HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-05-15 CRC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
May 15, 2000 City Attorney' s Conference Room 4 : 30 p.m.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Harriet Acton, Deric Prescott, David Potter,
Jack Blakely and Barbara McAllister
MEMBERS ABSENT: John Dorso and Bob Campbell
STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney John M. Kaheny
Deputy City Attorney Elizabeth Hull
Dan Beintema, Executive Director of the BCT
The meeting was called to order at 4 : 30 p.m.
1 . Roll Call .
The roll was called and all members were present except Members
Dorso and Campbell who asked to be excused.
2 . Approval of Minutes .
MSUC (Potter/McAllister) to approve the minutes of January 24 , 2000
as presented.
3 . Residency Requirements for Boards and Commissions .
After months of discussion with the Environmental Legacy Fund, the
Bayfront Conservancy Trust (BCT) met on April 27, 2000 and made a
recommendation to restructure their organization to more closely
resemble a City board or commission in order to make the lines of
authority clearer.
When the BCT was initially established, it was set up as a separate
501 (c) (3 ) . The key question now is whether or not to have non-
residents of the City as members of their board. Member Acton
reviewed the current roster noting only four members reside in the
City of Chula Vista. Many of the 12 current members have served on
the BCT since its inception and represent U. S . Fish &, Wildlife,
California Department of Fish & Game, the Coastal Commission and
private landowners in the immediate area. The environmental
expertise of these members may be difficult to replace in the local
community. Dan Beintema related the unique diversity of ',
representation on the BCT was highly beneficial .
The City Attorney' s office prepared three options for the
- Commission to consider:
Charter Review Commission Minutes
May 15, 2000
Page 2
Option 1 - Would permit broader ability for Council to appoint
non-electors to various boards and commissions who
do not exercise quasi-judicial powers . This option
would allow the Library Board of Trustees expanded
membership as well .
Option 2 - This option would permit appointment of non-
electors to boards which are advisory only and
whose duties involve regional issues, if passed by
at least four affirmative votes of the Council . It
is proposed that Sections 613 and 614 be added to
the Charter to create a new Nature Center Board of
Trustees delineating its powers and duties .
Option 3 - Option 3 is similar to Option 2 , but does not
include a Charter created Nature Center Board of
Trustees . This option allows the Council to
appoint non-electors to boards that are advisory
only and whose duties involve regional issues, if
passed by at least four affirmative votes of the
Council . The creation of the Nature Board would be
done by ordinance .
Discussion ensued regarding the merits of the various options, and
it was MSUC (Blakely/Potter) to adopt Option 3 and allow staff to
proceed to do what it takes to place the item on the ballot before
the election deadline . It was noted the deadline for placing items
on the November ballot is August 11 .
4 & 5 . Previously Approved Amendments for Placement on November
ballot and Report by City Attorney John M. Kaheny.
Attorney Kaheny stated the City Clerk has budgeted funds to place
three items on the November ballot . The Commission has discussed
various clean up measures in the past, but might want to be aware
of a new issue that appears to be surfacing, and that is,
repealing term limits .
There is a short time fuse if this item is to be placed on the
November ballot . The Council could conceivably place it on the
ballot themselves as nothing precludes them from doing it
unilaterally, or, could call a special election. Member McAllister
noted she is against having term limits . Member Prescott mentioned
possibly dropping the one year hiatus mandated now after serving
two terms . Member Acton inquired about adding a complete term
after serving two terms, although Member Blakely felt the push is
not to tighten the restrictions, but to drop them entirely.
r Charter Review Commission Minutes
May 15, 2000
Page 3
It was decided to place the issue on the next Commission agenda to
discuss the matter in detail . Member Acton asked the Attorney to
provide some proposals to review.
6 . Public Comments . - None
7 . Members' Comments . - None
8 . Adjournment .
MSUC (Potter/Blakely) to adjourn the meeting at 5 :25 p.m. to the
next meeting scheduled for June 5 , 2000 at 4 : 30 p.m.
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Lorraine Kraker, Secretary
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