TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney
1. SUBJECT
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Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 14-23 adding Chapter 2.13 to Title 2 of the Orange Municipal Code Related to Lobbyist Registration and Reporting.
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2. SUMMARY
Ordinance No. 14-13 adds registration and reporting requirements for lobbyists, as defined, and other related provisions, including those related to exemptions, prohibitions, and enforcement.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 14-23. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange adding Chapter 2.13 to Title 2 of the Orange Municipal Code Related to Lobbyist Registration and Reporting.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 4: Provide Outstanding Public Service
b: Provide facilities and services to meet customer expectations.
d. Foster an environment of leadership, teamwork, and innovation.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
At the October 10, 2023, City Council meeting, the Orange City Council considered the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 14-23. During City Council discussion, the City Council expressed concerns with select ordinance provisions and its potential implications. In response, a City Council Ad-Hoc Committee (comprised of Mayor pro tem Barrios, Councilmember Dumitru, and Councilmember Tavoularis) was formed to revise the proposed ordinance for the entire City Council's consideration at a future City Council meeting.
While the revised ordinance retains the similar intent of promoting transparency, the Ad-Hoc Committee is proposing additional language, clarifications, and omissions that will alleviate misinterpretations as well as administrative time and oversight. Attached to the staff report is a redlined document further detailing the proposed changes; however, provided below is a summary of each change:
* Section 2.13.020 - Definitio...
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