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**POST-MEETING AGENDA**
Date:Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Time:5:15 p.m.
Location:City Hall, Bldg. A, Executive Conference Room #103
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Board of Ethics Regular Meeting
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- Agenda Items: 3 minutes
- General Public Comment (not on agenda): 3 minutes
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Pages
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Board Members: Gersten, Salas, Torres, Velissaropoulos, Vice-Chair Hurst, and
Chair Barragan.
3.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons may address the Board on any subject matter within the Board’s jurisdiction
that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Board
from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if
appropriate, the Board may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the
matter to staff. If you wish to comment, please submit comments electronically at:
www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings or submit an electronic comment per the
instructions on page one of this agenda.
4.ACTION ITEMS
The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the
Board and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to comment
on one of these items, you may do so at www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings or
submit an electronic comment per the instructions on page one of this agenda.
4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 4
Recommended Action: Board to approve the minutes dated May 21, 2025.
4.2 Written Communications 7
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Communication from Member Gersten
requesting an excused absence from the June 18, 2025, Board of Ethics
meeting.
4.3 Discussion and potential action to appoint a Board of Ethics member and
alternate Board of Ethics member to serve on an interview panel for current
and upcoming vacancies on the Board of Ethics
Pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.28.050(A), the Board of
Ethics will appoint one Board of Ethics member and an alternate member to
assist in reviewing Board of Ethics member applications, interviewing
selected applicants, and recommending to the City Council one applicant for
each available seat on the Board of Ethics.
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5.PRESENTATION
The following item(s) will be presentations given to the Board. Action on these
item(s) is typically limited to the Board receiving the presentation and providing
direction or feedback to staff, as appropriate. If you wish to speak on an item, please
fill out a “Request to speak” form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting
or submit an electronic comment per the instructions on page one of this agenda.
5.1 Update from Lobbying Ordinance Ad Hoc Sub-Committee
Consists of Chair Isidro Barragan, Vice Chair Leslie Hurst, and Member
Bobby Ray Salas.
5.2 Update from Ex Parte Communication Ad Hoc Sub-Committee
Consists of Member William Gersten, Member Jose Torres, and Member
Bobby Ray Salas.
5.3 Update from Amendments to Code of Ethics Ad Hoc Sub-Committee
Consists of Vice Chair Leslie Hurst and Member Alexia Velissaropoulos.
5.4 Update from Campaign Contribution EnforcementAuthority Selection
Process Ad Hoc Sub-Committee
Consists of Member William Gersten, Member Bobby Ray Salas, and
Member Alexia Velissaropoulos.
6.STAFF COMMENTS
7.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
8.BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS
9.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on July 16, 2025, at 5:15 p.m.
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agenda are available for public review by contacting the City Attorney's Office at
BOE@chulavistaca.gov.
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2025-05-21 Board of Ethics Regular Meeting Minutes
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City of Chula Vista
Regular Board of Ethics Meeting
MINUTES
May 21, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
City Hall, Bldg. A, Executive Conference Room #103
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Member Gersten, Member Salas, Member Torres, Member
Velissaropoulos, Vice Chair Hurst, Chair Barragan
Also Present: City Attorney Verdugo, Board Secretary Montalvo
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Board of Ethics of the City of Chula Vista was called to
order at 5:19 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Montalvo called the roll.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None was provided.
4. ACTION ITEMS
4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Moved by Member Salas
Seconded by Member Gersten
Board to approve the minutes dated April 16, 2025.
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Yes (6): Member Gersten, Member Salas, Member Torres, Member
Velissaropoulos, Vice Chair Hurst, and Chair Barragan
Result: Carried (6 to 0)
4.2 Discussion and Action to Establish a Campaign Contribution
Enforcement Authority Selection Process Ad Hoc Sub-Committee
City Attorney Verdugo shared that the Board of Ethics is responsible for
selecting the Campaign Contribution Enforcement Authority rotating panel.
This panel has three to five firms that are used on an as-needed basis.
