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CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF BOARD OF ETHICS MEETING
November 20,2001
City Attorneys' Conference Room
3:45 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kenneth Culver, Jean Rogers, Rudy Ramirez, Joanne Carson
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ricardo Gibert; Juan Gonzales
OFFICIALS/STAFF
PRESENT:
Nora Smyth, Deputy City Attorney; Toni McKean, ODT
The meeting was called to order at 3:57 p.m.
I. Roll Call
All members were present except for Ricardo Gibert and Juan Gonzales. A quorum is met.
MSUC (Rogers/Carson) to excuse Ricardo Gibert and Juan Gonzales.
2. Introductions
Sheryl Ruiz was introduced as Secretary of Board of Ethics, replacing Carmen Sandoval.
3. Approval of the Minutes of August 14.2001
MSUC (Carson/Rogers) to approve the Minutes of August 14,2001.
4. Board of Ethics Expansion of Jurisdiction
The Board held a discussion regarding the expansion of its jurisdiction to include appointees to
regional boards and commissions. The Board presented their inquiries to Deputy City Attorney
Nora Smyth and she advised the Board that any expansion must be approved by City Council.
MSUC (Ramirez/Rogers) to approve Motion to recommend that Deputy City Attorney Nora Smyth
draft a revision to CVMC Section 2.28.020 to expand the jurisdiction of Board of Ethics in
accordance therewith.
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Further Discussion
Further discussion was held on the issue of the CVMC Section 2.28.020, and, specifically the
inclusion of the word All in "Board Members and Commissioners appointed by the City Council"
to read "All Board Members and Commissioners appointed by the City Council".
MSUC (RamirezlRogers) to approve Deputy City Attorney Nora Smyth's preparation of the draft
of CVMC Section 2.28.020 to reflect the inclusion of the word "All" by next board meeting.
5. ODT Report
Toni McKean states that the City Manager's office and ODT implemented a "Chula Vista Values"
program to begin January, 2002, regarding individual values and recognition of exemplary
employees (responsibility, accountability, honesty).
Discussion was held regarding the "Brown Act" training and the City's responsibility to provide
this training. Toni McKean stated that in the past the Brown Act training was provided on a bi-
annually basis. The Board has informally requested that Deputy City Attorney Nora Smyth inquire
as to whether the City will provide this training in the future.
Further discussion was held regarding the following issues to be discussed at the next Board
meeting: (a) review of roles and procedures of Code of Ethics; (b) prepare community education
component (refer to 8/28/00 minutes); (c) more frequent meetings; (d) additional committee
member; (e) process of investigative misconduct training; training will be provided by Board
Members Culver and Gonzales (f) booklets for the Board of Ethics
6. Oral Communications
None
7. Member's Comments
None
The Board of Ethics next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, January 15, 2002, at 3:45 p.m. in the City
Attorneys' Conference Room.
Meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
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Secretary
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