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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Discussion and Direction Regarding the Feasibility of Implementing a Lobbyist Registration Program and Further Research Regarding Potential Costs, Staffing Needs, and Other Information Needed to Determine Whether to Establish an Ordinance to Require Registration of Lobbyists; and (2) (If Desired) Creation of an Ad Hoc Lobbyist Registration Subcommittee and Appointment of Two Council Members thereto, to Work with City Staff to Develop Program Guidelines and Content for a Lobbyist Registration Ordinance.
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Meeting Date: September 29, 2025
Contact Person/Dept.: T'Ana Allen/ City Clerk's Office
Phone Number: (310) 253-5851
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (09/24/2025)
Department Approval: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager (09/12/2025) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council (1) discuss and provide direction on the feasibility of implementing a lobbyist registration program, and direction on whether further research should be brought back to provide potential costs, staffing needs, and any regulations to determine whether to establish an ordinance to require registration of lobbyists; and (2) if desired, create an Ad Hoc Lobbyist Registration Subcommittee and appoint two Council Members thereto, to work with City staff to develop program guidelines and content for a Lobbyist Registration Ordinance.
BACKGROUND
On March 13, 2023, City Council received a majority consensus to direct staff to bring back an item for discussion regarding implementing a lobbyist registration program in the city. In the interest of transparency and accountability, many municipalities in California have implemented lobbyist registration programs, since lobbying activities at the local government level have the potential to in...
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