HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-08-01 CRC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
Monday August 1 2011 C.V. Police Dept. Conference Room 4:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Bellamy, Ron Kelley, William Richter, Carra
Rhamy, and Egbert Oostburg. Brandon Marvin arrived at 4:05.
STAFF PRESENT: Glen Googins, City Attorney, David Miller, Deputy City
Attorney; and Cheryl Ponds, Legal Assistant
PUBLIC PRESENT: Allison Sampite(Star News Reporter), Steve Molski
and Mr. Howard.
1. Roll Call.
Randy Bellamy, Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. The roll was
called and members were noted as present or absent as indicated above.
2. Approval of July 18th Minutes
The minutes were not prepared for approval. Approval of July 18, 2011 minutes
was tabled to the next meeting.
3. Public Comments (items not on the agenda)
None
4.A. Consideration of District Elections and other election options for City
Council Members and Direction to Staff regarding Next Steps, including Public
Outreach and Requests for Additional Information
Mr. Bellamy asked for the two subcommittees to give their reports regarding
public outreach. William Richter distributed his information (Attachment 1) for
discussion. Mr. Richter reviewed his public outreach suggestions with the
commissioners, such as Open Houses, presentation to community groups.
Egbert Oostburg explained utilizing Internet & Social Media and Focus groups.
that at this time the commission needs to see if there is any public interest in the
subject of District Elections .before moving on to more costly options. Mr.
Oostburg stated the timing is extremely important. Brandon Marvin asked about
the timing issue. Glen Googins explained to Mr. Marvin that if the City Council
wanted to get this issue on the June ballot that it would have to be ready at latest
by February 2012. The commissioners discussed the fact that they really only
have about two months for public outreach. Mr. Oostburg said that the first step
is public outreach, the second step "is it positive", if not, there will be no need to
continue. He said the second subcommittee's task is to come up with the proper
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. set up for a written proposal to be presented to the City Council regarding how to
proceed (with consultants, the cost, etc.). The commissioners discussed various
ways to proceed. Mr. Kelley said to find out how quickly the City's webmaster
could work on placing this on the website or making a web page, the costs
involved, can the commission go through purchasing to obtain an outside
website, the costs of materials and how to get on the agendas of the various
community groups for presentations. Mr. Richter said he will generate draft
content for the comment cards for public outreach. Mr. Bellamy asked for any
public comments on this item.
Public Comment: Mr. Howard stated he wanted to remind the commission to
keep in mind "what the people have to say" and to keep the focus on the purpose
in regards to District Elections.
Mr. Kelley suggested making the comment cards in two languages.
David Miller reviewed his handouts with the commissioners.
5. Member Comments
The commissioners agreed to take the meetings to various locations as part of
the public outreach.
6. Staff Comments
None
7. Adjournment: Randy Bellamy moved to adjourn the meeting at 6 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: Monday, August 15, 2011 at 4 p.m.
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Ch ryl Ponds,Secretary
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