It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice.

The Political Reform Act (California Government Code Section 81000 et seq.) requires every local agency to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code. A Conflict of Interest Code designates positions within the agency which make or participate in making governmental decisions which may have a material effect on any financial interest held by them.

California Government Code Section 87306.5 requires every local government agency to review its Conflict of Interest Code biennially (in even numbered years) to determine its accuracy or, alternatively, that the Code must be amended. Typical amendments include the addition of new positions, the elimination of old positions and title changes to positions due to agency reorganizations. In addition, some current positions may need to be reclassified as to disclosure requirements due to increased responsibilities. 

Staff has reviewed the City's Code and determined that amendments are needed. The purpose of the Local Agency Biennial Notice is to inform the City Council that the Code requires amendments and outline which amendments are needed. As outlined in the Biennial Notice, amendments include reflecting new positions, revising titles of existing positions and deleting titles of positions that no longer exist. Staff will bring the amended Code for City Council consideration by the end of 2026.

 

The City Attorney's Office has reviewed this report.