HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 2020-78RESOLUTION NO. 2020-78
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND
ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF
1974
WHEREAS, the State of California enacted the Political Reform Act of 1974,
Government Code Section 81000, et seq. (the "Act"), which contains provisions relating
to conflicts of interest which potentially affect all officers, employees and consultants of
the City of Palm Desert (the "City"), and which requires all public agencies to adopt and
promulgate a conflict of interest code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a Conflict of Interest Code (the "Code")
which was amended on November 15, 2018, in compliance with Government Code
section 81000, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, subsequent changed circumstances within the City have made it
advisable and necessary pursuant to Sections 87306 and 87307 of the Act to amend
and update the City's Code; and
WHEREAS, the potential penalties for violation of the provisions of the Act are
substantial and may include criminal and civil liability, as well as equitable relief which
could result in the City being restrained or prevented from acting in cases where the
provisions of the Act may have been violated; and
WHEREAS, notice of the time and place of a public meeting on, and of
consideration by the City Council of, the proposed amended Code was provided to each
affected designated employee and was publicly posted for review; and
WHEREAS, a public meeting was held upon the proposed amended Code at a
regular meeting of the City Council on November 19, 2020, at which all present were
given an opportunity to be heard on the proposed amended Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, as follows:
1. The City Council does hereby approve and adopt the proposed amended
Conflict of Interest Code, a copy of which is attached hereto and shall be
on file with the City Clerk, and available to the public for inspection and
copying, during regular business hours.
2. The amended Conflict of Interest Code shall become effective immediately
upon the date of its adoption and approval.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California at its regular meeting held on the 19th day of November, 2020, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: HARNIK, JONATHAN, KELLY, WEBER, and NESTANDE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
GRACE L. ROCHA, ACTING CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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GINA NESTANDE, MAYOR
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CERTIFICATION
I, Grace L. Rocha, Acting City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution No. 2020-78 was duly and regularly adopted by the City
Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 19th day of November, 2020, and that
the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of said Resolution.
Grace L. Rocha, Acting City Clerk
City of Palm Desert
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RESOLUTIO NO. 2020-78
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
(Amended November 19, 2020)
The Political Reform Act (Gov. Code Section 81000, et seq.) requires
state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes.
The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation (2 Cal. Code of Regs.
§ 18730) that contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code which can be
incorporated by reference in an agency's code. After public notice and hearing Section
18730 may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to
amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of
Regulations section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political
Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This incorporation page,
Regulation 18730 and the attached Appendix designating positions and establishing
disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict of interest code of the City of Palm
Desert (the "City").
The Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, the
City Manager, the City Attorney and the City Treasurer, may electronically file their
annual statements of economic interests directly with the Fair Political Practices
Commission. All other officials and designated positions required to submit a statement
of economic interests shall file their statements with the City Clerk as the City's Filing
Officer. The City Clerk shall retain the original statements filed by all other officials and
designated positions and will make all retained statements available for public
inspection and reproduction during regular business hours. (Gov. Code § 81008.)
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APPENDIX
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
(Amended November 19, 2020)
PART "A"
The Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, the
City Manager, the City Attorney, the City Treasurer, and all Other City Officials who
manage public investments as defined by 2 Cal. Code of Regs. § 18700.3(b), are NOT
subject to the City's Code but must file disclosure statements under Government Code
section 87200 et seq. [Regs. § 18730(b)(3)]
OFFICIALS WHO MANAGE PUBLIC INVESTMENTS
It has been determined that the positions listed below are Other City
Officials who manage public investment.3 These positions are listed here for
informational purposes only.
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Finance Committee
Deputy City Treasurer
Financial Consultants
Individuals holding one of the above -listed positions may contact the Fair Political Practices
Commission for assistance or written advice regarding their filing obligations if they believe that
their position has been categorized incorrectly. The Fair Political Practices Commission makes
the final determination whether a position is covered by § 87200.
