be imposed by the City Council consistent with his or her office. [Article IV. Sec. 406] (a) On the first Tuesday following any general or special municipal election at which City Councilmembers are elected, the City Council shall meet and shall elect one of its members as its presiding officer, who shall have the title of Mayor. The Mayor shall have a voice and vote in all its proceedings. The Mayor shall be the official head of the City for all ceremonial purposes. The Mayor shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or as may be imposed by the City Council consistent with the Mayor’s office. The Mayor shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of The City Council. (b) Mayor Pro Tempore. The City Council shall also designate one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore. The Mayor Pro Tempore shall perform the duties of the Mayor during the Mayor’s absence or disability. [Article VI. Sec. 604] The City Council may cause to be classified and codified under appropriate headings the ordinances of the City. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Article, the City Council may adopt and thereafter amend a code of laws, rules or regulations by reference, in the manner prescribed by the Government Code as now or hereafter amended. [Section V. 511] Any and all ordinances of the City which have been enacted and published in the manner required at the time of their adoption, and which have not been repealed, may be compiled, consolidated, revised, indexed, and arranged as a comprehensive ordinance code, and such code may be adopted by reference by the passage of an ordinance for such purpose. Such code need not be published in the manner required for other ordinances, but not less than three copies thereof shall be filed, for use and examination by the public, in the office of the City Clerk, prior to the adoption thereof. Subsequent amendments to sections of the code shall be enacted in the same manner as herein required for the amendment of ordinances generally. Detailed regulations pertaining to any subject, such as the construction of buildings, plumbing, wiring or other subjects which require extensive regulations, after having been arranged as a comprehensive code, may likewise be adopted by reference in the manner hereinabove provided. [Article VI. Section 618] Charter Item Arcadia Council Reorganization By the affirmative votes of not less than three Councilmembers, the Council shall elect one of its members as Mayor, and one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore, upon the following occasions: (a) In even-numbered years, at the regular Council meeting held for the purpose of canvassing the results of the general municipal election; and (b) In odd-numbered years, at the second regular Council meeting held during the month of April; or (c) At such other times as a majority of the Council shall so order. Code Adoption Detailed regulations, pertaining to any subject, when arranged as a comprehensive code may be adopted by reference by the passage of an ordinance for such purpose. Such code need not be published in the manner required for other ordinances, but not less than three copies thereof shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk, prior to the adoption thereof. Subsequent amendments to sections of such code shall be enacted in the same manner as herein required for the enactment of ordinances. Copies of any adopted code of regulations shall be made available for purchase at a reasonable price. Temple City By the affirmative votes of not less than three (3) members, the city council shall choose one of its members as mayor, and one of its members as mayor pro tempore, upon the following occasions: A. In even numbered years, at the regular council meeting held for the purpose of canvassing the results of the general municipal election; and B. In odd numbered years, at the first regular council meeting held during the month of March; or C. At such other times as a majority of the council shall so order. The council member chosen as mayor shall, in addition to the performance of this duties as a council member, preside at all city council meetings, represent the city as the ceremonial head of city government, and perform such other acts as may be required of him, as directed by the city council, consistent with this charter, ordinance of the city or other applicable law. In the case of the absence or disability of the mayor, the mayor pro tempore shall act in his place and stead. [Article VI. Section 601] G. Codification. Any and all ordinances of the city may be compiled, consolidated, or recompiled and/or reconsolidated, and indexed and arranged in a comprehensive municipal ordinance code. Such code may be adopted by ordinance, by reference. Such code, if adopted by reference, need not be published in the manner required for other ordinances, provided that: 1. Not less than three (3) copies thereof shall be on file in the office of the city clerk, available for examination by members of the public, prior to the adoption thereof; and 2. That the final adoption of such code shall not take place until a public hearing is held before the city council to allow interested persons to express their views on such proposed code; and 3. That notice of such public hearing is given by publication in an adjudicated newspaper at least ten (10) days in advance of such hearing. Detailed regulations pertaining to any subject, such as building regulations, when arranged in a comprehensive code, including maps, charts or diagrams, may also be adopted by reference in the manner provided in this section. Amendments to such code shall be enacted only by ordinance and, if no adoption by reference is involved, the procedure set forth in this sub- paragraph shall not apply to such adoption. [Article VI. Section 606] Charter Item Arcadia Alhambra Big Bear Lake Publishing Legal Notices In the event that there is more than one newspaper of general circulation in the City, the Council, annually, prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, shall solicit bids and contract for the publication of all legal notices or other matter required to be published in a newspaper of general circulation, during the ensuing fiscal year. If there is only one newspaper of general circulation in the City, then the Council shall have the power to contract with such newspaper for the publishing of such legal notices and other matter without soliciting bids therefor. If the City has a contract with a newspaper of general circulation in the City, it shall be deemed to be the official newspaper. 