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ORD-28-86 DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS OF THE DESIGNATED POSITIONS BY DEPARTMENTSORDINANCE NO. 28- 86 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE AMENDING CHAPTER 2. 14,APPENDIX A OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE,CONCERNING DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS OF THE DESIGNATED POSITIONS BY DEPARTMENTS.WHEREAS, the City Council implemented a Conflict of Interest Code with the adoption of Ordinance No. 61- 79 on December 11, 1979; and WHEREAS, said Conflict of Interest Code is set forth in the Orange Municipal Code as Chapter 2. 14; and WHEREAS, an important aspect of the Code is that City officers and certain designated positions are deemed to make or participate in the making of decisions which may foreseeably have a material effect on a financial interest; therefore,the persons holding these positions are required to file a statement of economic interest disclosing certain types of interests in investments, real property and income; and WHEREAS, Appendix "A" lists the designated positions by department and the disclosure categories required for each designated position; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance amends the existing Appendix A" to add and delete certain designated positions and department names to correspond to current requirements.NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section I:Exhibit "A" attached hereto, is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Ordinance. Appendix "A"of Chapter 2.14 is hereby amended to incorporate the changes in the listing of designated positions by department and disclosure categories as set forth in Section II: A summary of this Ordinance shall be published and a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the Office of the City Clerk at least five (5) days prior to the City Council meeting at which this Ordinance is to be adopted. A summary of this Ordinance shall also be published once within fifteen (15) days after this Ordinance's passage in the Orange City News, a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the City of Orange. The City Clerk shall post in the Office of the City Clerk a certified copy of the full text of such adopted Ordinance along with the names of those City Council members voting for and against the Ordinance in accordance with Government Code Section 36933. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty 30) days from and after the date of final passage. ADOPTED this 14th day of October , 1986. A"- _the Clty of Orange ATTEST: O~ Add~~/Clty Cler of t~Ci of Orange STATE OF CALIFORNIA )COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss CITY OF ORANGE )I, MARILYN J. JENSEN, City Clerk of the City of Orange,California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council held on the 23rd day of September , 198.6.-, and thereafter at a regular meeting of said City Council duly held on the 14th day of October , 19liQ.. was dulypassed and adopted by the following vote, to wit:AYES:COUNCILMEN: SMITH, BARRERA, MAYOR BEAM, PEREZ, BEYER NOES:COUNCILMEN: NONE ABSENT:COUNCILMEN: NONE U~ ~ ~A City Clerk f the itwof Orange ORD 28- 86 2 - ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE APPENDIX A DESIGNATED POSITION BY DEPARTMENT City Attorney City Attorney . . . . . . . Senior Assistant City Attorney Assistant City Attorney. . . . City Clerk City Clerk Deputy City Clerk. City Manager Assistant City Manager . . . . Program Manager. . . . . . . Director, Economic Development Principal Redevelopment Planner. Assistant Planner (Redevelopment). Community Services Director . . . . . . . . . . . . Recreation Superintendent. . . . Park/Street Tree Superintendent. Finance Director . . . Treasurer. . . Deputy Treasurer Assistant Director Revenue Manager. . of Finance. Fire Chief. . . . . . . . . . . Division Chief (Admin/Operations). Division Chief (Fire Marshal). Captain (Fire Prevention). . Captain (Administration) Inspector (Fire Prevention). General Services Director . Purchasing Officer Library Director . . . Library Branch Manager DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES I, II, III, IV I, II, III I, II, III IV IV I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV IV IV IV I, II, I, II, II, I, II, I, II, III, III, III III, III, IV IV IV IV I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV I, II, III I, II, III I, II I, II, III I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV ORD 28- Planning and Development Director . . , . .. ... Administrator - Current Planning .Administrator - Advanced Planning.Zoning Administrator . . . . . Building Official. . .. . . . Housing & Community Development Admin.Police Chief. . . . . . . . . Division Commander . . Administrative Officer Public Works Director . . . .. .......City Engineer. .. ....... Maintenance Services Administrator Traffic Engineer . . . . . . Real Property Representative Senior Civil Engineer. . . .Water Water Superintendent . . Assistant Water Superintendent Office Engineer. . . . . Assistant civil Engineer . .Consultants Redevelopment Attorney . Redevelopment Consultant ORD 28- 86 I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV II, III, IV I, II, III, IV III, IV I I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV IV IV I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV ORDINANCE NO. 61- 79 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE ADOPTING AN AGENCY CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 81000 ET