RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-099
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act, Government Code Section 81000 et seq., requires every state and local government agency to adopt and promulgate a conflict of interest code designating positions that involve the making of or participation in governmental decisions that may foreseeably have a material financial effect on a financial interest; and WHEREAS, the Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 18730, which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code that may be incorporated by reference into an agency’s conflict of interest code; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 87306.5 requires the City to review its Conflict of Interest Code biennially in even-numbered years and amend the Code when changed circumstances make an amendment necessary; and WHEREAS, following its biennial review, the City has determined that amendments to the designated positions identified in Appendix A and the disclosure categories identified in Appendix B are necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa incorporates by reference the terms of Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 18730, including any amendments duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission. That regulation and Exhibit A attached to this resolution constitute the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Santa Rosa.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council requires all persons holding positions listed in Appendix A, including consultants determined to be subject to the Conflict of Interest Code, and all City officials identified in Government Code Section 87200 to timely file Statements of Economic Interests (FPPC Form 700) electronically in accordance with the Political Reform Act and procedures established by the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council requires each person who qualifies as a “local agency official” under Government Code Sections 53234 and 53238 to complete the ethics training required by Government Code Sections 53234 through 53235.2 and the fiscal and financial training required by Government Code Sections 53238 through 53238.3. / / /
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council finds that adoption of the amended Conflict of Interest Code is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because it is an administrative activity that will not result in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. In the alternative, the Council finds that the action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council repeals Resolution No. RES-2024-151 and all prior resolutions adopting or amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 18th day of August, 2026.
AYES: (7) Mayor Stapp, Vice Mayor Okrepkie, Council Members Alvarez, Bañuelos, Fleming, MacDonald, Rogers NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
RECUSE: (0)
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
Chief Assistant City Attorney
Exhibit A – City of Santa Rosa Conflict of Interest Code Reso. No. RES-2026-099
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