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CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF A
BOARD OF ETHICS MEETING
April 27, 1998
City Attorney's Conference Room
3:50 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Juan Gonzales, Richard Schulman,
Carson, Jean Rogers, Chet DeVore
Joanne
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Susan Herney, Ricardo Gibert
Toni McKean, Training Coordinator
OFFICIALS/STAFF
PRESENT:
Ellen Faye Gross, Deputy City Attorney
The meeting was called to order at 3:50 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Chair Gonzales called roll, all members present, except Susan
Herney and Ricardo Gibert.
2. Approval of Minutes.
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3. Oral Communications
None
4. citv Mission Statement
Members review and discuss the City Council Agenda Statement, the
Resolution and the Exhibit regarding the proposed City Wide Ethics
Statement as it would be presented to Council. Deputy City
Attorney, Ellen Gross explains the logistics of the hand-out
materials and communicates to the Board a June 2, 1998 date for
when this item may be presented to Council. It is also discussed
how the City wide Ethics statement, once adopted by Council, might
be disseminated and included in the employee orientation packet.
Discussions ensue as Member Schulman's recollection differs as to
how the Ethic Statement should be presented to Council, the Board
reviews prior Minutes regarding its presentation. To assist in the
presentation of the proposed Ethics Statement to Council, it is
suggested that Chair Gonzales make a short presentation advising
Council of the Resolution the Board would like adopted.
Ms. Gross feels it would be appropriate for the Board to vote on
this matter in its final form as a Resolution.
Board of Ethics Minutes
April 27, 1998
Page 2
MSUC (Schulman\Carson) Motion to agree to submit the City wide
Ethics statement to Council as it currently reads, and that Chair
Gonzales speaks or makes himself available to answer questions or
address any comments directed to him by Council as it is presented.
5. Training Coordinator Report
Toni McKean was absent, no Training Coordinator's Report was
presented. However, questions arise regarding the Budget as it
relates to the Training Coordinator.
6. Members' Comments
Chair Gonzales reminds the Board members to submit their Conflict
of Interest statements.
Members suggest inviting the new City Manager, David Rowlands, to
a meeting soon. secretary, Carmen Sandoval will attempt to arrange
it with the city Manager's office.
Chair Gonzales comments on whether the Board will need to call a
meeting every month or not. This will be discussed further at the
next meeting.
Chair Gonzales calls next meeting for Monday, June 1, 1998 at 3:45
p.m.
Meeting is adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
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