9 If there is no newspaper of general circulation in the City, or if such a newspaper will not contract with the City at rates which do not exceed those charged private persons, and the Council has not designated an official newspaper, then such notices and other matter, and notices required to be published in the official newspaper, shall be published by posting copies thereof at three or more public places in the City as designated by the Council. No defect or irregularity in proceedings taken under this section, or failure to designate an official newspaper, shall invalidate any publication where the same is otherwise in conformity with this Charter or law. All resolutions and ordinances shall be signed by the mayor and attested by the city clerk and before taking effect, all ordinances or a summary thereof shall be published at least once in a newspaper published in said city, or posted in at least three public places therein for a period of ten days. [Article VI. Sec. 51] The City Clerk shall cause each ordinance to be posted in at least three public places in the City in lieu of publication unless publication is requested by the City Council or otherwise required by law. [ Article VI. Sec. 408] Charter Item Arcadia Publishing Legal Notices In the event that there is more than one newspaper of general circulation in the City, the Council, annually, prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, shall solicit bids and contract for the publication of all legal notices or other matter required to be published in a newspaper of general circulation, during the ensuing fiscal year. If there is only one newspaper of general circulation in the City, then the Council shall have the power to contract with such newspaper for the publishing of such legal notices and other matter without soliciting bids therefor. If the City has a contract with a newspaper of general circulation in the City, it shall be deemed to be the official newspaper. 9 If there is no newspaper of general circulation in the City, or if such a newspaper will not contract with the City at rates which do not exceed those charged private persons, and the Council has not designated an official newspaper, then such notices and other matter, and notices required to be published in the official newspaper, shall be published by posting copies thereof at three or more public places in the City as designated by the Council. No defect or irregularity in proceedings taken under this section, or failure to designate an official newspaper, shall invalidate any publication where the same is otherwise in conformity with this Charter or law. Cypress Irvine Except as provided otherwise in this Charter or by ordinance of the Council, may be accomplished by (1) posting copies thereof at three or more public places in the City as designated by the Council and posted on the City’s website; (2) publishing thereof in the official newspaper; or (3) a combination of (1) and (2). The publication of legal notices or other matters that do not solely pertain to the municipal affairs of the City shall be published in a manner consistent with applicable law. The newspaper with which the Council contracts for the publication of legal notices shall be deemed to be the official newspaper. No defect or irregularity in proceedings taken under this section, or, shall invalidate any publication where the same is otherwise in conformity with this Charter or law. [Article IV. Sec. 420] Charter Item Arcadia Publishing Legal Notices In the event that there is more than one newspaper of general circulation in the City, the Council, annually, prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, shall solicit bids and contract for the publication of all legal notices or other matter required to be published in a newspaper of general circulation, during the ensuing fiscal year. If there is only one newspaper of general circulation in the City, then the Council shall have the power to contract with such newspaper for the publishing of such legal notices and other matter without soliciting bids therefor. If the City has a contract with a newspaper of general circulation in the City, it shall be deemed to be the official newspaper. 9 If there is no newspaper of general circulation in the City, or if such a newspaper will not contract with the City at rates which do not exceed those charged private persons, and the Council has not designated an official newspaper, then such notices and other matter, and notices required to be published in the official newspaper, shall be published by posting copies thereof at three or more public places in the City as designated by the Council. No defect or irregularity in proceedings taken under this section, or failure to designate an official newspaper, shall invalidate any publication where the same is otherwise in conformity with this Charter or law. Mountain View Newport Beach Except as otherwise provided in this Charter, the city clerk shall cause each proposed ordinance, other than an emergency ordinance or an ordinance which takes effect upon adoption, to be published at least once in the official newspaper at least two (2) days prior to its adoption; or, as an alternative method of publication, the council may order copies of any proposed ordinance to be posted at least two (2) days prior to its adoption in three (3) prominent places in the city and cause a single publication in the official newspaper of a notice setting forth the title of the ordinance, the date of its introduction, and a list of the places where copies of the proposed ordinance are posted. [Article V. Sec. 522] Detailed regulations pertaining