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BACKGROUND In 2009 the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) adopted a regulation requiring that public agencies (cities, counties, districts, etc.): (a) adopt a written policy that identifies the public purpose for tickets to entertainment events, sporting events, and passes that are distributed to public officials; and (b) publicly report such ticket distribution.' The City adopted the required Policy for Distribution of Event Tickets by Resolution No. 09-326, and the City Manager's Office and City Clerk's Office have publicly posted the required distribution information. The FPPC has subsequently updated its regulation to expand the persons who may use such public agency provided tickets and passes. Originally, use was limited to the public official and immediate family (defined as a spouse and dependent children). Now the regulation has been amended to include a guest of the public official. Another amendment to the regulation is to extend the time required to publicly disclose the distribution of tickets from 30 days to 45 days. This disclosure is done via the FPPC's Agency Report of Ceremonial Role Events & Ticket Distributions (Form 802) which is available for public review on both the FPPC and City websites. DISCUSSION The proposed resolution updated the City's Policy for Distribution of Event Tickets to reflect the changes in the state regulation as follows: Section F amended to include guest; and Section G amended to require reporting in 45 days. Submitted by: Fiscal Review: Approve y: !—a/.53Af /lam. Larissa Seto ocelyn w g Tina Olson Nelson Fialho Assistant City Acting City Clerk Director of Finance City Manager Attorney Attachment 1. Proposed resolution updating Res. 09-326 Policy for Distribution of Event Tickets ' See Title 2 Cal. Code of Regulations §18944.1. Gifts: Agency Provided Tickets or Passes. Page 2 of 2