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BOARD OF ETHICS SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
July 13, 2011 Executive Conference Room 4:00 P.M.
Chair Starr called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.
1. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Felicia Starr, Norma Toothman, Al Sotoa, and Todd Glanz.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Anthony Jemison, Michael German and Chris Schilling.
ALSO PRESENT: Deputy City Attorney Simon Silva, Staff to Board of Ethics and
Joyce Malveaux, Legal Assistant.
ACTION: Toothman to excuse the absences of Jemison, German and Schilling. The
motion was seconded by Sotoa and carried 4-0-3 with Members Jemison, Schilling and
German absent.
2. Discussion and Action (Including Referral/Recommendation to City Council)
Regarding Board of Ethics Ad Hoc Committee's Proposed Changes to Chapter
2.28.
DCA Silva gave an update regarding Ad Hoc Committee's proposed recommended
changes to Chapter 2.28. DCA Silva provided the board members with a copy of the
existing code and the revised version. DCA Silva also provided the board members
with a copy of the Board of Ethics and Code of Ethics as drafted.
There were questions and comments among the group.
The board members took a break at 4:57 p.m.
At Chair Starr called the meeting back to order and the meeting reconvened at 5:05
p.m.
DCA Silva continued reviewing proposed recommended changes to Chapter 2.28.
There was additional discussion among the board members.
ACTION: There was none.
3. Public Comments.
Chair Starr called for public comments.
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Jerry Thomas, Chula Vista resident spoke in opposition of the recommended candidate
selection process for Board of Ethics members and possible reformation of the Board of
Ethics Commission.
4. Members Comments.
Glanz stated that he appreciated DCA Silva's work.
Sotoa disagreed with Chula Vista resident Jerry Thomas' comments regarding
suggested Board of Ethics selection process.
Toothman responded to Jerry Thomas, Chula Vista resident's comments stating that
she was not appointed to the Board of Ethics that she had to apply for the position and
the interview was difficult. Toothman asked that resident Jerry Thomas give the board
members more credit.
Sotoa thanked DCA Silva for a job well done.
5. Staff Comments.
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:32 p.m.
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