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3 Ticket Administrator may take any actions necessary to ensure that Tickets shall not be disproportionately provided to and/or used by any City Official.
e. Purchase of Tickets. Subject to the requirements of Section 4, including subsection (a) therein which requires that Tickets be used in furtherance of a public purpose, the Ticket Administrator shall have the authority to purchase Tickets for City Officials, and one guest of the City Official , for events organized by local civic groups and non-profits in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per person.
Section 4 – Distribution.
a. Conditions Under Which Tickets May be Distributed . Subject to the provisions of this Policy, Tickets may be distributed to City Officials under one or more of the following conditions:
1. The City Official reimburses the City for face value of the Ticket(s) at the time the Ticket(s) is/are distributed to the City Official, or
2. The City Official treats the Ticket(s) as income consistent with applicable federal and state income tax laws, or
3. The City Official uses, or behests, such Ticket(s) for one or more of the following public purposes:
A. Performance of a Ceremonial Role or function representing the City at the event for which the City Official may receive enough Tickets for the City Official and each member of his or her Immediate Family.
B. The job duties of the City Offic ial require his or her attendance at the event for which the City Official may receive enough Tickets for the City Official and each member of his or her Immediate Family.
C. Economic or business development purposes on behalf of the City.
D. Intergovernmental relations purposes, including but not limited to attendance at an event with or by elected or appointed public officials from other jurisdictions, their staff members, and their guests.
E. Attracting or rewarding volunteer public service.
F. Supporting and/or showing appreciation for programs or services rendered by non-profit organizations benefiting Hemet residents.
G. Encouraging or rewarding significant academic, athletic, or public service achievements by Hemet students, residents, or businesses.
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4 H. For use in connection with a City employee competition or drawing, for which there shall be made available no more than four (4) Tickets per event.
I. Recognition of contributions made to the City by former City Council Members or City Managers, for which such former City Council Member or City Manager may receive no more than four (4) Tickets per event.
b. Within thirty (30) days of Ticket distribution pursuant to subsection (a)(2) or (a)(3) above, the City Official shall report the Ticket(s) on a n FPPC Form 802, and the Ticket Administrator, or his or her designee, shall cause the form to be posted on the City’s website for a period of at least four (4) years. Such posting shall include the following information:
1. the name of the recipient, except that if the recipient is an organization, the City may post the name, address, description of the organization, and number of Tickets provided to the organization in lieu of posting the names of each recipient , or if the recipient is a department, the City may identi fy the department rather than the individual employee(s);
2. a description of the event;
3. the date of the event;
4. the face value of the Ticket;
5. the number of Tickets provided to each person;
6. if the Ticket was distributed at the behest of a City Official, the name of the City Official who made such behest;
7. a description of the public purpose(s) under which the distribution was made, or, alternatively, that the City Official is treating the Ticket as income;
8. if a Ticket has transferred to the City Official’s Immediate Family or to no more than one guest solely for their attendance at the event, the relationship of the City Official to the transferee; and
9. a written inspection report of findings and recommendati ons by the City Official if the Ticket was received for the oversight or inspection of facilities.
c. Tickets distributed by the City for which the City receives reimbursement from the City Official as provided under subsection (a)(1) shall not be subject to subsection (b).
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5 ARTICLE IV. TICKETS OFFERED TO CITY OFFICIAL BY THIRD PARTY.
Section 1 – General Rule.
Unless stated otherwise in the Political Reform Act, Tickets given to a City Official or to a City Official’s Immediate Family are considered “gifts” and may be reportable on a Form 700 depending on value.
City Officials may not accept Tickets from any single source totaling more than Five Hundred Twenty Dollars ($520), or other amount as may be amended from time to time pursuant to Section 87103(e), in a calendar year. This prohibition shall include Tickets that are accepted by someone else on behalf of the City Official and Tickets given to others at the direction of the City Official.
