Title
Presentation of the 2015/2016 Charter Review Commission Report to the City Council.
Summary
As required by the City's Charter, the City Council appointed a Charter Review Commission on November 10, 2015. Fifteen members were appointed: Floyd Akers, Paul Bruggeman, Charles Colley, Troy Fuller, David Garlick, Victor Gonzales, Angela Hausner, Michael Marler, Pat McCord, Rudy Metayer, Christopher Miller, Tommy Nobles, Al Pattillo, Tom Roland, and Ron Sandford. Mr. Sandford was elected as chair and Mr. McCord was elected as vice chair. In March 2016, Tommy Nobles and Floyd Akers resigned and Michelle Sheehan was appointed.
The Charter Review Commission was appointed to serve for six months with the following powers and duties as prescribed in the City Charter:
1.) Inquire into the operations of city government and review the city charter to determine whether it requires revision. Public hearings may be held and the commission shall have the power to compel the attendance of city officers or employees and to require the submission of city records necessary to its inquiry and review.
2.) Propose any recommendations it deems desirable to ensure compliance with charter provisions by city departments.
3.) Propose any charter amendments it deems desirable to improve the effective application of the charter to current conditions.
4.) Make a written report of its findings and recommendations to the city council.
The Charter Review Commission held its final meeting and completed its work on May 9, 2016. This item has been scheduled on the June 28, 2016 agenda to allow Mr. Sandford to present the written report of its findings and recommendations to the City Council. Please find the Charter Review Commission's report and recommendations for amendments attached.
Projected Future City Council Action
At the regular meeting on August 9, 2016, the City Council is scheduled to order a November 8, 2016 special election to bring forward charter revision propositions to the voters for their consideration.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact with the presentation of this report to the City Council.
Staff Recommendation
Receive the report.
Drafter
Karen Thompson
City Secretary