HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13227 (Independent Expenditures in City Elections)RESOLUTION NO. 13227
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN RAFAEL ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF
SAN RAFAEL MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 1.16
CONCERNING DISCLOSURE AND REPORTING OF
INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES IN CITY ELECTIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, San Rafael Municipal Code Chapter 1.16 imposes certain disclosure and
reporting requirements on persons making, and communications funded by, "independent
expenditures" as defined in that Chapter; and
WHEREAS, San Rafael Municipal Code Section 1.16.060 provides that violations of
Chapter 1.16 may be punished by imposition of administrative penalties in a sum not to exceed
five hundred dollars ($500) per violation; and
WHEREAS, The City Council desires to adopt a schedule of administrative penalties
applicable to violations of Chapter 1.16; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has determined that the administrative penalties set forth
herein are fair and reasonable; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that approval of a schedule of administrative
penalties is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14
Cal. Code of Regulations Section 15321 (a), as an action related to the enforcement of
regulations administered by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
RESOLVES THAT the schedule of administrative penalties for violations of San Rafael
Municipal Code Chapter 1.16 shall be as follows:
Violation of Section 1.16.050, per campaign $250 up to a maximum of $5,000
communication, including but not limited to, each
telephone call, television or radio broadcast, or
piece of mail, financed with the independent
expenditure.
First violation, any other section. $250
Second and subsequent violations related to the 5500
same election, any other section
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I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council of said City held on the 15`h day of August, 2011 by the following vote, to wit:
1"011003"
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Levine & Mayor Boro
None
None
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ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk