REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Amending the City of Sunnyvale Local Conflict of Interest Code
Report
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The Political Reform Act requires that every state and local agency adopt a local conflict of interest code that identifies all officials and employees in the agency who make governmental decisions based on the positions they hold. Individuals in the designated positions must disclose their financial interests as specified in the agency’s conflict of interest code.
Every local government agency is required to review its Conflict of Interest Code biennially to determine if the Code is accurate or must be amended. Amendments are necessary if qualifying positions have been added or deleted from the City’s classification plan and salary resolution. Amendments to revise titles of existing positions, or to revise disclosure categories are also required.
The City’s Conflict of Interest Code applies to the City, as well as designated “City agencies”; Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale Industrial Development Authority and Sunnyvale Financing Authority and their officers and employees.
The City’s Conflict of Interest Code was last amended on March 10, 2026 (Resolution No. 1349-26). Staff determined that an amendment is necessary to reflect various changes to classifications that have occurred in the last seven months. This review is consistent with requirements of the Political Reform Act, which requires the City to conduct a biennial review of its Conflict of Interest Code.
The 2026 Local Agency Notice (Attachment 3) identifies that amendments to the Code are necessary to reflect various changes to classifications.
EXISTING POLICY
California Government Code Sections 87300 – 87314
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section...
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