Resolution No. 2021-029RESOLUTION NO. 2021-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
ESTABLISHING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR ALL
AGENCIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, DESIGNATED
CITY PERSONNEL, AND OFFICIALS AND REPEALING RESOLUTION
NO. 2020-33
SECTION 1. Recitals.
A. On October 6, 2020, the City Council of the City of Vernon adopted Resolution No.
2020-33 establishing a conflict of interest code for all agencies, boards, and commissions
affiliated with the City that incorporated by reference the standard model conflict of
interest code of the Fair Political Practices Commission and repealing all resolutions in
conflict therewith.
B. The Political Reform Act, Government Code Sections 81000, et seq., requires the
adoption of a conflict of interest code and biennial review.
C. Government Code Section 87306 requires every agency to amend its conflict of
interest code when changes occur, including the creation of new positions that must be
designated positions, the deletion of old positions and relevant changes in the duties
assigned to existing positions.
D. Section 3 accurately sets forth those positions which should be designated and the
categories of financial interests, which should be made reportable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and determines
that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 3. The following positions are required to provide full disclosure
pursuant to Government Code Section 87200:
x City Attorney
x City Council
x City Manager/Administrator
x City Treasurer
Additionally, the City requires full disclosure for the positions listed below, which
participate in making decisions that may foreseeably have a material effect on financial
interests. Full Disclosure includes all interests in real property in the City of Vernon, as
well as investments, business positions, and sources of income, including gifts, loans,
and travel payments.
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Administration Department:
x Administrative Analyst
x Assistant to the City Administrator
x Deputy City Administrator
x Executive Assistant to City Administrator
x Information Technology Manager
x Public Information Officer
x Senior Information Technology Analyst
City Attorney Department:
x Deputy City Attorney
x Legal Administrative Analyst
x Senior Deputy City Attorney
City Clerk Department:
x City Clerk
x Deputy City Clerk
Finance Department:
x Assistant Finance Director
x Assistant Buyer
x Business and Account Supervisor
x Buyer
x Deputy City Treasurer
x Finance Manager
x Finance Specialist
x Finance Specialist, Senior
x Financial Services Administrator
x Senior Accountant
Health & Environmental Control:
x Deputy Director of Health & Environ. Control
x Director of Health & Environ. Control
x Environ. Health Program Administrator
x Environmental Health Specialist
x Environ. Health Specialist Trainee
x Environmental Health Technician
x Health Officer
Human Resources Department:
x Director of Human Resources
x Human Resources Analyst
x Senior Human Resources Analyst
x Senior Legal and Policy Advisor
Police Department:
x Police Captain
x Police Chief
x Police Lieutenant
Public Utilities:
x Administrative Analyst
x Assistant Civil Engineer
x Assistant General Manager of Public Utilities
x Assistant Resource Scheduler
x Associate Electrical Engineer
x Associate Resource Scheduler
x Business and Account Supervisor
x Customer Relations and Marketing Manager
x Electrical Engineer
x Electric Operations Supervisor
x Electrical Service Planner
x Gas Systems Superintendent
x General Manager of Public Utilities
x Integrated Resources Manager
x Key Accounts Specialist
x Planning and Analysis Manager
x Power Resources Settlement Analyst
x Principal Electrical Engineer
x Principal Resource Planner
x Principal Resource Scheduler/Trader
x Resource Planner
x Utilities Compliance Administrator
x Utilities Compliance Analyst
x Utilities Dispatcher, Senior
x Utilities Engineering Manager
x Utilities Operations Manager
x Utility Program Specialist
x Utilities Project Coordinator
x Water Administrator
x Water Project Coordinator
x Water Project Specialist
x Water Superintendent
x Water Supervisor
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Public Works Department:
x Assistant Engineer
x Assistant Planner
x Associate Engineer
x Building and Planning Manager
x Building Inspector
x Civil Engineer
x Code Enforcement Officer
x Deputy Director of Public Works
x Director of Public Works
x Electrical Inspector
x Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
x Fleet Supervisor
x Principal Civil Engineer
x Project Engineer
x Public Works Inspector
x Public Works Inspector, Senior
x Public Works Project Coordinator
x Public Works Superintendent
x Senior Building Inspector
x Senior Electrical Inspector
x Senior Plumbing & Mechanical Inspector
Commissions and Committees:
Members, Directors, Legal Counsel, Treasurer and Secretary
x Board of Library Trustees
x Green Vernon Commission
x Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
x Vernon Business and Industry Commission
x Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee
x Vernon Housing Commission
Consultants:
x Consultant filling a designated position
x As determined by City Administrator or designee:
The City Administrator or designee will determine in writing that a particular
consultant, although a "designated position," is hired to perform a range of duties
that is limited in scope and thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure
requirements described in this section. Such written determination must include a
description of the consultant's duties and, based upon the description, a statement
of the extent of disclosure requirements. The determination is a public record and
must be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this
Conflict of Interest Code.
