Resolution No. 2022-001RESOLUTION NO. 2022-01
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. 2021-29
SECTION 1. Recitals.
A. On September 21, 2021, the City Council of the City of Vernon adopted Resolution
No. 2021-29 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 Administrative Assistant (Confidential)
x Administrative Assistant, Senior (Confidential)
x Assistant to the City Administrator
x Deputy City Administrator
x Executive Assistant to City Administrator
x Information Technology Analyst, Senior
x Information Technology Manager
x Public Information Officer
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
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 the City Administrator:
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.
Finance Department:
x Accountant, Senior
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
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 Human Resources Analyst, Senior
x Senior Legal and Policy Advisor
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Police Department:
x Police Captain
x Police Chief
x Police Lieutenant
Public Utilities:
x Administrative Analyst
x Assistant Civil Engineer
x Assistant General Manager – Generation
and Operations
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 Control Room Operator, Senior
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 Maintenance Manager
x Material Control Administrator
x Operations Manager
x Planning and Analysis Manager
x Plant Engineer
x Power Resources Settlement Analyst
x Principal Electrical Engineer
x Principal Resource Planner
x Principal Resource Scheduler/Trader
x Resource Planner
x Utilities Administrative Analyst
x Utilities Compliance Administrator
x Utilities Compliance Analyst
x Utilities Dispatcher, Senior
x Utilities Engineering Manager
x Utilities Operations Manager
x Utilities Program Analyst
x Utility Program Specialist
x Utilities Project Coordinator
x Water Administrator
Public Utilities (Continued):
x Water Project Coordinator
x Water Project Specialist
x Water Superintendent
x Water Supervisor
Public Works Department:
x Administrative Analyst
x Assistant Engineer
x Assistant Planner
x Associate Engineer
x Building and Planning Manager
x Building Inspector
x Building Inspector, Senior
x Civil Engineer
x Code Enforcement Officer
x Deputy Director of Public Works
x Director of Public Works
x Electrical Inspector
x Electrical Inspector, Senior
x Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
x Fleet Supervisor
x Plumbing & Mechanical Inspector, Senior
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
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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.
2021-29, 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 18th day of January, 2022.
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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. 2022-01 was passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at the Regular meeting on January18,
2022 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
Submitted by: Lisa Pope
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: January 18, 2022
SUBJECT
Conflict of Interest Code (Statement of Economic Interests)
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-01 establishing a conflict of interest code for all agencies, boards,
commission, committees, designated City personnel and officials, and repealing Resolution
No. 2021-29.
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.
Government Code Section 87306 also requires the code to be amended when changes
occur.
The Confidential Administrative Assistant and Senior Administrative Assistant positions in the
Administration Department sometimes identify and book vendors independently and,
therefore, it is proposed both positions be added to the Code.
With the City's re-purchase of the Malburg Generating Station (MGS), several new positions
have been created. Since, modifications have been made to the Classification and
Compensation Plan. Therefore, the Conflict of Interest Code should be updated to reflect the
current positions.
Additionally, the Administrative Analyst position in Public Works was inadvertently left out of
the prior Code. This position has been filing statements and this addition is simply an
administrative correction.
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:
Administrative Assistant (Confidential)
Administrative Assistant, Senior (Confidential)
Public Utilities:
Assistant General Manager – Generation and Operations
Control Room Operator, Senior
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Maintenance Manager
Material Control Administrator
Operations Manager
Plant Engineer
Utilities Administrative Analyst
Utilities Program Analyst
Public Works:
Administrative Analyst
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. 2022-01
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