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Home My WebLink About2025-02-12 CRC Agenda Package Date:Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Time:6:00 p.m. Location:City Hall, Bldg. A, Executive Conference Room #103 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA Charter Review Commission Regular Meeting _____________________________________________________________________________ In-Person Public Comments: Submit a request to speak to the Commission secretary before the close of the public comment period on an item or before the close of the general Public Comment period for non-agenda items. Electronic Public Comments: At www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings, locate the meeting, and click the comment bubble icon. Select the item and click on "Leave comment." You may also email CRC@chulavistaca.gov. eComments, emails, and other written comments must be received by noon for a regular meeting. Time Allotted for Speaking (subject to change by the presiding officer) - Agenda Items: 3 minutes - General Public Comment (not on agenda): 3 minutes Individuals who use a translator will be allotted twice the amount of time. Agenda Packet: Materials provided to the Commission, including staff reports, draft resolutions, and other materials related to any open-session item on this agenda, are available for public review at www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings or the City Attorney's Office at 276 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista. Accessibility: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, contact CRC@chulavistaca.gov. Providing at least 48 hours' notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made. Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL Commissioners Disharoon, Hopida, Vice-Chair Lopez, and Chair Buddingh. 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons may address the Commission on any subject matter within the Commission's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on any 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: www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings or submit an electronic comment per the instructions on page one of this agenda. 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 or submit an electronic comment per the instructions on page one of this agenda. 4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 4 Recommended Action: Commission to approve the minutes dated August 14, 2024. 4.2 Discussion of Potential City Charter Amendment Allowing City Council to Appoint City Attorney Recommended Action: To discuss potential City Charter Amendment allowing City Attorney to be appointed by the City Council rather than an elected position. 4.3 Discussion of Potential Future City Charter Amendments Recommended Action: To discuss potential City Charter Amendments in the future to recommend to the City Council. 5.STAFF COMMENTS 6.CHAIR'S COMMENTS 7.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS City of Chula Vista Charter Review Commission February 12, 2025 Agenda Page 2 of 7 8.ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 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. City of Chula Vista Charter Review Commission February 12, 2025 Agenda Page 3 of 7 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION Meeting Minutes August 14, 2024, 6:00 p.m. City Hall, Bldg. A, Executive Conference Room #103 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA Present: Commissioner Buddingh, Commissioner Disharoon, Commissioner Hopida, Commissioner Inzunza, Victor Lopez Absent: Commissioner Glanz Also Present: Doris Cornejo _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Charter Review Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:04 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Secretary Cornejo called the roll. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR 3.1 Approval of May 22, 2024 Meeting Minutes Moved by Commissioner Disharoon Seconded by Victor Lopez Minutes approved. Page 4 of 7 City of Chula Vista Charter Review Commission February 12, 2025 Agenda 2 Yes (5): Commissioner Buddingh, Commissioner Disharoon, Commissioner Hopida, Commissioner Inzunza, and Victor Lopez Result:Carried (5 to 0) 3.2 Written Communications Moved by Commissioner Buddingh Seconded by Commissioner Disharoon Motion to excuse Commissioner Izunza's absence on February 14, 2024 and February 28, 2024. Yes (4): Commissioner Buddingh, Commissioner Disharoon, Commissioner Hopida, and Victor Lopez Abstain (1): Commissioner Inzunza Result:Carried (4 to 0) 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comment: Robert provided public comment. Public Comment: Cheryl provided public comment. 5. ACTION ITEMS 5.1 Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 Moved by Commissioner Disharoon Seconded by Commissioner Hopida Motion to nominate Commissioner Jan Buddingh as Chair and Commissioner Victor Lopez as Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025. Yes (5): Commissioner Buddingh, Commissioner Disharoon, Commissioner Hopida, Commissioner Inzunza, and Victor Lopez Result:Carried (5 to 0) 5.2 Consideration of Proposed Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024 on Charter Review Commission Activities Moved by Commissioner Disharoon Seconded by Commissioner Hopida Page 5 of 7 City of Chula Vista Charter Review Commission February 12, 2025 Agenda 3 Motion to approve the proposed FY 2023 - 2024 Charter Review Commission Annual Report and work with staff to send it to the City Council. Yes (5): Commissioner Buddingh, Commissioner Disharoon, Commissioner Hopida, Commissioner Inzunza, and Victor Lopez Result:Carried (5 to 0) 5.3 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Communication to City Council On a Potential Amendment to Charter Section 303 (C) to Extend the Timeline to Fill a Councilmember Vacancy By Appointment Public Comment: Robert provided public comment. Public Comment: Cheryl provided public comment. Moved by Commissioner Buddingh Seconded by Commissioner Disharoon There was consensus of the Commissioners to present a updated draft proposal to amend Charter Section 303 (C) to extend the timeline to reflect up to 60 days to fill a Councilmember vacancy by appointment. Vice-Chair Victor Lopez to present proposed amendment to the Mayor and City Council at a future date. Yes (5): Commissioner Buddingh, Commissioner Disharoon, Commissioner Hopida, Commissioner Inzunza, and Victor Lopez Result:Carried (5 to 0) 5.4 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Communication to City Council Regarding Suspension of a City Councilmember Charged with a Felony Public Comment: Robert provided public comment. There was consensus of the Commissioners to not reagendize this topic. 5.5 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Potential Amendment to Charter Section 503 (D) Remove City Attorney Residency Requirement Public Comment: Robert provided public comment. Page 6 of 7 City of Chula Vista Charter Review Commission February 12, 2025 Agenda 4 There was consensus of the Commissioners to not reagendize this topic. 5.6 Discussion Regarding Rank Choice Voting Update Public Comment: Robert provided public comment. Public Comment: Cheryl provided public comment. There was consensus of the Commissioners to not reagendize this topic. OTHER BUSINESS 6. STAFF COMMENTS Secretary Doris Cornejo informed Commissioners about the two vacant seats in the Charter Review Commission and encouraged them to inform community members to apply. Assistant City Attorney Megan McClurg informed Commissioners of the rescheduling of the homelessness presentation by the Homeless Outreach Team. The presentation will be scheduled for our November meeting. 7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Chair Buddingh encourage Commissioners to inform community members to apply for vacant seats in the Charter Review Commission. 8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Disharoon expressed an interest in creating an ad -hoc subcommittee regarding homelessness in Chula Vista. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Doris Cornejo, Secretary _________________________ Doris Cornejo, Secretary Page 7 of 7 City of Chula Vista Charter Review Commission February 12, 2025 Agenda