Chula Vista Municipal Code Ch. 2.29 Charter Review Commission

CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION

Sections:

• 2.29.010 Creation.

• 2.29.020 Purpose and intent.

• 2.29.030 Functions and duties.

• 2.29.040 Membership.

• 2.29.050 Meeting frequency and schedule.

There is hereby created a Charter Review Commission. The provisions of Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC and this chapter shall govern this Commission. (Ord. 3211 § 3, 2011; Ord. 2518 § 2, 1992; Ord. 2400 § 1, 1990).

It is the purpose and intent of the City Council in establishing the Charter Review Commission to create an advisory body to serve as a resource to advise and make recommendations to the City Council and the City Manager on issues affecting the provisions of the City Charter. The Commission will review the organizational framework of City government, work to identify language to amend the City Charter to clarify or improve the workings of the City government, and recommend changes sufficiently in advance of elections to allow thoughtful City Council review and determination of whether to place the matter on the ballot. (Ord. 3211 § 3, 2011; Ord. 2518 § 2, 1992; Ord. 2400 § 1, 1990).

The functions and duties of the Charter Review Commission shall be as follows:

• A. Constitute a forum for City-wide discussions, research and analysis of matters relating to current or proposed provisions of the City Charter, and amendments thereto.

• B. Help coordinate citizen and staff ideas with regard to potential Charter changes.

• C. Formulate specific language for proposed Charter changes to be submitted to the City Council in a form appropriate for placement on the ballot at an election wherein the proposed Charter changes can be submitted to the electorate.

• D. Provide analyses and reports to the City Council in connection with said recommendations.

• E. Prepare and submit proposed ballot arguments in favor of or against proposed Charter changes.

F. To participate in the selection and nomination of members of the Board of Ethics, in accordance with CVMC 2.25.050, and to carry out the duties specified in Chula Vista Charter Section 300.5 with respect to the selection of Commission members for the Districting Commission. (Ord. 3449 § 1, 2019; Ord. 3211 § 3, 2011; Ord. 2518 § 2, 1992; Ord. 2400 § 1, 1990).

The Commission shall consist of seven voting members, to be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter and Chapter 2.25 CVMC.

• A. General Appointments. Three Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).

B. District-Based Appointments. Four Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the district-based appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(C). Members are not required to reside in the corresponding City Council district. (Ord. 3622 § 1, 2026; Ord. 3211 § 3, 2011; Ord. 2518 § 2, 1992; Ord. 2400 § 1, 1990).

A. Regular Meetings. The Commission’s meeting schedule shall include at least one regular meeting per year, at the day, time, and location established by written resolution of the Commission. Additional meetings may be held as called by the chair or a majority of the Commission.

B. Pre-Election Meetings. The Commission shall meet no later than the first Wednesday of the seventh month preceding the next regularly scheduled municipal election, at which time the Commission shall assign duties to its members as may be necessary; and consider agenda issues for further deliberation and discussion by the Commission. If a pre-election meeting is the Commission’s first meeting held during the City’s fiscal year, it shall constitute a “regular meeting,” as that term is used in CVMC 2.25.180. (Ord. 3435 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3211 § 3, 2011; Ord. 2518 § 2, 1992; Ord. 2400 § 1, 1990).