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CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL TERM LIMITS AND CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING SAME (Continued from November 17, 2015)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council hear the report and provide direction to staff as it deems appropriate.
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SUMMARY
On July 21, 2015, the City Council requested that staff prepare a report on the City Council's options regarding City Council term limits. This report has been prepared by the City Attorney's office in consultation with the City Clerk in response to that request.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
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Environmental Determination
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
I. Background
Pursuant to the City's Charter, City Council members and the Mayor currently are elected to serve four-year terms. (Chula Vista City Charter, Section 300.C.) The Charter permits each Council member to serve two consecutive terms as a Council member, and the Mayor to serve two consecutive terms as Mayor. After two consecutive terms are served, a Council member or Mayor must allow at least one year to lapse from the termination of the second term before he or she may seek election to the same office again. This one-year "waiting" period also applies to any ...
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