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Home My WebLink About04 2026 BIENNIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE REVIEWMEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 TO: ALDO E. SCHINDLER, CITY MANAGER FROM: ERICA N. YASUDA, CITY CLERK SUBJECT: 2026 BIENNIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE REVIEW SUMMARY: Biennially, the City is required to review the list of designated positions identified in the Conflict of Interest Code to ensure it accurately reflects the City's current organizational structure and designated positions. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-53. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. CORRELATION TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN: Accurate disclosure of the designated positions in the City’s Conflict of Interest Code contributes to a core value of the Strategic Plan – Transparency. The biennial review ensures that the City’s Code accurately designates all positions that make or participate in making governmental decisions and helps to ensure public trust in government. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: The Appendix (Designated Positions) of the City's Conflict of Interest Code identifies those officials and employees who are required to file Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700). Pursuant to Government Code requirements, the City conducts a biennial review of its Conflict of Interest Code to ensure that designated positions accurately reflect the City's current organizational structure and disclosure categories. Amendments may be necessary to incorporate newly created positions, revise existing classifications, or remove positions that are no longer utilized. As City departments continue to evolve their programs and services to meet the needs of the community, staffing classifications may be added, modified, or reorganized to support AGENDA REPORT Agenda Item _______ Reviewed: City Manager _______ Finance Director _______ 4 N/A Docusign Envelope ID: B5042875-CA6D-8C27-8190-278DEA7EEB77 City Council Agenda Report 2026 Biennial Conflict Of Interest Code Review September 15, 2026 Page 2 those efforts. Periodic updates to the Conflict of Interest Code ensure that disclosure requirements remain aligned with employees' assigned duties and decision-making responsibilities. Resolution No. 26-53 amends the Appendix (Designated Positions) of the City's Conflict of Interest Code. The proposed revisions include the addition, modification, and deletion of designated positions, as appropriate, and updates to the corresponding disclosure categories to ensure compliance with applicable conflict of interest laws and regulations. _____________________ Erica N. Yasuda City Clerk Attachment: 1.Resolution No. 26-53 2.Revised Disclosure Positions Carrie Woodward for Docusign Envelope ID: B5042875-CA6D-8C27-8190-278DEA7EEB77 4896-7791-9430, v. 1 RESOLUTION 26-53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-63 WHEREAS, the City of Tustin has maintained a Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974 (California Government Code sections 81000 et seq.) since the enactment of that law; and WHEREAS, the last comprehensive revision of the Conflict of Interest Code of the various offices, agencies and departments of the City is set forth in City Council Resolution No. 24-63, adopted October 1, 2024; and WHEREAS, certain departments of the City have amended the list of designated filers and the corresponding disclosure categories set forth in Resolution No. 24-63. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Tustin that: Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein. Section 2. The Appendix of the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Tustin, is hereby amended to reflect the position title changes and disclosure categories as noted in the exhibit. Section 3. The revised Appendix, attached hereto, is approved and the Conflict of Interest Code shall be modified accordingly. Section 4. Pursuant to the adopted Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Tustin, the City Council, as the Code-reviewing body, hereby instructs all persons occupying a Designated Position to file with the City Clerk a Statement of Economic Interests as required: assuming position, annually, and leaving position. APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tustin on the 15th day of September 2026. AUSTIN LUMBARD, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________ ERICA N. YASUDA, City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: DFD2D678-5380-8392-82F0-DE9562726CB8 ATTACHMENT 1 Docusign Envelope ID: B5042875-CA6D-8C27-8190-278DEA7EEB77 4896-7791-9430, v. 1 APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________ DAVID E. KENDIG, City Attorney STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS CITY OF TUSTIN ) I, Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council is five; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 26-53 was duly and regularly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 15th day of September, 2026 by the following vote: COUNCILMEMBER AYES: COUNCILMEMBER NOES: COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER RECUSED: ____________________________ ERICA N. YASUDA, City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: DFD2D678-5380-8392-82F0-DE9562726CB8Docusign Envelope ID: B5042875-CA6D-8C27-8190-278DEA7EEB77 Disclosure Categories Disclosure Category 1: Full disclosure (For Broad and Undefinable Duties) Persons in this category shall disclose all investments, business