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File #: 2016-5083    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 8/2/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/2/2016 Final action: 8/2/2016
Title: Discuss and consider action regarding proposed charter revision propositions to be presented to the voters at a November 8, 2016 special election.
Attachments: 1. Charter Review Commission Report, 2. Charter Review Commission Proposed Amendments, 3. Workshop Copy Props Measures
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Title

Discuss and consider action regarding proposed charter revision propositions to be presented to the voters at a November 8, 2016 special election.

 

Summary

This item has been included on the special meeting agenda to allow for discussion and potential action. The City Council will consider the ballot language for charter amendment propositions recommended by the Charter Review Commission as well as any additional charter amendment propositions to be brought forward by the City Council.

 

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.  At the June 28, 2016 regular meeting, Mr. Sandford presented the written report of its findings and recommendations to the City Council. The Charter Review Commission report was published in the Pflugerville Pflag on July 6, 2016.  Please find the Charter Review Commission's report and recommendations for amendments attached.

 

Previous City Council Action

The City Council discussed the proposed charter revision propositions at a July 12, 2016 regular meeting, July 19, 2016 special meeting and July 26, 2016 worksession and regular meeting. 

 

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.

 

Deadline for City Council Action

August 22, 2016 is the deadline for ordering elections to take place on November 8, 2016.

 

Fiscal Impact

None associated with this item.

 

Staff Recommendation

Discuss and consider action.

 

Drafter

Karen Thompson

City Secretary