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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992/02/10 Board of Ethics Minutes . . . MINUrES OF A BOARD OF };l'HICS MEETING CITY OF CHULA VISfA, CALIFORNIA February 10, 1992 City Attorney's Conference Room 4:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Harriet Acton, Janet Richter, Jerry McNutt, Susan Herney, Leo Kelly, Stephen Padilla Donald Swanson (unexcused) MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Candy Boshell, D. Richard Rudolf The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Acton at 4:07 p.m. Director of Personnel, Candy Boshell, discussed the adoption of the Incompatible Activities Code by the City Council and distributed copies to the Board members. The Code basically strengthened the policy on outside employment by City employees and is being sent to all employees. Ms. Boshell explained the long process involved in having the Code accepted by the various bargaining units of the City in that meet and confer was necessary with each group. It was felt that it would be important to get association backing of any such Code to avoid frustration and fear among employees as to how it would impact them. After many long months, a consensus was reached. A general discussed ensued regarding the Incompatible Activities Code by the Board, who then congratulated Candy on her efforts in bringing about the adoption of this Code. Susan Herney stated now that the Council has adopted the Incompatible Activities Code, it would be appropriate for the Board of Ethics to see what their options are and to seek direction from the Council as to what they expect from the Board. MSUC (HerneylRichter) to seek guidance from members of the Chula Vista City Council regarding our work program for the coming year and further that we submit to them some options for a work program and make recommendations with regard to the whole area of ethics in government. Ms. Herney agreed to draft a proposal to present to the Council, which win be discussed in further detail by the Board at a workshop session scheduled for March 1, 1993 at 4:00 p.m. The attendance policy forwarded by the City Clerk was discussed briefly by the members. No one on the Board is in violation at the present time in that the Board has not met since July 1. Mr. Rudolf addressed the inconsistences regarding Nos. 5 and 6 in the policy which will be clarified by the City Clerk's office. MSUC (RichterlHerney) to reelect Harriet Acton as Chairperson for the Board of Ethics for FY 92- 93. MSUC (Herney/Padilla) to reelect Janet Richter as Vice-Chairperson for the Board of Ethics for FY 92- 93. Chairperson Acton adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m. Z;:;:;47~ Lorraine Kraker . . . MINUTES OF A BOARD OF ETHICS MEETING CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA April 6, 1993 City Attorney's Conference Room 4:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Harriet Acton, Leo Kelly, Donald Swanson, Susan Herney, Jerry McNutt, Janet Richter, Stephen Padilla (arrived at 4:35 p.m.) MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Ruth Fritsch, Assistant city Attorney 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Acton at 4:10 p.m. 2. Chairperson Acton suggested that the Board consider postponing sending the proposed letter to Council. Member Herney stated the consensus of the Board was that they were unwilling to spend time working on a Code of Ethics revision without Council direction and felt that it was up to the Council to give them direction. After discussion, it was decided that the letter would go forward to Council on April 13, 1993. 3. After review of Tom Davis' January 23, 1993 letter to the editor and his March 21, 1993 letter to the editor and an editorial by Michael Kinsman and the January 19, 1993 Council Agenda Statement regarding appointment of the Deputy Director of Planning or Special Projects Manager and the January 26, 1993 minutes with respect to the same subject, MSUC (Padilla/Acton) to instruct the Secretary of the Board of Ethics to provide a report to the Board, including staff reports, agenda statements and contracts with respect to the process by which the Deputy Director of Planning for otay Ranch was selected and funded in order to give the Board a full understanding of the action taken by the City Council with respect to that. This will include information on the selection process. MSUC (Acton/Herney) to adjourn at 5:00 p.m. ~lfr~Y~ Board of Ethics Secretary (Minutes\Eth4)