SEQ. OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE,KNOWN FAMILIARLY AS THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974.WHEREAS, California Government Code Sections 87300 et seq. provide that every local agency shall adopt a Conflict of Interest Code in order to provide that reasonably foreseeable conflicts of interest of public officials and employees will be disclosed and prevented; and WHEREAS, the California Government Code also provides that such a Conflict of Interest Code shall be formulated at the most decentralized level possible without precluding intra-departmental review; and WHEREAS, the City of Orange has taken all steps necessary in order to draft and formulate an Agency Conflict of Interest Code which meets the needs and desires of all levels of City employees consistent with the requirements of State law.NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I:Sections 2250.1 through 2250.11 are added to the Orange Municipal Code to read as follows:Section 2250.1 2250.2 2250,3 2250.4 2250,5 2250,6 2250.7 2250.8 2250.9 2250.10 2250. 11 Introduction Interpretation Designated Positions Disclosure Statements Place and Time of Filing Contents of Disclosure Statements Disqualification Manner of Disqualification Opinions of the City Attorney and Fair Political Practices Commission Enforcement Effective Date of Code Section 2250. 1 Introduction Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Sections 87300 et seq"the City of Orange hereby adopts the following Agency Conflict of Interest Code.Section 2250. 2 Interpretation Nothing contained herein is intended to modify or abridge the provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Government Code Section 81000 et seq.). The provisions of this Code are additional to Government Code Section 81000 et seq. and other laws pertaining to conflicts of interest.This Code shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the definitions of the said Political Reform Act and the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission adopted Ordinance No. 61-79 Page 2 Section 2250.3 Designated Positions The positions listed in Appendix "A" are designated positions.Officers and employees holding these positions are designated employees and are deemed to make or participate in the making of decisions which may foreseeably have a material effect on a financial interest. Individuals holding said designated positions are required to make disclosures in accordance with the categories indicated on Appendix "A" and defined more specifically in Appendix " B."Section 2250.4 Disclosure Statements Designated positions shall be assigned to one or more of the disclosure categories set forth on Appendix "B." Each designated employee shall file a statement of economic interest disclosing that employee's interest in investments, real property, and income designated as reportable under the category to which the employee's position is assigned on Appendix " B."Section 2250.5 Place and Time of Filing a) All designated employees required to submit a statement of financial interests shall file the original with the City Clerk, where it shall be retained and be kept available for public inspection.b) A designated employee required to submit a statement of economic interest shall submit a disclosure statement within thirty days after the effective date of this Code, disclosing reportable financial interests held on that effective date. Disclosure of income or gifts is not required on this initial statement.c) Employees appointed. promoted or transferred to designated positions shall, within ten days after date of employment in such designated position. file a statement disclosing reportable investments and interests in real property. Such statement shall not be required if the person has filed with the City of Orange within sixty days prior to assuming the designated position, a statement pursuant to this Code.d) The provisions of this Code shall not be applicable to any designated employee who is covered by Government Code Section 87200-87210,e) Annual statements shall be filed no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 1 by all designated employees. Such statements shall cover the period of the preceding calendar year.f) Each person who leaves a designated position specified in Appendix "A"shall file a leaving office statement within thirty days of leaving office.g) A designated employee required to file a statement of financial interest with any other agency, which is within the same territorial jurisdiction and whose disclosure requirements are identical may comply with the provisions of this Code by filing a duplicate copy of the statement filed with the other agency, in lieu of an entirely Ordinance No. 61-79 Page 3 Section 2250.6 Contents of Disclosure Statements Disclosure statements shall be made on forms supplied by the City Clerk, and shall contain the following information:a) Contents of Investment and Real Property Reports: When an investment or an interest in real property is required to be reported. the statement shall contain:1) A statement of the nature of the investment or interest.2) The name of the business entity in which each investment is held,and a general description of the business activity in which the business entity is engaged.3) The address or other precise location of the real property,4) A statement whether the fair market value of the investment, or interest in real property, exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10. 