HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020_09_16 BOE Reg Minutes APPROVEDPage 1 | Board of Ethics Minutes September 16, 2020
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF ETHICS
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
September 16, 2020 5:15 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Ethics of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:15
p.m. in the Executive Conference Room C-103, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Board Members’ Barragan, Chinn (joined at 5:26 p.m.), Teel,
Torres, Welling and Chair Guerrero
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Maria Kachadoorian, Deputy City Attorney III
Simon Silva, Secretary Marisa Aguayo
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Guerrero called for public comments on matters not listed on the agenda. There being no
members of the public who wished to speak, Chair Guerrero closed public comments.
PRESENATION
1. INTRODUCTION OF NEW CHULA VISTA CITY MANAGER MARIA
KACHADOORIAN
Maria Kachadoorian introduced herself and presented.
ACTION ITEMS
2. ELECTION OF NEW CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
ACTION: Board member Welling moved to nominate Guerrero and Teel to remain as Chair
and Vice Chair. Board member Torres seconded the motion, and it carried. 6-0
Yes: 6 – Board members Barragan, Chinn, Teel, Torres, Welling and
Chair Guerrero
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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3. DISCUSSION REGARDING COVID-19 IMPACTS TO BOARD AND COMMISSION
MEETINGS
Simon Silva presented.
4. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 19, 2020 MINUTES
ACTION: Chair Guerrero moved to approve the February 19, 2020 minutes. Board member
Teel seconded the motion, and it carried. 6-0
Yes: 6 – Board members Barragan, Chinn, Teel, Torres, Welling and
Chair Guerrero
No: 0
Abstain: 0
5. CONSIDERATION OF EXCUSED ABSENCE
• Member Chinn for February 19, 2020 regular meeting
• Member Torres for February 19, 2020 regular meeting
ACTION: Chair Guerrero moved to excuse the absences for Chinn and Torres for February
19, 2020 regular meeting. Board member Welling seconded the motion, and it
carried. 6-0
Yes: 6 – Board members Barragan, Chinn, Teel, Torres, Welling and
Chair Guerrero
No: 0
Abstain: 0
6. UPDATE ON APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO BOARD OF ETHICS
INTERVIEW PANEL
Simon Silva presented.
7. DISCUSSION AND ACTION OF ITEMS/ACTIVITIES TO PLACE ON FUTURE
AGENDAS
Simon Silva presented.
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OTHER BUSINESS
8. STAFF COMMENTS
Thank you everyone. This will be the normal affect the pandemic. Nice to see everyone and
looking forward to working with everyone and between Lobbyist and learning the different
Ethics laws you will be able to help the city a lot more in identifying ethical issues and things
that we can improve on as a city. Glad to see everyone.
9. CHAIR’S COMMENTS
Thank you for participating. Thank you for putting script together. This is all a learning
experience but a lot more organized than a lot of my other meetings.
10. BOARD MEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Teel: Asked about monthly meetings. Meetings will be as needed if we have agenda items to
discuss and there will be trainings. We will meet at least quarterly.
Barragan: No comments. Just thank you for keeping meetings organized and keeping us
informed. Glad everyone is doing well.
Chinn: No comment.
Torres: I wish everyone health and strength, and it is good to see everyone.
Welling: Good to see you all. Sorry it is not in person. Looks forward to getting back to
work.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:09 p.m., Chair Guerrero adjourned the meeting to the next Regular Meeting on November
18, 2020 in the Executive Conference Room C-103 located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California.
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Marisa Aguayo, Secretary