Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2611, Amending Title 2.04 (Administration and Personnel, City Council) of the Westminster Municipal Code Adding Section 2.04.135 (Electronic Filing of Campaign Disclosure Information).
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From: Ashton R. Arocho, City Clerk
Requested by: Administration
Prepared by: Ashton R. Arocho, City Clerk
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendation
Conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2611 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2.04 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, CITY COUNCIL) OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING 2.04.135 (ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE INFORMATION) TO MANDATE ELECTRONIC AND PAPERLESS FILING OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS BY ELECTED OFFICIALS, CANDIDATES, OR COMMITTEES,” read by title only and waive further reading.
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BACKGROUND
During the May 8, 2024 Regular City Council meeting, a motion was made to introduce the first reading of the Ordinance to amend the Westminster Municipal Code related to electronic filing of campaign disclosure information.
The motion carried, 4-0-1-0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: C. Nguyen, K. Ho, C. Manzo, N. Nguyen; NOES: None; ABSENT: A. Phan West; ABSTAIN: None.
Per Government Code Sections 36931-36947, the Ordinance is being presented for second reading and adoption. If the City Council adopts Ordinance No. 2611 the City Clerk will certify its passage. The Ordinance will become effective 30 days following its certification.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of the recommended actions is minimal, and funds have been budgeted in Fiscal year 2023-2024 in Account No. 100-12000-44070 (Advertising) and 100-12000-43090 (Contracts - Quality Code) to cover costs for publication and the Westminster Municipal Code amendment(s).
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
The City Council previously introduced the Ordinance for first reading. In order to finalize the recommended changes, the City Council must approve the Ordinance for its second reading and adoption.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Ordinance No. 2611
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
Christian Bettenhausen, City Attorney
Christine Cordon, City Manager