Charter Review Committee - 7/2/26

The MyGlendale Charter Review Committee convened on July 2, 2026, to discuss several governance and financial oversight issues, with a strong focus on enhancing the city's audit functions. Key procurement-related discussions centered on the proposal to establish a city auditor position within the city charter to ensure greater independence and accountability in auditing city contracts and finances. The committee reviewed audit practices in comparable cities and debated the structure, authority, and funding of the audit office and audit commission, including the potential for subpoena powers and the audit committee's role in approving audit work plans. A motion was passed directing staff to draft a charter amendment to enshrine the city auditor position and audit commission with defined powers and reporting responsibilities. Additionally, the committee considered updates to charter provisions related to fund accounting and bond issuance, aiming to modernize financial management practices and allow more flexible bond sale methods. Public speakers raised concerns about transparency, contract oversight, and fiscal responsibility, urging stronger audit controls and minimum solicitation periods for RFPs. The meeting concluded with plans to continue refining charter language to improve financial governance and procurement oversight in Glendale.