REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: AMY K. ALLER, Interim City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
ANDREW JANZ, City Attorney
City Attorney’s Office
SUBJECT
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BILL - (For Introduction) to Amend Section 2-1105 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Campaign Contributions - Limitations on amount and document filing methods.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council introduce a Bill amending Section 2-1105 of the Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) relating to the Campaign Contributions Limitations to reflect the City-adopted current contribution limits as updated by the Fair Political Practices Committee (FPPC) in 2025; specify that the City limits for small contributor committee contributions refers to Government Code 85302(b); and various minor cleanups.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As permitted by Government Code 85702.5, FMC Section 2-1105 establishes the City’s campaign contribution limits per election from persons and small contributor committees. The City refers to FPPC updates on odd-numbered years to establish its limits. Upon adoption, the FMC will reflect the City’s contribution limit for individual and small contributor committees to be governed by the limitations set forth in CA Government Code Section 85302(a). The proposed revisions to Section 2-1105 also codify the City’s practice of referring to state limitations for state-seat election contribution limits, rather than the state’s limitations for local elections, for small contributor committees.
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 2-1105(c) the City’s contribution limitations shall be adjusted in January of every odd-numbered year to reflect the FPPC’s updates, based on an increase or decrease in CPI. This update reflects that and clarifies which section of the Government Code is the reference for small contributor committees.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Environmental findings are not applicable as this Bill only concerns campaign reporting requirements.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Not applicable
FISCAL IMPACT
None
Attachment: Ordinance