Legislation Details

File #: 26-1801    Version: 1
Type: Report Status: Mayor and Council
File created: 11/9/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/18/2026 Final action:
Title: Request by Deputy Mayor Joyce and Councilmember Figueroa to direct staff to draft a Public Trust Ordinance achieving the following actions and associated penalties to increase public trust and prevent local pay-to-play occurrences:
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. 11-18 Councilmember Item Request
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Request by Deputy Mayor Joyce and Councilmember Figueroa to direct staff to draft a Public Trust Ordinance achieving the following actions and associated penalties to increase public trust and prevent local pay-to-play occurrences:

 

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•                     Establish campaign contribution limits for individuals ($1,250 for Council and $2,500 for Mayor)

•                     Establish campaign contribution limits for all PACs ($3,000)

•                     Prohibiting contributions from anyone with a pending application or entitlement before the City from the time an application is filed until 36 months after final action

•                     Establish required Councilmember and Planning Commissioner advanced disclosure of campaign contributions received from anyone with a pending application or entitlement within the last four years

•                     Establish a window for fundraising starting on the first of January on the year of an election

•                     Establish a reporting requirement for all Political Action Committees spending on elections in the City of Oceanside to disclose the four largest donors to be listed on any campaign materials (digital and print)

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