HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-03-18 CRC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
MARCH 181 1996
March 18, 1996 City Attorney's Conference Room 4: 30 p.m.
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MEMBERS PRESENT:. Bob Campbell, Jack Blakely, Deric
Prescott, Janet Lawry, Sharon Reid, and .
Rosie Bystrak
MEMBERS ABSENT: John Dorso
STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney Bruce Boogaard
Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Campbell at 4:35 p.m.
The roll was called and all members were present except Member
Dorso.
Approval of Minutes.
MSC (Blakely/Prescott) to approve the minutes of January 18, 1996
with Member Reid abstaining.
• Budget for FY 1996-97.
MSUC (Reid/Prescott) to approve a budget of $400 for next fiscal
year. If 10% cuts are necessary, it was proposed to .take it from
Supplies and Services rather than the Overtime account.
Campaign Contribution Ordinance.
Chair Campbell noted the minutes reflected Council would be
amending the campaign contribution ordinance on January 23 and
asked the Attorney for an update. Bruce M. Boogaard reported
Council implemented the change so independent expenditure
committees are now governed by the same rules as candidates and no
money is 'allowed from corporations or businesses and candidates
cannot receive more than $250.
March 26. 1996 Election.
Attorney Boogaard asked if anyone had feedback on Proposition F on
the ballot. No one had, although it was mentioned there was an
article in the Star News by Jerry Rindone and the Union/Tribune was
scheduled to print a favorable article.
The majority v. plurality issue was briefly discussed as to what
would happen. The City Attorney felt the Council would call the
election in November so the winner would serve for three weeks.
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March 18, 1996
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Having seen what occurred in the recent election with the
Sweetwater School Board, hopefully Council would be sensitized to
the expenses involved and would not call for a special election.
Upcoming Issues.
Mr. Boogaard stated he received requests to have the Commission
look at two areas of the Charter, namely, departmental trust funds
and contracts on public works relating to the provision of sureties
on such projects. The City received a letter objecting to the
City's requirement that surety/insurers used by contractors have a
minimum Best's rating in order to be considered for the award of a
public works contract from the City of Chula Vista. Legislation
exists wherein. cities can no longer specify the bond rating as long
as the carrier is an "admitted" insurer in the State of California
as determined by the Insurance Commissioner. The law states the
section only applies if the bond is required by an ordinance of the
City. Discussion ensued whether or not the Charter would be
considered a local ordinance, the value of a contract wherein such
surety is needed, possibly developing a list sureties with certain
criteria that would be . acceptable,, obtaining a ruling from the
state whether our Charter provisions apply, and the timing for
dealing with the issue. •
Expiration of Present Term.
Jack Blakely noted his term is up in June, 1996 as is Chair
Campbell's. Since both members served less than two years in their
initial term, they are eligible for reappointment. The Clerk's
office sends a letter to the commissioners asking if they wish to
be reappointed.
Presentation by City Attorney on Ethics.
City Attorney Boogaard distributed an article on "The Insufficiency
of Honesty" and wanted to stimulate a panel discussion on the
differences between honesty and integrity. The article points out
examples and explains the fundamental principles to discern values.
It examines ethical rules which act as a filter of our behavior
from acting in ways society would disapprove of.
Bob Campbell wished to discuss ethical conduct specifically in
terms of the Charter Review Commission. Attorney Boogaard prepared
for review a "Statement of the Principles of Ethics for the
Charter Review Commission" . Various scenarios were discussed
whereby members of the Commission might be influenced or coerced
into making a particular decision. Chair Campbell thinks it is
appropriate to adopt a set of principles for the Commission. •
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March 18, 1996
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(Member Blakely left at 5:45 p.m. )
It was decided to continue the ethics discussion to next month's
meeting.
The next two meetings of the Commission are scheduled to be held on
April 15 and May 20, 19'96.
MSUC (Lawry/Reid) to adjourn at 5:55 p.m.
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Lorraine Kraker, Secretary
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