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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 TITLE: RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT FROM THE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS, ETHICS, TRANSPARENCY AND COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL COMMITTEE (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) r � b � � CITY ANAGER RECOMMENDATION Receive and file report. DISCUSSION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: 9--100 ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1st Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER At the Special, Legislative Affairs, Ethics, Transparency and Communication Council Committee meeting held on August 15, 2018, the members discussed and provided staff direction on draft policy regarding City Council censure for violations of Code of Conduct and Ethics. The Committee had been presented with various policy options for consideration of sanctions, censure, disapproval, and admonitions. The committee members unanimously agreed to direct staff to bring back a receive and file report to the City Council that recommends a status quo policy. The City has a values based Code of Ethics and Conduct; thus, existing methods of reporting both Brown Act and Political Reform Act violations are appropriate and should remain. The attached exhibit provides existing reporting mechanism for the Orange County District Attorney's office, Grand Jury, Fair Political Practices Commission and/or the Attorney General's Office depending on the type of violation. STRATEGIC PLAN Approval of this item allows us to meet Goal #5. Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Priority #1, Establish a comprehensive community engagement initiative to expand access to information and create opportunities for stakeholders to play an active role in discussing public policy and setting priorities. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. c�� M ria D. Huizar Clerk of the Council Exhibit: 1. Reporting Mechanism 19C-1