TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Tom Kisela, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance Nos. 08-24 and 09-24 amending Chapter 2.10 of Title 2 of the Orange Municipal Code relating to campaign contribution limits and contributions from committees.
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2. SUMMARY
The proposed Ordinances make select changes to Orange Municipal Code Sections 2.10.050 and 2.10.090 regarding campaign contribution limits as well as contributions made from controlled committees.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 08-24. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Section 2.10.050 of the Orange Municipal Code to increase campaign contribution limits.
2. Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 09-24. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Section 2.10.090 of the Orange Municipal Code removing prohibition on transfer of contributions from candidate controlled committees and committee controlled by City candidate or elected officer making a contribution to another committee supporting or opposing a City candidate for office.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 4: Provide Outstanding Public Service
d. Foster an environment of leadership, teamwork, and innovation.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Pursuant to a councilmember request to modernize and/or refine Orange Municipal Code (OMC) Chapter 2.10.050 and 2.10.090, amendments have been suggested for City Council consideration. The amendments will increase contribution limits to $2,500.00 and remove the prohibition on:
1. Transfer of contributions from Candidate Controlled Committees to City Candidate Committees; and
2. Committee controlled by City Candidate or Elected Officer making a contribution to another committee supporting or opposing a City Candidate for office.
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