10-19-2010 - Request from Mayor Pro Tem Steve Herfert Requestin - Herfert request report (2).doc City of West Covina
Memorandum
A G E N D A
ITEM NO. I - 1
DATE October 19, 2010
TO: Andrew G. Pasmant, City Manager
and City Council
FROM: Chris Freeland, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: REQUEST FROM MAYOR PRO TEM STEVE HERFERT REQUESTING THE CITY COUNCIL CONSENSUS TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A REPORT FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE A POSITION ON THE
CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION FORM 460, SCHEDULE F (RELATED TO UNPAID BILLS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
DISCUSSION:
Per the City Council Standing Rules, Mayor Pro Tem Steve Herfert is seeking the City Council’s consensus to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a report for the City Council to take
a position on the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 460, Schedule F (related to unpaid bills).
Form 460 is used by campaign committees to disclose income and expenditures, information on the committee, officers of the committee, etc. Schedule F is utilized to report unpaid bills
for goods or services received by a committee.
At the September 21, 2010, City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert requested that this item be agendized. Mayor Pro Tem Herfert will provide a verbal report on his concerns in the
FPPC reporting procedures that allow committees to receive the benefit of services from vendors and report them as an unpaid bill.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Prepared by:
Chris Freeland
Deputy City Manager