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Regular Council Meeting January 10, 2022 Page 8 because this had been an issue in the FY 20/21 Budget when purchasing numerous pieces of equipment. Mr. Path said removal of outdated language was removed from Article VIII and there were no recommended edits to Article IX. With regard to Article X, Mr. Path said edits were recommended to clarify what is not appropriate for initiative and/or referendum. Mr. Path reported that Article XI was a complete re -write to reflect more modern and streamline language inspired by State Law concerning the City's power to grant franchises within the City. Mr. Path said in Article XII language was updated regarding salary garnishment to reflect State Law. He also said that a cleanup provision was added so that once the Charter edits are voted on by the electorate, depending on what is and is not approved, it will be necessary to come in and renumber. Mr. Path said the City must also address gender -specific language throughout the Charter, not just the sections covered in the Final Report. Council Member Knox said there should be language in the Charter that addresses how a Charter Review Commission should be formed. Mr. Path inquired of Council Member Knox if she wanted something like the criteria they used in selecting this Commission and she said yes. She said for example the Commission would be comprised of fifteen members, each Council Member appoints two Commission Members, with the Mayor and Mayor Pro -Tem selecting the fifteenth member. She also said they need to set out whether or not former City Council Members or employees could serve. Council Member Pankaj said they need to address selection of alternates. Mayor Portugal said an attendance requirement of 75% should be included. Council Member Knox suggested letting the Commission pick the dates and time they wanted to meet. Mayor Portugal and Council Member Knox both suggested a Commission be appointed no less than every five years to review the Charter. Mr. Path said he could bring back language to the next meeting for consideration by the City Council. Council Member Pankaj inquired about the cost and Mr. Path said it would going to be a lot because a booklet had to be mailed to every single registered voter in the City of Paris. He also said this was not a budgeted election. Mayor Portugal said they needed to decide if they wanted to move forward to a May 2022 Election or November 2022 Election, and asked staff would it be possible to have this election in May. City Clerk Ms. Ellis said it would depend on the schedules of the people the City hires such as the attorney who will write the ballot language, the translator for Spanish and the publisher. Ms. Ellis also said these people had been contacted and were on hold waiting for the final document to be sent to them. She said they might not be able to meet the deadline for the May election and wanted them to know that, but Staff would do their best. Mr. Path said staff would send what they have to the consultant attorney to begin writing ballot language on what was approved so far, and bring language for the changes they made tonight to their next meeting. 20. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-081. Council Member Pankaj inquired about the strategic planning session or Council retreat. Mr. Path said he would reach out to the consultant.