Agenda Item No. 13
CITY OF YUCAIPA
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Steven Graham, City Attorney
FOR. City Council Meeting of March 27, 2023
SUBJECT. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 421, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, Adding Chapter 2,06 to the Yucaipa Municipal Code Related to Transparency and Ethics RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council waive full reading and introduce by title only the Ordinance Adding Chapter
2.06 to the Yucaipa Municipal Code related to Transparency and Ethics.
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this staff report is to provide an overview of the proposed Ordinance adding Chapter 2.06, "Transparency and Ethics," to the Yucaipa Municipal Code. The Ordinance aims to promote transparency, accountability, and public trust in local government by providing increased access to public information, meaningful public engagement, and adherence to ethical principles.
ORDINANCE OVERVIEW
The Ordinance includes the following key provisions:
Online Disclosure of Labor Agreements, Resolutions, and Contracts: This section requires that labor memorandums of understanding, resolutions, employment contracts, and management, supervisory and confidential employee salaries and benefits be posted on the City's website.
Broadcasting City Council Meetings: All City Council meetings shall be broadcast in video online for public viewing.
Online Posting of Planning Action Documents: Application documents for planning actions shall be posted on the City's website during the public notice period for the application prior to the public hearing.
State Mandated Ethics Training: AB 1234 ethics training shall be conducted every two years and open to the public.
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Online Posting of all Contracts: All City Council approved contracts shall be pasted on the City's website.
Brown Act Compliance for Certain City Committees: City committees with at least one member of the City Council that discuss General Plan Amendments or changes to zoning shall be subject to the provisions of the Brown Act.
City Manager to Develop Communications Plan: The City Manager shall develop, for City Council approval, a Communications Plan that will increase stakeholder engagement and community understanding of City initiatives and services.
Website Outages: In the event of a City website outage, any required disclosure, posting, or broadcast shall be made as soon as reasonably practicable after the website becomes operational again.
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Upon approval, the Ordinance will take effect on the later of 34 days after its final passage or July 11 2023. City staff` will ensure that all necessary actions are taken to implement the provisions of the Ordinance, including updating the City's website, providing necessary resources for broadcasting City Council meetings, and developing the Communications Plan for City Council approval.
The proposed Ordinance will help promote transparency, accountability, and public trust in local government by providing increased access to public information, meaningful public engagement, and adherence to ethical principles. Approval and implementation of the Ordinance will further the City CounciI's goals and encourage public participation in City decision -making.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Approved by:
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ORDINANCE NO, 421
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER. 2.06 TO THE YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO TRANSPARENCY AND ETHICS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, finds it essential to promote transparency, accountability, and public trust in local government; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes that increased access to public information, meaningful public engagement, and adherence to ethical principles will foster a more informed and involved community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt new provisions to the Yucaipa Municipal Code to further these goals and to encourage public participation in City decision -making;
NOW, 'THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, DUES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings
The City Council finds that the adoption of this Ordinance will promote transparency, accountability, and public trust in local government by providing increased access to public information, meaningful public engagement, and adherence to ethical principles.
SECTION 2. Municipal Cade Amendment
Chapter 2,06, "Transparency and Ethics," is hereby added to the Yucaipa Municipal Code to read as follows:
Chapter 2.06 - TRANSPARENCY AND ETHICS
2.06,010- Yucaipa Sunshine Ordinance
This Chapter may be referred to as the "Yucaipa Sunshine Ordinance."
2.06.020 - Online Disclosure of Labor Agreements, Resolutions, and Contracts A. All labor memorandums of understanding, resolutions, and employment contracts shall be posted on the City's website.
B. The salaries and benefits for all management, supervisory and confidential employees shall be posted on the City's website.
C. All City Council approved contracts shall be posted on the City's website.
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2,06.030 - Broadcasting City Council Meetings
All City Council mectings shall be broadcast in video online for public viewing.
2.06.040 - Online Posting of Planning Action Documents
All application documents for planning actions shall be posted on the City's website during the public notice period for the application prior to public hearing.
2.06,050 - State Mandated Ethics Training
State mandated ethics training under AB 1234 shall be conducted every two years and open to the public.
2.06.060 - Brown Act Compliance for Certain City Committees All City committees with at least one member of the City Council, meeting for the purpose of discussing potential General Plan Amendments or changes to zoning, shall be subject to the provisions of the Brown Act.
2.06.070 - City Manager to Develop Communications Flan
The City Manager shall develop, for City Council approval, a Communications Plan that will increase stakeholder engagement and community understanding of City initiatives and services.
2.06.080 - Website Outages
In the event of a City website outage, any disclosure, posting, or broadcast required by this Chapter shall be made as soon as reasonably practicable after the website becomes operational again.
SECTION 3. Severability
ff any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
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SECTION 4. Effective Date
The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law in that regard.
This Ordinance shall take effect on the later of 30 days after its final passage or July 1, 2023.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of 2023,
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, CMC
City Clerk
Justin Beaver, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO DORM:
Steven Graham, City Attorney
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