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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
JUNE 3, 2008
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ITEM TITLE:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA DIRECTING REVIEW OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
SUBMITTED BY:
DONNA NORRIS, INTERlM CITY CLERK J2;-rI
ANN MOORE, CITY ATTORNEY -giI,\
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SUMMARY
Adoption of the resolution directs the City Attorney and City Clerk to review the City's Conflict of
Interest Code to determine whether or not amendments are needed and to submit a notice to the
Council prior to October I, 2008, indicating either that amendments are required or that no
amendments are necessary.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity, review
of the City of Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code, is not a "Project" as defined under Section
15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it does not involve a physical changes to the
environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060( c )(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the
activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt the resolution.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
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DISCUSSION
The Political Reform Act requires every local agency to review its Conflict of Interest Code
biennially to determine if amendments are needed. Once the determination has been made, a
notice must be submitted to the Code-reviewing body (the City Council) no later than October I
of even-numbered years.
The City Council, prior to July I st in even-numbered years, must direct a review of the City's
Code for possible amendments. The proposed resolution directs the City Attorney and the City
Clerk to review the Code on behalf of all staff and designated City boards and commissions, and
requires that a notice be submitted to the Council prior to October 1st indicating whether or not
amendments are necessary. If amendments are necessary, the amended Code must be forwarded
to the Council for approval within 90 days of submission of the notice.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site
specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section
I 8704.2(a)(l) is not applicable to this decision.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed resolution will have no impact on the general fund.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution directing review of the City's Conflict ofInterest Code
Prepared by: Donna Norris, Interim City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA DIRECTING REVIEW OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act requires every local agency to review its Conflict of
Interest Code biennially to determine its accuracy or, alternatively, that the Code must be amended;
and
WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act requires every local agency to direct a review of the
Code prior to July I of each even-numbered year; and
WHEREAS, this review must be completed and a notice of determination must be submitted
to the City Council as the Code-reviewing body prior to October I of each even-numbered year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista
that the City Attorney and City Clerk are hereby directed to review the Conflict ofInterest Code on
behalf of City staff, all departments of the City, and designated City boards and commissions; and to
provide specific notice to the City Council prior to October I, 2008, either that amendments are
required or that no amendments are necessary.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Donna Norris
Interim City Clerk
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