Resolution No. 2010-135RESOLUTION NO. 2010-135
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON AMENDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR
THE CITY OF VERNON THAT INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE
THE STANDARD MODEL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE
FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act (Government Code Sections
81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt
and promulgate conflict of interest codes for each department of the
City; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Political Practices Commission (the
"FPPC") has adopted a regulation (2 Cal. Code of Regulations Section
18730) that contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code
and may be incorporated by reference as the City's code; and
WHEREAS, the standard conflict of interest code may be
amended by the FPPC after public notice and hearing to conform to
amendments in the Political Reform Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.5 of the Charter of the City of Vernon
- provides that regulations pertaining to any subject or model codes may
be adopted by reference, in their original form or with amendments;
and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2008,. the City Council of the City of
Vernon adopted Resolution No. 9711, adopting by reference the terms of
2 Cal. Code of Regulations Section 18730; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code Sections 87306
and 87306.5, the Conflict of Interest Code has been reviewed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon has deleted,
added and/or modified certain job.titles and wishes to amend its
Conflict of Interest Code to reflect current positions for designated
employees required to report financial interests under designated
disclosure categories.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:.
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true
and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
adopts by reference the terms of 2 Cal. Code of -Regulations -Section
18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the FPPC. This
regulation, along with Appendix No. 1, designating positions and
establishing disclosure requirements, which is attached hereto and
incorporated by reference, shall constitute the Conflict of Interest
Code of the City of Vernon.
SECTION 3: The following positions are not covered by this
Conflict of Interest Code because individuals holding these positions
must file under Government Code Section 87200 and, therefore, are
ted_for _informational purposes_ only: mayor, city administrator,
city attorney, city treasurer, chief administrative officer, city
council members, and other public officials who manage public
investments. Individuals holding the above -listed positions may
contact the FPPC for assistance or written advice regarding their
filing obligations if they believe that their position has been
categorized incorrectly. The FPPC makes the final determination
whether a position is covered by Government Code Section 87200.
SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
delegates the authority to carry out the duties of filing officer to
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the City Clerk and individuals holding designated positions shall file
.their statements with the City Clerk, who will retain the statements
and make the statements available for public inspection and
reproduction pursuant to Government Code Section 81008.
SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
repeals all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith.
SECTION 6: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall
certify to the passage, approval and adoption of this resolution, and
the City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall cause this resolution and
the City Clerk's certification to be entered in the File of
Resolutions of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of October, 2010.
Name:
Hilario Gonzales
Title: Mayor / lr�r Prn�-Tc�`
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Willard G. Yamaguchi, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution
No. 2010-135, was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly
held on Monday, October 4, 2010, and thereafter was duly signed by the
Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this `J day of October, 2010, at Vernon, California.
(SEAL)
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APPENDIX NO. I
The positions listed below are designated positions in the City
of Vernon.
DESIGNATED POSITIONS
BUSINESS SERVICES & PURCHASING:
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES &.PURCHASING
PURCHASING AGENT
PURCHASING ASSISTANT
CITY ATTORNEY:
CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
CHIEF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY CLERK:
CITY CLERK
COMMUNITY SERVICES & WATER:
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
DIRECTOR OF WATER
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF WATER
PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER
CIVIL ENGINEER
SENIOR ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE
PROJECT ENGINEER
PLAN CHECKER
FOREMAN
ENGINEERING ASSISTANT
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING INSPECTOR
BUILDING INSPECTOR
PUBLIC WORKS & WATER SUPERINTENDENT
CODE INSPECTOR
CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR
FINANCE:
ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR
SENIOR ACCOUNTING MANAGER
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
CHIEF
Appendix No. 1
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DISCLOSURE
CATEGORIES
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ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF
BATTALION CHIEF(S)
FIRE MARSHAL
CODE INSPECTOR
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL:
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL, CONTROL
CHIEF DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HEALTH &
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
HUMAN RESOURCES:
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT:
DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
LIGHT & POWER & GAS:
DIRECTOR OF LIGHT & POWER
DIRECTOR OF LIGHT & POWER CAPITAL PROJECTS
MANAGER(S)
RESOURCE SCHEDULER(S)
ASSOCIATE RESOURCE SCHEDULER(S)
SYSTEMS COORDINATOR(S)
PERSONNEL:
DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
CHIEF
CAPTAIN(S)
-LIEUTENANT(S)
RISK MANAGEMENT:
RISK MANAGER
ALL DEPARTMENTS:
CONSULTANTS
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* Consultants who fill a "designated position" must file in the same
manner as a direct employee filling the same "designated position"
would be required to file. With respect to consultants that do not
fill a "designated position" listed herein, the City Administrator
shall determine in writing if a particular consultant performs a range
of duties requiring disclosure under this Code. The City
Administrator's written determination shall include a description of
the consultant's duties and a statement of the disclosure required. A
Appendix No. 1
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copy of that determination shall be filed with the City Clerk and a
copy forwarded to the City Council.
Appendix No. 1
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DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
Individuals holding designated positions must report their
interests according to the following corresponding disclosure
categories to which their position has been assigned.
Disclosure Categories
Category 1: All interests in real property within the
jurisdiction.
Real property shall be deemed to be within
the jurisdiction if the property or any part
of it is located within or not more than two
miles outside the boundaries of the
jurisdiction or within two miles of any land
owned or used by the City.
Real property used as a primary residence or
for personal recreational purposes need not
be disclosed.
Category 2: All investments and business positions.
Category 3: All income and business positions.
Appendix No. 1
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 5, 2010
TO: Rory Burnett, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Daniel Calleros, Police Captain
Kristen Enomoto, Council Department Manager/Deputy City Clerk
Carlos Fandino, Director of Light & Power
Masami Higa, Assistant Finance Director
Alex Kung, Senior Accounting Manager
Joaquin Leon, Deputy City Treasurer
Lewis Pozzebon, Director of Health & Environmental Control
James Rodino, Interim Police Chief
Martha Valenzuela, Director of Personnel/Business Services
Mark Whitworth, City Administrator/Fire Chief
Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water
FROM: Willard Yamaguchi, City Clerk
RE: Resolution No. 2010-135 — A Resolu 'on of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Amending the Conflict.of Interest Code for the City of Vernon that Incorporates by
Reference the Standard Model Conflict of Interest Code of the Fair Political Practices
Commission
Transmitted herewith is, a copy of Resolution No. 2010-135 referenced above, which was approved by
City Council on October 4, 2010.
Thank you.
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Staff Report
City Clerk
September 30, 2010
Honorable Mayor and City Council �e9
Willard G. Yamaguchi, City Clerk W�z
Conflict of Interest
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
The Political Reform Act (Government Code Sections 81000, et seq.) requires state and local
government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes for each City
Department. The Fair Political Practices Commission (the "FPPC") adopted a regulation (2
Cal. Code of Regulations Section 18730) that contains the terms of a standard conflict of
interest code, which may be incorporated by reference as the City's code. After public notice
and hearing, the conflict of interest code may still be amended by the FPPC.
The City of Vernon Charter section 4.5 provides that regulations pertaining to any subject or
model codes may be adopted by reference, in their original form or with amendments. On
October 6, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 9711, adopting by reference the
terms of 2 Cal. Code of Regulations Section 18730, in accordance with Government Code
Sections 87306 and 87306.5.
Recommendation
It is hereby recommended that the council amend its Conflict of Interest Code and the Conflict of
Interest Code to reflect designated employees required to report financial interests under
identified disclosure categories pertaining to the following agencies: Vernon Natural Gas
Financing Authority, Vernon Historic Preservation Society, Vernon Industrial Development
Authority, Vernon Economic Development Authority, and the Vernon Redevelopment Agency.