FPPC Enforcement Decisions, November 21, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 21, 2019
For More Information Contact:
Jay Wierenga (916) 322-7761
Additional information on each of the enforcement cases listed below can be found in the November agenda on the FPPC website at www.fppc.ca.gov. FPPC agendas are distributed and posted on the agency website at least 10 days prior to each monthly meeting.
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I. The following are enforcement decisions approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission at its regular monthly meeting held on Thursday, November 21, 2019. Decisions are listed by category and include a brief summary of each case and the total amount of any administrative fine in each case.
Misuse of Campaign Funds
In the Matter of Joe Canciamilla for Contra Costa County Clerk/Recorder 2014/2018, Friends of Joe Canciamilla for Judge 2012/2014, and Joseph Canciamilla; FPPC No. 17/146. Staff: Neal Bucknell, Senior Commission Counsel and Bob Perna, Program Specialist II. The Respondents were represented by the Law Office of Andreas Rockas and the Law Offices of Wayne Ordos. This matter arose from an audit performed by the Franchise Tax Board’s Political Reform Audit Program. Joseph Canciamilla is the former Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters, as well as a former candidate for Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge. Joe Canciamilla for Contra Costa County Clerk/Recorder 2014/2018 and Joe Canciamilla for Judge 2012/2014 are his candidate-controlled committees. In 2011, 2014, and 2015, Canciamilla used campaign funds for personal purposes which were unrelated to a political, legislative, or governmental purpose, in violation of Government Code Sections 89510, subdivision (b), 89512, and 89513, subdivision (a) (15 counts). From 2011 through 2019, this activity was concealed on campaign statements by other reporting violations including non-reporting and the over-statement of available cash on hand, in violation of Government Code Section 84211 (14 counts). Also, in 2011 Canciamilla and his judge committee commingled campaign funds with personal funds, in violation of Government Code Section 84307 (1 count). Fine: $150,000 - $75,000 (Canciamilla personally) and $75,000 (Canciamilla and his committees).
In the Matter of Michael D. Jackson for School Board 2016, Michael D. Jackson, and Kelvin Barrios; FPPC Nos. 17/964 and 18/1465. Staff: Theresa Gilbertson, Commission Counsel and Marshall Miller, Special Investigator. The respondents are represented by Matthew Soleimanpour of Soleiman, APC. Michael D. Jackson was an unsuccessful candidate for Chula Vista Elementary School District Board of Education in the November 8, 2016 General Election. Michael D. Jackson for School Board 2016 was his candidate-controlled committee. Kelvin Barrios was the Committee’s treasurer. The Committee, Jackson, and Barrios failed to maintain adequate records to substantiate campaign statements, in violation of Government Code Section 84104 (1 count). Additionally, Jackson used campaign funds for personal purposes which were unrelated to a political, legislative, or governmental purpose, in violation of Government Code Section 89512 (1 count). Barrios also used the Jackson committee campaign funds in this way, and in addition impermissibly used campaign funds as treasurer from the California Young Democrats Latino Caucus committee for personal purposes, in violation of Government Code Sections 89512 and 89512.5 (1 count). Fine: $8,500 – $2,000 (Jackson, Barrios and Committee), $2,500 (Jackson personally), and $4,000 (Barrios personally).
San Bernardino Net Debt Violations and Campaign Bank Account
In the Matter of Curt Hagman for San Bernardino County Supervisor 2014, Curt Hagman for Supervisor 2018, Curt Hagman, and John Fugatt; FPPC No. 16/795. Staff: Michael W. Hamilton, Commission Counsel and Soni Mangat, Program Specialist II. Curt Hagman was a successful candidate for San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors in the November 4, 2014 General Election and the June 5, 2018 Primary Election. Curt Hagman for San Bernardino County Supervisor 2014 and Curt Hagman for Supervisor 2018 were his candidate-controlled committees. John Fugatt served as treasurer for both committees. The 2014 Committee, Hagman, and Fugatt received contributions after the election in excess of their campaign debt, in violation of San Bernardino Ordinance Section 12.4305, subdivision (b) (1 count). The 2018 Committee, Hagman, and Fugatt made expenditures from a bank account other than the one designated for campaign activity, in violation of Government Code Section 85201, subdivision (e) (1 count). Additionally, the 2018 Committee, Hagman, and Fugatt failed to maintain adequate records for expenditures made from the 2014 committee’s bank account, in violation of San Bernardino Ordinance Section 12.4313 (a) and Government Code Section 84104 (1 count). Fine: $10,000.
