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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 14-C74RESOLUTION NO. 14-C74 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974 WHEREAS, the State of California enacted the Political Reform Act of 1974, Government Code Section 81000, et seq. (the "Act"), which contains provisions relating to conflicts of interest which potentially affect all officers, employees and consultants of the City of Azusa (the "City"), and which requires all public agencies to adopt and promulgate a conflict of interest code; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a Conflict of Interest Code (the "Code") which was amended on November 19, 2012, in compliance with the Act; and WHEREAS, subsequent changed circumstances within the City have made it advisable and necessary pursuant to Sections 87306 and 87307 of the Act to amend and update the City's Code; and WHEREAS, the potential penalties for violation of the provisions of the Act are substantial and may include criminal and civil liability, as well as equitable relief which could result in the City being restrained or prevented from acting in cases where the provisions of the Act may have been violated; and WHEREAS, notice of the time and place of a public meeting on, and of consideration by the City Council of, the proposed amended Code was provided to each affected designated employee and was publicly posted for review; and WHEREAS, a public meeting was held upon the proposed amended Code at a regular meeting of the City Council on November 3, 2014, at which all present were given an opportunity to be heard on the proposed amended Code. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, DOES FIND AND DECLARE THAT: SECTION 1. Approval and Adoption of Amended Conflict of Interest Code. The City Council does hereby approve and adopt the proposed amended Conflict of Interest Code, a copy of which is attached hereto and shall be on file with the City Clerk and available to the public for inspection and copying during regular business hours; SECTION 2. Effective Date. The said amended Conflict of Interest Code shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and approval on November 3, 2014. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 3`d day of November, 2014. sep i omero Rocha ayor ATTEST: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF AZUSA ) I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 14-C74 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 3`d, day of November, 2014, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE i PzToCity Clerk j APPROVED AS TO FORM: Ma o A. Martinez Best'Best & Kriegel LLP City Attorney LAW OFFICES OF BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA (Amended November 3, 2014) The Political Reform Act (Gov. Code § 81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation (2 Cal. Code of Regs. § 18730) that contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code, which can be incorporated by reference in an agency's code. After public notice and hearing Regulation 18730 may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This incorporation page, Regulation 18730 and the attached Appendix designating positions and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict of interest code of the City of Azusa (the "City"). All officials and designated positions required to submit a statement of economic interests shall file their statements with the City Clerk as the City's Filing Officer. The City Clerk shall make and retain a copy of all statements filed by Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, the City Manager, the City Attorney, the City Treasurer, and forward the originals of such statements to the Fair Political Practices Commission. The City Clerk shall retain the originals of the statements filed by all other officials and designated positions and will make all retained statements available for public inspection and reproduction during regular business hours. (Gov. Code § 81008.) -t- BBK— October 2014 45635.01000\9247318.3 LAW OFFICES OF BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP APPENDIX CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA (Amended November 19, 2012) PART "A" The Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, the City Manager, the City Attorney, the City Treasurer, and all Other City Officials who manage public investments as defined by 2 Cal. Code of Regs. § 18701(b), are NOT subject to the City's Code but must file disclosure statements under Government Code section 87200 et seq. [Begs. § 18730(b)(3)] OFFICIALS WHO MANAGE PUBLIC INVESTMENTS It has been determined that the positions listed below are Other City Officials who manage public investments.' These positions are listed here for informational purposes only. Director of Finance Financial Consultant Individuals holding one of the above -listed positions may contact the Fair Political Practices Commission for assistance or written advice regarding their filing obligations if they believe that their position has been categorized incorrectly. The Fair Political Practices Commission makes the final determination whether a position is covered by § 87200. App. A-1- BBK— October 2014 45635.01000\9247318.3 LAW OFFICES OF BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP DESIGNATED POSITIONS GOVERNED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE DESIGNATED POSITIONS' TITLE OR FUNCTION DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES ASSIGNED Administrative Analyst 5 Adult Education and Literacy Services Coordinator 5 Assistant City Clerk 5 Assistant City Manager 1,2 Assistant Director, Community Development 1,2 Assistant Director, Customer Care & Solutions 5 Assistant Director, Economic & Community Development 1,2 Assistant Director, Electric Operations 2, 3, 5 Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6 Assistant Director, Resource Management 5 Assistant Director, Water Operations 2, 3, 5 Assistant Library Director 5 Assistant to the Director, Utilities/Principal Policy and Budget Analyst 2, 3, 5 Assistant Planner 2, 3, 5, 6 Associate Planner 2, 3, 5, 6 Budget Analyst 5 Building Inspector 5,6 Building Official 2, 3, 5, 6 App. A-2- BBK - October 2014 45635.01000\9247316.3 LAW OFFICES OF BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP DESIGNATED POSITIONS' DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES TITLE OR FUNCTION ASSIGNED Buyer 4 Chief of Police 5,6 City Attorney (not filing under Gov Code 87200) 1,2 City Clerk 5 Community Improvement Inspector 5,6 Community Improvement Supervisor 5,6 Controller 1 Customer Care Operations Supervisor 5 Director, Economic and Community Development 1,2 Director, Human Resources/Personnel Officer 5 Director, Information Technology 5 Director, Library/Community Services 5 Director, Public Works/Assistant City Manager 2, 3, 5 Director, Recreation and Family Services 2, 3, 5 Director, Utilities 2, 3, 5, 6 Electric Distribution Supervisor 5 Electrical Engineer (ALL) 2, 3, 5 Emergency Services Coordinator 5 Engineering Assistant 2, 3, 5, 6 Engineering Associate 2, 3, 5, 6 Equipment Mechanic Supervisor 5 App. A-3- BBK — October 2014 45635.01000\9247316.3 LAW OFFICES OF BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP DESIGNATED POSITIONS' DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES TITLE OR FUNCTION ASSIGNED Field Service Supervisor 5 Human Resources/Risk Management Analyst 5 Information Systems Manager 5 Information Technology (IT) Analyst 5 Librarian 5 Management Analyst — Public Works 5 Police Administrative Services Manager 5 Police Captain 5,6 Police Communications Supervisor 5 Power Resources Coordinator 5 Principle Civil Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6 Public Information Officer 5 Public Works Inspector 3,6 Public Works Supervisor 2, 3, 5 Recreation Coordinator 5 Recreation Superintendent — Operations & Parks 2,5 Recreation Superintendent — Programs & Services 5 Recreation Supervisor 5 Revenue Supervisor 5,6 Senior Accountant 5 Senior Information Technology Analyst 5 App. A-4- BBK — October 2014 45635.01000\.9247318.3 LAW OFFICES OF BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP DESIGNATED POSITIONS' DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES TITLE OR FUNCTION ASSIGNED Senior Librarian 5 Senior Management Analyst 5 Senior Planner 2, 3, 5, 6 Storekeeper 4 Urban Forester 5 Utilities Administrative & Financial Services Manager 5 Utility Programs Specialist 1,2 Water Distribution Supervisor 5 Water Production Supervisor 5 MEMBERS OF BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Architectural Barriers Commission .2, 3, 5, 6 Cultural & Historic Preservation Commission 2, 3, 5 Library Commission 2, 3, 5 Oversight Board of Successor Agency 1,2 Parks & Recreation Commission 2, 3, 5 Personnel Board 5 Successor Agency 1,2 App. A-5- BBK — October 2014 45635.01000\9247318.3 LAW OFFICES OF BEST BEST S KRIEGER LLP DESIGNATED POSITIONS' TITLE OR FUNCTION Consultants and New Positions2 DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES ASSIGNED Individuals serving as a consultant as defined in FPPC Reg 18701 or in a new position created since this Code was last approved that makes or participates in making decisions must file under the broadest disclosure category set forth in this Code subject to the following limitation: The City Manager may determine that, due to the range of duties or contractual obligations, it is more appropriate to assign a limited disclosure requirement. A clear explanation of the duties and a statement of the extent of the disclosure requirements must be in a written document. (Gov. Code Sec. 82019; FPPC Regulations 18219 and 18734.). The City Manager's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code. (Gov. Code Sec. 81008.) BBK — October 2014 45635.01000\9247318.3 LAW OFFICES OF BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP PART "B" DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES The disclosure categories listed below identify the types of economic interests that the designate position must disclose for each disclosure category to which he or she is assigned .3 Such economic interests are reportable if they are either located in or doing business in the jurisdiction, are planning to do business in the jurisdiction, or have done business during the previous two years in the jurisdiction of the City. Category 1: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that are located in, do business in, or own real property within the jurisdiction of the City. Cates: All interests in real property which is located in whole or in part within, or not more than two (2) miles outside, the jurisdiction of the City. Category 3: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that are engaged in land development, construction or the acquisition or sale of real property within the jurisdiction of the City. Category 4: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services, products, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by the City. Category 5: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services, products, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by the designated position's department, unit or division. Category 6: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, subject to the regulatory, permit, or licensing authority of the designated position's department, unit or division. 3 This Conflict of Interest Code does not require the reporting of gifts from outside this agency's jurisdiction if the source does not have some connection with or bearing upon the functions or duties of the position. (Reg. 18730.1) App. B-1- BBK—October 2014 45635.01000\9247318.3