HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Special Meeting Packet 2017_11_07 430November 7, 2017City Council Agenda
The following applicant was nominated by the Sustainability
Commission, as prescribed by Chula Vista Municipal Code
section 2.61.050, to be interviewed for the vacant Designated
Member seat: Oscar Romo.
City Clerk Department:
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore,
pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental
review is required.
Environmental Notice:
Council conduct the interview and make the appointment as
appropriate.
Staff Recommendation:
ADJOURNMENT
to the Regular City Council Meeting on November 7, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council
Chambers.
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public review at the City Clerk’s Office, located in City Hall at 276 Fourth Avenue, Building A, during
normal business hours.
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Staff Report
File#:17-0485, Item#: 1.
INTERVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANT DESIGNATED
MEMBER SEAT ON THE MEASURE P CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (NOMINATING
AUTHORITY FOR VACANT SEAT IS THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION)
The following applicant was nominated by the Sustainability Commission, as prescribed by Chula
Vista Municipal Code section 2.61.050, to be interviewed for the vacant Designated Member seat:
Oscar Romo.
Council conduct the interview and make the appointment as appropriate.
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality
Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental
review is required.
Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as
defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical
change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines,
the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
CURRENT VACANCY
Citizens’ Oversight Committee - 1 Vacancy
The current vacancy on the Citizens’ Oversight Committee is for the following seat:
·Designated Member - Nominating Authority: Chula Vista Sustainability Commission.
On September 14, 2017, Commissioner Robert Coleman resigned from the Sustainability
Commission. Commissioner Coleman was the appointed Sustainability Commission Designated
Member on the Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee, therefore resulting in a vacancy on the
committee.
On October 9, 2017, the Sustainability Commission nominated Oscar Romo to be interviewed for the
Sustainability Commission Designated Member seat.
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Attachments
1. CVMC 2.61 - Citizens’ Oversight Committee
2. Applicant Packet
Staff contact: Leah Larrarte, Deputy City Clerk
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Chapter 2.61
“MEASURE P” CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Sections:
2.61.010 Creation.
2.61.020 Function.
2.61.030 Specific duties.
2.61.040 Limits on authority.
2.61.050 Composition – Qualifications – Nomination.
2.61.060 City Council appointment.
2.61.070 Terms.
2.61.080 Meeting schedule.
2.61.090 Operating rules and procedures.
2.61.100 Staff support.
2.61.110 Dissolution date.
2.61.010 Creation.
There is hereby created the “Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee” (the “COC”). The COC is
created for the purpose of implementing Section 3.33.160.D of Measure P. Measure P is a
temporary one-half cent sales tax measure approved by the voters on November 8, 2016. Measure
P is codified as Chapter 3.33 CVMC. To the extent of any inconsistency between this chapter and
Measure P, the terms of Measure P shall govern. (Ord. 3394 § 1, 2016).
2.61.020 Function.
The function of the COC is to review and report on City compliance with the provisions of Measure
P, particularly with respect to the City’s accounting and expenditure of Measure P revenues. (Ord.
3394 § 1, 2016).
2.61.030 Specific duties.
The specific duties of the COC are as follows:
A. Review and comment on each year’s: (1) “Finance Department report” (as defined in CVMC
3.33.160(A)); (2) “Measure P spending plan” (as defined in CVMC 3.33.160(B)); and (3) Auditor
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report (as defined in CVMC 3.33.160(C)).
B. Prepare an annual report regarding subsection (A) of this section for presentation to the City
Council at a public meeting.
C. Work with City staff to identify and apply “best practices” for tracking and reporting on Measure
P revenues and expenditures relative to other City revenues and expenditures. (Ord. 3394 § 1,
2016).
2.61.040 Limits on authority.
Per Charter Section 600, the COC shall have no authority to direct the conduct of any department.
The COC is advisory in nature, and as such shall have no authority to approve, disapprove or
prevent any City action. (Ord. 3394 § 1, 2016).
2.61.050 Composition – Qualifications – Nomination.
A. Members. The COC shall be comprised of 16 members, each with equal rights and standing to
act and vote on COC matters.
B. Qualifications Applicable to All Members. Per Charter Section 602(d), all COC members must be
“qualified electors” of the City. A “qualified elector” of the City is a City resident that is qualified and
registered to vote as a City resident. COC members must be “qualified electors” at the time they
apply and must maintain such status throughout their tenure. No COC member may be a current
City employee or current elected City official per the requirements of Measure P (CVMC
3.33.160(D)).
C. Designated Members. Eleven (11) of the total 16 COC members shall be nominated, apply and
serve as “designated members.” “Designated members” shall be nominated, one each, by the
following nominating authorities (each a “nominating authority, collectively the “nominating
authorities”), subject to the additional membership qualifications, if any, specified for each:
1. Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce; nominee(s) must have expertise and experience in at
least one of the following areas: accounting, finance, engineering, or a related discipline
(including construction);
2. San Diego County Taxpayers Association; nominee(s) must have expertise and experience
in at least one of the following areas: accounting, finance, engineering, or a related discipline
(including construction);
3. Chula Vista Youth Sports Council; nominee(s) must be a Youth Sports Council Board
Member;
4. Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission; nominee(s) must be from this Commission;
5. Chula Vista Growth Management Oversight Commission; nominee(s) must be from this
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Commission;
6. Sustainability Commission (formerly known as the Resource Conservation Commission);
nominee(s) must be from this Commission;
7. Chula Vista Director of Public Works; nominee(s) must have expertise and experience in
engineering or a related discipline (including construction);
8. San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council;
9. Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment, San Diego branch;
10. Chula Vista Fire Chief; and
11. Chula Vista Police Chief.
Designated members shall be selected for nomination by the nominating authorities in accordance
with policies and procedures that each nominating authority establishes for itself. Up to three
nominees may be presented for City Council consideration in accordance with the appointment
process set forth in CVMC 2.61.060(A). If any of the listed nominating authorities decline to
exercise their nominating authority in a timely fashion, or if any ceases to function or exist, that
party’s nominating authority shall pass to a substantially similar organization selected by the City
Council.