positions and sources of income (including receipt of gifts, loans and travel payments). Disclosure Category 2: Real Property and Business Investments Persons in this category shall disclose any investments, interests, business positions, and income in real property located in the City or within a 2-mile radius of the City. Disclosure Category 3: Procurement Responsibilities Persons in this category shall disclose all investments, business positions and sources of income (including receipt of gifts, loans and travel payments) if the business entity or source provides products, equipment, vehicles, machinery or services utilized by the City. Disclosure Category 4: Regulatory Power (Licenses, Permits, Contracts) Persons in this category shall disclose all investments, in business positions and sources of income (including receipt of gifts, loans and travel payments) from any source that which is subject to the regulatory, permit, or licensing authority for the designated persons department or division. Disclosure Category 5: Decision Making Affecting Insurance or Claims Persons in this category shall disclose all investments, business positions, and sources of income including gifts and loans, from persons or entities which offer, sell, or engage in the sale of insurance or has a claim or has filed a claim against the City. Docusign Envelope ID: B5042875-CA6D-8C27-8190-278DEA7EEB77 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE CITY OF TUSTIN DESIGNATED POSITIONS FOR THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE POSITION TITLE DISCLOSURE CATEGORY Assistant City Manager 1 City Clerk 1 Assistant City Clerk 2 Deputy City Manager- Real Property 1 Deputy Director of Real Property 2 Real Property Manager 2 Management Analyst I 2 Senior Management Analyst 2 DESIGNATED POSITIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POSITION TITLE DISCLOSURE CATEGORY Assistant Director of Community Development – Planning 1 Assistant Planner 2 Associate Planner 2 Building Inspector 4 Building Official 1 Building Permit Technician 4 Code Enforcement Officer 4 Deputy Building Official 2 Director of Community Development 1 Deputy Director of Economic Development 1 Senior Permit Technician 4 Plans Examiner 4 Principal Planner 2 Senior Plan Check Engineer 4 Senior Code Enforcement Officer 4 Senior Building Inspector 4 Senior Planner 2 Senior Management Analyst 3 Management Analyst II 3 Communications and Marketing Manager 3 Docusign Envelope ID: B5042875-CA6D-8C27-8190-278DEA7EEB77 DESIGNATED POSITIONS FOR FINANCE POSITION TITLE DISCLOSURE CATEGORY Code Enforcement Officer 3 Deputy Director of Finance 2 Director of Finance 1 Information Technology Manager 3 and 4 Senior Information Technology Specialist 3 Management Analyst II 3 Finance Manager 2 DESIGNATED POSITIONS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES POSITION TITLE DISCLOSURE CATEGORY Director of Human Resources 1 Human Resources Manager 5 DESIGNATED POSITIONS FOR PARKS AND RECREATION Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation 2 Director of Parks and Recreation 1 Recreation Coordinator 2 Recreation Supervisor 2 Recreation Program Specialist 2 DESIGNATED POSITIONS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT POSITION TITLE DISCLOSURE CATEGORY Deputy Police Chief 1 Police Captain 1 Police Chief 1 Police Lieutenant 3 Police Support Services Manager 3 Senior Management Analyst 3 Police Support Services Administrator 3 POSITION TITLE DISCLOSURE CATEGORY Docusign Envelope ID: B5042875-CA6D-8C27-8190-278DEA7EEB77 DESIGNATED POSITIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS POSITION TITLE DISCLOSURE CATEGORY Assistant Director of Public Works 1 Assistant City Engineer 2 Associate Engineer 2 Deputy Director of Public Works – City Engineer 1 Deputy Director of Public Works-Operations 1 Director of Public Works 1 Field Services Manager 3 Maintenance Supervisor 3 Permit Technician 4 Principal Engineer 2 Public Works Inspector 4 Public Works Manager 2 Senior Engineer 2 Senior Management Analyst 3 Senior Permit Technician 4 Senior Public Works Inspector 4 Water Maintenance and Construction Supervisor 3 Water Services Manager 3 Water Treatment Supervisor 3 COMMISSION/COMITTEES POSITION TITLE DISCLOSURE CATEGORY Audit Commissioner 1 Building Board of Appeals Member 1 Community Services Commissioner 1 Public Art Committee Member 1 The City Council Members, City Manager, City Attorney, City Treasurer and Planning Commissioners are not included as designated positions because those officials are required by the Political Reform Act to file broad statements of economic interest with the Fair Political Practices Commission and in conformance with Government Code Section 87200. Docusign Envelope ID: B5042875-CA6D-8C27-8190-278DEA7EEB77 ATTACHMENT 2 Additions: Assistant City Clerk (City Manager’s Office) Assistant City Engineer (Public Works) Communications and Marketing Manager (Community Development) Senior Plan Check Engineer (Community Development) Senior Permit Technician (Community Development/Public Works) Permit Technician (Public Works) Finance Manager (Finance) Information Technology Manager (Finance) Police Support Services Administrator (Police Department) Deputy Director of Public Works /City Engineer (Public Works) Senior Engineer (Public Works) Deletions: Assistant Director of Community Development – Building (Community Development) Plan Check Supervisor (Community Development) Senior Building Permit Technician (Community Development) Information Technology Supervisor (Finance) Docusign Envelope ID: B5042875-CA6D-8C27-8190-278DEA7EEB77