CC 11-7-2023
#12
“Code Clean Up”
Ordinance
Presentation
November 7, 2023
“Code Cleanup” Ordinance
CC 11-07-2023 Item No. 12
Proposed Code Amendments
● Section 1.18.020: Allows for the electronic submission of claims against the City.
● Chapter 9.14: Minor clerical corrections to language in the recently adopted regarding single-use food
service ware ordinance
● Section 9.18.215: Clarifies the placement of
uncontained large items for trash collection.
● Section 15.04.010: Addresses anticipated new lease of the City water system.
● Section 16.72.050: Minor changes in capitalization.
Recommended Action
● Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 23-____:
“An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino Amending City Code Chapters 1.18, 9.15,
9.18, 15.04, and 16.72.”
Questions?
CC 11-7-2023
#13
Code of Ethics
Presentation
November 7, 2023
Adoption of Ethics Code
CC 11-07-2023 Item No. 13
Background
● November 2018: Council adopts Ethics Code for
elected and appointed officials
● January 2019: Council rescinds Ethics Code
● January 2020: Council adopts current Ethics Policy
● December 2022: Civil Grand Jury identifies Ethics
Policy as area of concern
Background
● February 2023: Council adopts City Council
Procedures Manual
● May 2023: City Attorney’s Office releases Fact-Finding Report
● July 2023: Internal Auditor releases Enterprise
Leadership Assessment
● September 2023: Council considers Ethics Policy
updates and provides direction for City Attorney to
return with revised policy based on 2018 Ethics Code
Ethics Code Revisions
● Covered Officials: Coverage of the proposed Ethics
Code would be extended to department heads as
well as elected officials, Council appointees, and the
City Manager, City Attorney, the City Clerk, and the
Treasurer.
● FPPC Reporting: Expressly states that all Members have an obligation to comply with California Fair Political
Practices Commission (FPPC) regulations
● Conflicts of Interest: Expanded conflict of interest
protections
Ethics Code Revisions
● Enforcement: Detail regarding the procedures for and
form of discipline added to 2018 Code.
● Other Revisions: Revisions to—
● Ensure consistency with the recently adopted
City Council Procedures Manual.
● Ensure that the First Amendment rights of City
Officials are recognized.
● Make minor edits for clarity, conciseness, and
consistency.
Recommended Action
● Adopt Resolution No. 23______ adopting the City of
Cupertino Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected
and Appointed Official and rescinding the current
Ethics Policy.
Questions?