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SECTION 4. The Political Reform Act 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 Regulations Section 18730, which
contains the terms of a standard Conflict of Interest Code, that can be incorporated by
reference and which may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to
conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act after public notice and hearings. The
terms of 2 Cal. Code of Regulations Section 18730, and any amendments to it duly
adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission, are hereby incorporated by
reference. These provisions constitute the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Vernon.
The City of Vernon is considered the "agency" within the purview of this code.
SECTION 5. Designated positions must file Statements of Economic Interests with
the City Clerk utilizing the City’s electronic filing system. The City Clerk will perform the
duties of Filing Officer for the City of Vernon.
SECTION 6. Any change provided for in this Conflict of Interest Code will not affect
or excuse any offense or act committed or done or omission or any penalty or forfeiture
incurred or accruing under any other Conflict of Interest Code; nor will it affect any
prosecution, suit or proceeding pending or any judgment rendered in connection with any
other Conflict of Interest Code.
SECTION 7. All resolutions or parts of resolutions, specifically Resolution No.
2020-33, not consistent with or in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed.
SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this
resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of September, 2021.
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MELISSA YBARRA, Mayor
ATTEST:
LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ZAYNAH N. MOUSSA,
Interim City Attorney
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I CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-29 was passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at the Regular meeting on September
21, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Larios, Lopez, Merlo, Davis, Ybarra
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
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LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
City Council Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-692-2021
Submitted by: Lisa Pope
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: September 21, 2021
SUBJECT
Conflict of Interest Code (Statement of Economic Interests)
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-29 establishing a conflict of interest code for all agencies, boards,
commission, committees, designated City personnel and officials, and repealing Resolution No.
2020-33.
Background:
The City's Conflict of Interest Code enumerates the positions required to file Statement of Economic
Interests - FPPC Form 700 (Statement) based on those involved in making or participation in the making
of decisions which may have a material effect on any financial interest of that position. The Political
Reform Act requires each local agency to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code (Code) and update said
Code biennially in even numbered years. With the adoption of Resolution No. 2021-16, on June 1, 2021,
revising the Classification and Compensation Plan, several classifications were added, amended or
omitted. Therefore, the Conflict of Interest Code should be updated to reflect the current positions.
Government Code Section 87200 requires the City Attorney, City Council, City Manager, and City
Treasurer to file a statement. The proposed resolution outlines all other positions required to file
statements, including those recently modified.
The following positions are proposed to be added to the Code:
Administration Department:
•Assistant to the City Administrator
Health and Environmental Control:
•Deputy Director of Health and Environmental Control
Public Utilities:
•Customer Relations and Marketing Manager
•Electric Operations Supervisor
•Planning and Analysis Manager
•Utilities Dispatcher, Senior
•Utilities Program Specialist
•Water Supervisor
Public Works:
•Code Enforcement Officer
•Public Works Inspector, Senior
The following positions are proposed to be modified:
Public Utilities:
•Integrated Resources Manager (added "s" to Resources)
•Power Resources Settlement Analyst (added "s" to Resources)
•Utilities Operations Manager (added "s" to Operations)
The following positions are proposed to be removed because the positions no longer exist:
Administration:
•Economic Development Manager
•Industrial Development Director
•IT Programmer/Analyst
Fire Department:
•Assistant Fire Chief
•Fire Administrative Analyst
•Fire Battalion Chief
•Fire Code inspector
•Fire Marshal
•Senior Fire Code Inspector
Public Utilities:
•Senior Utilities Dispatcher (now called Utilities Dispatcher, Senior)
Public Works:
•Stormwater and Special Projects Analyst
The following position is proposed to be removed from the Code because it does not rise to level
required to file a conflict of interest statement:
Public Utilities:
•Utilities Dispatcher
On March 4, 2020, the City implemented an electronic filing system through Granicus and all filings are
required to be filed through the City's electronic filing system.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2021-29