2017/07/31 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

July 31, 2017 Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by President Tuohy, to amend Council Bill 1707-30 placing the charter amendments contained in the petition to be directly placed on the November 2017 ballot. The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance as amended. AYES: Stonecipher, Tuohy NAYS: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Franklin, Bader EXCUSED: None Motion failed. In accordance with Council Procedures, Council Member Roberts requested authority to work with Legal staff to draft for Council's consideration a proposal concerning the development of a commission resulting in a districting proposal for a ballot measure in November 2018. This was supported by Council Member Franklin. Council Member Stonecipher stated the General Government Subcommittee had already reviewed th'e issue, and recommended any future proposal not be returned to the same committee for review. Council Member Murphy suggested an opportunity for a broad discussion could occur at the next City Council Retreat in October. Council Member Moore suggested a discussion in October may not allow adequate time for all of the steps that need to occur prior to November 2018. City Attorney Iles stated that based on Council Procedures, the Council President could authorize the two council members to come up with a framework that could be discussed by Council at a future meeting. President Tuohy provided that in conjunction with the development with Legal staff of a draft proposal for Council review, a timeline can be developed as well. 256