RESOLUTION 26-XX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2016-138 WHEREAS, the City of Commerce is required to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to Government Code § 87300, which is part of the Political Reform Act of 1974 as amended; and WHEREAS, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has adopted Regulation 18730 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, which contains the terms of a standard Conflict of Interest Code that may be incorporated by reference; and WHEREAS, the City previously adopted and amended its Conflict of Interest Code, most recently by Resolution No. 2016-138; and WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act requires local government agencies to periodically review their Conflict of Interest Codes and revise them as necessary to reflect changed circumstances; and WHEREAS, the City has reviewed its current Conflict of Interest Code and determined that amendments are necessary to reflect the City’s current organizational structure and designated positions; and WHEREAS, the City has prepared an amended Conflict of Interest Code that identifies designated positions and assigns appropriate disclosure categories consistent with the duties of each position; and WHEREAS, pursuant to FPPC Regulation 18750, the City initiated the amendment process by preparing a draft amended Conflict of Interest Code and issuing a Notice of Proposed Amendment; and WHEREAS, the Notice of Proposed Amendment was made available to the public and City employees, and a 45-day public comment period was established beginning April 10, 2026, and ending May 25, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Notice provided that any interested person could request a public hearing no later than 15 days prior to the close of the public comment period; and WHEREAS, no requests for a public hearing were received during the comment period; and WHEREAS, all requirements of the Political Reform Act and applicable FPPC regulations for the amendment of a Conflict of Interest Code have been satisfied; and WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to adopt the amended Conflict of Interest Code.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Commerce as follows:
Section 1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Section 18730 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, and any amendments thereto, are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference into the City of Commerce Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to Government Code § 87300.
Section 3. The Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Commerce is hereby amended to include Appendices “A,” “B,” and “C” attached hereto. The FPPC regulations and said appendices shall constitute the amended Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Commerce.
Section 4. The City Manager is authorized to execute the amended 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice (Appendix D).
Section 5. The Mayor is authorized to execute this Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 6. Resolution No. 2016-138 and all other resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby rescinded.
Section 7. The City Clerk is directed to submit the amended Conflict of Interest Code to the Fair Political Practices Commission for review and approval.
Section 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Section 9. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Commerce on this 26th day of May, 2026.
Kevin Lainez, Mayor
Attest:
Pat Jacquez-Nares, Interim City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Noel Tapia
City Attorney
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I, PAT JACQUEZ-NARES, INTERIM CITY CLERK of the City of Commerce, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Commerce held on the 26th day of May 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Pat Jacquez-Nares
Interim City Clerk
Resolution No. 26-XX
Approved: Month Day, 2026