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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-10-17 CRC MINS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE OCTOBER 17, 1994 October 17, 1994 Council Conference Room 4: 00 p.m. ------------=---------------------------------------------------- MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Campbell, Sharon Reid, Rosie Bystrak Linda Brown and Deric Prescott (arrived at 4:25 p.m. ) MEMBERS ABSENT: Jack Blakely (excused) and Janet Lawry (excused) STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney Bruce Boogaard The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Campbell at 4:20 p:m. The roll was called and all members were present except Member Lawry, who was excused due to illness, and Member Blakely who was excused due to a previous commitment. MSUC (Campbell/Reid) to approve the minutes of the September 20, 1994 regular meeting with the notation that Mayor Nader should be listed separately from "staff present" . Chairman Campbell suggested delaying the selection of a Vice Chairman until all of the members of the Commission could be present at a future meeting. ` Measure 1 - Mayoral Salary Adjustments. Chairman Campbell reviewed Measure 1 regarding the CPI annual increase and its being additive vs. taken in any one calendar year. Attorney Boogaard stated a future Council should not be penalized because a prior Council did not take the increase. Mr. Campbell requested that the members give further thought and consideration to this measure which would be discussed at a later date. Measure 2 - Specifying that the Mayor Pro Tempore serves as Mayor in the event of the Mayor's death. Chairman Campbell recapped the last meeting wherein the Commission decided to recommend the use of the term "Mayor Pro Tempore" over "Vice-Mayor" and a letter was sent to the City Council stating same. The term "disability" .in the second sentence of §304 (d) was expanded to mean "which prevents the execution of the duties of the office"'. l Charter Review Commission Minutes October 17, 1994 Page 2 Measure 3 - Deleting the prohibition against Council taking action to expend money at any meeting other than a regular meeting of City Council. Attorney Boogaard referred to the ballot box language for this measure which states " . . .prohibits the Council from taking action to expend money at any meeting other than a regular meeting of the City Council" .' This could possibly hamper the ability of the City in the case of a major catastrophe such as a riot, sewer back-up, etc. to be able to appropriate funds. Linda Brown inquired if there would be a dollar limit placed on such provision and the consensus of the Commission was there should be none. In the event there was an emergency that threatened life, health or welfare, Council could call a meeting with one hour's notice after delivery to the City Council and the press and action could be taken to provide funding needed for the particular situation. Sharon Reid proposed new language "Shall the Charter be amended to allow the Council to approve ,expenditure of funds at any legally constituted meeting"? The members agreed this placed the item in a more positive light and it was also felt that section numbers and other detailed paragraph numbering should be deleted as it was cumbersome for the public to comprehend. Measure 4 - Deleting duplicative language in sections 500 and 701 regarding placement of management positions in the unclassified service. General discussion ensued regarding the differencebetween classified and unclassified service. Sharon Reid suggested the wording be revised in the ballot language box to read: "Shall the Charter be amended to consolidate in a single location in the Charter the two sections that place management positions in the Unclassified provisions. The Commission discussed the word "new" management level positions as to whether it means a newly created position or one that is vacated and possibly filled by an existing or new employee. Bob Campbell suggested inviting the Personnel Department to attend a future meeting of the Commission to discuss their interpretation of the wording. 1 • t Charter Review Commission Minutes October 17, 1994 Page 3 Measure 5 - Specifying that a second Council secretary . in an Unclassified position shall be assigned to the 'Office of Mayor and Council. Attorney Boogaard explained that Patty Wesp is the Mayor's . secretary but the second secretarial position in that office is under the supervision of the Manager's office, but assists the Mayor's office. It is, therefore, felt that the Mayor should be the supervisor of that second position. Sharon Reid questioned why the staffing levels for the Mayor and Council should be in the Charter. Linda Brown believes the people may question why the Mayor needs "two private secretaries" and thinks the proposition needs , to be a lot clearer for the voting public. Rosie Bystrak asked if one position worked for the Council and one for the Mayor. It was recommended that the- City Attorney ask Patty Wesp about the history of the position and report back at the next meeting. The Commission decided to have their next meeting on Monday, November 7, 1994 at 4 : 30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Lorraine Kraker, Secretary C:\crc\101794.min t .