Stipulations and Orders
The Ethics Commission resolves its enforcement actions in a variety of ways, including issuing enforcement orders following administrative hearings, negotiating the terms of stipulated settlements, and concluding minor cases through streamlined programs.
Stipulations
The Commission staff and respondent may resolve an enforcement matter through a negotiated settlement, which typically involves the payment of a monetary penalty to the City's General Fund. All stipulations are submitted to the Ethics Commission for approval.
Date | Violation | Case Name | Case Number | |
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Lobbying Disclosure | Unite Here Local 30 | 2018-06 | ||
Conflict of Interest | Phil Rath | 2018-05 | ||
Contribution Solicitation | Chris Cate | 2018-04 | ||
Statement of Economic Interests | Robert Chavez | 2017-21 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Kilroy Realty Corporation | 2017-33 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Southwest Strategies LLC | 2017-35 | ||
Misuse of City Position | Chris Cate | 2017-31 | ||
Statement of Economic Interests | Matthew Helm | 2017-23 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Morgan Reed Law | 2017-34 | ||
Campaign Disclosure | Mike Aguirre | 2017-25 | ||
Campaign Disclosure | Bryan Pease | 2017-18 | ||
Campaign Advertising | San Diegans for Full Voter Participation,Yes on K and L, Sponsored by Community and Voter Rights Organizations, and Scott & Cronin, LLP | 2016-41 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Center on Policy Initiatives | 2017-06 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | MJE Marketing | 2017-11 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | H.G. Fenton Company | 2017-08 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce | 2017-14 | ||
Campaign Disclosure | San Diegans for the Minimum Wage - Yes on Prop I, San Diego - Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO, and Center on Policy Initiatives | 2016-38 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | C.B. Urban Development | 2016-02 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Hecht Solberg Robinson Goldberg & Bagley LLP | 2016-25 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Falcon Strategies, LLC | 2016-28 |
Administrative Enforcement Orders
In lieu of settling an enforcement matter, a respondent may elect to proceed to an administrative hearing for a determination regarding violations of the City's campaign, lobbying, or ethics laws. Following the hearing, the Commission may issue an Administrative Enforcement Order requiring the respondent to pay a monetary penalty to the City's General Fund.
Date | Violation | Case Name |
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04/20/16 | money laundering | Advantage Towing and Ayman Arekat (Case No. 2013-15): Administrative Enforcement Order; Resolution |
07/13/12 | campaign violations | B.D. Howard (Case No. 2010-42): Administrative Enforcement Order; Resolution |
08/16/10 | conflict of interest | Nancy Graham (Case No. 2008-54): Administrative Enforcement Order; Resolution |
05/03/10 | campaign disclosure | Marti Emerald (Case No. 2008-73): Administrative Enforcement Order; Resolution |
07/11/08 | campaign violations | Luis Acle (Case No. 2006-59): Administrative Enforcement Order; Resolution |