HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021_09_15 BOE Reg MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF ETHICS
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
September 15, 2021 Via Teleconference
5:15 p.m.
Pursuant to the Governor of the State of California's Executive Order N-29-20, and in the interest
of public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Board of Ethics and
staff participated in this meeting via teleconference. All votes were taken by roll call.
CALL TO ORDER - -
A Regular .Meeting, of the Board of Ethics ("BOE') of the City of Chula Vista was called to order
at 5:15 p.m.., by Chair Guerrero in; Executive Conference Room C-103, located at 276 Fourth
Avenue; Chula Vista, California and by teleconference.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Members Salzmann, Barragan and Torres, Vice -chair Teel and
Chair Guerrero
ABSENT: Member Chinn
ALSO PRESENT: Deputy City Attorney III (DCA) Silva, Legal Assistant Malveaux,
Legal Assistant Marisa Aguayo, and Susana Villegas, Southwest
Strategies
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Guerrero called for atwo-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final
electronic public comments. Secretary Malveaux announced that no electronic comments 'had
been received and no comments had been received via email.
ACTION ITEMS
1: PRESENTATION BY SOUTHWEST STRATEGIES, OUTREACH CONSULTANT
TO THE REDISTRICTING COMMISSION ON CHULA VISTA REDISTRICTING
EFFORTS
Susana Villegas of Southwest Strategies presented and discussion by the BOE ensued,
Chair Guerrero called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public to submit
electronic comments on the item, Secretary Malveaux announced that no electronic comments
had been received and no comments had been received via email:
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DCA Silva commented that Charter section 300.5 governed the formation of the Districting
Commission. DCA Silva advised he could forward additional information to members regarding
the Districting Commission, including future meeting dates. DCA Silva was asked about adding
additional councilmember/districts. Silva, advised if additional councilmembers/districts were to
be added, a Charter change would be required.
ACTION: There was none,
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Communication from Board Member Isidro Barragan requesting, an excused absence from _the
September 1, 2021,_Board-of -Ethics. special meeting.
Member Barragan requested information regarding process for requesting excused absence.
DCA Silva explained that members may, request up to three (3) excused absences of regular
meetings and detailed types of absences that may be excused. DCA Silva stated_ that member
Barragan had contacted staff and advised that he would be unable to attend the September 1St
special meeting;
Member Barragan requested that his absence for the September 1" special meeting be excused
because of medical appointment, which he had to schedule in the evening because of work
commitment.
Chair Guerrero called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public to submit
electronic comments on the _item. Secretary Malveaux announced that no electronic comments
had been received and no. comments had been received via email.
ACTION: Chair Guerrero moved that the BOE excuse the absence of Member.
Barragan for the September lst meeting. Vice -chair Teel seconded the
motion, and it carried, by the following roll call vote: 5-0-0-1.
Yes: 5 Members Salzmann, Teel, Barragan, Torres and Guerrero
No: O
Abstain: 0
Absent 1 —Member Chinn
3. NOMINATION AND SELECTION OF BOARD OF ETHICS CHAIR AND VICE
CHAIR
DCA Silva commented that a Chair and Vice -chair is required to be selected annually and
informed the BOE of the selection process,
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Chair Guerrero called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public , to submit
electronic comments on the item. Secretary Malveaux announced that no electronic comments
had been received and no comments had been received via email.
ACTION: Vice -chair Teel moved to continue nomination and selection of BOE
Chair and Vice -chair until it is known whether City will continue video
meetings or return to in-person meetings. Member Torres seconded the
motion, and it carried, by the following roll call vote: 5-0-0-1.
Yes: 5 - Members Salzmann, Teel, Barragan, Torres and Guerrero
- No: --_0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 — Member Chinn
4. ' CONTINUATION OF STAFF PRESENTATION ON "POLITICAL ACTIVITIES,"
WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, FROM THE
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021, BOARD OF ETHICS SPECIAL MEETING
DCA Silva continued presentation from September 1" special meeting.
Chair Guerrero called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public to submit
electronic comments on the item. Secretary Malveaux announced that. no electronic comments
had been received and no comments had been received via email.
ACTION: There was none.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. STAFF COMMENTS
UPDATE ON SELECTION OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION ORDINANCE (CVMC
2.52) ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY
DCA Silva provided an update regarding selection of the Enforcement Authority pursuant to
CVMC Section 2.52. DCA Silva explained that the ordinance is not enforced by City Attorney's
Office and that the role of the City Attorney's Office is to assist the BOE in selecting the
attorneys that would act as the Enforcement Authority prior to next election in June 2022.
UPDATE ON BOE REFERRAL TO FPPC OF PRIOR ETHICS COMPLAINT
DCA Silva explained that the FPPC was emailed the ethics complaint as directed by the BOE
that the FPPC confirmed receipt of the complaint; that the FPPC infonned him that FPPC had
previously received the, same complaint; and someone was assigned to investigate the complaint,
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2. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Guerrero thanked Board Members for their participation and involvement; apologized for
his absence at the September 1st meeting; and stated he would place his request for an excused
the absence on the agenda for the next meeting.
3. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Member Torres expressed her appreciation for BOE Members and was thankful they were all
still there through the pandemic.
Member Barragan thanked Board Members for excusing his absence and wished for everyone to
remain safe and healthy.
Member Salzmann thanked DCA Silva for his ability to answer the many questions presented by
the BOE.
Member Guerrero and the Board Members all expressed thanks to DCA Silva.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:28 p.m., Chair Guerrero adjourned the meeting to a Regular Meeting on October 20, 2021,
at 5:15 p.m. in City Hall, Building A, Executive Conference Room C-103, located at 276 0,
Avenue Chula Vista, California.
Joyce Malvea Jegal Assist
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