HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2018-224RESOLUTION NO. 2018-224
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CODE OF CIVIL DISCOURSE
FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA BASED ON THE MODEL
DEVELOPED BY THE NATIONAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION
CENTER
WHEREAS, the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) is a San Diego based non-
profit dedicated to the promotion of respectful and constructive engagement within organizations
and communities to improve relations and to solve problems; and
WHEREAS, as a guideline for civil engagement, the NCRC has drafted a Code of Civil
Discourse; and
WHEREAS, after discussions with the Mayor and the City Attorney, consideration of the
Code in Chula Vista was referred to the newly formed Human Relations Commission (HRC);
and
WHEREAS, at the HRC’s July 26, 2018 regular meeting, the NCRC presented its Code
to the HRC and the HRC voted 8-1 to present the Code to the City Council for its consideration;
and
WHEREAS, this item implements the HRC recommendation that the City Council adopt
a Code of Civil Discourse based on the NCRC version.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it hereby:
1. Adopts the City of Chula Vista Code of Civil Discourse in the form attached hereto
(“Code”).
2. Recommends that other City Boards and Commissions also consider, adopt, and follow this
Code.
3. Directs the City Manager to work with City staff to explore ways that the precepts of this
Code be included as guidelines for employee conduct among themselves and with the
public.
4. Directs that a copy of the Code be posted at the entrance to Chambers, and other
appropriate locations as determined by the City Manager.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Paola Martinez-Montes, Chair Glen R. Googins
Human Relations Commission City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 13th day of November 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla, and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2018-224 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 13th day of November 2018.
Executed this 13th day of November 2018.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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CODE OF CIVIL DISCOURSE
We, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, believe that the
respectful and constructive airing of different points of view is critical to the
civil and successful conduct of City business.
Therefore, in our conduct of City business, and
in our interactions with the community,
we pledge as follows:
We will promote an inclusive environment where diverse
perspectives are shared and considered;
We will listen attentively and ask questions to
understand others’ opinions;
We will show respect for ideas and views presented,
even where we disagree;
We will explain our positions by fairly presenting the
reason for them; and
We will avoid personal attacks or other tactics that
distract attention from the salient issues.
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