HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-10-18 CRC MINSMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
October 18, 1999 _City Attorney's Conference Room 4:30 p.m.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: John. Dorso, Deric Prescott, Bob Campbell,
Harriet Acton, David Potter, and Barbara
McAllister
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jack Blakely
STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney John M. Kaheny, Deputy City
Attorney Elizabeth Hull
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m.
1. Roll Call.
The roll was called and all members were present except Member
Blakely who asked to be excused due to a work commitment.
2. Approval of Minutes.
MSUC (Campbell/Acton) to approve the minutes of August 16, 1999 as
presented.
3. Review of Proposed Ballot Lanquaqe for the March, 2000 Ballot.
(a) Mayor and Council Salaries
(b) Design Build Contracts
John Kaheny introduced Deputy City Attorney Hull to the Commission.
Attorney Kaheny noted the City Clerk indicated she has clean-up
language she would like the Commission to consider. In addition,
the City Manager definitely wants the design build measure to be on
the March, 2000 ballot in order for that mechanism to be used for
construction of a new police facility.
As for the Mayor and Council Salary proposition, it does not have
to go on the March ballot and the City Attorney recommends leaving
the decision up to the City Council as to_when they wish to place
it upon the ballot.
4. Report by City Attorney John M. Kaheny.
Due to the election deadline of 12/7/99, the City Attorney
suggested having another meeting on November 8, 1999 at which time
he will prepare the independent analysis and the Commission can
work on arguments for the measure. John Dorso will meet with the
City Attorney on October 28, 1999 to prepare appropriate language.
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Member Acton questioned if the language on the ballot should be
clarified to specify the amount of a judge's salary. It was
decided to spell it out in the argument. Member Potter suggested
citing where the legislature mandates it.
Member Campbell inquired if the raises would be automatic for the
Mayor and Council whenever the judges receive a raise. Attorney
Kaheny informed him it would, as it is tied to any changes made by
the state legislature.
5. Public Comments. - None
6. Members' Comments. - None
7. Adjournment.
MSUC (Potter/Prescott) to adjourn the meeting at 4:45 p.m. to the
next meeting scheduled for November 8, 1999 at 4:30 p.m.
Lorraine Kraker, Secretary
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