R113061
City Council Meeting: November 24, 2020 Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 11148
(CCS) AND AMENDING THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE TO REVISE
THE DESIGNATED POSITIONS FOR WHICH STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC
INTEREST ARE REQUIRED TO BE FILED
WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act, Government Code Sections 81000 et seg.,
requires every state or local government agency to adopt and promulgate a Conflict of
Interest Code; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 1985, the City Council of the City of Santa Monica
adopted Resolution Number 6978 (CCS) which established the Conflict of Interest Code
for the City of Santa Monica by incorporating the provisions of 2 California Administrative
Code Section 18730; and
WHEREAS, on March 26, 1996, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 9009
(CCS) which revised the City's Conflict of Interest Code to reflect changes in the law and
to update the list of positions for which Statements of Economic Interest are required to
be filed ("designated positions") and the financial disclosure categories for each
designated position; and
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WHEREAS, on March 25, 1997, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 9132
(CCS) which revised the City's Conflict of Interest Code to update the list of designated
positions and the financial disclosure categories for each designated position; and
WHEREAS, on March 7, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 9489
(CCS) which revised the City's Conflict of Interest Code to update the list of designated
positions and the financial disclosure categories for each designated position; and
WHEREAS, on February 13, 2001, the City Council adopted Resolution Number
9617 (CCS) which revised the City's Conflict of Interest Code to update the list of
designated positions and the financial disclosure categories for each designated position;
and
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2004, the City Council adopted Resolution Number
9930 (CCS) which revised the City's Conflict of Interest Code to update the list of
designated positions and the financial disclosure categories for each designated position;
and
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution Number
10098 (CCS) which revised the City's Conflict of Interest Code to update the list of
designated positions and the financial disclosure categories for each designated position;
and
WHEREAS, on February 12, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution Number
10272 (CCS) which revised the City's Conflict of Interest Code to update the list of
designated positions and the financial disclosure categories for each designated position;
and
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WHEREAS, on February 9, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution Number
10454 (CCS) which revised the City's Conflict of Interest Code to update the list of
designated positions and the financial disclosure categories for each designated position;
and
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution Number
10656 (CCS) which revised the City's Conflict of Interest Code to update the list of
designated positions and the financial disclosure categories for each designated position;
and
WHEREAS, on January 28, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution Number
10796 (CCS) which revised the City's Conflict of Interest Code to update the list of
designated positions and the financial disclosure categories for each designated position;
and
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution Number
10931 (CCS) which revised the City’s Conflict of Interest Code to update the list of
designated positions and the financial disclosure categories for each designated position;
and
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution Number
11148 (CCS) which revised the City’s Conflict of Interest Code to update the list of
designated positions and the financial disclosure categories for each designated position;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to update Exhibit 1 to Resolution Number 11148
(CCS), which contains the list of designated positions subject to the Conflict of Interest
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Code and the financial disclosure categories applicable to each position, in order to
ensure that the list accurately reflects currently existing positions and job duties.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Resolution Number 11148 (CCS) is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 2. The City's Conflict of Interest Code shall consist of the provisions of
2 California Code of Regulations (the "Code") and Exhibits 1 and 2 attached to this
Resolution, all of which documents are hereby incorporated by reference.
SECTION 3. Any future amendments to the City's Conflict of Interest Code,
including, but not limited to, amendments to the designated positions list or to the financial
disclosure categories, shall be made by resolution duly adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Monica.
SECTION 4. Pursuant to the Code, any person holding a designated position,
including any person holding a designated position in any acting capacity, shall file a
Statement of Economic Interest with the City Clerk. Additionally, any person hired for a
position not covered by the Code, who makes or participates in making a governmental
decision shall file a Statement of Economic Interest. The City Council hereby delegates
to the City Clerk the authority to carry out the duties of filing officer.
SECTION 5. Pursuant to the Code, all persons assuming or leaving designated
positions must file Statements of Economic Interest within thirty (30) days after assuming
or leaving the designated position.