to any subject, when arranged as a comprehensive code, may be adopted by reference by the passage of an ordinance for such purpose. Such code need not be posted or published in the manner required for the enactment of ordinances. Any or all ordinances of the City may be compiled, consolidated, revised, indexed, including such restatement and substantive changes as is necessary in the interest of clarity, and arranged as a comprehensive ordinance code. Such ordinance code may be adopted by reference as provided herein. Copies of any adopted code of regulations shall be made available for purchase at a reasonable price. [Article IV. Sec. 409] The City Council shall at the same time the Mayor is elected also designate one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore, who shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the City Council. The Mayor Pro Tempore shall perform the duties of the Mayor during the Mayor’s absence or disability. [Article IV. Sec. 414] Charter Item Arcadia Publishing Legal Notices In the event that there is more than one newspaper of general circulation in the City, the Council, annually, prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, shall solicit bids and contract for the publication of all legal notices or other matter required to be published in a newspaper of general circulation, during the ensuing fiscal year. If there is only one newspaper of general circulation in the City, then the Council shall have the power to contract with such newspaper for the publishing of such legal notices and other matter without soliciting bids therefor. If the City has a contract with a newspaper of general circulation in the City, it shall be deemed to be the official newspaper. 9 If there is no newspaper of general circulation in the City, or if such a newspaper will not contract with the City at rates which do not exceed those charged private persons, and the Council has not designated an official newspaper, then such notices and other matter, and notices required to be published in the official newspaper, shall be published by posting copies thereof at three or more public places in the City as designated by the Council. No defect or irregularity in proceedings taken under this section, or failure to designate an official newspaper, shall invalidate any publication where the same is otherwise in conformity with this Charter or law. Pasadena Santa Monica All ordinances adopted under this Charter shall be published by the City Clerk at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, and until such publication no ordinance shall take effect. Land use zones may be established (a) by legal description; (b) by reference to a map or plat referred to in such ordinance and published as part thereof, or (c) by reference to a map or plat on file with the City Clerk provided the ordinance designates the area in relation to the names of the public streets within the area depicted and incorporates such map or plat by reference. As an alternative to publications as specified herein, after adoption, the title and summary, as approved by the City Council, may be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City. [Article V. Sec. 508] In the event that there is more than one newspaper of general circulation published in the City, the City Council annually, prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, shall publish a notice inviting bids and contract for the publication of all legal notices or other matter required to be published, in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in said City, during the ensuing fiscal year. In the event there is only one newspaper of general circulation published in the City, then the City Council shall have the power to contract with such newspaper for the printing and publishing of such legal notices without being required to advertise for bids therefor. The newspaper with which any such contract is made shall be designated the official newspaper for the publication of such notices or other matter for the period of such contract. In no case shall the contract prices for such publication exceed the customary rates charged by such newspaper for the publication of legal notices of a private character. In the event there is no official newspaper designated by the City Council, then all legal notices or other matter may be published by posting copies thereof in at least three public places in the City. No defect or irregularity in proceedings taken under this section, or failure to designate an official newspaper, shall invalidate any publication where the same is otherwise in conformity with this Charter or law or ordinance. [Article VI. Sec. 609] Charter Item Arcadia Publishing Legal Notices In the event that there is more than one newspaper of general circulation in the City, the Council, annually, prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, shall solicit bids and contract for the publication of all legal notices or other matter required to be published in a newspaper of general circulation, during the ensuing fiscal year. If there is only one newspaper of general circulation in the City, then the Council shall have the power to contract with such newspaper for the publishing of such legal notices and other matter without soliciting bids therefor. If the City has a contract with a newspaper of general circulation in the City, it shall be deemed to be the official newspaper. 