Form Rev 4/7/2026
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA DESIGNATING CERTAIN BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS NOT IDENTIFIED IN THE CITY’S CONFLICT
OF INTEREST CODE AS SUBJECT TO FINANCIAL
OVERSIGHT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO
SENATE BILL 827 (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53238 ET
SEQ.)
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 827 (SB 827 , 2025 ), codified in California Government Code Section 53238 et seq., requires members of local agency legislative bodies to complete financial oversight training when such bodies have authority ove r, or provide recommendations regarding, public funds; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 54952 defines “legislative body” to include certain appointed boards, commissions, and committees of a local agency; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of SB 827 is to prom ote transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making by ensuring that members of legislative bodies involved in financial oversight have a foundational understanding of public finance, budgeting, and fiscal responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk and City Attorney have reviewed the roles and responsibilities of the City’s boards and commissions and have identified certain bodies that meet the criteria outlined in SB 827 based on their involvement in reviewing, advising on, or making recommendations related to public financial matters; and
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2026, the City Council designated positions required to file Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) under the City’s Conflict of Interest Code as subject to the financial oversig ht training requirements established by SB 827 with the adoption of Resolution No. 2026-[TBD]; and
WHEREAS, additional City boards and commissions provide advisory input or recommendations related to the oversight or use of public funds and therefore meet the criteria for financial oversight training under SB 827, even though members of those bodies are not designated to file Form 700 under the City’s Conflict of Interest Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to designate the boards and commissions i dentified in Exhibit 1 to this resolution, which are not designated as filing officials under the City’s Conflict of Interest Code, as subject to the financial oversight training requirements of SB 827; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 53238 requires that members of designated legislative bodies complete financial oversight training of at least two hours in duration within the applicable timeframe and complete refresher training at least once every two years thereafter; and
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WHEREAS, the City will utilize its existing compliance tracking system, NetFile, to monitor training completion and provide notifications to applicable members regarding training requirements, deadlines, and compliance status.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that the boards and commissions identified in Exhibit 1 to this resolution, incorporated herein by reference, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk , which are not designated filing officials under the City’s Conflict of Interest Code, are hereby designated as subject to the financial oversight training requirements set forth in Senate Bill 827 (Government Code Section 53238 et seq.), and that members of such boards and commissions shall complete the mandated training in accordance with the timelines and requirements established by State law.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC Marco A. Verdugo
City Clerk City Attorney