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SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and
thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
GEORGE S. CARDONA
Interim City Attorney
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EXHIBIT 1
DESIGNATED POSITIONS DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
(See attached EXHIBIT 2 for
category definitions)
Big Blue Bus
(Municipal Bus Administration)
Director of Transit Services Category 1
Transit Chief Administrative Officer Category 2
Administrative Services Officer Category 2
Transit Maintenance Manager Category 2
Chief Operations Officer Category 2
Transit Planning and Performance Manager Category 2
Transit Government Relations Officer Category 2
Transit Finance & Grants Manager Category 2
Transit Community Engagement Officer Category 2
Senior Administrative Analyst Category 2
Senior Administrative Analyst -
Transit Grants Category 2,3
Transit Chief Administrative Officer Category 1
Transit Mechanic Supervisor Category 2
Transit Safety and Training Manager Category 2
Transit Operations ManagerSuperintendent Category 2
Warehouse/Procurement Supervisor Category 2
Community Engage & Cust Experience
Manager Category 2
Asst Director of Transit Services Category 2
Motor Coach Operator Supervisor Category 2
City Attorney
City Attorney *
Special Counsel/Chief of Staff Category 1
Deputy City Attorney II/III Category 1
Consumer Affairs Specialist Category 1
Chief Deputy City Attorney Category 1
City Manager
City Manager *
Assistant City Manager/Chief
Operating Officer Category 1
Assistant to the City Manager Category 1
Deputy City Manager Category 1
Cable TV Manager Category 1
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Emergency Services Administrator Category 2,3
Chief Civic Wellbeing Officer Category 1
Chief Communications Officer Category 1
Chief Performance Officer Category 1
Chief Resilience Officer Category 1
Communications Center Supervisor Category 2
Community Engagement Coordinator Category 2
Public Information Coordinator Category 2
Public Information Officer Category 2,3
Senior Marketing Manager Category 2
Public Safety Dispatch Administrator Category 2,3
Special Asst Cm-Eqty&Comm Reco Category 2,3
Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor Category 2,3
Senior Advisor for Airport Affairs Category 1
Senior Advisor to the City Manager on
Homelessness Category 1
Project Manager – Wellbeing Project Category 2
Community Development
Director of Community Development Category 1
Assistant Director – Community Development
Department/Chief Mobility Officer Category 1
Principal Traffic Engineer Category 3,4
Building Officer Category 3,4
Building and Safety Manager Category 3,4
Code Enforcement Manager Category 3,4
Code Enforcement Supervisor Category 3,4
Lead Combination Building Inspector Category 3,4
Combination Building Inspector I/II/III Category 3,4
Code Enforcement Officer I/II Category 3,4
Inspection Supervisor Category 3,4
Permit Services Administrator Category 3,4
Plans Examiner I//III Category 3,4
Plan Check Supervisor Category 3,4
Principal Plan Check Engineer Category 3,4
Senior Plan Check Engineer Category 3,4
Planning Manager Category 3,4
Principal Planner Category 3,4
Senior Planner Category 3,4
Associate Planner Category 3,4
Assistant Planner Category 3,4
Principal Transportation Planner Category 3,4
Senior Transportation Planner –
Bicycle Program Category 3,4
Transportation Planning Associate Category 3,4
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Environmental Planner Category 3,4
Lead Code Enforcement Officer Category 3,4
Transportation Engineer Category 3,4
Lead Traffic Signal Technician Category 3,4
Traffic Signal Technician Category 3,4
Administrative Analyst Category 3,4
Senior Administrative Analyst Category 3,4
Principal Administrative Analyst Category 3,4
Parking Operations Specialist Category 3,4
Parking Manager Category 3,4
Transportation Management Coordinator Category 3,4
Assistant Plan Check Engineer Category 3,4
Pier Administrator Category 1
Farmers Market Manager Category 3,4
Farmers Market Coordinator I/II Category 3
Senior Development Analyst Category 3
Economic Development Manager Category 1
Administrative Services Officer Category 3,4
Sr Transportation Planner Category 3,4
Design & Historic Preservation Planner Category 3,4
Real Estate Project Manager Category 3,4
Community Services
Director of Community & Cultural Services Category 1
Aquatic Site Supervisor Category 3,4
Assistant Director of Community &
Cultural Services Category 1