9 If there is no newspaper of general circulation in the City, or if such a newspaper will not contract with the City at rates which do not exceed those charged private persons, and the Council has not designated an official newspaper, then such notices and other matter, and notices required to be published in the official newspaper, shall be published by posting copies thereof at three or more public places in the City as designated by the Council. No defect or irregularity in proceedings taken under this section, or failure to designate an official newspaper, shall invalidate any publication where the same is otherwise in conformity with this Charter or law. Temple City Charter Item Arcadia Alhambra Big Bear Lake HR Commission There shall be a Human Resources Commission which shall: (d) Make any investigation which it may consider desirable concerning the administration of personnel in the municipal service and report its findings to the Council and City Manager. (e) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council. Library Donations There shall be a Human Resources Commission which shall: (d) Make any investigation which it may consider desirable concerning the administration of personnel in the municipal service and report its findings to the Council and City Manager. (e) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council. Charter Item Arcadia HR Commission There shall be a Human Resources Commission which shall: (d) Make any investigation which it may consider desirable concerning the administration of personnel in the municipal service and report its findings to the Council and City Manager. (e) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council. Library Donations There shall be a Human Resources Commission which shall: (d) Make any investigation which it may consider desirable concerning the administration of personnel in the municipal service and report its findings to the Council and City Manager. (e) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council. Cypress Irvine Charter Item Arcadia HR Commission There shall be a Human Resources Commission which shall: (d) Make any investigation which it may consider desirable concerning the administration of personnel in the municipal service and report its findings to the Council and City Manager. (e) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council. Library Donations There shall be a Human Resources Commission which shall: (d) Make any investigation which it may consider desirable concerning the administration of personnel in the municipal service and report its findings to the Council and City Manager. (e) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council. Mountain View Newport Beach There shall be a Board of Library Trustees consisting of five members which shall have the power and duty to: (a) Have charge of the administration of City libraries and make and enforce such by-laws, rules and regulations as may be necessary therefore (b) Designate its own secretary. (c) Consider the annual budget for library purposes during the process of its preparation and make recommendations with respect thereto to the City Council and City Manager. (d) Purchase and acquire books, journals, maps, publications and other supplies peculiar to the needs of the library, subject, however, to the limitations of the budget for such purposes. The expenditure and disbursement of funds for such purchases shall be made and approved as elsewhere in this Charter provided. (e) Approve or disapprove the appointment, suspension or removal of the Librarian, who shall be the department head. (f) Accept money, personal property or real estate donated to the City for library purposes, subject to the approval of the City Council. (g) Contract with schools, county or other governmental agencies to render or receive library services or facilities subject to the approval of the City Council. [Article VII. Sec.708] Charter Item Arcadia HR Commission There shall be a Human Resources Commission which shall: (d) Make any investigation which it may consider desirable concerning the administration of personnel in the municipal service and report its findings to the Council and City Manager. (e) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council. Library Donations There shall be a Human Resources Commission which shall: (d) Make any investigation which it may consider desirable concerning the administration of personnel in the municipal service and report its findings to the Council and City Manager. (e) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council. Pasadena Santa Monica The City Council shall establish a personnel system. [Article VIII. Sec. 801]Personnel Board. Powers and duties. The Personnel Board shall have power and be required to: (a) After a public hearing thereon, recommend to the City Council the adoption, amendment or repeal of Civil Service rules and regulations; (b) Make any investigation which it may consider desirable concerning the administration of personnel in the municipal service and report its findings to the City Council, City Manager, and the Personnel Director; (c) Hear appeals of any officer or employee in the classified service who is suspended, demoted or removed, and report in writing to the appointing authority, City Manager, and City Council, its findings, conclusions, and recommendations; and (d) Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the Personnel Director on personnel administration. [Article X. Sec. 1012] Library Board. There shall be a Library Board consisting of five members to be appointed by the City Council from the residents of the City and no member of said Board shall hold any paid office or employment in the City government. [Article X. Sec. 1009] Library Board. Powers and duties. The Library Board shall have charge of the administration of the Santa Monica Public Library, and shall have power and be required to: (a) Make and enforce such by-laws, rules and regulations as may be necessary for the administration, government and protection of the City Library; and (b) Accept money, personal property or real estate donated to the Library Board of the Santa Monica Public Library or its predecessor. [Article X. Sec. 1010] Charter Item Arcadia HR Commission There shall be a Human Resources Commission which shall: (d) Make any investigation which it may consider desirable concerning the administration of personnel in the municipal service and report its findings to the Council and City Manager. (e) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council. Library Donations There shall be a Human Resources Commission which shall: (d) Make any investigation which it may consider desirable concerning the administration of personnel in the municipal service and report its findings to the Council and City