Resolution No. 6587RESOLUTION NO. 6587
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
EX- OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION
AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE WHICH SUPERSEDES ALL PRIOR
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES AND AMENDMENTS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED
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WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act of 1974, Government Code §§ 81000 et seq., requires
every state or local government agency to adopt and promulgate a Conflict of Interest Code and to
amend the same on a regular basis; and
WHEREAS, the District has previously adopted a Conflict of Interest Code, and that Code now
requires amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Political Practices Commission ( "FPPC ") has adopted Regulation 18730,
of the California Code of Regulations (2 Cal. Code of Regulations, § 18730), which contains the
terms of a standard or model conflict of interest code, which can be incorporated by reference, and
which will be amended to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act after public notice and
hearings conducted by the Fair Political Practices Commission pursuant to the Administrative
Procedure Act; and
WHEREAS, incorporation by reference of the terms of the aforementioned regulation and
amendments to it will help clarify the Conflict of Interest Code requirements and make compliance
with such Code easier.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The attached Conflict of Interest Code incorporating by reference the terms of
Regulation 18730 of the California Code of Regulations, and any amendments to it duly adopted by
the Fair Political Practices Commission and the attached Appendices "A" and "B" in which officials
and employees are designated and disclosure categories are set forth are hereby incorporated by
reference and constitute the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Cypress Recreation and Park
District.
SECTION 2. Persons holding designated positions shall file Statements of Economic
Interests pursuant to said Conflict of Interest Code.
SECTION 3. The provisions of all Conflict of Interest Codes and amendments thereto
previously adopted for the City of Cypress Recreation and Park District are hereby superseded.
SECTION 4. The provisions of this Conflict of Interest Code will become effective upon
approval of the City Council, ex- officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress, ex- officio
governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, at a regular meeting held
on the 12th day of September, 2016.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
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MAYI►R OF THE CITY CYPRESS
I, DENISE BASHAM, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the
foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the said City Council held on the 12th
day of September, 2016, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry, Johnson, Peat, Morales, and Yarc
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
The Political Reform Act (Government Code §§ 87100 et seq.) requires state and
local government agencies to adopt and promulgate Conflict of Interest Codes. The
Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a Regulation 18730 that contains the
terms of a standard Conflict of Interest Code, which can be incorporated by reference in
an agency's code. After public notice and hearing, Regulation 18730 may be amended
by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political
Reform Act. Therefore, Regulation 18730 (2 Cal. Code of Regs. § 18730), and any
amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission, is hereby
incorporated Regulation 18730 reference. This policy administrative regulation and
exhibit designating officials and employees shall constitute the Conflict of Interest Code
of the City of Cypress, California.
Designated employees and individuals shall file statements of economic interests
with this agency. Upon receipt of the statements of the City Council, City Manager, City
Attorney, and City Treasurer, who are required to file statements of economic interests
under Government Code § 87200, this agency shall make and retain copies and
forward the originals of these statements to the Fair Political Practices Commission.
Statements for all other designated employees, Assistant City Attorneys, City
Commissioners, City Board Members, and City Committee Members will be retained by
this agency.
Designated employees and individuals who shall file statements of economic
interests with this agency are so designated in Appendix "A."
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
1006 Prohibitions applicable to specified officers
GOVERNMENT CODE
1090 -1097 Prohibitions applicable to specified officers
1125 -1128 Incompatible activities
82028 Definitions "Gifts"
82030 Definitions "Income"
82033 Definitions "Interest in real property"
87100 - 87103.5 Conflicts of Interest
87200 -87210 Disclosure
87300 -87313 Conflict of interest code
87500 Statements of economic interests
91000 -91015 Enforcement
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2
18100 et seq. Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission
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APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Administrative Services Manager 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assistant City Attorney 1,2,3,4,5,6
Building Official 1,2,3,4,5,6
Chief of Police 1,2,3,4,5,6
City Attorney 1,2,3,4,5,6
City Clerk 1,2,3,4,5,6
City Council 1,2,3,4,5,6
City Engineer 1,2,3,4,5,6
City Manager 1,2,3,4,5,6
City Planner 1,2,3,4,5,6
City Treasurer /Director of Finance and Administrative
Services 1,2,3,4,5,6
Consultants* 1,2,3,4,5,6
Deputy City Attorney 1,2,3,4,5,6
Director of Community Development 1,2,3,4,5,6
Director of Public Works /City Engineer 1,2,3,4,5,6
Director of Recreation and Community Services 1,2,3,4,5,6
Finance Manager /Assistant Director of Finance and
Administrative Services 1,2,3,4,5,6
Human Resources Manager 1,2,3,4,5,6
Information Technology Manager 1,2,3,4,5,6
Maintenance Superintendent 1,2,3,4,5,6
Members of all City Commissions, Boards, and Committees 1,2,3,4,5,6
Police Commander 1,2,3,4,5,6
Recreation Superintendent 1,2,3,4,5,6
Senior Management Analyst 1,2,3,4,5,6
Water Quality Manager 1,2,3,4,5,6
*Consultants shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the
Code subject to the following limitations: The City Manager may 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 in this Section. 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.
APPENDIX "B"
DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
Designated Employees in Disclosure Category 1 Must Report:
All interest in real property, as defined in Government Code § 82033, within the
jurisdiction. Real property shall be deemed to be within the jurisdiction of the property
or any part of it is located within or not more than two miles outside the boundaries of
the City of Cypress, or within two miles of any land owned or used by the City of
Cypress. No disclosure need be made concerning the principal residence of the
designated employee.
Designated Employees in Disclosure Category 2 Must Report:
All investments, as defined in Government Code § 87034. Financial interests are
reportable only if located within or subject to the jurisdiction of the City of Cypress, or if
the business entity is doing business or planning to do business in the City of Cypress,
or has done business within the City of Cypress at any time during the two years prior to
the filing of the statement.
Designated Employees in Disclosure Category 3 Must Report:
All income, as defined in Government Code § 82030, from any source located or
doing business within the jurisdiction or expecting to do business within the jurisdiction.
Income received from a public agency need not be disclosed.
Designated Employees in Disclosure Category 4 Must Report:
Employees whose duties involve contracting or purchasing:
Contracts or makes purchases for the entire City: Investments and business
positions in business entities and sources of income, which provide services, supplies,
materials, machinery or equipment of the type utilized by the City of Cypress.
Contracts or makes purchases for specific department: Investments and
business positions in business entities and sources of income, which provide services,
supplies materials, machinery or equipment of the type utilized by the designated
employee's department of division.
Designated Employees in Disclosure Category 5 Must Report: Investments and
business positions in business entities, and sources of income, which engage in land
development, construction or the acquisition or sale of real property, and all interests in
real property.
Designated Employees in Disclosure Category 6 Must Report: All investments and
business positions in business entities, and sources of income, which are subject to the
regulatory, permit or licensing authority of the City of Cypress.
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