Senior Administrative Analyst Category 3,4
Beach Administrator Category 3,4
Beach House Venue Manager Category 2
Beach Recreation Supervisor Category 3,4
Community Services Program Supervisor Category 2,3
Community Services Program Supervisor -
Community Sports Programs Category 2,3
Community Services Program Supervisor -
Youth and Family Programs Category 2,3
Community Services Program Supervisor
Therapeutic Recreation and
Community Sport Programs Category 2,3
Cultural Affairs Manager Category 1
Cultural Affairs Administrator Category 2
Cultural Affairs Supervisor Category 3,4
Housing and Human Services Administrator Category 2
Housing and Human Services Manager Category 1
Community Recreation Manager Category 1
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Principal Administrative Analyst Category 3
Senior Administrative Analyst -
Community Use Category 3,4
Community Recreation Systems
Coordinator Category 3,4
Community Services Program Supervisor Category 3,4
Principal Community Services Supervisor Category 3,4
Housing Program Manager Category 1 3,4
Administrative Analyst Category 3
Finance
Director of Finance (Controller/City
Treasurer) Category 1
Assistant City Treasurer Category 1
Accounting Manager Category 1
Billing Supervisor Category 2
Budget Manager Category 1
Disbursements Supervisor Category 2
Financial Systems and Payroll Administrator Category 2
Principal Administrative Analyst Category 2
Principal Financial Systems Analyst Category 2
Senior Budget Analyst Category 2
Financial Systems Analyst Category 2
Senior Accountant Category 2
Purchasing Services Procurement Manager Category 2
Senior Buyer Category 2
Buyer Category 2
Accounts Payable Supervisor Category 2
Senior Administrative Analyst Category 2
Principal Administrative Analyst Category 2
Principal Treasury Analyst Category 2
Treasury Administrator Category 2,3
Payroll Analyst Category 2
Billing and Collections Administrator Category 1
Revenue Collections Supervisor Category 2,3
Senior Revenue Collections Assistant Category 2,3
Treasury Operations Supervisor Category 2,3
Risk Manager Category 1
Liability Claims Adjuster Category 1
Workers’ Compensation Administrator Category 1
Supervising Workers' Comp Claims
Examiner Category 1
Workers' Compensation Claims Examiner Category 1
Business License Administrator Category 1
Financial Operations Manager Category 1
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Fire
Fire Chief Category 1,2,6
Deputy Fire Chief Category 1,2,6
Fire Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator Category 2,3,4
Fire Captain, Prevention Category 1
Fire Captain, Suppression Category 1
Fire Engineer - Suppression Category 1
Fire Inspector Category 1
Fire Marshal Category 1,3,4,5
Assistant Fire Marshal Category 1
Assistant Fire Marshal - Hazardous Materials Category 1
Battalion Chief - Prevention Category 1
Battalion Chief - Suppression Category 1
Principal Administrative Analyst Category 1,3
Human Resources
Director of Human Resources/
Chief People Officer Category 1
Human Resources Manager Category 1
Organizational Development and Training
Administrator Category 2
Senior Human Resources Analyst Category 3
Information Systems
Chief Information Officer Category 1
Administrative Services Officer Category 2,3
Broadband Services Engineer Category 2,3
Community Broadband Manager Category 2
Customer Experience and Support Manager Category 2,3
Data Officer Category 2,3
Enterprise Architect and Digital Transformation
and Development Manager Category 2
Information Security Officer Category 2,3
Infrastructure and Cloud Services
Administrator Category 2
Principal Business Process Technology
Analyst Category 2,3
Project Portfolio Manager Category 2,3
Systems Analyst Category 3,4
Software Systems Analyst Category 3,4
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Library
Director of Library Services/City Librarian Category 1
Assistant City Librarian Category 1
Library Services Officer Supervisor Category 1
Principal Librarian – Information
Management Category 1
Principal Librarian – Public and
Branch Services Category 1
Principal Librarian – Reference Services Category 1
Police
Police Chief Category 1,2,6
Deputy Police Chief Category 1,2,6
Police Captain Category 1,2,6
Police Lieutenant Category 1,2,6
Senior Administrative Analyst Category 1,2
Police Records Administrator Category 1,2
Police Records Supervisor Category 2,3
Public Services Administrator Category 2,3
Public Services Administrator-Forensics Category 1,2
Public Services Administrator - Jail Category 1,2
Public Services Officer Supervisor Category 2,3
