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i. City Council to place a ballot measure for the next State election,
Tuesday, 11108118.
ROLE
As we delve into charter city options, we must keep in consideration the different roles the City
of Carson serves as:
1. Governing entity
2. Employer
As the governing entity, how does switching to a charter affect our current services including
contracts for our police and fire services? Would the City be required to set-up services for
utilities or remain status quo?
As an employer, has the City taken the necessary steps under the Meyer-Milias-Brown Act
(MMBA) to meet and confer with the represented bargaining units over this proposed charter?
Would there be any disruption to the workforce, wages, etc. from switching to a charter?
CHECK AND BALANCE
In reviewing the options of a charter, we must also be cognizant of providing for a system of
check and balance. What should we include to prevent corruption from occurring at the hands
of our officials — elected and appointed? How do we make sure that there is a balance of
powers awarded to the Mayor and City Council in a charter? What steps do we need to take in
order to prevent situations like what happened in the Cities of Adelanto, Bell, Stockton, and
Vernon from occurring here within the City of Carson?
CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE (CMC)
If the charter were to be created, would the current Carson Municipal Code still be in effect?
Would the CMC become the charter? What happens if we forget to include provisions in the
charter? Would we be governed, by default under State statues? How is that determined?
Would the City have to wait until the next State election (every two years) to make modifications
to the charter?
ELECTED POSITIONS & ELECTIONS
The City currently has seven (7) elected positions (1 -Mayor, 4 -City Council Members, 1 -City
Clerk, and 1 -City Treasurer). If the City were to create a charter, would that allow for the City to
do away with the term limits that was already voted on by the residents?
Enclosures; City Council Staff Report Regarding Charter— 05/01118, Item #29,
City Council Public Hearing Notice — 05/29118,