D. At-Large Members. Five of the total 16 COC members shall apply and serve as representatives
of the City “at-large.” “At-large members” shall be comprised of one resident from each of the four
City Council districts, and one member who may be a resident of any one of the four districts. Each
must maintain his/her district residency throughout his/her tenure. For at-large members, expertise
and experience in accounting, finance, engineering, or a related discipline (including construction)
is desirable, but is not required. At-large members shall apply to and be appointed by the City
Council in accordance with the process set forth in CVMC 2.61.060(B). If redistricting occurs such
that one or more at-large member no longer qualifies for his/her assigned district, he/she shall
nonetheless be entitled to serve out the remainder of his/her term, with a qualified replacement to
be appointed and seated for the succeeding term. (Ord. 3394 § 1, 2016).
2.61.060 City Council appointment.
A. Designated Members. Designated members shall be appointed by the City Council as follows:
Nominating authorities shall submit the names and contact information for their nominee(s)
(“designated nominees”) to the City Clerk on a form prescribed by the City Clerk. The City Clerk
shall provide the designated nominees with instructions to complete and submit applications to the
City Clerk within a specified time period. Completed applications timely received by the City Clerk
shall be forwarded to the City Council. The City Council shall consider all applications received
from the City Clerk and provide each nominated applicant an opportunity for an interview at a
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publicly noticed meeting. If a nominating authority presents the City Council with two or three
nominees for consideration, and those nominees properly apply, the City Council shall make its
appointment by choosing among the two or three nominees presented. If a nominating authority
presents the City Council with only one nominee, the City Council may reject such nomination by
majority vote and request an alternative submittal. Once rejected, a nominee may not be
resubmitted for the term at issue, but may be submitted for consideration for future terms.
B. At-Large Members. At-large members shall be appointed in accordance with the procedures set
forth in Chapter 2.53 CVMC.
C. Administration. The City Clerk shall administer the appointment process set forth above,
including the development and publication of all necessary forms. The City Clerk shall have the
authority to develop additional administrative policies and procedures to the extent necessary to
implement the terms of this chapter. (Ord. 3394 § 1, 2016).
2.61.070 Terms.
A. In General. Terms for COC members shall be four years, with a maximum tenure of two
consecutive four-year terms. The initial COC members shall be appointed by no later than April 1,
2017. Initial terms shall commence upon assumption of office and shall expire on June 30, 2021.
B. Special Rules for Designated Members. Special rules shall apply to COC members that are
nominated and qualified through their membership on the board of their nominating authority. For
such members (hereafter, “board qualified COC members”), if the underlying term on the board for
their nominating authority expires, they may, nonetheless, continue to serve on the COC until the
end of their COC term; provided, that they receive the approval of their nominating authority board
to do so. Otherwise, board qualified COC member terms shall be co-terminus with their terms on
their underlying nominating authority boards. The nominating authority shall notify the City Clerk in
writing prior to the end of the board qualified COC member’s term if the nominating authority does
not authorize their seated member to continue and desires to submit a new nominee or nominees
for consideration. (Ord. 3394 § 1, 2016).
2.61.080 Meeting schedule.
In accordance with CVMC 2.25.200, the COC shall set the date, time and location of its regular
meetings by written resolution and may change its regular meeting day, time or location by written
resolution. The COC shall meet as often as necessary to accomplish the objectives of Chapter 3.33
CVMC and this chapter. It is estimated that the COC will need to meet a minimum of four times per
year to fulfill its assigned duties. (Ord. 3394 § 1, 2016).
2.61.090 Operating rules and procedures.
Except as expressly provided herein, or as otherwise necessary to implement this chapter or the
requirements of Measure P, the rules governing City boards and commissions generally, as set
forth in Chapter 2.25 CVMC, shall govern the COC. The COC shall also operate in accordance with
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the Ralph M. Brown Act; this includes requirements that meetings be noticed in advance and be
held in public. The COC may also adopt additional rules and procedures in the form of bylaws as
provided in CVMC 2.25.170. Any such bylaws must be consistent with terms of this chapter and all
other applicable laws. (Ord. 3394 § 1, 2016).
2.61.100 Staff support.
The City Manager, and/or his/her designee(s), shall serve as the City staff liaison to the COC and
shall provide it with administrative support, including designation of a COC staff secretary. The City
Attorney, and/or his/her designee(s), shall provide the COC with legal counsel and support. (Ord.
3394 § 1, 2016).
2.61.110 Dissolution date.
The COC shall automatically dissolve at such time that all Measure P revenues have been
collected, expended and accounted for, and that the COC shall have fulfilled all of its
responsibilities with respect thereto. With the Measure P tax expiring on March 31, 2027, it is
currently estimated that the COC dissolution shall occur on or about December 31, 2028. (Ord.
3394 § 1, 2016).
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