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Ordinance Requiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair <br />Political Practices Commission Enforcement Actions <br />May 20, 2025 <br />Page 2 <br />5 <br />0 <br />6 <br />4 <br />Consistent with State and Federal Regulations, by aligning with California Government <br />Code and federal law, this amendment ensures consistency with broader regulatory <br />frameworks governing political conduct and enforcement in the City of Santa Ana. <br />Additionally, including the enforcement disclosure in public notices and staff reports, <br />and requiring oral disclosure during public meetings, ensures that the community is fully <br />informed when reviewing applications for licenses or entitlements. <br />The ordinance establishes penalties for failure to disclose, which may be pursued as <br />either misdemeanors or infractions, at the discretion of the City Attorney or citing officer. <br />This flexibility in enforcement provides the City with a range of tools to address <br />violations of the disclosure requirements. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />The implementation of this ordinance is expected to have minimal fiscal impact. The <br />primary costs will be associated with notifying applicants and ensuring compliance. City <br />staff will need to review applications for the required disclosures and may need to make <br />minor updates to public notices and staff reports. The ordinance does not require <br />significant new infrastructure or resources. <br /> <br />EXHIBIT(S) <br />1. Ordinance Requiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California <br />Fair Political Practices Commission Enforcement Actions <br />Submitted By: Sylvia Vazquez, Deputy City Manager <br />Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager