HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Ethics Commission - 05/07/2015 Minutes of the Ethics Commission Meeting on May 7, 2015
ACM Conference Roam-5t'Floor City Hall–1201 Leopard Street
The meeting was called to order by Dr.Haysam Dawod,Chair,at 5:35.
1. Roll Call. The following members were in attendance: Chair Dr. Haysam Dawod, Ken Bung,
Harry Hallows, Arthie Lee Perez, Larry White and Rod Wolthoff. Absent Vice-Chair Karon
Connelly and Alicia BenavideL City Staff in attendance:Assistant City Attorney Lisa Aguilar.
2. Review and approval of Minutes. A motion was made by Ken Bung to approve the minutes,
second by Rod Wolthoff.All in favor,none opposed.
3. Procedures regarding absences. Motion made when member of the commission misses
meeting that Ethics Commissioner must notify Chair or City Attorney's office prior to meeting or
will be counted as an unexcused absence. All in favor; none opposed. All in favor to add the
excused absence policy as procedure of the Ethics Commission. Ms. Aguilar informed the
Commission that Ms.Connelly's family member called to explain absence due to family illness.
4. Review Ethics Code Amendments. The Commission discussed that the proposed
amendments would be submitted for placement on the City Council agenda on 6/9 and 6/16.
S. Review Ethics Complaint form. The Commission discussed whether to indicate on the form
that the Commission will only consider Information that has been submitted with the
complaint. Motion by Rod Wolthoff, second by Larry White, to amend the form (Part E) as
follows "attached to the complaint will be considered". All in favor,none opposed.
6. Review Candidate/Officeholder filings from the City Secretary's office. Rod Wolthoff
motioned to table,with second by Ken Bung. All in favor, none opposed.
7. Review "Improving the Ethics Code" powerpoint report. The Commission discussed limiting
future discussion regarding this report in 15 minute increments at future meetings. No action
taken.
8. Discussion regarding City staff attendance at meetings and hearings will be at next meeting.
9. Next meeting: The Commission set meeting date on June 18, 2015. Topics will include
followup to items 4,5,6,7,and 8 above.
10. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:45.
The foregoing minutes of the meeting of the Ethics Commission were approved on G 4g.1.11—by
the Ethics Commission.
By:
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Dr. Haysam Dawod,Chairperson