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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
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September 28, 2010 Iteml
SUBMITTED BY:
REPORT GIVING NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK AND CITY
ATTORNEY TO RETURN TO COUNCIL TO PRESENT THE
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
Donna Norris, City Clerk ,J7~~
Bart Miesfeld, City Attorne~.:Ii>-
ITEM TITLE:
4/5THS VOTE: YES D NO 0
SUMMARY
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2010-131, the City Clerk and City Attorney have reviewed the City's
conflict of interest code and its appendix, and have determined that amendments are necessary.
Staff anticipates returning to Council within 90 days to present the proposed amendments.
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 is not a
"Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because giving notice of
intent to amend the local Conflict of Interest Code does not result in a physical change 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.
RECOMl\1ENDATION
Council accept the report.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
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DISCUSSION
On March 21, 2000, the Council adopted Ordinance No. 2807, adopting by reference the
standardized conflict of interest code contained in Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations,
Section 18730, and any amendments thereto that are adopted by the Fair Political Practices
Commission. The ordinance requires that the Council set forth by resolution an appendix that
lists the officials and designated employees who are required to file statements of economic
interests and the disclosure categories under which each such official and designated employee
shall file.
On June 8, 2010, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2010-131, directing the City Clerk and the
City Attorney to review the code to ensure compliance with Political Reform Act requirements.
Each Department Director has provided input regarding the level of decision-making employees
in their respective departments make. With that input, and staffs review of the City's current
classifications and the current conflict of interest code, it has been determined that the Code
requires amendments.
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
18704.2(a)(I) is not applicable to this decision.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMP ACT
Providing notice of intent to amend the City's Conflict of Interest Code will have no fiscal
impact to the General Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Providing notice of intent to amend the City's Conflict of Interest Code will have no ongoing
fiscal impact to the General Fund.
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