HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-22 CRC MINS,MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
r' CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
January 22, 2001 City Attorney's Conference Room 4:30 p.m.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: John Dorso, Harriet Acton, Deric Prescott,
Mark Croshier, Barbara McAllister and David
Potter (arrived at 4:40 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Sergio Feria
STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney John M. Kaheny
The meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m.
1. Roll Call.
The roll was called and all members were present except Member
Feria.
2. AuDroval of Minutes.
MSUC (Croshier/Acton) to approve the minutes of November 20, 2000
as presented.
3. Campaign Financinq Referral.
John Kaheny reported Deputy City Attorney Hull is looking at the
status of the lawsuit on Proposition 208. While in judicial
review, Proposition 34 was adopted. Attorney Kaheny hopes to be
able to give the Commission a recommendation by the next meeting
based on what's left if we want to continue.
Discussi,on ensued regarding campaign reform on the federal level.
4. Report by City AttorneV,John M. Kaheny.
Attorney Kaheny noted Virgil Pina asked to be on the agenda to
discuss his Community Rights Plan. Mr. Pina brought his Plan to
the Economic Development Commission. It is the Attorney's
understanding that the Plan consists of two elements:. (1) a
Business Development Plan focusing on minority businesses and (2)
establishing a Police Review Board.
The Commission discussed the differences between a Police Review
Board and the Civil Service Commission. Member Acton questioned
what Chula Vista does now. Attorney Kaheny explained every police
agency has a system of internal affairs which is audited by the
California Department of Justice. The Civil Service Commission
gets involved if there is discipline and Risk Management if a claim
is filed against an officer. There is a built-in system presently.
5. Public Comments.
Mr. Pina did not arrive for the meeting. The secretary attempted
to call him at 4:45 p.m'. and left a message on his answering
machine. Chair Dorso noted for the record the Commission waited
i_. until 5:00 p.m. for his arrival. If he desires to attend the next
meeting, he is welcome to notify the Commission to be placed on the
agenda.
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Charter Review Commission Minutes
January 22, 2001
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6. Members' Comments.
Member Potter apologized to the Commission for his tardiness but
was delayed in a court proceeding.
7. Adjournment.
MSUC (Potter/Acton) to adjourn the meeting at 5:05 p.m. to the
February meeting scheduled for February 26, 2001 at 4:30 p.m. (due
to the holiday occurring on the third Monday of the month).
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Lorraine Kraker, Secretary
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