HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1989/11/02 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Thursday, November 2, 1989 Council Chambers
7:50 D.m. Public Services Building
I. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Cox; Councilmembers McCandliss,
Nader, Malcolm and Moore
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Deputy City Manager Morris; City
Attorney Harron
2. RESOLUTION 15380 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO
PARTICIPATE AS AMICUS CURIAE IN GEARY V.
RENNE IN SUPPORT OF NONPARTISAN LOCAL
ELECTIONS
In 1986 the California voters adopted Proposition 49 which
prohibits political parties from endorsing, supporting or
opposing candidates for nonpartisan offices. Proposition 49 has
been supported by the League of California Cities. The City of
San Francisco is presently defending a challenge to the
constitutionality of Proposition 49 in Gearv v. Renne. The City
of San Diego has agreed to write an amicus curiae brief for the
League of California Cities and has requested support from cities
throughout the state.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent.
Councilmembers Malcolm, Nader and McCandliss noted they did not
receive notice of this special meeting. Mr. Harron stated the
notice for this meeting was posted and the newspapers received
notice. He added that 24 hours notice is required for a special
meeting; the Council does have the option of waiving the
requirement.
Councilman Nader stated he supported Proposition 49, however, he
questioned why this particular lawsuit is receiving priority
treatment for the City's involvement. Mayor Cox stated he
requested the special meeting primarily because if the Council
does want to take a position on this matter, the deadline in
order to have the City's name included is November 3. The amount
of staff effort and labor on this matter is only to call the
City of San Diego who is preparing the brief and tell them to put
the City of Chula Vista on the list.
City Council Minutes -2- November 2, 1989
VOTE ON THE RESOLUTION
The resolution passed and was approved unanimously.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.
4. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
5. MAYOR'S REPORT: None.
6. COUNCIL COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT at 7:55 p.m. to a regular meeting of Tuesday,
November 7, 1989 at 4:00 p.m.
BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC
CITY CLERK
BY:~~se~-~-~ Recording Secretary