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In the Matter of Committee for Chrissa Gillies for School Board 2016, Chrissa Gillies, Elizabeth Rudick, Gabriele Schmitz, Committee to Elect Chrissa Gillies Governing Board 2018, and Ronna Moore; FPPC No. 16/19919. Staff: Theresa Gilbertson, Commission Counsel and Lance Hachigian, Special Investigator. Chrissa Gillies was an unsuccessful candidate for Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Board of Trustees in the November 8, 2016 General Election, and successful in the November 6, 2018 General Election. Committee for Chrissa Gillies for School Board 2016 and the Committee to Elect Chrissa Gillies Governing Board 2018 were her candidate-controlled committees. Elizabeth Rudick was the 2016 Committee’s treasurer and Gabriele Schmitz was the 2016 Committee’s principal officer. Ronna Moore served as the 2018 Committee’s treasurer. The 2016 Committee, Gillies, and Rudick failed to timely file a semiannual campaign statement, a pre-election campaign statement, and four 24-Hour Reports, in violation of Government Code Sections 84200, 84200.5, and 84203 (1 count). The 2016 Committee, Gillies, and Schmitz failed to include the required disclosures on an advertisement opposing a local ballot measure, in violation of Government Code Section 84506 (1 count). The 2018 Committee, Gillies, and Moore failed to timely file two 24-Hour Reports, in violation of Government Code Section 84203 (1 count). Fine: $7,000.
In the Matter of Alhambra Kids 2016 Support Measure AE & Measure HS, Robert Gin, and Stephen Perry; FPPC No. 17/917. Staff: Christopher Burton, Senior Commission Counsel and Lance Hachigian, Special Investigator. Alhambra Kids 2016 Support Measure AE & Measure HS was a committee primarily formed to support Alhambra Unified School District Measures AE and HS in the November 8, 2016 General Election. Robert Gin was the Committee’s treasurer and Stephen Perry was the Committee’s principal officer. The Committee, Gin, and Perry failed to timely file five 24-Hour Reports, in violation of Government Code Section 84203 (1 count). The Committee and Perry also failed to include the required disclosures on a slate mailer, in violation of Government Code Section 84305.5 (1 count). Fine: $6,000.
In the Matter of Tim Nonn for CRPUSD Board of Trustees 2016, Tim Nonn, Gabriele Schmitz, and Elizabeth Rudick; FPPC No. 16/19918. Staff: Theresa Gilbertson, Commission Counsel and Lance Hachigian, Special Investigator. Tim Nonn was a successful candidate for the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District Board of Trustees in the November 8, 2016 General Election. Tim Nonn for CRPUSD Board of Trustees 2016 was his candidate-controlled committee. Elizabeth Rudick was the Committee’s treasurer and Gabriele Schmitz was the Committee’s principal officer. The Committee, Nonn, and Rudick failed to timely file a semiannual campaign statement, a pre-election campaign statement, and four 24-Hour Reports, in violation of Government Code Sections 84200, 84200.5, and 84203 (1 count). The Committee, Nonn, and Schmitz also failed to include the required disclosures on door hangers, flyers, and a newspaper advertisement opposing a local ballot measure, in violation of Government Code Section 84506 (1 count). Fine: $5,500.
