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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
February 26, 2008 City Attorney's Conference Room 4:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Humberto Peraza, Jr., Elizabeth Scott, William
Richter, Ron Kelley, Pete De Lara and Armida Martin Del Campo
MEMBERS ABSENT: Egbert Oostburg (excused)
STAFF PRESENT: David Miller, Deputy City Attorney; and Cheryl Ponds,
Legal Assistant
PUBLIC PRESENT: None
The meeting was called to order at 4:10 p.m.
1. Roll Call.
Humberto Peraza, Chair called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. The roll was
called and members were noted as present or absent as indicated above.
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2. Approval of January 14, 2008 Minutes
Changes made to the minutes, naming Pamela Bensoussan under Public
Comment.
Motion was made by Elizabeth Scott, seconded by Pete De Lara and approved
unanimously as amended.
2. Public Comment.
None
3. New Business.
a. Term Limits
Humberto Peraza began the discussion regarding new language for term
limits. David Miller distributed copies of new proposed language for the
Commissioners to review (see attachment). The language was reviewed and
a brief discussion followed. A motion was made by Humberto Peraza to
accept the new proposed language, seconded by Elizabeth Scott and passed
�. with a vote of 5-1.
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Ron Kelley voted against the new proposed language.
b. Discussion of District Elections — no discussion took place regarding this
matter. It will be placed on the agenda for the next scheduled meeting.
4. Members' Comments.
Humberto Peraza asked David Miller the time frame for this to be placed on
the City Council Agenda. Mr. Miller explained that it would have to go on the
agenda no later than July in order to be placed on the ballot.
NEXT MEETING: At the call of the Chair.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:15 p.m.
Che Ponds
Secretary
Charter Review Commission 2 February 26, 2008
ATTACHMENT
PROPOSED TERM LIMIT LANGUAGE
No person may serve more than two full terms as Council Member, or
Mayor. If a person serves a partial term in excess of two years, it shall be
considered a full term for the purpose of this provision. These term limits shall
apply only to terms of office that begin on or after ; however, in no
event shall any individual serve more than two consecutive terms.
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