The Board of Ethics has two options: They may review applicants as a
whole or create an ad-hoc subcommittee. This subcommittee would
interview applicants and present their choice to the board for the final vote
of confirmation.
Member Gersten shared that it is a good use of the board's time to set up
a sub-committee.
Member Velissaropoulos liked the idea of a sub-committee.
Member Torres agreed that having a sub-committee would be easier.
Moved by Member Salas
Seconded by Member Gersten
Board to establish a Campaign Contribution Enforcement Authority
Selection Process Ad Hoc Sub-Committee consisting of Member WIlliam
Gersten, Member Bobby Ray Salas, and Member Alexia Velissaropoulos.
Yes (6): Member Gersten, Member Salas, Member Torres, Member
Velissaropoulos, Vice Chair Hurst, and Chair Barragan
Result: Carried (6 to 0)
5. PRESENTATION
5.1 Update from Lobbying Ordinance Ad Hoc Sub-Committee
Chair Barragan shared that at the next meeting the committee will provide
a more formalized document. They still need to compare a few other
regions.
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Member Salas shared that the committee has quality work.
The question was proposed of how will the fee structure be set? City
Attorney Verdugo shared that the Board may propose a fee structure, but
ultimately it would be up to the City Council.
5.2 Update from Ex Parte Communication Ad Hoc Sub-Committee
Member Gersten shared that the draft is ready but would like to review old
notes he found. He has asked his fellow committee members to present at
the next meeting as he will be on vacation.
5.3 Update from Amendments to Code of Ethics Ad Hoc Sub-Committee
Member Hurst shared that the committee has been unable to get a copy of
their working draft. They are going to re-write it.
Member Velissaropoulos shared she will be adding a section on how to
streamline the complaint process.
6. STAFF COMMENTS
Secretary Montalvo shared that there is one applicant to join the Board of Ethics.
7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair thanked everyone for coming.
8. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Member Hurst asked if there was any further thought on meeting as a whole.
Board members shared they would like to keep their sub-committees. City
Attorney Verdugo shared that the Sub-Committees are welcome to meet prior to
or after board meetings, just schedule with Secretary Montalvo.
Member Gersten shared that he will be on vacation next meeting.
Member Torres shared he might be out next meeting as well.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Sydnie Montalvo, Board Secretary
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Sydnie Montalvo, Board Secretary
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Request for Excused Absence Form – 6/19
REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE
City of Chula Vista Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Absence: _________________________________
Board/Commission/Committee: _________________________________________________________________________________
Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.110 (C) allows board/commission/committee members, by a
majority vote, to excuse a fellow board, commission, or committee member’s absence from a meeting for any
of the reasons listed below. A member who is absent from three consecutive, regular meetings will be
deemed to have vacated his or her membership, unless the member’s absence is excused by a
majority vote of the other members. An absence is only recorded as “excused” upon receipt of a member’s
request and majority vote of the board/commission/committee to excuse the absence. Accordingly, if you
have been absent from a regular meeting, please complete and submit this form to the chair or secretary.
Please indicate the reason for the absence:
1. Illness of the member, family member of the member, or personal friend of the member;
2. Business commitment of the member that interferes with the attendance of the member at a meeting;
3. Previously scheduled vacation of the member, notice of which was provided to the respective board
or commission in advance of the meeting;
4. Attendance of the member at a funeral, religious service or ceremony, wedding, or other similarly
significant event;
5. Unexpected, emergency situation that prohibits the member’s attendance; or
6. Other reason for which the member has given notice to the secretary of his or her unavailability at
least seven days in advance of the meeting.
OR
The absence was not for any of the above-listed reasons. I understand that the absence will be recorded
as unexcused.
I certify the reason for the absence indicated above is true and correct.
Member’s Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
If completed by secretary or staff to board/commission/committee:
Completed on member’s behalf by: _____________________________, per member’s Verbal Written request
on: _________________.
(date)
(secretary/liaison’s name)
Board of Ethics June 18, 2025
05/24/2025William Gersten
William Gersten
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