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}t MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
APRIL 15, 1996
April 15, 1996 City Attorney's Conference Room 4:30 p.m.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Campbell, Jack Blakely, Deric
Prescott, Janet Lawry, John Dorso,
and Rosie Bystrak
MEMBERS ABSENT: Sharon Reid
STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney Bruce Boogaard
Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Campbell. at 4:45 p.m.
The roll was called and all members were present except Members
Reid and Bystrak.
Approval of Minutes.
MSUC (Prescott/Blakely) to approve the minutes of March 18, 1996.
Report regarding Cancellation of Short Term Election
Chair Campbell requested that Item 4, after a lengthy discussion
among board members, be placed on the September agenda.
Discussion Continued Review of Measures for Future Ballot. Suaaest
Arguments For and Against; Discuss Analysis
Chair Campbell suggested that Item 3 should be moved to the end of
the agenda due to the extensive discussions.
Continuation of Ethics Discussion by City Attornev
Attorney Boogaard asked if anyone had feedback the draft Statement
of Ethical Principals included in their board packet.
(Member Bystrak arrived 4:55 p.m.)
Attorney Boogaard was requested by the board to read aloud the
draft Statement of Principals. All members agreed that it is a
well written, well thought out document. and commended Attorney
Boogaard. Member Blakely expressed a concern with the language
regarding "out of friendship or favoritism to a person or group..."
Member Blakely felt it would place committee members in an
uncomfortable position. He presented various situations to
demonstrate his point. He suggested that a form could be designed
and a procedure utilized in order to avoid an uncomfortable
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April 15,. 1996
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situation. Attorney Boogaard stated that the source of the change
would always be identified and consideration of supporting a change
should always depend on if it benefits the Chula Vista population.
A discussion ensued and it was decided to remove the language
"sponsor of" from Section 2, Subsection A(1) and Subsection A(2).
With everyone in agreement, Attorney Boogaard was asked to make the
corrections and add a signature line for the Chair and submit it to
the City Council with a cover letter. Chair Campbell stated that
this Statement of Principals will be an excellent response to the
letter he received from the City Council asking the Charter Review
Commission asking to advise them as to what are they doing in the
subject to ethics.
Chair Campbell entertained a motion concerning the authorization of
'the Statement of Ethics for this committee.
MSUC(Prescott/Dorso) to authorize the Statement of Ethics for the
Charter Review Commission.
Upcoming Issues.
Mr. Boogaard stated none of the other subjects on the agenda are so
urgent that they could not be deferred to a later agenda.
Chair Campbell announced the Commission has a number of items that
Mr. Boogaard has asked them -'to consider at least discuss. Chair
Campbell asked that Mr. Boogaard prioritize these items. Mr.
Boogaard suggested that this be placed on the agenda under
Prioritization of Outstanding Items for November Election.
The next two meetings of the Commission are scheduled to be held on
May 20, 1996 and June 17, 1996.
Member Lawry stated that she will be on vacation June 17th.
MSUC (Prescott/Blakely) to adjourn at 5:50 p.m.
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Cheryl Ponds, Temporary Secretary
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