In the Matter of Abraham Ghorbanian; FPPC No. 18/1266. Staff: Christopher Burton, Senior Commission Counsel and Jeffrey Kamigaki, Supervising Special Investigator. Abraham Ghorbanian qualified as an independent expenditure committee supporting Ed Pope, candidate for Mayor of Irvine, and Farrah Khan, candidate for Irvine City Council, in the November 6, 2018 General Election. Ghorbanian failed to timely file two 24-Hour Reports, in violation of Government Code Section 84204 (1 count) and failed to include the required disclosures on a print advertisement distributed prior to the election, in violation of Government Code Sections 84502 and 84506.5 (1 count). Fine: $3,500.
Campaign Late Filer
In the Matter of Scott Jackson for Judge 2016, Scott Jackson, and Linda Perry; FPPC No. 16/19742. Staff: Ruth Yang, Commission Counsel. The respondents were represented by Tom Willis of Remcho Johansen and Purcell LLC. Scott Jackson was a successful candidate for Alameda County Superior Court in the June 7, 2016 Primary Election and November 8, 2016 General Election. Scott Jackson for Judge 2016 is his candidate-controlled committee. Linda Perry was the Committee’s treasurer. The Committee, Jackson, and Perry failed to timely file two pre-election campaign statements electronically for the reporting periods of January 1, 2016 through May 21, 2016, in violation of Government Code Sections 84200.5, 84200.8, 84215, subdivision (a), and 84605, subdivision (a)(1) (1 count); failed to timely file two semiannual campaign statements in paper and electronic format for the reporting periods of May 22, 2016 through June 30, 2016 and October 23, 2016 through December 31, 2016, in violation of Government Code Sections 84200, 84215, subdivision (a), and 84605, subdivision (a)(1) (1 count); and failed to timely file two pre-election campaign statements in paper and electronic format for the reporting periods of July 1, 2016 through October 22, 2016, in violation of Government Code Sections 84200.5, 84200.8, 84215, subdivision (a), and 84605, subdivision (a)(1) (1 count). Fine: $6,000.
In the Matter of Jennifer Madden for Judge 2016, Jennifer Madden, and Linda Perry; FPPC No. 16/19744. Staff: Ruth Yang, Commission Counsel. Jennifer Madden was a successful candidate for Alameda County Superior Court in the June 7, 2016 Primary Election. Jennifer Madden for Judge 2016 is her candidate-controlled committee. Linda Perry was the Committee’s treasurer. The Committee, Madden, and Perry failed to timely file two pre-election campaign statements electronically for the reporting periods of January 1, 2016 through May 21, 2016, in violation of Government Code Sections 84200.5, 84200.8, 84215, subdivision (a), and 84605, subdivision (a)(1) (1 count); failed to timely file one semiannual campaign statement in paper and electronic format for the reporting period of May 22, 2016 through June 30, 2016, in violation of Government Code Sections 84200, 84215, subdivision (a), and 84605, subdivision (a)(1) (1 count); and failed to timely file two 24-Hour Reports, in violation of Government Code Section 84203 (1 count). Fine: $4,000.
In the Matter of Committee to Ban Commercial Cultivation and William J. McManus, Jr.; FPPC No. 17/1334. Staff: Christopher Burton, Senior Commission Counsel. Committee to Ban Commercial Cultivation was a committee primarily formed to support a ballot measure to ban the commercial cultivation of marijuana in Calaveras County. William J. McManus, Jr. was the Committee’s treasurer and principal officer. The Committee and McManus failed to timely file three semiannual campaign statements and one pre-election campaign statement, in violation of Government Code Sections 84200, 84200.5, and 84200.8 (1 count). Fine: $3,500.
In the Matter of Rohnert Park Cotati Educators Association Political Action Committee and Kristina (Ashley) Juarez; FPPC No. 16/19921. Staff: Theresa Gilbertson, Commission Counsel and Lance Hachigian, Special Investigator. The Rohnert Park Cotati Educators Political Action Committee is a local general purpose committee. Kristina (Ashley) Juarez was the Committee’s treasurer at the time. The Committee and Juarez failed to timely file two 24-Hour Reports, in violation of Government Code Section 84203 (1 count). Fine: $1,500.
