TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Pamela Coleman, City Clerk/Director of City Clerk Services
1. Subject
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Adoption of amendments to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code following the 2026 biennial review
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2. Summary
Adoption of Resolution No. 11714 fulfills the State-mandated biennial review and update to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and amends the previous Code adopted by Resolution No. 11558.
3. Recommended Action
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Adopt Resolution No. 11714. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
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4. Fiscal Impact
None.
5. Strategic Plan Goals
This action does not correlate to any of the adopted strategic plan goals. However, Section 87306 of the California Government Code requires biennial review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
6. Discussion and Background
Pursuant to the Political Reform Act, the City conducted a thorough review of its Conflict of Interest Code and determined that amendments are necessary. At its April 28, 2026, meeting, the City Council directed staff to file the Local Agency Biennial Review Notice and, if necessary, prepare a resolution amending the Code for City Council approval. Since the last update, new positions have been created, and some existing positions have either been eliminated or have been renamed. The attached legislative (redlined) version highlights the proposed amendments to the Code.
7. ATTACHMENTS
• Resolution No. 11714 with Exhibit A
• Legislative version of Exhibit A
• Notice of Intention to amend the City’s Conflict of Interest Code