HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-06-12 CRC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING G F THE
CITY F c H U LA VISTA
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
ISSION
June conference Room 4 :0
MEMBERS PRESENT: Harriet Acton, Cheryl cox, Humberto Pera a, Jr., William
Richter, Norma a Toothy n, Art ida Martin del Campo
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant city Attorney Elizabeth Wagner Hull
1. Roll call.
The roll was called and members were noted as present or absent as indicated above.
2. Approval of Minutes of April 24, 2006 Meeting.
It was MSUC (Cox/Richter) to approve the minutes of the April 24, 2006 meeting.
3. Review of Final Revisions to council Policy 106-01 entitled "Appointment and Intervie w
Procedures to Fill Unanticipated council Vacancies"
Attorney Hull explained that the Commission had basically approved this document at the April
meeting, and the council Policy before the Commission today reflects any charges made at that
meeting, including a grammatical correction to Item 1. The Commission reviewed the amended
policy and concurred that it was accurate.
It was i S (Cox/Toothman) to approve council Policy 106-01, as amended.
4. Further Review and Discussion of charter Section 303 c and Other Jurisdictions' Processes
with Regard to Election /Appointment Procedures.
Attorney Hull explained that at the last meeting, the Commission had decided to recommend
Option A to the city council, with the addition of language in Section 303 A. to read " ... or within
five days of the effective date of resignation as sat forth in such letter of resignation, as
applicable.', They had also asked that the first sentence in this paragraph read, "if the council is
unable to rake an appointment, the council's power to appoint within 30 days of declaration of
vacancy is hereby terminated for the duration of such minimal remaining term and the seam will
remain vacant." Further, they directed that the second sentence should read, "The council shall
use good faith and best efforts to reach agreement on such an appointment." These changes-
were made and are reflected in the revised document before the commission today.
Commissioner Richter indicated he still had concerns with the 30 day appointment
recommendation, although he felt it would be a rare instance when the council would be unable
to appoint a new member within that time frame. Commissioner Cox stated that all the
Commissioners shared his concern that the council could wind up with only four members, but
hopefully they will recognize the importance of appointing in a timely fashion. She also reiterated
that this is only a recommendation, which is what the Commission was asked to provide, but the
Council is free to adopt it or not. Attorney Hull indicated the Commission's sion' recommendations are
not in conflict with any other sections of the charter.
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Commissioner Richter pointed out a grammatical change to the first sentence of No. 2, to remove
the word 11 is1), so that it reads "if a vacancy declared by the Council occurs".
Member Cox asked if the changes the Commission had approved at their March meeting
regarding the ineligibility of candidates to run under certain circumstances (Section 300 D ) wwere
being sent to the Council in a strikeout, underlined format. Attorney Hull indicated that those
changes and the ones to Section 303 C would be provided to the Council in that manner.
Member Cox asked if the Commission could review those versions of the document prior to the
Council receiving there, and Attorney Hull indicated she would see to it.
Commissioner Cox then asked for clarification on Section 303, as follows: Section A has not
been changed; Section B has not been ganged, Section C (1) through (4) will be replaced by the
new Sections C (1) and (2). The Council will receive the entire existing language of C ('I) through
(4) in strikeout, and new Sections (1) and (2) will comprise Section C (Unanticipated Vacancies)
in its entirety.
Com m issioner Richter thanked M em ber Cox for clarifying this for the m embers of the
Commission.
ission.
Member Cox asked Attorney Hull if there was a way for the Commissioners to receive and revi ew
the strikeout version with having to meet again. Attorney Hull responded that the document could
be e- mailed and if none of the Commissioners had questions or changes, there would be no reed
to meet. However, if she received any queries regarding the document from even one
Commissioner, there would have to be a meeting to discuss it.
It was MSUC (Richter/Cox) to approve the revisions to Section 303 C.
5. New Business — Tome.
Public Comments — forge.
7. Members' Comments
Chair Acton indicated that she was termed out and that this was her last meeting. The
Commission thanked her for being such a "gracious leader " , and wished her well.
8. Adjournment
NEXT MEETING: on Call
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4;25 p.m.
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