Loading...
CC RES 2026-035 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23; SA RESOLUTION 2024-01 AND IA RESOLUTION NO. 2024-04 AND THEREBY ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE CONTAINING REVISED DESIGNATED POSITIONS AND DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES FOR THE CITY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY. WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act, Government Code Sections 81000, et seq., requires the City of Rancho Palos Verdes ("City")to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code for each department of the City; and WHEREAS, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPCC) has adopted a model Conflict of Interest Code (the "Model Code"), codified at California Code of Regulations Section 18730, which can be incorporated by reference by the City as its Conflict of Interest code. That Model Code can be amended by the FPPC from time to time to conform to amendments to the Political Reform Act; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-23, SA Resolution No. 2024- 01, and IA Resolution No. 2024-04, the City used the Model Code to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code containing designated positions and disclosure categories; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 87306(a) requires every local agency to amend its Conflict of Interest Code when changes occur. Such changes include the creation of new positions which must be designated, the deletion of old positions, and relevant changes in the duties assigned to existing positions. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: By this Resolution, the City is adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code containing updated designated positions and disclosure categories for the City, Successor Agency (SA), and Improvement Authority (IA). Section 2: The Model Code, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and any amendments to it are duly adopted by the FPPC from time to time, and Appendices A-D are hereby incorporated by reference and shall constitute the Conflict of Interest Code for the City for the following departments: A. Administrative Department and Finance Department; B. Community Development Department; C. Public Works Department; and D. Recreation and Parks Department Section 3: Appendix A has been amended to include the new position of the Public Safety Manager and to revise the organizational name of the Administrative Department to include the Finance Department, which should be reflected accurately in the City's amended Conflict of Interest Code. Section 4: Persons holding designated positions listed in the Appendices to this Resolution shall file Statements of Economic Interest pursuant to Section 5 of the Conflict of Interest Code (2 California Code of Regulations 18730(b)(5)) with the information required for the disclosure category assigned to them. Section 5. The City Council hereby directs the City Clerk and City Attorney to coordinate the preparation of a revised Conflict of Interest Code in succeeding even- numbered years in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Sections 87306 and 87306.5. The revised Code should reflect any changes in department or employee designations. If no revisions to the Code are required, the City Clerk shall submit a report no later than October 1st of the same year, stating that amendments to the Code are not required. Section 6: Resolution No. 2024-23 of the City Council; SA Resolution No. 2024-01, and IA Resolution No. 2024-04 are hereby repealed in their entirety and replaced with this Resolution No. 2026-35 amending and adopting an updated Conflict of Interest Code. II Section 7: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 19th day of May 2026. Mayor Attest: City Clerk State of California ) County of Los Angeles ) ss City of Rancho Palos Verdes ) Resolution No 2026-35 Page 2 of 3 s I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify I that the above Resolution No. 2026-35, was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on May 19, 2026. ity Clerk I Resolution No 2026-35 Page 3 of 3 Resolution No. 2026-35 Appendix A Page 1 of 3 AMENDED APPENDIX A ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT Designated Position Disclosure Categories Assistant City Attorney 2, 3, 4, 5 City Attorney 1 City Clerk 5, 6, 7 City Manager 1 City Treasurer 1 Consultant 8 Deputy City Manager 2, 3, 4, 5 Deputy Director of Finance 2, 3, 4, 5 Director of Finance 2, 3, 4, 5 Human Resources Manager 2, 3, 4, 5 Information Technology Manager 5, 6, 7 Mayor and Council Member 1 Public Safety Manager 2, 3, 4, 5 Senior Administrative Analyst 2, 3, 4, 5 Resolution No. 2026-35 Appendix A Page 2 of 3 ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES 1.Disclosure is required on FPPC Form 700 pursuant to Government Code Section 87200. No additional disclosure is required by this Conflict of Interest Code. 2. Reportable interests in real property in the jurisdiction. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule B). 3. Reportable income and business positions. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule C). 4. Reportable investments. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules A-1 and A-2). 5. Reportable gifts and travel gifts. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules D and E). 