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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-51 �D4A'to or-,'~
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING AND REPLACING
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-80 REGARDING CITY POLICY
ON THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF THE TICKETS AND
SKYBOX FOR THE MULTIPURPOSE STADIUM
(CHUKCHANSI PARK)
WHEREAS, under the terms of the Agreement with Fresno Grizzlies, Inc. and
Fresno Diamond Group, LLC., concerning the construction and sublease of the
multipurpose stadium, the City has use of twelve (12) season tickets with the skybox
("tickets")to the Grizzlies' regular season home games; and
WHEREAS, the tickets are public resources; and
WHEREAS, Council previously adopted Resolution No. 2002-164 establishing a
policy limiting the use of the tickets for official City business, so the tickets are not
considered gifts to the public officials under Title 2, California Code of Regulation
Section 18944.1 (`Section 18944.1")and the Political Reform Act; and
WHEREAS, Council previously rescinded Resolution No. 2002-164 and replaced
it with Resolution No. 2009-80 adopting a policy on the distribution and use of the
tickets and skybox for the multipurpose stadium; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2009-80 makes reference to the Downtown and
Community Revitalization Department, which has been repealed, and necessitates
updating the policy adopted by Resolution No. 2009-80; and
WHEREAS, Council desires to revise the City policy adopted by Resolution No.
2009-80 with regard to distribution of tickets only; and
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Date Adopted: 4/9/2015
Date Approved: 4/9/2015
Effective Date: 4/9/2015 Resolution No. 2015-51
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WHEREAS, Council wants to rescind Resolution No. 2009-80 and adopt a new "
City policy reflecting the City's updated structure and desired distribution procedure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as
follows:
1. Purpose of Policy. The tickets to the multipurpose stadium obtained by the
City pursuant to the Agreement shall be distributed in furtherance of a governmental
and public purpose.
2. Public Purpose. The City shall only provide a ticket to, or at the request of, a
public official, under any of the following City public and governmental purposes:
a. Promotion of local and regional businesses, economic development
and tourism activities, and job creation opportunities within the City.
b. Promotion of City-controlled or sponsored events, activities, or
programs.
c. Promotion of community programs and resources available to City
residents, including nonprofit organizations and youth programs.
d. Promotion of fundraising activities by nonprofit organizations to
support programs and activities benefiting City residents.
e. Encouragement and reward for significant academic, athletic, or
public service, achievements by City students, residents, or
businesses.
f. Promotion of City owned facilities, businesses, and resources.
g. Promotion of intergovernmental relations with elected or appointed
officials from other jurisdictions, including foreign officials, dignitaries,
their staff members, and guests.
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h. Recognition or reward for meritorious services by City employees to
promote enhanced City employee performance or morale.
i. Any purpose similar to above included in any City contract or Council
action.
3. Distribution. The City Manager, or his or her designee, shall have the
authority to adopt procedures for the distribution of the tickets and any additional
guidelines and regulations in furtherance of this policy. The tickets shall be distributed
in the following manner:
a. Mayor and Councilmembers. Twelve (12) tickets for seven (7) days
each may be distributed to, or at the behest of the Mayor and each
Councilmember, in accordance with this policy. The Mayor or any
Councilmember may assign such tickets to the City Manager for
distribution.
b. City Manager, City Department Staff, and Community Groups and
Non-Profits (which may be used for fundraising purposes). Sixteen
(16) days are reserved and will be distributed by the Facilities
Management Division of the Public Works Department, under direction
from the City Manager's Office.
c. The City desires to maximize the effective use of the tickets for
economic development. As such, priority shall be given to economic
development related purposes for scheduling, to meet critical
opportunities and activities.
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4. Transfer Prohibition. The transfer by any public official of any tickets
distributed to such official pursuant to this policy, to any other person, except to
members of the public official's immediate family for their personal use, is prohibited.
5. Website Posting. This policy shall be posted on the City's website in a
prominent fashion.
6. Website Disclosure. The distribution of tickets pursuant to this policy shall be
posted on the City's website in a prominent fashion within thirty (30) days after the ticket
distribution. Such posting shall use FPPC California Form 802 or such alternate form
as the FPPC may designate from time to time.
7. Any distribution of tickets to nonprofit organizations made by public officials
before the effective date of this Resolution that otherwise complies with this policy, shall
be deemed a distribution made at the behest of the public official, and not a transfer of
tickets by the public official.
8. Resolution No. 2009-80 is rescinded in its entirety and replaced by this
Resolution.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, YVONNE SPENCE, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing
resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held
on the 9th day of April , 2015.
AYES Brand, Brandau, Caprioglio, Olivier, Quintero, Soria, Baines
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
ABSTAIN None
YVONNE SPENCE, CMC
City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DOUGLAS T. SLOAN
City Attorney
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RAJ SI GH BADHESHA
Deputy City Attorney
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