TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Tom Westbrook, City Manager
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Direction to Staff Regarding Draft Measure S Oversight Committee Ordinance, Bylaws, and Application Materials
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RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
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Provide direction to staff regarding the proposed framework for the Measure S Oversight Committee, including:
1) The draft ordinance establishing the Measure S Oversight Committee within the Red Bluff Municipal Code;
2) The draft bylaws governing the operations of the Measure S Oversight Committee;
3) The draft application and eligibility affidavit for prospective committee members; and
4) Any revisions or additional provisions desired by the City Council prior to returning the item for formal adoption and implementation.
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SUMMARY:
On June 2, 2026, the voters of the City of Red Bluff approved Measure S, the Red Bluff Street Repair and Safety Citizen Initiative.
Measure S requires the establishment of an independent Citizens Oversight Committee to review Measure S revenues and expenditures, monitor implementation of the Measure S Expenditure Plan, review annual fiscal audits, issue annual reports to the public, and promote accountability and transparency regarding the use of Measure S funds.
Measure S authorizes the City to adopt implementing ordinances, rules, and administrative procedures necessary to carry out the purposes of the initiative while remaining consistent with the voter-approved measure.
To facilitate implementation of Measure S, staff has prepared draft documents for City Council review and policy direction prior to formal adoption. Staff have prepared the following draft implementation documents:
1. Draft Ordinance adding Article XIII to Chapter 2 of the Red Bluff Municipal Code establishing the Measure S Citizens Oversight Committee.
2. Draft Measure S Oversight Committee Bylaws.
3. Draft Committee Application for Appointment.
4. Draft Eligibility Affidavit and Declaration.
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