Statement of Economic Interests Late Reporter
In the Matter of Cheri Bromberger; FPPC No. 16/391. Staff: Michael W. Hamilton, Commission Counsel and Garrett Micheels, Special Investigator. Cheri Bromberger, as a Board Member for June Lake Public Utilities District, failed to timely report income from the sale of her auto lift on her 2014 Annual Statement of Economic Interests, failed to timely report income from the sale of her motel on her 2015 Annual Statement of Economic Interests, and failed to timely report income from the sale of her condo on her 2018 Annual Leaving Office Combination Statement of Economic Interests, in violation of Government Code Section 87207 (1 count). Fine: $1,500.
Default Proceedings
Default Proceedings Requesting Commission Action
In the Matter of Murga for City Council 2016 and Raul Murga; FPPC No. 16/745. Staff: Ruth Yang, Commission Counsel and Dominika Wojenska, Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Raul Murga was an unsuccessful candidate for Carson City Council in the November 8, 2016 General Election. Murga for City Council 2016 is his candidate-controlled committee. The Committee and Murga failed to timely file four semiannual campaign statements for the reporting periods ending on December 31, 2016; June 30, 2017; December 31, 2017; and June 30, 2018, in violation of Government Code Section 84200 (4 counts). Fine: $16,000.
II. The following are enforcement decisions approved through the streamline penalty process and were executed by the Chief of Enforcement per Regulation 18360.2 following the November 21, 2019 meeting. Decisions are listed by category and include a brief summary of each case and the total amount of any administrative fine in each case.
Lobbying Late Reporter
In the Matter of American Civil Liberties Union/Northern California/Southern California/San Diego and Imperial Counties; FPPC No. 19/1233. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Chloe Hackert, Political Reform Consultant. The respondent was represented by James Harrison of Remcho, Johansen, and Purcell LLP. American Civil Liberties Union/Northern California/Southern California/San Diego and Imperial Counties (the “ACLU”) is a lobbyist employer. The ACLU failed to timely report payments to influence legislative or administrative action, for the reporting periods of January 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018, and January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019, in violation of Government Code Section 86116 (5 counts). Fine: $685.
Campaign Bank Account
In the Matter of Friends of Adam Hill Supervisor 2016 and Adam Hill; FPPC No. 16/237. Staff: Bridgette Castillo, Senior Commission Counsel and Jay Martin, Special Investigator. Adam Hill was a successful candidate for San Luis Obispo County Supervisor in the June 7, 2016 Primary Election, and is currently in office. Friends of Adam Hill Supervisor 2016 was his candidate-controlled committee. The Committee and Hill failed to pay expenses from the designated campaign bank account, in violation of Government Code Section 85201, subdivisions (d) and (e) (1 count). Fine: $125.
Campaign Late Filer
In the Matter of El Tejon Excellence for Education – Yes on Measure D and Wendy Jones; FPPC No. 19/406. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Tara Stock, Intake Manager. El Tejon Excellence for Education – Yes on Measure D is a local primarily formed committee supporting Measure D, which was approved by Kern County voters at the June 5, 2018 Primary Election. Wendy Jones is the Committee’s treasurer. The Committee and Jones failed to timely file a pre-election campaign statement for the reporting period of January 1, 2018 through May 19, 2018, in violation of Government Code Section 84200.5 (1 count); two semiannual campaign statements for the reporting periods of May 20, 2018 through June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, in violation of Government Code Section 84200 (2 counts); and two 24-Hour Reports, in violation of Government Code Section 84203 (2 counts). Fine: $1,592.
