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CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
AMENDED MINUTES OF A
BOARD OF ETHICS MEETING
August 28, 2000
Human Resources Conference Room
3:46 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Juan Gonzales, Joanne Carson, Ricardo Gibert,
Kenneth Culver, Jean Rogers
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
OFFICIALS/STAFF
PRESENT:
Bart C. Miesfeld, Deputy City Attorney
Toni McKean, Training Coordinator
The meeting was called to order at 3:46 p.m.
1. Roll Call
All members were present.
2. Review Role and ResDonsibilities of the Board
The Board reviewed and discussed their role, the procedures
regarding complaints brought to the Board and their readiness to
handle complaints. Chair Gibert requested that the Board review the
Board of Ethics Code as identified in Chapter 2.28. The Board
attempted to clarify who would perform such an investigation if the
Board was so inclined to proceed with a complaint.
Chair Gibert proposed, and the Board discussed, the preparation of
a "Complaint Form" that would be used to initiate a complaint. It
was further discussed as to how and/or where such a form would be
maintained so that citizens would have access to it. One of the
proposed ideas was to have the complaint form be accessible/
available on the City's Website.
MSUC (Gonzales/Rogers) to create and adopt a Complaint Form and for
secretary Carmen Sandoval to begin drafting the initial Complaint
Form with the assistance of member Ken Culver.
Chair Gibert requested that an attorney from the City Attorney's
office come in to answer the Board's questions regarding
terminology, authorities, abilities and procedures. Deputy City
Attorney Bart Miesfeld explained the role of the Board and the
purpose for establishing the Board, according to the Code. He
explained that the Board's duties are to handle complaints,
investigate, conduct hearings regarding the complaint and then
ultimately to advise the Council on their findings. Mr. Miesfeld
advised the Board that they also have the authority to initiate a
complaint or investigation.
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3. Review and Discuss Traininq Session
The Board discussed the training session conducted by Toni McKean,
Training Coordinator. The Board wanted to thank her for a job well
done in preparing the special training session held June 24, 2000.
4. Aoorove Minutes of August 28. 2000
MSUC (Culver/Rogers) to approve the minutes of May 23, 2000.
5. Oral Communications
None.
6. Members Comments
Board members advised the secretary of new phone numbers for the
2000-2001 roster.
The next meeting is Tuesday,
City Attorney's Library.
:45 p.m., in the
Meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
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