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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.12.17 BOE MinutesCity of Chula Vista Regular Board of Ethics Meeting MINUTES December 17, 2025, 5:15 p.m. City Hall, Bldg. A, Executive Conference Room #103 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA Present: Member Barragan, Member Gersten, Member Padilla, Member Torres, Vice Chair Hurst, Chair Salas Absent: Member Velissaropoulos Also Present: Board Secretary Montalvo, City Attorney Verdugo Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Board of Ethics of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:18 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Secretary Montalvo called the roll. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS We received two e -comments on this item. 4. ACTION ITEMS 4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes Moved by Member Gersten Seconded by Member Barragan Board to approve the minutes dated October 15, 2025. 2025-12-17 Board of Ethics Regular Meeting Minutes The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (6): Member Barragan, Member Gersten, Member Padilla, Member Torres, Vice Chair Hurst, and Chair Salas Result: Carried (6 to 0) 4.2 Discussion and Potential Action to Refer Draft Ex Parte Communication Policy We received one e -comment in support of this item. Chair Salas shared that he has no issues with any of the changes made. Member Torres shared that he personally believes it is ready to move forward. Moved by Member Gersten Seconded by Vice Chair Hurst To forward the draft ex parte communication policy to council for approval. The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (6): Member Barragan, Member Gersten, Member. Padilla, Member Velissaropoulos, Vice Chair Hurst, and Chair Salas Result: Carried (6 to 0) 4.3 Discussion on Board of Ethics Priorities for 2026 We received one e -comment in support of this item. Member Barragan shared he would like it to be a priority to fill any vacancies should they happen. Board members discussed having an open house on Boards and Commissions would be beneficial. Member Torres shared a Board of Ethics training would be helpful. Chair Salas shared that he would like to add this item back to the agenda for the following meeting. Moved by Vice Chair Hurst Seconded by Member Padilla 2 2025-12-17 Board of Ethics Regular Meeting Minutes To move discussion on Board of Ethics Priorities for 2026 to the next meeting on January, 21, 2026. The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (6): Member Barragan, Member Gersten, Member Padilla, Member Torres, Vice Chair Hurst, and Chair Salas Result: Carried (6 to 0) 5. PRESENTATION 5.1 Discuss Process for Review of Ethics Complaints City Attorney Verdugo shared the Board of Ethics Complaint Protocol. 5.2 Update from Amendments to Code of Ethics Ad Hoc Sub -Committee Vice Chair Hurst shared we are waiting on Member Velissaropoulos. 6. STAFF COMMENTS City Attorney Verdugo welcomed Member Padilla. We are still reviewing the complaint form and lobbying ordinance. We will bring it back to the January meeting. 7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Chair Salas welcomed Member Padilla and wished everyone a happy holidays. 8. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Member Torres shared he looks forward to seeing everyone in 2026. Member Padilla shared he's looking forward to doing the work and wished everyone a happy holiday. Member Barragan wished everyone a happy holiday. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Sydnie Montalvo, Board Secretary Sydnie Montalvo, Board Secretary 3