HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - Charter Review Commission - Reg Mtg_May 11 2022
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Date:Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:City Hall, Bldg. #A, Executive Conference Room #103
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
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Pages
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Buddingh, Disharoon, Glanz, Hopida, Inzunza, McDonald-
Hernandez, and Chair Scofield
3.PUBLIC COMMENTS
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issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Commission may
schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. If you wish to
comment, please submit comments electronically at:
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4.ACTION ITEMS
The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by
the Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you
wish to comment on one of these items, you may do so at
www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings.
4.1.Approval of April 13, 2022, Meeting Minutes 4
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes.
4.2.Written Communications 6
Communication from Commissioner Rachel McDonald-Hernandez
requesting an excused absence from the April 13, 2022, Charter Review
Commission meeting.
Recommended Action:
Approve excused absence.
4.3.Discussion and action to appoint a Charter Review Commission member
and alternate Charter Review Commission member to serve on an
interview panel for current and upcoming vacancies on the Board of
Ethics.
Pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.28.050(A), the Charter
Review Commission will appoint one Charter Review Commission
member to assist in reviewing Board of Ethics member applications,
interviewing selected applicants, and recommending to the City Council
one applicant for each available seat on the Board of Ethics.
Recommended Action:
Appoint Charter Review Commission member and alternate Charter
Review Commission member.
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4.4.Reports for the Various Charter Project Ad Hoc Subcommittees with
Discussions and Possible Direction Regarding Proposed Revisions,
Alternative Ballot Measures Proposals 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)
OTHER BUSINESS
5.STAFF COMMENTS
6.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
7.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
8.ADJOURNMENT
to the Special Meeting on May 25, 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 April 13, 2022
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
April 13, 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 6:06 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, and Glanz
ABSENT: McDonald-Hernandez
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Glen Googins, Deputy Attorney Megan McClurg,
Stephanie Necochea and Secretary Doris Cornejo
ACTION ITEMS
4.1 Approval of December 8, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes and February 9, 2022
Regular Meeting Minutes
ACTION: Commissioner Budding moved to approve the December 8, 2021 Special
Meeting Minutes and the February 9, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes. Commissioner
Inzunza seconded the motion, and it carried, by the following roll call vote: 6-0
Yes: 6 – Commissioners Buddingh, Disharoon, Glanz, Hopida, Inzunza, and Chair
Scofield.
No: 0
Abstain: 0
4.2 Written Communications
Communication from Commissioner Dean Disharoon requesting an excused absence
from the December 8, 2021, Charter Review Commission meeting.
Communication from Commissioner Todd Glanz, Jan Buddingh, and Rachel McDonald
Hernandez requesting an excused absence from the March 9, 2022, Charter Review
Commission meeting.
ACTION: Commissioner Buddingh moved to excuse the absence. Commissioner
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Page 2 | Charter Review Commission Minutes April 13, 2022
Disharoon seconded the motion, and it carried, by the following roll call vote: 6-0.
Yes: 6 – Commissioners Buddingh, Disharoon, Glanz, Hopida, Inzunza, and Chair
Scofield.
No: 0
Abstain: 0
4.3 Reports for the Various Charter Project Ad Hoc Subcommittees with
Discussions and Possible Direction Regarding Proposed Revisions, Alternative
Ballot Measures Proposals 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
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:37 pm, Chair Scofield adjourned the meeting to the next Regular Meeting on May 11, 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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Request for Excused Absence Form – 6/19
REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE
City of Chula Vista Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Absence: _________________________________
Board/Commission/Committee: _________________________________________________________________________________
Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.110 (C) allows board/commission/committee members, by a
majority vote, to excuse a fellow board, commission, or committee member’s absence from a meeting for any
of the reasons listed below. A member who is absent from three consecutive, regular meetings will be
deemed to have vacated his or her membership, unless the member’s absence is excused by a
majority vote of the other members. An absence is only recorded as “excused” upon receipt of a member’s
request and majority vote of the board/commission/committee to excuse the absence. Accordingly, if you
have been absent from a regular meeting, please complete and submit this form to the chair or secretary.
Please indicate the reason for the absence:
1. Illness of the member, family member of the member, or personal friend of the member;
2. Business commitment of the member that interferes with the attendance of the member at a meeting;
3. Previously scheduled vacation of the member, notice of which was provided to the respective board
or commission in advance of the meeting;
4. Attendance of the member at a funeral, religious service or ceremony, wedding, or other similarly
significant event;
5. Unexpected, emergency situation that prohibits the member’s attendance; or
6. Other reason for which the member has given notice to the secretary of his or her unavailability at
least seven days in advance of the meeting.
OR
The absence was not for any of the above-listed reasons. I understand that the absence will be recorded
as unexcused.
I certify the reason for the absence indicated above is true and correct.
Member’s Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
If completed by secretary or staff to board/commission/committee:
Completed on member’s behalf by: _____________________________, per member’s Verbal Written request
on: _________________.
(date)
(secretary/liaison’s name)
4/13/2022
Charter Review Commission
4/18/2022Rachel McDonald-Hernandez
Rachel McDonald-Hernande
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