HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021_09_01 BOE Special MintuesMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF ETHICS
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
September 1, 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 Special Meeting of the Board of Ethics (`BOE') of the City of Chula Vista was called to order
at 5:22 p.m. by Vice, -chair Teel in Executive Conference Room C 103, located at 276 Fourth
Avenue, Chula Vista, California and by teleconference.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Members Chinn, Salzmann, Torres and Vice -chair Teel
ABSENT: Members Barragan and Guerrero
ALSO PRESENT: Deputy City Attorney III (DCA) Silva, Legal Assistant Malveaux,
and Legal Assistant Marisa Aguayo
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vice -chair. Teel called for a two -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 vice email.
ACTION ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 2021
Board Members reviewed minutes and discussion ensued.
ACTION: Member Salzmann stated that the minutes=did not fully record the BOE
complaint, that was heard because there was no information about the subject
of the complaint nor what was discussed. He then made a motion to provide
additional information. The motion was not seconded and, as such, failed.
Vice -chair Teel 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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ACTION,: Member Chinn moved to approve the minutes of April 14, 2021. Member
Torres seconded the motion, and it carried, by the following roll call vote:
4-0-0-2:
Yes: 4 - Members Chinn, Salzmann, Vice -chair Teel and Torres
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 2 — Members Guerrero and Barragan
Member Salzmann is to submit a memo to include language regarding the complaint he would
like to include in the minutes at the next meeting.,
2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON BOE COMPLAINT 2021-05-A;
INCLUDING CONDUCTING PRIMA FACIE REVIEW OR OTHER
ACTIONS PURSUANT TO CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE (CVMC)
SECTIONS 2.28.090 AND 2.28.110
DCA Silva discussed the complaint and explained that the BOE could refer the complaint to the
FPPC, who has expertise on the subject of the complaint.
Vice -chair Teel called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public to submit
electroniccommentson the item. Secretary Mulveaux announced that no electronic comments
had been received and no comments had been received via email.
ACTION: Member Torres moved that the BOE submit complaint and all supporting
documentation to the FPPC. Member Salzmann seconded the motion, and
it carried, by the following roll call vote: 4-0-0-2.
Yes: 4. — Members Chinn,Salzmann, Teel, and Torres
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 2 — Members Guerrero and Barragan
3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON BOARD OF ETHICS SUMMARY OF
ACTIVITY REPORT, INCLUDING APPROVAL OF REPORT AND/OR
AUTHORIZATION OF CHAIR TO WORK WITH STAFF TO COMPLETE
REPORT
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DCA Silva presented and shared the. Board's yearly accomplishments.
Vice -chair Teel 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 approve Chair to work with City Attorney's
Office to complete required BOE Summary of Activity Report. Member
Torres seconded the motion, and it carried, by the following roll call vote: ,
4-0-0-2:
Yes: 4 — Members Chinn, Salzmann, Teel, and Torres
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 2 — Members Guerrero and Barragan
4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION TO NOMINATE AND APPOINT BOE
MEMBER TO AD HOC COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE BOE APPLICANT TO
SERVE ON BOE PURSUANT TO CVMC 2.25
DCA Silva presented.
Vice -chair Teel 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: Member Torres moved to allow, Vice -chair Teel to serve on Ad Hoc
Committee to nominate BOE applicant(s) to serve on the BOE. Member
Salzmann seconded the motion, and it carried, by the following roll call
vote: 4-0-0-2.
.Yes: 4— Members Chinn, Salzmann, Teel, and Torres
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 2 — Members Guerrero and Barragan
5, STAFF PRESENTATION ON "POLITICAL ACTIVITIES" WITH THE
MEANING OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
DCA Silva presented.
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ACTION: There was no action taken on this item due to lack of quorum. Member
Chinn logged out of meeting at 6:55 p.m. This item will be continued to
next regularly scheduled meeting on September 15, 2021.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. STAFF COMMENTS
STAFF REPORT REGARDING NEED TO SELECT ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY
FOR 2022 ELECTIONS PURSUANT TO CVMC 2.52
DCA Silva informed the BOE that the September meeting would be the final meeting in the
virtual platform and that October meeting would be live due to Governor's Order permitting on-
line meetings was expiring.
2. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
There were none.
3. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:05 p.m., Vice -chair Teel adjourned the meeting to a Regular Meeting on September 15,
2021, in City Hall, Building A, Executive Conference Room C-103, located at 276 4"' Avenue
Chula Vista, California.
Joyce Malvea egal A t
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