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 | Ek & Ek | 2009-16 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Gerding/Edlen Development Company | 2009-17 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Julie Hamilton | 2009-18 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | R. Laster Consulting Corp. | 2009-19 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | National Electrical Contractors Association | 2009-23 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Pacific Beach Community Development Corp. | 2009-24 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | San Diego Association of Realtors | 2009-28 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak | 2009-21 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | UNITE HERE Local 30 | 2009-30 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Ace Parking | 2009-06 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Wright & L'Estrange | 2009-32 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Paula Avila | 2009-07 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | YWCA | 2009-33 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Deborah Berger | 2009-08 | ||
Campaign Disclosure | International Association of Firefighters FIREPAC, Non-Federal | 2009-51 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Bridge Housing Corporation | 2009-09 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Business Improvement District Council | 2009-10 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Todd Cardiff | 2009-11 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Cortes Communications | 2009-14 | ||
Lobbying Disclosure | Earth Media Inc. | 2009-15 |
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 |