CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
September 21, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Karla Shipman, Acting City Clerk
SUBJECT: CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE BIENNIAL NOTICE REQUIRED BY THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve and file the 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The attached Biennial Notice (Attachment No. 1) is to inform the City Council that the City’s adopted Conflict-of-Interest Code (“Code”) requires amendments. 2026 is designated as a “code-review” year. A City Council report will be brought back with the recommended changes at a later date.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
☐ When this box is checked, it indicates the agenda item is subject to the Levine Act SB1439 requirements. Councilmembers are reminded to check their campaign contributions and determine whether they have received a campaign contribution of $250 or more that would require disclosure and/or recusal from discussing or acting on this agenda item. Campaign contributions of $250 or more made 1) by any person or entity who is identified in the agenda report as the applicant or proposer or 2) on behalf of the applicant or participant, including a parent, subsidiary or otherwise related business entity, or 3) by any person who has a financial interest in the agenda item requires a councilmember to comply with SB1439.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Fiscal Impact at this time.
DISCUSSION:
As required by the Political Reform Act: Government Code Section 87306 (a) Every agency shall amend its Conflict of Interest Code, subject to the provisions of Section 87303, when change is necessitated by changed circumstances, including the creation of new positions which must be designated pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 87302 and relevant changes in the duties assigned to existing positions. Amendments or revisions shall be submitted to the code reviewing body within 90 days after the changed circumstances necessitating the amendments have become apparent.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS:
This item supports the FY2026-27 City Council Priority #5 Commitment to Excellence in Service Delivery – Goal #D Strengthen Staff Training and Development.
CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY IMPACT:
There is no direct impact to Children, Youth and Family at this time.
Prepared by:
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Diana Robles, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice
Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notice