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Staff Report for a City of San Leandro City Council Resolution to Approve the Addition of Chapter 1.9.120 to Title 1 of the City of San Leandro Administrative Code Relating to Agency Distribution of Tickets and Passes.
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SUMMARY
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution that would add Chapter 1.9.120 to the San Leandro Administrative Code (SLAC) to update the SLAC to incorporate new rules regarding gifts to the City promulgated by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Fair Political Practices Commission is a state-wide body that administers and enforces the State's conflicts of interest laws, as well as informs and assists public officials to comply with its provisions. The FPPC has the authority to adopt, amend, and rescind rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of the Political Reform Act.
The FPPC adopted a new regulation that went into effect in June 2016 concerning the distribution of tickets and passes to City officials. That regulation has since been updated for 2019. The new regulation provides that tickets and passes, when distributed pursuant to a City policy in accord with the FPPC regulations, are not considered gifts, and therefore not subject to FPPC Form 700 reporting requirements.
The FPPC regulates gifts provided to City officials and City employees, and requires that these gifts be disclosed if they are from a single source in a calendar year and valued at over $50. The new policy establishes a set of procedures that allow for tickets and passes accepted by the City and distributed to City officials and employees to not be considered gifts under the Political Reform Act.
The San Leandro Administrative Code contains policies on gifts, donations, and sponsorships given to the City. Because of this updated FPPC regulation, the SLAC requires updating. By adopting this Resolution, the City will update its policies to be current regarding the di...
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