Manager. (e) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council. Temple City Charter Item Arcadia Alhambra Big Bear Lake Elections General municipal elections for the election of officers and for such other purposes as the Council may prescribe shall be held in the City on the second Tuesday in April in each even-numbered year. General municipal elections shall be held in said city on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November of each even- numbered year, commencing on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November, 1974, at which shall be elected the elective officers provided for by this Charter, including members of the board of education, and all such officers shall take office on the first day of December next succeeding the day of their respective election at 12 o'clock noon. [Article XVII. Sec. 104] General municipal elections for the election of officers and for such other purposes as the Council may prescribe shall be held in the City on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years except as otherwise provided by ordinance of the City Council. [Article IX. Sec. 900] Capital Program As used in this section, a capital improvement shall mean an improvement with an estimated cost in excess of $30,000. Charter Item Arcadia Elections General municipal elections for the election of officers and for such other purposes as the Council may prescribe shall be held in the City on the second Tuesday in April in each even-numbered year. Capital Program As used in this section, a capital improvement shall mean an improvement with an estimated cost in excess of $30,000. Cypress Irvine General municipal elections for the election of officers and for such other purposes as the Council may prescribe shall be held in the City on the day designated by the Legislature for general municipal elections in general law cities. [Article IX. Sec. 900] Commencing with the general municipal election in 1992, general municipal elections for the election of officers and for such other purposes as the Council may prescribe shall be held in the City on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years, except as otherwise provided by ordinance of the City Council. [Article IX. Sec. 900] Capital Program. As used in this section a capital improvement shall mean an improvement with an estimated cost in excess of $10,000 and a probable life in excess of ten years, or such other improvement as may be specified by the Council. (a) The Manager shall prepare and submit to the Council a five-year capital program at least one month prior to the final date for submission of the budget or such other time as the Council may prescribe. (b) The capital program shall include: 19 1. A clear general summary of its contents; 2. A list of all capital improvements which are proposed to be undertaken during the five fiscal years next ensuing, with appropriate supporting information as to the necessity for such improvements; 3. Cost estimate, method of financing and recommended time schedules for each such improvement; and 4. The estimated annual cost of operating and maintaining the facilities to be constructed or acquired. The above information may be revised and extended each year with. [Article X. Sec. 1003] Charter Item Arcadia Elections General municipal elections for the election of officers and for such other purposes as the Council may prescribe shall be held in the City on the second Tuesday in April in each even-numbered year. Capital Program As used in this section, a capital improvement shall mean an improvement with an estimated cost in excess of $30,000. Mountain View Newport Beach General municipal elections for the election of officers and for such other purposes as the council may prescribe, shall be held in said city on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year, commencing with the year 1994. [Article XIII. Sec. 1300] Commencing with the election of November 2, 1982, General Municipal elections for the election of officers and for such other purposes as the City Council may prescribe shall be held in the City on the first Tuesday after the First Monday of November in each even-numbered year, and consolidated with the Statewide general election in the manner provided in the California Elections Code. [Article X. Sec.1000] A fund for capital improvement generally is hereby created, to be known as the “Capital Improvement Fund.” The City Council may create by ordinance a special fund or funds for a special capital improvement purpose. The City Council may transfer to any such fund any unencumbered surplus funds remaining on hand in the City at any time. Once created, such fund shall remain inviolate for the purpose for which it was created; if for capital improvement generally, then for any such purposes, and if for a special capital improvement, then for such purpose only, unless the use of such fund for some other capital improvement purpose is authorized by the affirmative votes of a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted. If the purpose for which any special capital improvement fund has been created has been accomplished, the City Council may transfer any unexpended or unencumbered surplus remaining in such fund to the fund for capital improvement generally, established by this Charter. [ArticleXI. Sec.1113] Charter Item Arcadia Elections General municipal elections for the election of officers and for such other purposes as the Council may prescribe shall be held in the City on the second Tuesday in April in each even-numbered year. Capital Program As used in this section, a capital improvement shall mean an improvement with an estimated cost in excess of $30,000. Pasadena Santa Monica Beginning in the year 2020, a City primary election shall be held in each even year, coinciding with the statewide primary election, in those districts of the City wherein the terms of office of Councilmembers expire in that year or on a citywide basis when the term of office of the Mayor expires in such year, for the purpose of nominating candidates to be voted on at the general municipal election and for such other