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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-229 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MODIFYING THE APPENDIX TO THE LOCAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE TO AMEND THE LIST OF OFFICIALS, CANDIDATES AND DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES WHO ARE REQUIRED TO FILE PERIODIC STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS AND THE DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES FOR SAID FILERS, AND DESIGNATING THOSE FILERS AS "LOCAL AGENCY OFFICIALS" FOR PURPOSES OF AB 1234, THEREBY REQUIRING THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN MANDATED ETHICS TRAINING
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The Political Reform Act requires every local agency to periodically review its Conflict of Interest Code to determine whether amendments are needed. The proposed resolution adopts an amended appendix to the City's Conflict of Interest Code, listing the officials and designated employees of the City who are required to file periodic statements of economic interests and the disclosure categories under which each such official and designated employee is required to file. Additionally, the resolution requires those designated officials and employees to complete biennial ethics training, pursuant to AB 1234.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
On March 21, 2000, the Council adopted Ordinance No. 2807, adopting by reference the standardized conflict of interest code contained in Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, Sec...
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