Section 2 – Exceptions.
a. Exceptions. Notwithstanding Section 1 , the receipt of Tickets under the following circumstances would not be considered gifts or income for purposes of the Political Reform Act and (unless otherwise stated) would not require reporting or disclosure:
1. Tickets Donated to Nonprofit Group. If the City Official receives Ticket(s) from a third-party source and donates the unused Tickets to a non-profit tax-exempt (501(c)(3)) organization in which the City Official (or his/her Immediate Family) does not hold a position, or to a government agency, within 30 days of receipt without claiming a deduction for tax purposes.
2. Unused Tickets. Acceptance of Tickets that provide admission or access to facilities, goods, services, or other benefits (either on a one- time or repeated basis) that the City Official does not use and does not give to another person.
3. Tickets from Family. Tickets received from the City Official’s spouse (or former spouse), child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, current or former parent-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or first cousin or the spouse of any such person, unless he or she is acting as an agent or intermediary for another person who is the true source of the Ticket(s).
4. Speech. Acceptance of free adm ission, food, and nominal items (such as a pen, pencil, mouse pad, note pad, or similar item) available to all attendees, at an event at which the City Official makes a Speech, so long as the admission is provided by the person who organizes the event.
5. Campaign or Nonprofit Fundraiser. Acceptance of two Tickets for admission, for use by only the City Official and one guest, to attend a fundraiser for a campaign committee or candidate, or to a fundraiser for an organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Ticket(s) must be received from the organization or committee holding the fundraiser.
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6 6. Ceremonial Role. Acceptance of free admission to a ticketed event (including any benefits included in the price of the Ticket such as a free meal) for the City Official and one guest whereat the City Official performs a Ceremonial Role , provided the reporting and posting requirements in Section 18944.1(d) are complied with.
7. Dating Relationship. Ticket(s) received from a dating partner , provided, however, such interests may be subject to disqualification under conflicts of interest laws if the dating partner has certain business before the City Official as set forth in Section 18942(a)(18)(D).
8. Reciprocal Exchanges. Ticket( s) received as part of a reciprocal exchange between a City Official and another individual that occurs on an ongoing basis so long as the total value of payments received by the City O fficial within the calendar year is not substantially disproportionate to the amount paid by the City Official and no single payment is $520 or more.
9. Existing Personal Relationship. Ticket(s) received from an individual where it is clear that the Ticket(s) was/were given because of an existing personal or business relationship unrelated to the City Official’s position and there is no evidence whatsoever at the time the Tickets are given that the City Official makes or participates in the type of government decisions that may have a reasonable, foreseeable material financial effect on the individual who would otherwise be the source of the Ticket(s).
b. City Attorney Advice. The exceptions set forth in subsection (a) are not exhaustive, and each exception’s applicability is contingent upon the facts and circumstances.
City Officials should contact the City Attorney for further guidance regarding the application of this Article.
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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting
STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Apr 26 2022
Department: Administration
Submitted by: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Christopher Lopez, City Manager;
☐ Receive and File ☐ Consent Calendar ☒ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing
TITLE:
Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Receive an informational progress update on the fiscal year 2022/2023 budget process.
BACKGROUND:
This item aims to provide an overview of the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget process.
ANALYSIS:
Our operations have provided initial requests to date, and the bulk of personnel expenses have been solidified in the preliminary budget.
With that said, staff will provide an update on the following:
1. Current status of the FY 22/23 budget
DISCUSSION:
This discussion will help set the stage for refining the fiscal year 2022/2023 preliminary budget, and the council should expect continuous updates regarding the fiscal year 2022/2023 budget.
STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:
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GOAL FIVE: ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
To identify the work needed inside the City organization to effectively provide services to the community and ensure financial stability.
Objective 1: Operate in a financially sustainable manner.
Objective 2: Evaluate existing practices to ensure continuity with industry best practices.
Objective 3: Provide Council with policies that are consistent while lessening liabilities.
Objective 4: Increase employee retention by training and creating a positive workplace.
Objective 5: Streamline fire prevention coordination efforts.
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