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CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF A
BOARD OF ETHICS MEETING
June 1, 1995
City Attorney's Conference Room
3:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Harriet Acton, Joanne Carson,
Schulman, and Martha Villegas
Richard
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Susan Herney, Jerry McNutt, Billy Kelley
STAFF PRESENT:
Bruce M. Boogaard, city Attorney
Lorraine Kraker, Secy. to city Attorney
Toni McKean, QWL/Training Coordinator
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Acton at 3:45 p.m.
Roll was called and all members were present except Susan Herney
(excused) and Jerry McNutt (excused) and Billy Kelley (unexcused).
MSUC (Schulman/Villegas) to approve the minutes of May 11, 1995
showing a correction to reflect the City Attorney's attendance as
part-time.
Proqress Report on Ethics Traininq Session.
Toni McKean reported she had the following confirmed registrations
as of June 1, 1995: 32 members of boards and commissions, 18 City
staff and 0 attendance from outside groups invited.
Five prospective candidates for the Board of Ethics were invited,
and one has confirmed his attendance. Member Carson suggested
inviting the new member on GMOC and two new Planning Commissioners.
Ms. McKean reviewed the items completed on her Action Plan and will
follow-up on selling the video and audiotapes.
General discussion ensued regarding the remaining details:
. Who would open the program? - Either Mayor or John Goss
with Harriet Acton adding remarks as Chair of the Ethics
Board
. Preparation of an evaluation form Toni McKean to
coordinate, with forms to be turned as attendees leave
. Bruce Boogaard reported he met with Craig Beam to discuss
legal aspects for the presentation, i.e., Conflict of
Interest, Brown Act, Incompatible Offices
. Personnel staff will assist with meals and Ethics members
will help with name tags for participants. Coffee and
donuts will be served from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
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council review of Budqet for FY 1995-95
The secretary reported the city Council will be considering board
and commission budgets on June 14, 1995 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
if the Board was interested in making a presentation. The
consensus was to accept the cuts made by the City Manager's office.
Ethics Ordinance Amendments
Attorney Boogaard explained the changes r~quested by the City
council at its meeting of May 23, 1995 l.n regard to Section
2.28.110 relating to appointment of members to the Board of Ethics.
Specifically, if the presiding judge or judge's designee refuses to
act, instead of allowing the Council to conduct interviews, the
council shall select a "recommender" from a list of retired judges
to make an appointment.
The Board further discussed the amendment and made the following
changes:
1. The use of retired judges to examine qualifications,
. conduct interviews, and make recommendations is negated
unless it can be obtained without charge to the City.
2. Eliminate the need for the complex recommendation process
for second time appointments to the Ethics Board.
3. Provide that if fewer than five applicants are available
for appointment, permit the interviews to consist of as
many qualified applicants as are available, up to five.
4. Provide that if more than one vacancy exists, the number
of required interviews should increase by one for each
additional vacancy. There will be three vacancies, two
because of term limits, and one because of an unexpected
resignation.
MSUC (Carson/villegas) to approved the proposed changes.
Attorney Boogaard was excused at 4:44 p.m.
Member Villegas presented her letter of resignation due to personal
matters which the Chair accepted with regret and appreciation for
her efforts.
MSUC (Carson/McNutt) to adjourn at 4:50 p.m. to their next meeting
on Thursday, June 14, 1995 at 3:30 p.m.
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