6. Reportable income from persons and business entities, and reportable business positions in business entities, that provide, plan to provide, or have provided within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this conflict of interest code, supplies, public works or services to the City under the supervision, direction or control of the Administrative or Finance Departments. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule C). 7. Reportable investments in business entities that provide, plan to provide, or have provided within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this conflict of interest code, supplies, public works or services to the City under the supervision, direction or control of the Administrative or Finance Departments. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules A-1 and A-2). 8.For consultants who serve in a staff capacity with the City, the consultant shall disclose based on the disclosure categories assigned elsewhere in this code for that staff position. For consultants who do not serve in a staff capacity for the City, the following disclosure categories shall be used: Persons required to disclose in this category shall disclose pursuant to categories A, B, C and D below unless the City Manager determines in writing that a particular consultant 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 in categories A, B, C and D. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. 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. Resolution No. 2026-35 Appendix A Page 3 of 3 A.Reportable interests in real property in the jurisdiction. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule B.) B.Reportable income and business positions. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules C). C.Reportable investments. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules A-1 and A-2.) D.Reportable gifts and travel gifts. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules D and E). L:\STAFF REPORTS\2026\Conflict of Interest draft 18730\2026-__ Appendix A (Admin.).docx Resolution No. 2026-35 Appendix B Page 1 of 3 APPENDIX B COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Designated Position Disclosure Categories Assistant Planner 2, 5, 6, 7 Associate Planner 2, 5, 6, 7 Building Official 2, 3, 4, 5 Building Inspector I 2, 5, 8, 9 Building Inspector II 2, 5, 8, 9 Code Enforcement Officer 2, 5, 8, 9 Community Development Director 2, 3, 4, 5 Community Development Deputy Director 2, 3, 4, 5 Consultant 10 Planning Commissioner 1 Principal Planner 2, 5, 6, 7 Senior Administrative Analyst 2, 3, 4, 5 Senior Planner 2, 5, 6, 7 Resolution No. 2026-35 Appendix B Page 2 of 3 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES 1.Disclosure is required on FPPC Form 700 pursuant to Government Code Section 87200. No additional disclosure is required by this Conflict of Interest Code. 2. Reportable interests in real property in the jurisdiction. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule B). 3. Reportable income and business positions. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules C). 4. Reportable investments. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules A-1 and A-2). 5. Reportable gifts and travel gifts. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules D and E). 6. Reportable income from persons and business entities, and reportable business positions in business entities, having an interest in real property in the jurisdiction or that provide, plan to provide, or have provided within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this conflict of interest code, supplies, public works or services within the jurisdiction subject to the inspection, review or approval of the Community Development Department. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule C). 7. Reportable investments in any business entities having an interest in real property in the jurisdiction or that provide, plan to provide, or have provided within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this conflict of interest code, supplies, public works or services within the jurisdiction subject to the inspection, approval or review of the Community Development Department. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules A-1 and A-2). 8. Reportable income from persons and business entities, and reportable business positions in business entities, having an interest in real property in the jurisdiction or that provide, plan to provide, or have provided within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this conflict of interest code, services to a third party that are subject to the review or approval of the Building Official or Building Inspector. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule C). 9. Reportable investments in any business entities having an interest in real property in the jurisdiction that provide, plan to provide, or have provided within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this conflict of interest code, services to a third party that are subject to the review or approval of the Building Official or Building Inspector. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules A-1 and A-2). Resolution No. 2026-35 Appendix B Page 3 of 3 10.For consultants who serve in a staff capacity with the City, the consultant shall disclose based on the disclosure categories assigned elsewhere in this code for that staff position. For consultants who do not serve in a staff capacity with the City, the following disclosure categories shall be used: Persons required to disclose in this category shall disclose pursuant to categories A, B, C and D below unless the City Manager determines in writing that a particular consultant 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 in categories A, B, C and D. