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CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF A
BOARD OF ETHICS MEETING
June 9, 1997
City Attorney's Conference Room
3:45 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Schulman, Ricardo Gibert, Joanne
Carson, Juan Gonzales, Chet DeVore (arrived at
4:10 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Susan Herney, Jean Rogers
OTHERS PRESENT:
Asst. city Attorney Ruth M. Fritsch
Toni McKean, Training Coordinator
The meeting was called to order at 3:45 p.m.
1. Roll Call
All members were present except Susan Herney, who requested to be
excused, and Jean Rogers. MSUC (Carson/Gonzales) to approve Susan
Herney's absence due to the need to attend to family needs.
2. Approval of Minutes.
MSUC (Carson/Gibert) to approve the minutes of April 14, 1997 with
the following correction:
Item #4: Mr. Gibert was employed in Juvenile
delete "volunteered" and substitute "worked".
"as" and substitute "is".
Hall. In line #3,
In line #4, delete
3. Oral Communications
None
4. Annual Report.
Richard Schulman noted as Chair, it is his responsibility to
prepare the annual report. He was seeking suggestions from the
members. It was decided a draft report would be prepared and sent
to the members for comment.
5. Recommendations for Improvement of Ethics Proqram.
Per Ken Larsen's suggestion, a newsletter be sent out on a semi-
annual basis.
Report from
department
department.
each department head and have quarterly meetings of
heads or designated representati ves from each
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Schedule training sessions devoted totally to Ethics.
Joanne Carson recommended a City wide Ethics Code and discussed
whether it should be done by the Board or Directors of Departments.
6. Traininq Coordinator Report
Toni McKean stated the Board and Commissions Workshop will be held
on July 2, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. She will be
doing a presentation similar to the Planning Commission discussion
and will stress decision making model for ethical decisions. Ms.
McKean reported she has been working with Fire Department on their
Ethics statement. The board and commission members will receive a
copy of the Mission Statements except for Parks & Recreation and
Public Works which are reported to be forthcoming.
7. Election of Officers for FY 97-98.
MSUC (DeVore/Gibert) that Richard Schulman and Joanne Carson
continue to serve as Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively.
8. Staff Support for Ethics Proqram.
Richard Schulman discussed his correspondence with the City Manager
concerning staff support for Ethics Program. We need to follow up
to see if Toni McKean has identifiable time.
9. Member's Comments.
Chair Schulman received a letter acknowledging the receipt of $65
from the Board of Ethics to continue the city's relationship with
the Josephson Institute.
An updated roster of members was distributed.
Moot/Rowley race - City Attorney received complaints from both
sides regarding the election. It was noted that we have received
no information on the Council's follow-up on this matter.
The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m. There will be no meeting in
July and it will be determined if a meeting is necessary in August.
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Secretary
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