HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-1-21 BOE AgendaDate: Wednesday, January21, 2026
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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Board, unless otherwise adjusted by the presiding officer.
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Board of Ethics
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Board Members: Barragan, Gersten, Padilla, Torres, Velissaropoulos, Vice -Chair Hurst, and
Chair Salas
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public may address the Commission on any subject matter within the Commission's
jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the
Committee from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda. The
Committee may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff.
4. ACTION ITEMS
Action items are considered individually by the Commission and are expected to elicit discussion
and deliberation.
4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Board to approve the minutes dated December 17, 2025.
4.2 Written Communications
Communication from Board Member Velissaropoulos requesting an excused absence
from the December 17, 2025, Board of Ethics meeting.
4.3 Discussion and Potential Action to Refer Draft Lobbying Ordinance
Board to review proposed draft of the Lobbying Ordinance. Then determine potential
action.
1. Board to refer back to Ad Hoc Sub -Committee for further review;
2. Board to refer back to City Staff for further review.
4.4 Discussion and Review of Ethics Complaint Form
Continuation of review and discussion of CVMC 2.28.09O
4.5 Discussion on Board of Ethics Priorities for 2026
To discuss and identify key focus areas and priorities for the Board of Ethics for the
upcoming year.
5. PRESENTATION
The following item(s) will be presentations given to the Commission. Action on these item(s) is
typically limited to the Commission receiving the presentation and providing direction or
feedback to staff, as appropriate.
5.1 Board of Ethics - Role, Duties, and Procedures
Presenter: Marco Verdugo, City Attorney
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5.2 Update from Amendments to Code of Ethics Ad Hoc Sub -Committee
Consists of Vice Chair Leslie Hurst and Member Alexia Velissaropoulos.
6. STAFF COMMENTS
7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
8. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS
9. ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on February 18, 2026, at 5:15 p.m.
Materials provided to the Board of Ethics related to any open -session item on this agenda are
available for public review by contacting the City Attorney's Office at BOE�chulavistaca.gov.
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