000),and whether it exceeds one hundred thousand dollars ($100, 000),5) A designated employee need make no disclosure under this Code with respect to his principal residence.b) Contents of Personal Income Reports: When personal income is required to be reported, the statement shall contain:1) The name and address of each source of income aggregating two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) or more in value, or twenty-five dollars ($25) or more in value if the income was a gift, and a general description of the business activity, if any, of each source.2) A statement whether the aggregate value of the income from each source was greater than one thousand dollars ($1, 000), and whether it was greater than ten thousand dollars ($ 10,000),3) A description of the consideration, if any, for which the income was received.4) In the case of a gift, the name and address of the donor, the value of the gift, and the date on which the gift was received.c) Contents of Business Entity Income Reports: When income of a business entity. including income of a sole proprietorship, is required to be reported, the statement shall contain:1) The name, address, and a general description of the business activity of the business entity.2) In the case of a business entity which provides legal or brokerage services, the name of every person who paid fees to the business entity if the filer's pro rata share of the fees from such person was equal to or greater than one thousand dollars ($ 1,000).3) In the case of a business entity not covered by Paragraph (2),the name of every person from whom the business entity received payments if the filer's pro rata share of gross receipts from such person was equal to or greater than ten thousand dollars 10,000) during a Ordinance No. 61-79 Page 4 d) Contents of Initial Statement of Designated Employee Assuming Office:The initial statement filed by an employee appointed to a designated position shall disclose any reportable investments and interests in real property, but need not disclose income received prior to assuming the designated position,e) Contents of Annual Statements: The annual statement filed by a designated employee shall disclose any reportable investments. interests in real property. and income during the period since the closing date of the previous report.f) Contents of Leaving Office Statements: The leaving office statement filed by designated employees shall disclose reportable investments.interests in real property. and income during the period since the closing date of the previous statement filed pursuant to this Code.The statement shall include any investments in business entities,interests in real property, and income held or received at any time during the period covered by the statement. whether or not they are still held at the time of filing,g) Acquisition or Disposal During Reporting Period: In the case of an Annual Statement or Leaving Office Statement. if the investment. or interest in real property, was partially or wholly acquired or disposed of during the period covered by the statement, the date of acquisition or disposal shall be stated.Section 2250,7 Disqualification Pursuant to Government Code Sections 87100-87103, designated employees must disqualify themselves from making or participating in the making of any decisions which will foreseeably have a material financial effect,distinguishable from its effect on the public generally, on:a) Any business entity in which the designated employee has a direct or indirect investment worth more than one thousand dollars ($ 1,000).b) Any real property, including the principal residence of that employee.in which the designated employee has a direct or indirect interest worth more than one thousand dollars ($ 1,000).c) Any source of income. other than loans by a commercial lending institution in the regular course of business, aggregating two hundred fifty dollars ($250) or more in value received by or promised to the designated employee within twelve months prior to the time when the decision is made.d) Any business entity in which the designated employee is a director,officer. partner, trustee, employee. or holds any position of management.No designated employee shall be prevented from making or participating in the making of any decision to the extent his participation is legally required for the decision to Ordinance No. 61-79 Page 5 Section 2250.8 Manner of Disqualification A designated employee required to disqualify himself shall notify his supervisor in writing. This notice shall be forwarded to the City Clerk who shall record the employee's disqualification. Upon receipt of such notice, the supervisor shall immediately reassign the matter to another employee.In the case of a designated employee who is a member of a Commission.the notice of disqualification shall be given at the meeting during which consideration of the decision takes place and shall be made a part of the officisl record of the Commission. The member shall then refrain from participating and shall in no way attempt to use his official position to influence any other person with respect to the matter.Section 2250.9 Opinions of the City Attorney and Fair Political Practices Commission a) Opinion Requests: Any designated employee who is unsure of any right or obligation arising under this Code may request a formal letter of advice or opinion from the City Attorney or from the Fair Political Practices Commission,b) Evidence of Good Faith: If an opinion is rendered by the City Attorney stating in full the facts and the law upon which the opinion is based,compliance by the designated employee with such opinion shall be evidence of good faith in any civil or