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. 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. A.Reportable interests in real property in the jurisdiction. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule B). B.Reportable income and business positions. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules C). C.Reportable investments. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules A-1 and A-2). D.Reportable gifts and travel gifts (FPPC Form 700, Schedules D and E). L:\STAFF REPORTS\2026\Conflict of Interest draft 18730\2026-__ Appendix B (Comm Dev).docx Resolution No. 2026-35 Appendix C Page 1 of 3 APPENDIX C PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Designated Position Disclosure Categories Assistant Engineer 1, 4, 5, 6 Associate Civil Engineer 1, 4, 5, 6 City Engineer 1, 4, 5, 6 Consultant 7 Deputy Director of Public Works 1, 2, 3, 4 Director of Public Works 1, 2, 3, 4 Engineer Technician 1, 4, 5, 6 Maintenance Superintendent 1, 2, 3, 4 Principal Civil Engineer 1, 4, 5, 6 Project Manager 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Administrative Analyst 1, 4, 5, 6 Senior Engineer 1, 4, 5, 6 Resolution No. 2026-35 Appendix C Page 2 of 3 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES 1. Reportable interests in real property in the jurisdiction. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule B). 2. Reportable income and business positions. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule C). 3. Reportable investments. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules A-1 and A-2). 4.Reportable gifts and travel gifts. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules D and E). 5. Reportable income from persons and business entities, and reportable business positions in business entities, having an interest in real property in the jurisdiction or that provide, plan to provide, or have provided within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this conflict of interest code, supplies services or public works within the jurisdiction subject to the inspection, review or approval of the Public Works Department. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule C). 6. Reportable investments from persons and business entities having an interest in real property in the jurisdiction or that provide, plan to provide, or have provided within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this conflict of interest code, supplies, services or public works within the jurisdiction subject to the inspection, review or approval of the Public Works Department. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules A-1 and A-2). 7.For consultants who serve in a staff capacity with the Agency, the consultant shall disclose based on the disclosure categories assigned elsewhere in this code for that staff position. For consultants who do not serve in a staff capacity, the following disclosure categories shall be used: Persons required to disclose in this category shall disclose pursuant to categories A, B, C and D below unless the City Manager determines in writing that a particular consultant 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 in categories A, B, C and D. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. 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. A.Reportable interests in real property in the jurisdiction. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule B). Resolution No. 2026-35 Appendix C Page 3 of 3 B.Reportable income and business positions. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules C). C.Reportable investments. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules A-1 and A-2). D.Reportable gifts and travel gifts (FPPC Form 700, Schedules D and E). L:\STAFF REPORTS\2026\Conflict of Interest draft 18730\2026-__ Appendix C (PW).docx Resolution No. 2026-35 Appendix D Page 1 of 2 APPENDIX D RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT Designated Position Disclosure Categories Deputy Director of Recreation and Parks 1, 2, 3, 4 Director of Recreation and Parks 1, 2, 3, 4 Open Space & Trails Manager 1, 2, 3, 4 Recreation Services Manager 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Administrative Analyst 1, 2, 3, 4 Resolution No. 2026-35 Appendix D Page 2 of 2 RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES 1. Reportable interests in real property in the jurisdiction. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule B). 2. Reportable income from persons and business entities, and reportable business positions in business entities, that provide, plan to provide, or have provided within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this conflict of interest code, supplies, public works or services to the City under the supervision, direction or control of the Recreation and Parks Department. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule C). 3. Reportable investments in business entities that provide, plan to provide, or have provided within two years prior to the time a statement is required under this conflict of interest code, supplies, public works or services to the City under the supervision, direction or control of the Recreation and Parks Department. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules A-1 and A-2). 4. Reportable gifts and travel gifts. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules D and E).