Pasadena : Charter Amendments on November Ballot
The Board of City Directors in a special meeting last week voted to approve two Charter amendments for placement on the November ballot.
The board had delayed approval of the changes during its regular meeting after members expressed concern that the wording of a bond sale amendment could be misunderstood by voters. The amendment, which would allow the board to negotiate the sale of bonds without seeking competitive bids, was approved Friday after language was simplified, said Don Neufeld, deputy city attorney.
The board also voted to approve an amendment that would transfer most of the city prosecutor’s duties to the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office, a controversial plan that would save the city an estimated $400,000 a year.
A third amendment, to clarify that the board has the power to fire the city manager, city attorney and city clerk without a stated reason, was eliminated to shorten the ballot, Neufeld said.
The board did not meet this week.
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