purposes as the City Council may prescribe. [Article XII. Sec, 1202] General Municipal Elections for the filling of elective office shall be held in said City on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November in each even numbered year commencing with the year 1984. For those elected officers whose terms are to expire in April 1985, those terms shall expire in November 1984. For those elected officers whose terms are scheduled to expire in April 1987, those terms shall expire in November 1986. The elections to fill said office shall be held on the election days established pursuant to this Article. The terms of the officers elected in November of even numbered years shall begin on the first Tuesday following their elections. The provisions of this Section shall take effect and control over any other provisions of this Charter in conflict with this Section. [Article IX. Section 1400] There is created a special fund known as the "Capital Project Fund" which shall be used to account for financial resources which are to be expended only for the acquisition, construction, replacement or repair of municipal improvements, as defined in California Government Code 43601 as of July 1, 1971, or for payments of principal and interest on funds borrowed for such purposes. The Capital Project Fund shall receive monies as designated by the Charter or City Council from time to time. Expenditures and transfers from the fund, other than for specific municipal improvements projects as defined above, shall be authorized only upon a majority vote of the people. [Article I. Sec.104] The City Council by ordinance may create capital expenditure funds. The City Council may transfer to any such fund any unencumbered surplus funds remaining on hand in the City at any time, or any other funds which the City Council may lawfully raise. [Article XV. Sec. 1511] Charter Item Arcadia Elections General municipal elections for the election of officers and for such other purposes as the Council may prescribe shall be held in the City on the second Tuesday in April in each even-numbered year. Capital Program As used in this section, a capital improvement shall mean an improvement with an estimated cost in excess of $30,000. Temple City General municipal elections shall be conducted on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of even-numbered years, commencing in March of 2020 and as more fully set forth in Elections Code section 2601. [Article V. Sec. 501] Charter Item Arcadia Alhambra Big Bear Lake Public Works Contracts Every contract involving an expenditure of more than Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) for public works construction or improvement shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice by publication in a newspaper of general circulation by two (2) insertions, the first of which shall be at least ten (10) days before the time for opening bids. When the expenditure required for a public project exceeds the minimum amount specified in the general law of the State of California as requiring bidding, or the amount set by ordinance of the City Council, whichever is greater, such expenditure shall be contracted for and let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice. [Article XIX. Sec. 135] Every project involving an expenditure of more than Four Thousand Dollars (or such other amount as may be prescribed by ordinance) for the construction of public works shall be let by the Council by contract to the lowest responsible bidder after notice by publication in the official newspaper by one or more insertions, the first of which shall be at least ten days before the time for opening bids. [Article X. Sec.10004] Charter Item Arcadia Public Works Contracts Every contract involving an expenditure of more than Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) for public works construction or improvement shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice by publication in a newspaper of general circulation by two (2) insertions, the first of which shall be at least ten (10) days before the time for opening bids. Cypress Irvine Unless subject to an exception set forth in another subparagraph of Section 1012, every project involving an expenditure of more than Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars (or such other amount as may be prescribed by ordinance) for the construction, improvement, repair or maintenance of public works shall be let by the Council by contract to the lowest responsible bidder after notice by publication occurs at least once in a manner consistent with Section 420. If publication under this Section 1012 occurs more insertions, than once, then the first publication shall be occur at least ten days before the time for opening bids [Article X. Sec. 1012] Every project involving an expenditure of more than Four Thousand Dollars (or such other amount as may be prescribed by ordinance) for the construction of public works shall be let by the Council by contract to the lowest responsible bidder after notice by publication in the official newspaper by one or more insertions, the first of which shall be at least ten days before the time for opening bids. The Council may reject any and all bids presented and may readvertise in its discretion. [Article X. Sec. 1004] Charter Item Arcadia Public Works Contracts Every contract involving an expenditure of more than Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) for public works construction or improvement shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice by publication in a newspaper of general circulation by two (2) insertions, the first of which shall be at least ten (10) days before the time for opening bids. Mountain View Newport Beach Every project involving an expenditure of public monies of more than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) appropriately indexed to 1978 dollars for the construction or improvement of public buildings, works, drains, sewers, utilities, parts, playgrounds, and streets (exclusive of projects for resurfacing, maintenance and repair of streets) shall be let by contract to the lowest