criminal proceeding brought pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974 or this Code. The designated employee's good faith compliance shall also act as a complete defense to any disciplinary action that the City may bring under Government Code Section 91003, 5.c) Forwarding Opinion to Fair Political Practices Commission: Copies of any opinion rendered by the City Attorney shall be delivered to the designated employee requesting the opinion and to the Fair Political Practices Commission, and shall be maintained in the files of the City for public inspection. Such opinions may be modified by the City Attorney or by the Fair Political Practices Commission, but such modifications or revisions shall be prospective in effect and shall take effect only after notification has been given to the designated employee who requested the opinion,Section 2250.10 Enforcement This Code has the force and effect of law. Designated employees violating this Code are subject to the sanctions provided in Chapter 11 of the Political Reform Act of 1974, Government Code Section 91000 et seq,Section 2250.11 Effective Date of Code This Agency Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Orange shall become effective thirty days after approval by the Orange City Ordinance No. 61-79 Page 6 SECTION II:This ordinance shall be published once within fifteen (15) days after its passage in the Orange City News. a newspaper of general circulation. published and circulated in the City of Orange. and shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after the date of its final passage,ADOPTED this 11th day of December, 1979.ROBERT D. HOYT Mayor of the City of Orange ATTEST:MARILYN J. JENSEN City Clerk of the City of Orange STATE OF CALIFORNIA )COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss CITY OF ORANGE )I, MARILYN J. JENSEN, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regularmeetingoftheCityCouncildulyheldonthe27thdayofNovember. 1979, and thereafter at a regular meeting of said City Council duly held on the 11th day of December, 1979,was duly passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: COUNCILMEN: COUNCILMEN:BARRERA, SMITH, MAYOR HOYT, PEREZ. BEAM NONE NONE WITNESS my hand and seal this 12th day of December. 1979.SEAL)Marilyn J. Jensen City Clerk of the City of Orange Published, Orange City News, December 19, Ordinance No. 61-79 Page 7 APPENDIX " A"DESIGNATED POSITION BY DEPARTMENT DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES City Attorney City Attorney . . . . .Assistant City Attorney Deputy City Attorney . .I, II, III, IV I, II, III I, II, III City Clerk City Clerk . . . .Deputy City Clerk IV IV Community Services Director . . . . . . .Recreation Superintendent IV IV Finance Director of Finance Treasurer Deputy Treasurer . .I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV II, III Fire Chief ...............Assistant Chief .......Battalion Chief (Fire Harshal)Captain (Fire Prevention)Captain ( Administration) , .Inspector (Fire Prevention)I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV I, II, III I. II, III I, II. IV I, II, III General Services Director .Purchasing Officer II, III, IV II, III. IV Library Director I, II. III, IV Management Services Director . . . . .Personnel Manager I, II, III, IV III, Ordinance No, 61- 79 Planning and Development Director .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Administrator - Current Planning , , , . . . Administrator - Advanced Planning and Zoning Police Chief ........ Division Commander . .Administrative Officer Public Works Director . . . . Deputy Director City Engineer Traffic Engineer Real Property Manager Park/ Street Tree Superintendent Water Water Superintendent . . . . .Assistant Water Superintendent Office Engineer ,. . .Assistant Civil En~ineer Consul tants Risk Manager (Management Services Department).Page 8 I, II, III I, II, III I. II, III I, II, III, IV I. II, III, IV I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV I, II, III, IV III, IV I IV I, II, III, IV I, II, III. IV IV IV I, II, III. IV Ordinance No,' 61-79 Page 9 APPENDIX " B"DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES Designated Employees in Disclosure Category I must report:All interests in real property, as defined in Government Code Section 82033, within the jurisdiction, Real property shall be deemed to be within the jurisdiction if the property or any part of it is located within or not more than two miles outside the boundaries of the City of Orange. or within two miles of any land owned or used by the City of Orange. No disclosure need be made concerning the principal residence of the designated employee.Designated Employees in Disclosure Category II must report:All investments, as defined in Government Code Section 82034,Financial interests are reportable only if located within or subject to the jurisdiction of the City of Orange, or if the business entity is doing business or planning to do business in the City of Orange, or has done business within the City of Orange at any time during the two years prior to the filing of the statement.Designated Employees in Disclosure Category III must report:All income, as defined in Government Code Section 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 IV must report:Investments in, or income from, any business entity if such business entity manufactures or sells supplies, machinery or equipment of the type utilized by the City of Orange, or if such business entity is a contractor or subcontractor engaged in the performance of work or services of the type utilized by the City of