Forensic Supervisor Category 1
Animal Control Supervisor Category 1
Jail Supervisor Category 3,4
Property/Evidence Supervisor Category 1
Traffic Services Supervisor Category 1
Pier and Harbor Services Supervisor Category 1
Crossing Guard Supervisor Category 2,3
Pier & Harbor Services Supervisor Category 2,3
Custody Officer Supervisor Category 2,3
Public Works
Director of Public Works Category 1
Assistant Director of Public Works/
Chief Sustainability Officer Category 1
Airport Director Category 1
Chief Operations Officer Category 1
Chief Operations Officer-Airport Category 1
Principal Administrative Analyst Category 2,3
Principle Public Works Analyst Category 3,4
Senior Administrative Analyst Category 2,3
City Architect Category 1,2,4
Architect Category 1,2,4
CIP Project Manager Category 1,2,4
Project Manager Category 1,2,4
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Senior Architect Category 1,2,4
City Engineer Category 1,2,4
Civil Engineer Category 1,2,4
Civil Engineering Assistant Category 1,3,4
Engineering Support Services Supervisor Category 2,3
Principal Civil Engineer Category 1,2,4
Senior Construction Manager Category 3,4
Supervising Civil Engineer Category 1,3,4
Senior Public Works Inspector Category 3
Street Services Supervisor Category 2
Custodial Services Administrator Category 2
Custodial Supervisor Category 2
Facilities Maintenance Manager Category 1,2
Facilities Maintenance Contracts
Administrator Category 1,2
Facilities Services Administrator Category 2,3
Facilities Supervisor Category 2
FBO Manager Category 2,3
Fleet Maintenance Administrator Category 2,3
Fleet Maintenance Superintendent Category 2
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Category 2
Resource Recovery and Recycling
Manager Category 1,5
Resource Recovery and Recycling
Administrator Category 2,5
Resource Recovery and Recycling
Collections Superintendent Category 2,3,5
Resource Recovery and Recycling
Supervisor Category 2
Resource Recovery and Recycling
Business Supervisor Category 2
Cemetery Administrator Category 2
Water Resources Manager Category 1
Water/Wastewater Administrator Category 2,3
Wastewater Supervisor Category 3,4
Water Production and Treatment
Administrator Category 2,3
Water Production/Treatment
Plant Supervisor Category 3,4
Water Resources Program Administrator Category 2,3
Water Supervisor – Construction Category 3,4
Water Supervisor – Meters Category 3,4
Public Landscape Administrator Category 2,3
Public Landscape Manager Category 2,3
Urban Forest Supervisor Category 2,3
Urban Forest Administrator Category 2,3
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Beach Maintenance Supervisor Category 3,4
Parks Maintenance Supervisor Category 3,4
Promenade Maintenance Supervisor Category 3,4
Street & FleetServices Manager Category 1
Sustainability Administrator Category 2,3
Capital Program Manager Category 1
Records and Election Services
Director of Records and Election Services
(City Clerk) Category 1
Assistant Director of Records and
Election Services (Assistant City Clerk) Category 1
Deputy City Clerk Category 1
Support Services Supervisor Category 2
Rent Control
Rent Control Administrator Category 1
General Counsel Category 1
Senior Litigation Attorney Category 1
Staff Attorney II Category 1
Hearing OfficerExaminer I/II Category 1
Hearings Manager Category 1
Senior Administrative Analyst- Rent Control Category 2
Public Information Manager Category 1
Budget Office Coordinator Category 2
City Council, Boards and Commissions
Airport Commission Members Category 6
Animal Shelter Foundation Category 6
Architectural Review Board
Members Category 6
Arts Commission Members Category 6
Building and Fire Life Safety Commission Category 6
City Council Members *
Commission for Senior Community Members Category 6
Commission on the Status of
Women Members Category 6
Disabilities Commission Members Category 6
Housing Commission Members Category 6
Landmarks Commission Members Category 6
Library Board Members Category 6
Clean Beaches & Ocean Parcel Tax Citizens
Oversight Committee Members Category 6
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Personnel Board Members Category 6
Planning Commission Members *
Recreation and Parks Commission
Members Category 6
Redevelopment Successor Agency
Oversight Board Category 1
Rent Control Board Members Category 6
Santa Monica Audit Subcommittee Category 6
Social Services Commission Members Category 6
"Acting" Positions Subject to the same disclosure
requirements as the applicable
designated position in which the
person is "acting."