responsible bidder after notice by publication in the official newspaper by one or more insertions, the first of which shall be at least seven days before the time for opening bids. [Section XI. Sec.1107] Every project for the construction or improvement of public buildings, works, streets, drains, sewers, utilities, parks or playgrounds, and every purchase of supplies or materials for any such project, when the total expenditures required for the project exceed One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00), or such lesser amount as may be established by ordinance, shall be let by the City Council by contract to the lowest responsible bidder after notice by publication in the official newspaper by one or more insertions, the first of which shall be at least ten (10) days before the time for opening bids. This formal bid dollar amount shall be adjusted annually pursuant to an index specified by City Council resolution. Projects for the maintenance or repair of such facilities are excepted from the requirements of this paragraph if the City Council determines that such work can be performed more economically by a City department than by contracting for the doing of such work. [Article XI. Sec. 1110] Charter Item Arcadia Public Works Contracts Every contract involving an expenditure of more than Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) for public works construction or improvement shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice by publication in a newspaper of general circulation by two (2) insertions, the first of which shall be at least ten (10) days before the time for opening bids. Pasadena Santa Monica The respective officers in charge of water and power utilities operated by the City may contract for the sale of the products, commodities, and services of their departments in accordance with forms and regulations approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, and at rates fixed by the City Council. [Article X. Sec. 1006] The City Council shall, by ordinance, adopt procedures and requirements for the purchase of supplies and equipment; for the provision of personal services, including without limitation, professional consultant agreements in excess of $50,000; and for the award of bids for public works projects. Such an ordinance should preserve public confidence in the integrity and openness of the City contracting process, protect public funds, and insure that the City obtains materials or service of appropriate quality. To the extent permitted by law, the City Council shall adopt procedures which encourage the award of City contracts to disadvantaged or minority persons. Pursuant to an ordinance duly adopted by the City Council, the personal services agreements subject to the dollar requirements of this Section may be adjusted by an amount no greater than the cumulative percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index as measured from the operative date of the last such adjustment, provided that such adjustments shall occur only once in any five year period. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) shall be the CPI for All Urban Consumers for the Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim Metropolitan Area (All Items), provided by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics or other comparable index determined to be appropriate by the City Council. [Article VI. Sec. 617] Charter Item Arcadia Public Works Contracts Every contract involving an expenditure of more than Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) for public works construction or improvement shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice by publication in a newspaper of general circulation by two (2) insertions, the first of which shall be at least ten (10) days before the time for opening bids. Temple City Except as otherwise herein provided, the city shall contract for the construction or reconstruction of any public building, works, streets, drain, sewer, utility, park or playground (hereinafter "public project") in the time and manner and in accordance with general law. [Article VI. Sec. 607E] Charter Item Arcadia Alhambra Big Bear Lake Board of Education The control, management, and administration of the public schools of the City of Arcadia and the territory that is now or may hereafter be annexed thereto for school purposes, in accordance with the Constitution and general laws of the State of California, is hereby vested in a Board of Education consisting of five members who shall be voters in the school district; said Board is hereby vested with all the powers and charged with all the duties provided by the laws of the State for city boards of education. Five members of the board of education shall be elected officials of the unified school district, of which the City of Alhambra is a part. All school board members shall be elected at the general municipal election on a general ticket from the unified school district at large. The five members of the board of education must have the residence qualifications specified in Section 86 of Article XIV of this Charter. [Article III. Sec. 7] Charter Item Arcadia Board of Education The control, management, and administration of the public schools of the City of Arcadia and the territory that is now or may hereafter be annexed thereto for school purposes, in accordance with the Constitution and general laws of the State of California, is hereby vested in a Board of Education consisting of five members who shall be voters in the school district; said Board is hereby vested with all the powers and charged with all the duties provided by the laws of the State for city boards of education. Cypress Irvine Charter Item Arcadia Board of Education The control, management, and administration of the public schools of the City of Arcadia and the territory that is now or may hereafter be annexed thereto for school purposes, in accordance with the Constitution and general laws of the State of California, is hereby vested in a Board of Education consisting of five members who shall be voters in the school district; said Board is hereby