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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026.7.15 BOE MinutesCity of Chula Vista Regular Board of Ethics Meeting MINUTES July 15, 2026, 5:15 p.m. City Hall, Bldg. A, Executive Conference Room #103 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA Present: Member Barragan, Member Padilla, Member Torres, Member Velissaropoulos, Vice Chair Hurst, Chair Salas Absent: Member Gersten Also Present: Board Secretary Montalvo, Deputy City Attorney Pietanza 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 5:22 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Secretary Montalvo called the roll. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Robert spoke in support of various topics. Angelica Martinez spoke of various topics not on the agenda. Robert submitted written comments. 4. ACTION ITEMS 4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes Moved by Member Torres Seconded by Vice Chair Hurst Board to approve the minutes dated May 20, 2026. rl 2026-07-15 Board of Ethics Regular Meeting Minutes The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (6): Member Barragan, Member Padilla, Member Torres, Member Velissaropoulos, Vice Chair Hurst, and Chair Salas Result: Carried (6 to 0) 4.2 Written Communications Moved by Member Torres Seconded by Member Padilla To approve the excused absence for from Board Member Velissaropoulos requesting an excused absence from the May 20, 2026, Board of Ethics meeting. The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (6): Member Barragan, Member Padilla, Member Torres, Member Velissaropoulos, Vice Chair Hurst, and Chair Salas Result: Carried (6 to 0) 4.3 Discussion and Potential Action to Refer Draft Lobbying Ordinance Robert spoke in opposition to Item 4.3. Angelica Martinez spoke expressing a neutral position of Item 4.3. Member Velissaropoulos requested creation of good cause for late fees. As well as, good cause for not meeting the five-day pre -registration agreement. Moved by Chair Salas Seconded by Vice Chair Hurst Move Item 4.3 to the next meeting with clarifying language. The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (6): Member Barragan, Member Padilla, Member Torres, Member Velissaropoulos, Vice Chair Hurst, and Chair Salas Result: Carried (6 to 0) 4.4 Discussion and Review of CVMC Section 2.28.090 I+ 2026-07-15 Board of Ethics Regular Meeting Minutes Robert spoke in support of item 4.4. Angelica Martinez spoke expressing a neutral position of Item 4.4. Chair requested clarification on when the Board can refer a complaint during the process. Moved by Chair Salas Seconded by Vice Chair Hurst Refer item 4.4 "Discussion and Review of CVMC Section 2.28.090" back to staff for legal interpretation and clarification regarding CVMC section 2.28.090, and the Board's ability to refer complaints to outside agencies or entities. Does it require finding under subsection A before being able to proceed to subsection B. The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (6): Member Barragan, Member Padilla, Member Torres, Member Velissaropoulos, Vice Chair Hurst, and Chair Salas Result: Carried (6 to 0) 4.5 Authorize the Chair to Work with Staff to Finalize and Submit the Annual Activities Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Moved by Member Barragan Seconded by Member Padilla Authorize the Chair to work with staff to finalize and submit the Board/Commission Annual Activities Report. The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (6): Member Barragan, Member Padilla, Member Torres, Member Velissaropoulos, Vice Chair Hurst, and Chair Salas Result: Carried (6 to 0) 4.6 Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Moved by Member Barragan Seconded by Member Padilla Chair Sales to remain the Chair for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The motion was carried by the following vote: 3 2026-07-15 Board of Ethics Regular Meeting Minutes Yes (6): Member Barragan, Member Padilla, Member Torres, Member Velissaropoulos, Vice Chair Hurst, and Chair Salas Result: Carried (6 to 0) Moved by Member Torres Seconded by Member Velissaropoulos Vice Chair Hurst to remain the Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (6): Member Barragan, Member Padilla, Member Torres, Member Velissaropoulos, Vice Chair Hurst, and Chair Salas Result: Carried (6 to 0) 5. STAFF COMMENTS Deputy City Attorney Pietanza shared with the Board that at the City Council the previous night there is a proposed charter amendment that could affect the Board of Ethics. This item is going back on July 21, 2026. if you would like to discuss you will need to hold a special meeting. 6. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Chair Salas requested that the Board have a special meeting and sought consensus. Chair Salas thanked everyone for being there and for allowing him to continue to serve as Chair. Moved by Chair Salas Seconded by Member Velissaropoulos To call a special meeting on July 20, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. to discuss and take potential action on the Proposed Charter Amendment Measure. Yes (6): Member Barragan, Member Padilla, Member Torres, Member Velissaropoulos, Vice Chair Hurst, and Chair Salas Result: Carried (6 to 0) 7. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Member Velissaropoulos thanked Chair Salas for agreeing to continue to serve. r 2026-07-15 Board of Ethics Regular Meeting Minutes Member Torres thanked the Chair and Vice Chair for their service this past year and for their continued service. Member Barragan thanked the Chair and Vice Chair for continuing to serve. Member Padilla thank you Chair and Vice Chair for your leadership lam learning a lot from you. 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:38 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Sydnie Montalvo, Board Secretary Sydnie Montalvo, Board Secretary