SUBJECT: Approval of Request to Begin Initial Review of the City’s Conflict-of-Interest Code in Advance of the Biennial Notice to be Filed no Later Than October 1, 2026 REPORT IN BRIEF The Political Reform Act requires every local government agency review its conflict-of-interest code biennially with the code reviewing body (City Council) notifying agencies and special districts within its jurisdiction to review their conflict-of-interest codes. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion directing staff to begin an initial review of the City’s conflict of interest codes and to file the Biennial Notice with the City Council no later than October 1, 2026.

Committee

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

Introduced

March 13, 2026

On agenda

June 15, 2026

Passed

June 15, 2026

Where it was heard

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Jun 15, 2026 approved Pass

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