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FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
Council Meeting:
Disposition:
Agenda Item No: 2.e
Meeting Date: May 4, 2026
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: City Clerk’s Office
Prepared by: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk City Manager Approval: __________ TOPIC: STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS ANNUAL FILINGS
SUBJECT: ACCEPT A REPORT ON FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION FORM 700, STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS, 2025 ANNUAL FILINGS FOR
DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES AND CONSULTANTS
RECOMMENDATION: Accept the report.
BACKGROUND: On September 3, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 15339, updating the City’s Conflict of Interest Code for Designated Employees in compliance with requirements set forth by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).
Pursuant to this code, all designated employees and consultants are required to file an annual FPPC Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, by April 1 of each year. The purpose of this filing is to promote transparency and prevent conflicts of interest by requiring public officials and designated employees to disclose their financial interests. Filing Form 700 ensures that decision-making is conducted in the public’s best interest and in compliance with the California Political Reform Act.
ANALYSIS: As of April 29th, 90% of designated employees and consultants filed their Form 700s. Of the 10 filers who have not yet filed, three are consultants, two are on leave, and two are no longer employed by the City. Filers who have not yet submitted their forms are currently subject to late penalties under FPPC regulations. The City Clerk’s Office has issued the first of two formal non-filer notifications to these individuals.
As part of its compliance review, the City Clerk’s Office conducted a 20% random audit of ontime filings and a 100% review of all late submissions. No amendments were required as a result of this review. All submitted forms are publicly available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and online.
In addition, the FPPC now requires all 87200 filers: Mayor, City Councilmembers, City Manager, City Treasurer/Finance Director, City Attorney, and Planning Commissioners to file directly through the FPPC’s electronic filing system. While these filings are no longer processed through the City Clerk’s Office, staff have manually uploaded copies to the City’s transparency portal to ensure continued local access for San Rafael residents. Mayor, City Councilmembers, City Manager, City Treasurer/Finance Director, and City Attorney submitted their forms by the April 1, 2026, deadline. Two Planning Commissioners filed after the deadline and have since come into compliance.
ATTACHMENTS: None.