vested with all the powers and charged with all the duties provided by the laws of the State for city boards of education. Mountain View Newport Beach The organization, government and administration of the Public school system of the City of Mountain View shall not be affected by the adoption of this Charter, but shall continue in existence as is now or hereafter prescribed by the Education Code of the State of California. [Article rticle XIV. Section 1400] Charter Item Arcadia Board of Education The control, management, and administration of the public schools of the City of Arcadia and the territory that is now or may hereafter be annexed thereto for school purposes, in accordance with the Constitution and general laws of the State of California, is hereby vested in a Board of Education consisting of five members who shall be voters in the school district; said Board is hereby vested with all the powers and charged with all the duties provided by the laws of the State for city boards of education. Pasadena Santa Monica The control, management, and administration of the public elementary and secondary schools of the City of Pasadena and such territory that is now or may hereafter be annexed thereto for school purposes, in accordance with the Constitution and general laws of the State of California, is hereby vested in a Board of Education consisting of seven members nominated and elected by geographic sub-district as provided in this Charter. The Board of Education is hereby vested with all the powers and charged with all the duties provided under state law for city boards of education. [Article VII. Sec.701] 900 Number and term. The Board of Education shall consist of seven members elected from the School District at large, at the times and in the manner in this Charter provided, and who shall serve a term of four years. The terms of all members shall commence on the first Tuesday following such election and each member shall serve until the member’s successor is elected and qualified. Any ties in voting shall be settled by the casting of lots. In the event such change becomes effective, for those elected members of the Board of Education whose terms are scheduled to expire in April 1985, those terms shall expire in November 1984. For those elected officers whose terms are scheduled to expire in April 1987, those terms shall expire in November 1986. The terms of the officers elected in November of even numbered years shall begin on the first Tuesday following their election. [Article IX] . Charter Item Arcadia Board of Education The control, management, and administration of the public schools of the City of Arcadia and the territory that is now or may hereafter be annexed thereto for school purposes, in accordance with the Constitution and general laws of the State of California, is hereby vested in a Board of Education consisting of five members who shall be voters in the school district; said Board is hereby vested with all the powers and charged with all the duties provided by the laws of the State for city boards of education. Temple City Effect Of Charter On School Districts. The adoption of this charter shall not have the effect of creating any new school district nor shall the adoption of this charter have any effect upon the existence, the boundaries or manner of operation of any school district located within the boundaries of the city, wholly or partially, as of the effective date of this charter. Each such present school district shall continue in existence subject, in all respects, to the provisions of the constitution and the laws of the state of California, as the same now exist or hereafter may be amended. [Article X. Sec. 1000] Application Of State Law. The manner, the time, tenure and terms of office, with reference to the members of boards of education of such school districts, their qualifications, compensation and removal and the number which shall constitute any one of such boards, shall continue to be prescribed by the constitution and the laws of the state of California, as the same now exist or may hereafter be amended. [Article X. Sec. 1001] Monthly Pay Regular Pay Information Provided byArcadia Mayor 500.00$ 6,000.00$ Arcadia Mayor Pro Tem 500.00$ 6,000.00$ Arcadia Councilmembers 500.00$ 6,000.00$ Big Bear Mayor 500.00$ 6,000.00$ GCC ‐ https://publicpay.ca.gov/Reports/Cities/Cities.aspxBig Bear Vice Mayor 500.00$ 6,000.00$ Big Bear Councilmembers 500.00$ 6,000.00$ Alhambra Mayor 993.00$ 11,916.00$ Provided by CityAlhambra Vice Mayor 917.00$ 11,004.00$ Alhambra Councilmembers 917.00$ 11,004.00$ Cypress Mayor 818.50$ 9,822.00$ City Compensation report Provided by CityCypress Vice Mayor818.50$ 9,822.00$ Cypress Councilmembers 818.50$ 9,822.00$ Irvine Mayor 880.00$ 10,560.00$ Provided by CityIrvine Vice Mayor 880.00$ 10,560.00$ Irvine Councilmembers 880.00$ 10,560.00$ Mountain View Mayor 1,423.17$ 17,078.00$ GCC ‐ https://publicpay.ca.gov/Reports/Cities/Cities.aspxMountain View Vice Mayor 1,152.58$ 13,831.00$ Mountian View Councilmembers 1,152.58$ 13,831.00$ Newport Beach Mayor1,784.08$ 21,409.00$ GCC ‐ https://publicpay.ca.gov/Reports/Cities/Cities.aspxNewport Beach Vice Mayor1,428.92$ 17,147.00$ Newport Beach Councilmembers1,428.92$ 17,147.00$ Pasadena Mayor 2,489.31$ 29,871.72$ Provided by CityPasadena Vice Mayor1,659.67$ 19,916.04$ Adjust yearly Pasadena Councilmember1,659.67$ 19,916.04$ Santa Monica Mayor 1,570.17$ 18,842.00$ GCC ‐ https://publicpay.ca.gov/Reports/Cities/Cities.aspxSanta Monica Vice Mayor 1,325.83$ 15,910.00$ Santa Monical Councilmembers 1,316.67$ 15,800.00$ Temple City Mayor 720.00$ 8,640.00$ Provided by CityTemple City Mayor Pro Tem 720.00$ 8,640.00$ This amount does not include the stipend individual councilmembers receive for serving on regional boardsTemple City Councilmembers 720.00$ 8,640.00$ Indian Wells Mayor 1,725.33$ 20,704.00$ GCC ‐ https://publicpay.ca.gov/Reports/Cities/Cities.aspxIndian Wells Mayor Pro Tem 1,437.75$ 17,253.00$ Indian Wells Councilmembers 1,150.25$ 13,803.00$ Average Mayor 1,218.51$ 14,622.07$ Average Mayor Pro Tem 1,030.93$ 12,371.19$ Average City Council Member 1,003.96$ 12,047.55$