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Date:Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:City Hall, Bldg. #A, Executive Conference Room #103
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Buddingh, Disharoon, Glanz, Hopida, Inzunza, McDonald, and
Chair Scofield
3.PUBLIC COMMENTS
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4.ACTION ITEMS
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4.1.Approval of December 8, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes and February 9,
2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
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4.2.Written Communications 9
Communication from Commissioner Dean Disharoon requesting an
excused absence from the December 8, 2021, Charter Review
Commission meeting.
Communication from Commissioners Todd Glanz, Jan Buddingh, and
Rachel McDonald Hernandez requesting an excused absence from the
March 9, 2022, Charter Review Commission meeting.
4.3.Reports for the Various CharterProject Ad Hoc Subcommittees With
Discussions and Possible Direction Regarding Proposed Revisions,
Alternative Ballot Measure Proposals and Next Steps
Focus Area A: Political Structure (Buddingh, Inzunza, Glanz)
Focus Area B: Legal Structure/Issues (Inzunza, Scofield)
Focus Area C: Personnel (Disharoon, McDonald-Hernandez)
Focus Area D: Finance (Disharoon, Glanz, Scofield)
Focus Area E: City Council, Board, and Commissions (Buddingh,
Hopida)
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OTHER BUSINESS
5.STAFF COMMENTS
6.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
7.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
8.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on May 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Materials provided to the Charter Review Commission relating to any open-
session item on this agenda are available for public review by contacting the
City Attorney's Office at CRC@chulavistaca.gov.
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Page 1 | Charter Review Commission Minutes December 8, 2021
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
December 8, 2021 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the Charter Review Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to
order at 6:05 p.m. by Chair Scofield in Executive Conference Room C-103, located at 276 Fourth
Avenue, Chula Vista, California
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Inzunza, McDonald-Hernandez, and Glanz (arrival
6:07 p.m.), Vice Chair Buddingh, and Chair Scofield
ABSENT: Commissioners Disharoon and Hopida
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Glen Googins and Acting Secretary Doris Cornejo
PUBLIC COMMENTS
As there were no members of the public present or who wished to speak, Chair Scofield closed
public comments.
ACTION ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 11, 2021 AND NOVEMBER
17, 2021
Chair Scofield and called for a two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit
public comments on the item. Secretary Cornejo announced that no public comment had been
received.
ACTION: Vice Chair Buddingh moved to approve the meeting minutes of August
11, 2021 and November 17, 2021. Commissioner Inzunza seconded the
motion, and it carried by the following roll call vote: 4-0-1-2.
Yes: 4 – Commissioners Inzunza, and McDonald-Hernandez, Vice
Chair Buddingh and Chair Scofield
No: 0
Abstain: 1 – Glanz
Absent: 2 - Commissioners Disharoon and Hopida
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Page 2 | Charter Review Commission Minutes December 8, 2021
2. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR 2021-2022
ACTION: Commissioner Inzunza moved for Chair Scofield to continue as Chair and
Vice Chair Buddingh as Vice Chair. Vice Chair Buddingh seconded the
motion, and it carried by the following roll call vote: 5-0-0-2.
Yes: 5 – Commissioners Inzunza, McDonald-Hernandez and Glanz,
Vice Chair Buddingh and Chair Scofield
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 2 - Commissioners Disharoon and Hopida
3. APPROVAL OF SUMMARY REPORT OF COMMISSION FOR 2020-2021
ACTION: Vice Chair Buddingh moved to approve Summary Report of Commission
for 2020-2021 to include new commissioner. Commissioner Inzunza
seconded the motion, and it carried by the following roll call vote: 5-0-0-2.
Yes: 5 – Commissioners Inzunza, McDonald-Hernandez and Glanz,
Vice Chair Buddingh and Chair Scofield
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 2 – Commissioners Disharoon and Hopida
4. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF “CHARTER PROJECT,” AD HOC
SUBCOMMITTEES APPOINTMENTS AND PROCESS
Discussion ensued regarding protocol and minor adjustment to subcommittees were made as
followed:
Focus Area A: Political Structure – Buddingh, Inzunza, (Glanz added)
Focus Area B: Legal Structure/Issues – Glanz, Inzunza, Scofield
Focus Area C: Personnel – Disharoon, McDonald-Hernandez
Focus Area D: Finance – Disharoon, Scofield (Glanz removed)
Focus Area E: City Council, Board, and Commissions – Buddingh, Hopida
A phone call will be set up by Secretary Cornejo to establish availability, roles and how to
proceed forward for staff and commissioners.
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Page 3 | Charter Review Commission Minutes December 8, 2021
ACTION: Chair Scofield moved to approve the formation of Ad Hoc Subcommittee
with appointment and process as proposed. Vice Chair Buddingh
seconded the motion, and it carried by the following roll call vote: 5-0-0-2.
Yes: 5 – Commissioners Inzunza, McDonald-Hernandez and Glanz,
Vice Chair Buddingh and Chair Scofield
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 2 - Commissioners Disharoon and Hopida
5. SCHEDULE THE NEXT MEETING OF THE COMMISSION
The next Charter Review Commission meeting was scheduled for February 9, 2022.
OTHER BUSINESS
5. STAFF COMMENTS
No comments.
6. CHAIR’S COMMENTS
Chair Scofield wished the commissioners Happy Holiday’s.
7. COMMISSIONERS’/BOARD MEMBERS’ COMMENTS
No comments.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:40 p.m., Chair Scofield adjourned the meeting to a Regular Meeting on February 9, 2022,
at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall, Building A, Executive Conference Room C-103, located at 276 Fourth
Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
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Doris Cornejo, Secretary
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Page 1 | Charter Review Commission Minutes February 9, 2022
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
February 9, 2022 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Charter Review Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to
order at 6:05 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room 103, located a 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula
Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Buddingh, Chair Scofield, Inzunza, Hopida,
Disharoon, McDonald-Hernandez and Glanz (arrived at 6:07 pm)
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Glen Googins, Deputy Attorney Megan McClurg,
Stephanie Necochea and Secretary Doris Cornejo
ACTION ITEMS
4. Reports for the Various Charter Project Ad Hoc Subcommittees with Discussions
and Possible Direction Regarding Proposed Revisions and Next Steps.
Focus Area A: Political Structure – Buddingh, Inzunza, Glanz
Focus Area B: Legal Structure/Issues – Glanz, Inzunza, Scofield
Focus Area C: Personnel – Disharoon, McDonald-Hernandez
Focus Area D: Finance – Disharoon, Scofield
Focus Area E: City Council, Board, and Commissions – Buddingh, Hopida
ACTION: Attorney Megan McClurg presented Charter Revision Proposed Updates.
Discussion ensued regarding Proposed Revisions for each respective Focus
Area.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. STAFF COMMENTS
2. CHAIR’S COMMENTS
3. COMMISSIONERS’/BOARD MEMBERS’ COMMENTS
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Page 2 | Charter Review Commission Minutes February 9, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:45 pm, Chair Scofield adjourned the meeting to the next Regular Meeting on March 9, 2022
in the City Hall, Bldg. #A, Executive Conference Room #103, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California.
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Doris Cornejo, Secretary
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