1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kathleen Gregory, City Clerk
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2024
SUBJECT: Resolution Amending Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Lomita pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
BACKGROUND
The Political Reform Act of 1974 requires all public agencies to review and if necessary, amend their Conflict of Interest Code every even-numbered year. The purpose of the Code is to provide for the disclosure of designated employees’ assets and income which may be materially affected by their official actions, and in appropriate circumstances, to provide that designated employees should recuse themselves from acting on such official actions to prevent a conflict of interest.
Each person holding a designated employee position shall file a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) disclosing his/her interest in investments, business positions, real property, and income, as designated as reportable under the category to which his/her position is assigned. The Form 700 is a public document intended to alert public officials and members of the public to types of financial interests that may create conflicts of interest.
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) requires that the Code be reviewed every even-numbered year to determine if it is accurate and up-to-date. The Code reviewing body for the City of Lomita is the City Council. The amendment process also involves the posting of a Notice of Intent to amend the code, which has been posted. The amended Code must be submitted to the City Council for approval and is not effective until it has been approved by the City Council. The amendments to this Conflict of Interest Code are identified in the attached resolution. Appendices A and B to the resolution set forth the
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. {{section.number}}k
2 amendments to designated employees and disclosure categories, which in addition to FPPC regulations (2 Cal Code of Regulations Section 18730 et seq.) incorporated by reference in the City’s Code, shall constitute the amended Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Lomita.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no financial implications resulting from this recommendation.
OPTIONS
1. Adopt resolution amending the Conflict of Interest Code
2. Do not approve the amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code
3. Provide further direction
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution with Appendix A and B
2. Notice of Intention
Reviewed by: Approved by:
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Gary Y. Sugano Andrew Vialpando
Assistant City Manager City Manager
Prepared by:
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Kathleen Gregory, MMC, City Clerk