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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
February 16, 1998 City Attorney's Conference Room 4:30 p.m.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: John Dorso, Jack Blakely, Harriet Acton,
Barbara McAllister, David Potter and
Deric Prescott
MEMBERS ABSENT: Bob . Campbell
STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney John M. Kaheny
Colleen Kelly, Administrative Analyst II
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
Campbell who asked to be excused due to attendance at funeral
services.
2 . Approval of Minutes.
MSUC .(Potter/Acton) to approve the minutes of January 19, 1998 as
presented.
3 . Review of Memo to City Council re District Elections
The Commission reviewed the memo jointly prepared by John Dorso and
the City Attorney. Members Potter and Acton stated they had no
conflict with its contents. Member Prescott suggested including a
sentence stating that although district elections are not necessary
at this time, such an option should be kept open in the future.
Attorney , Kaheny drafted language to be included in the memo, to
Council. MSUC (Acton/Prescott) to accept the letter with changes
as relayed by the City Attorney.
4. Council Referral regarding Fiscal Year Calendar.
Attorney Kaheny discussed the referral with the Budget Manager,
Dawn Herring. With a new City Manager coming on board, the spin
on things may change depending on the new Manager's philosophy. In
addition, preliminary conversations with the Director of Finance,
Bob Powell, indicate there could be difficulties in making the
transition. It was suggested Mr. Powell be invited to a future
meeting to discuss the matter in detail. The City Attorney will
contact him.
Colleen Kelly researched this matter. In speaking with other
cities who have made the change, many list horror stories and
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problems tied to the transition year especially with "outside
auditors. " Some cities have adopted multi-year budgets.
Member Acton questioned the Mayor's reasoning for having the
Commission look at the matter. John Kaheny believed it was due to
state funding mechanisms not being known until after the budget
cycle. It would add certainty to the City's financial planning if
we know the City's revenue stream up front.
The Chair was concerned about the length of time that has elapsed
since the October referral and. it was decided the City Attorney
would assist Mr. Dorso in generating a letter to Mayor regarding
the status.
5. Continuing Review of Pending Measures.
The Commission reviewed the City Attorney's memo of 3/3/97 listing
the propositions. It was suggested the items be prioritized for
the November ballot since the deadline for the June ballot has
passed. Member Blakely is anxious to move forward to resolve the
remaining .measures at issue.
6. Report by the City Attorney John M. Kaheny.
In regard to Proposition 208, Attorney, Kaheny reported the FPPC. has
appealed the decision and its on its way to the Ninth Circuit.
Mr. Kaheny noted the City of San Diego is placing an item on its
ballot to have the Personnel Director work under the City Manager.
Presently, the Personnel Director reports to the Civil Service
Commission, and has staff report to him with their . own
investigative powers.
Member Acton questioned if cities are considering privatizing
services. Attorney Kaheny stated most traditional municipal
services such as police and fire become problematic. 'There's been
a trend across the U.S. to contract out for more and more services
because civil service systems have become bureaucratic and
politicized.
7. Public Comments.
None
8. Members' Comments.
None
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9. Adjournment.
MSUC (Potter/McAllister) to adjourn the meeting at 5: 20 p.m. to the
next meeting scheduled for March 16, 1998 at 4 : 30 p.m.
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Lorraine Kraker, Secretary
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