Consultants** Category 1
Non-Profit Public Benefit
Corporations***
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc.
Santa Monica Pier Corporation
*Disclosure obligations for these designated positions are set forth in
Government Code Section 87200 et seq. These positions are designated in this Conflict
of Interest Code solely for disqualification purposes.
**Consultants performing the duties of any designated position shall be required
to file Statements of Economic Interest disclosing interests in the categories assigned to
the designated position.
In addition, consultants who, under contract, participate in decisions which affect
financial interests by providing information, advice, recommendation or counsel to the
City and possess decision making authority which could affect financial interests shall
be required to file Statements of Economic Interests disclosing reportable interests as
determined by the City Manager.
***These corporations have their own conflict of interest codes and are not
subject to the City's conflict of interest code. Disclosure statements of designated
positions in these corporations must be filed with the City Clerk of the City of Santa
Monica.
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EXHIBIT 2
General Provisions
When a designated employee is required to disclose investments and sources of
income, he/she need only disclose investments in business entities and sources of
income which do business in the jurisdiction, plan to do business in the jurisdiction or
have done business in the jurisdiction within the past two years. In addition to other
activities, a business entity is doing business within the jurisdiction if it owns real property
within the jurisdiction. When a designated employee is required to disclose interests in
real property, he/she need only disclose real property which is located in whole or in part
within or not more than two miles outside the boundaries of the jurisdiction or within t wo
miles of any land owned or used by the local government agency.
Designated employees shall disclose their financial interests pursuant to the
appropriate category as indicated in Exhibit 1.
Disclosure Categories
Category 1: Persons in this category shall disclose: Investments, business
positions, and income from sources located in or doing business in the jurisdiction and
interests in real property located in Santa Monica, including property located within a two-
mile radius of any property owned or used by the City of Santa Monica.
Category 2: Persons in this category shall disclose: Investments, business
positions, and sources of income of the type which manufacture, sell or provide services,
supplies, materials, books, machinery or equipment of the type utilized by the employee's
department.
Category 3: Persons in this category shall disclose: Investments, business
positions, and sources of income of the type which are subject to the regulatory, permit
or licensing authority of the employee's department.
Category 4: Persons in this category shall disclose: Investments, business
positions, and sources of income of the type which engage in land development,
construction or the acquisition or sale of real property, and interests in real property
located within Santa Monica, including property located within a two-mile radius of any
property owned or used by the City of Santa Monica.
Category 5: Persons in this category shall disclose: Investments and business
positions and sources of income of the type which manufacture, sell or provide supplies,
materials, machinery, services or equipment utilized by the employee's department,
interests in real property located within Santa Monica, including property located within a
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two-mile radius of any property that is or may be used as a disposal site, transfer station
or resource recovery facility in which the designated official/employee provides planning
or technical assistance or has enforcement branch responsibilities.
Category 6: Persons in this category shall disclose: All investments, business
positions and sources of income which are subject to the regulatory, permit or licensing
authority of the Board or Commission on which the member serves.