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ORD 585 Conflict of Interest Code ORDINANCE NO. 585 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act, Government Code Section 81000, et seq., requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes; and WHEREAS, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has adopted a regulation, Title 2, Division 6, California Code of Regulations Section 18730 – Provisions of Conflict of Interest Codes, which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code which can be incorporated by reference; and WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta (City) has adopted by reference the FPPC's regulation as well as a list of designated employees as Chapter 2.60 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Code); and WHEREAS, the City desires to make changes to the list of designated employees and disclosure categories to reflect the current classifications/positions within the City; and WHEREAS, the place of filing of the Statements of Economic Interests shall be in accordance with Government Code Section 87500; and WHEREAS, Statements of Economic Interest are public documents available from the City Clerk of the City of La Quinta; and WHEREAS, the City believes these changes are in the best interests of the citizens of the City of La Quinta. NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Quinta does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 2.60 Conflict of Interest of the La Quinta Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: Ordinance No. 585 Amending Section 2.60.020 of the La Quinta Municipal Code Conflict of Interest Code Adopted: June 2, 2020 Page 2 of 6 2.60.010 Incorporation of standard code. The Political Reform Act, Government 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, Title 2, Division 6, California Code of Regulations Section 18730, Provisions of Conflict of Interest Codes, which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code. It can be incorporated by reference and may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission after public notice and hearings to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of California Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are incorporated by reference and, along with Section 2.60.020 in which members and employees are designated and disclosure categories are set forth, constitute the conflict of interest code of the city. The city shall review its conflict of interest code at least biennially by September 30 of every even-numbered year and update it if necessary. Designated employees shall file statements of economic interests with the city clerk who will make the statements available for public inspection and reproductions. Upon receipt of the statements, the city clerk shall make and retain a copy and forward the original of these statements to the city council. (Ord. 575 § 1, 2019; Ord. 261 § 2, 1994) 2.60.020 Designated positions—Disclosure categories. A. Full disclosure on Form 700, Statement of Economic Interest, shall be required from the following positions pursuant to Government Code Section 87200: Designated Positions City Attorney Assistant and/or Deputy City Attorney(s) City Manager Assistant and/or Deputy City Manager(s) Finance Director/City Treasurer Mayor Members of the City Council/Financing Authority/Housing Authority Members of the Planning Commission Members of the Successor Agency to the Dissolved Redevelopment Agency Candidates for any of the positions above Ordinance No. 585 Amending Section 2.60.020 of the La Quinta Municipal Code Conflict of Interest Code Adopted: June 2, 2020 Page 3 of 6 B. Limited disclosure on Form 700, Statement of Economic Interest, shall be required from the following officeholders pursuant to Government Code Section 87302: Designated Positions Accounting Manager Animal Control/Code Compliance Supervisor Assistant Construction Manager Assistant to the City Manager Associate Engineer Building Official City Clerk Community Resources Manager Community Resources Analyst Construction Manager/Inspections Supervisor Deputy Director of Facilities Director of Community Resources Director of Design and Development Director of Public Works / City Engineer Financial Services Analyst Hub Manager Human Resources Analyst Human Resources Manager Management Analyst Marketing Manager Members of the Community Services Commission Members of the Financial Advisory Commission Members of the Housing Commission Planning Manager Public Safety Analyst Public Safety Manager Senior Emergency Management Coordinator Senior Planner Traffic Operations Analyst Ordinance No. 585 Amending Section 2.60.020 of the La Quinta Municipal Code Conflict of Interest Code Adopted: June 2, 2020 Page 4 of 6 C. Limited disclosure on Form 700, Statement of Economic Interest, shall be required from the following positions pursuant to Government Code Section 82019(a) and FPPC Regulation 18700.3. Designated Positions Consultants D. Definitions of Disclosure Categories. 1. Full Disclosure. All investments, business positions, and interests in real property within the jurisdiction, held on the date of assuming office and income received during the twelve months immediately preceding assuming office. In accordance with Government Code Section 87500, filers shall submit one original to the city clerk who shall make and retain a copy and forward the original to the FPPC which shall be the filing officer. 2. Limited Disclosure. Personal economic interests held that could be significantly affected through the exercise of official duties including investments, business positions, and income from sources located in or doing business in the city and any interests in real property located in the city, property located not more than two miles outside the boundary of the city or property located within two miles of any property owned or used by the city. In accordance with Government Code Section 87500, filers shall submit one original to the city clerk who shall be the filing officer on behalf of the city of La Quinta, which shall be the code reviewing body. (Ord. 575 § 2, 2019; Ord. 545 § 1, 2016; Ord. 519 § 1, 2014; Ord. 500 § 1, 2012; Ord. 484 § 1, 2010; Ord. 475 § 1, 2009; Ord. 463 § 1, 2008; Ord. 427 § 1, 2006; Ord. 416 § 1, 2005; Ord. 377 § 1, 2002; Ord. 346 § 1, 2000; Ord. 329 § 1, 1999; Ord. 321 § 1, 1998; Ord. 261 § 2 (Att. A), 1994) SECTION 2. Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty days (30) days after its adoption. SECTION 3. Posting: The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after passage of this Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least three public places designated by resolution of the City Council, shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance, and shall cause this Ordinance and its certification, together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of Ordinances of the City of La Quinta. Ordinance No, 585 Amending Section 2.60.020 of the La Quinta Municipal Code Conflict of Interest Code Adopted: June 2, 2020 Page 5 of 6 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: (City Seal) APPROVED AS TO FORM: l-1 · ��lvts WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California Ordinance No .. 585 Amending Section 2.60.020 of the La Quinta Municipal Code Conflict of Interest Code Adopted: June 2, 2020 Page 6 of 6 I, MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a full, true, and correct copy of Ordinance No. 585 which was introduced at a regular meeting on the 19 th day of May, 2020, and was adopted at a regular meeting held on the 2nd day of June, 2020, not being less than 5 days after the date of introduction thereof. I further certify that the foregoing Ordinance was posted in three places within the City of La Quinta as specified in the Rules of Procedure adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2015-023. EV , City Clerk City of La Quinta, California DECLARATION OF POSTING I, MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was posted on June 3, 2020, pursuant to Council Resolution 2015-023.