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DESIGNATED POSITIONS
GOVERNED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
DESIGNATED POSITIONS' DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
TITLE OR FUNCTION ASSIGNED
Administrative Fire Captain (Fire Marshal) 2, 3, 5
Assistant City Manager 1, 2
Assistant Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Assistant Finance Director 2, 3, 5
Assistant Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Associate Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Associate Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Battalion Chief 5, 6
Building and Safety Director 2, 3, 5, 6
Building Inspector (ALL) 2, 3, 5, 6
City Attorney (not filing under Gov Code 87200) 1, 2
City Clerk 5
City Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Code Compliance Officer (ALL) 2, 3, 5, 6
Code Compliance Supervisor 2, 3, 5, 6
Deputy Building Official 2, 3, 5, 6
Deputy City Clerk 5
Director of Administrative Services 1, 2
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Director of Community Development 1, 2
DESIGNATED POSITIONS' DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
TITLE OR FUNCTION ASSIGNED
Director of Economic Development 1, 2
Director of Human Resources 5
Director of Public Works 1, 2
Emergency Services Coordinator 5
Engineering Assistant 5, 6
Engineering Manager 2, 3, 5, 6
Engineering Technician (ALL) 2, 3, 5, 6
Engineer, Senior 2, 3, 5, 6
Facilities Supervisor 5
Financial Analyst, Sr. 4
Fire Chief 2, 3, 5, 6
GIS Administrator 5
Horticulturist 3, 5
Information Systems Administrator 5
Information Systems Manager 5
Landscape Specialist 3, 5
Landscape Supervisor 3, 5
Management Analyst (ALL) 5
Management Specialist II 5, 6
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DESIGNATED POSITIONS' DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
TITLE OR FUNCTION ASSIGNED
Marketing and Tourism Manager
Plans Examiner (ALL)
Police Captain
Police Chief
Police Lieutenant
Principal Planner
Project Coordinator
Project Manager (ALL)
Public Works Inspector (ALL)
Risk Manager
Streets Maintenance Supervisor
Supervising Plans Examiner
Traffic Signal Specialist
Traffic Signal Technician (ALL)
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2,3,5,6
5, 6
5, 6
5, 6
2,3,5,6
2,3,5
2,3,5
2, 3, 5, 6
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2,3,5,6
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MEMBERS OF BOARDS,
COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS
Architectural Review Commission
Art in Public Places Commission
Building Board of Appeals and Condemnation
Citizens' Sustainability Committee
Cultural Resources Preservation Committee
El Paseo Business Association
Hotel and Signature Events Committee
Housing Commission
Marketing Committee
Parks & Recreation Commission
Project Area Committee
Public Safety Commission
Rent Review Commission
University Planning and Development Committee
Consultants and New Positions 4
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1, 2
2, 5
1, 2
1, 2
1, 2
1, 2
1, 2
1, 2
1, 2
1, 2
1, 2
1, 2
1, 2
1, 2
Individuals serving as a consultant as defined in FPPC Reg 18700.3(a) or in a new position
created since this Code was last approved that makes or participates in making decisions must
file under the broadest disclosure category set forth in this Code subject to the following limitation:
The City Manager may determine that, due to the range of duties or contractual obligations, it is
more appropriate to assign a limited disclosure requirement. A clear explanation of the duties
and a statement of the extent of the disclosure requirements must be in a written document.
(Gov. Code Sec. 82019; FPPC Regulations 18219 and 18734.). The City Manager's
determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner
and location as this Conflict of Interest Code. (Gov. Code Sec. 81008.)
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PART "B"
DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
The disclosure categories listed below identify the types of economic
interests that the designated position must disclose for each disclosure category to
which he or she is assigned.5 "Investment" means financial interest in any business
entity (including a consulting business or other independent contracting business) and
are reportable if they are either located in or doing business in the jurisdiction, are
planning to do business in the jurisdiction, or have done business during the previous
two years in the jurisdiction of the City.
Cateoory 1: All investments and business positions in business entities,
and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that are located in,
do business in, or own real property within the jurisdiction of the City.
Category 2: All interests in real property which is located in whole or in
part within, or not more than two (2) miles outside, the jurisdiction of the City, including
any leasehold, beneficial or ownership interest or option to acquire property.
Category 3: All investments and business positions in business entities,
and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that are engaged in
land development, construction or the acquisition or sale of real property within the
jurisdiction of the City.
Category 4: All investments and business positions in business entities,
and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services,
products, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by
the City.
Category 5: All investments and business positions in business entities,
and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services,
products, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by
the designated position's department, unit or division.
Cateoory 6: All investments and business positions in business entities,
and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, from, business
entities subject to the regulatory, permit, or licensing authority of the designated
5 This Conflict of Interest Code does not require the reporting of gifts from outside this agency's
jurisdiction if the source does not have some connection with or bearing upon the functions or
duties of the position. (Reg. 18730.1)
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position's department, unit or division.
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