CITY OF COSTA MESA
Agenda Report
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
File #: 26-337 Meeting Date: 8/4/2026
TITLE:
BIENNIAL REVIEW OF CITY’SCONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE/CITY CLERK DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
CONTACT INFORMATION: BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK, (714) 754-5221 RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution No. 2026-xx, revising the list of designated positions in the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
BACKGROUND:
The Political Reform Act, in Government Code section 87303, requires the City to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code that is reviewed biennially. The City’sConflict of Interest Code was last amended on September 3, 2024, by Resolution No. 24-40.
ANALYSIS:
Government Code Section 87200 designates the officials required to file statements of economic interest. The Costa Mesa officials include City Councilmembers, City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Commissioners, and Finance Director. Additionally, the City’sConflict of Interest Code must designate the positions within the City that involve the making or participation in the making of decisions that may have a material effect on any financial interest. This year, the "designated positions”have been updated to reflect positions that have been added, deleted, or undergone a title change. Resolution 2026-xx adopts the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and repeals the previous code.
ALTERNATIVES:
No alternatives have been considered, as it is mandated by state code that the Conflict of Interest Code be reviewed biennially.
FISCAL REVIEW:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this recommendation.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed the report and resolution and approved them as to form.
File #: 26-337 Meeting Date: 8/4/2026
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
This item is administrative in nature.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution No. 2026-xx revising the list of designated positions in the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.