In the Matter of California Young Democrats Latino Caucus, Kelvin Barrios, and Sean Rivas; FPPC No. 17/1473. Staff: Ruth Yang, Commission Counsel and Lance Hachigian, Special Investigator. The Committee and Sean Rivas were represented by Emily Andrews of Olson Hagel & Fishburn LLP, and Kelvin Barrios was represented by Matthew Soleimanpour of Soleiman, APC. California Young Democrats Latino Caucus is a local general purpose committee. Sean Rivas is the Committee’s current treasurer and Kelvin Barrios was the Committee’s treasurer from 2016 through 2017. The Committee, Rivas, and Barrios failed to timely file six semiannual campaign statements for the reporting periods of January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016; July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016; January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017; July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017; January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018; and July 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, in violation of Government Code Section 84200 (6 counts). Fine: $1,369.
In the Matter of Jeffrey Greenberg and Affiliated Entities, including Global Personals LLC, Worldwide Connect, and WealthyMen.Com; FPPC No. 19/944. Staff: Theresa Gilbertson, Commission Counsel and Ann Flaherty, Special Investigator. The respondents were represented by Mark Bryn of Bryn & Associates P.A. Greenberg and affiliated entities qualified as a major donor in 2016 after contributing to the No on Proposition 60, Californians Against Worker Harassment, Sponsored by the Free Speech Coalition. Greenberg failed to timely file a 24-Hour Report, in violation of Government Code Section 84203 (1 count). Fine: $600.
In the Matter of Ybarra City Council District 2018, John Ybarra, and Lisa Kennedy; FPPC No. 18/892. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Tara Stock, Intake Manager. John Ybarra was an unsuccessful candidate for Fullerton City Council in the November 6, 2018 General Election. Ybarra City Council District 2018 was his candidate-controlled committee. Lisa Kennedy was the Committee’s treasurer. The Committee, Ybarra, and Kennedy failed to timely file a pre-election campaign statement for the reporting period of January 1, 2018 through September 22, 2018, in violation of Government Code Section 84200.5 (1 count), and failed to timely file a 24-Hour Report, in violation of Government Code Section 84203 (1 count). Fine: $537.
In the Matter of Cook for Supervisor 2020 and David Cook; FPPC No. 19/1237. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Tara Stock, Intake Manager. The respondents were represented by Michael Columbo of Neilsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni, LLP. David Cook is a candidate for Sonoma County Supervisor in the upcoming March 3, 2020 Primary Election. Cook for Supervisor 2020 is his candidate-controlled committee. The Committee and Cook failed to timely file a semiannual campaign statement for the reporting period of January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019, in violation of Government Code Section 84200 (1 count). Cook also failed to file a Candidate Intention Statement prior to receiving contributions related to the election, in violation of Government Code Section 85200 (1 count). Fine: $478.
In the Matter of Elect G. Mario Fernandez for School Board 2018, G. Mario Fernandez, and Eric Paredes; FPPC No. 18/917. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Dominika Wojenska, Associate Governmental Program Analyst. G. Mario Fernandez was an unsuccessful candidate for Eureka City Schools Governing Board in the November 6, 2018 General Election. Elect G. Mario Fernandez for School Board 2018 is his candidate-controlled committee. Eric Paredes is the Committee’s treasurer. The Committee, Fernandez, and Paredes failed to timely file a pre-election campaign statement for the reporting period of July 1, 2018 through September 22, 2018, in violation of Government Code Section 84200.5 (1 count). Fine: $422.
In the Matter of 43rd Republican Assembly District Central Committee and Bill Saracino; FPPC No. 18/219. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Dominika Wojenska, Associate Governmental Program Analyst. 43rd Republican Assembly District Central Committee is a local general purpose committee. Bill Saracino is the Committee’s treasurer. The Committee and Saracino failed to timely file two semiannual campaign statements for the reporting periods of July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 and January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017, in violation of Government Code Section 84200 (2 counts). Fine: $400.
In the Matter of Dime Systems LLC; FPPC No. 19/942. Staff: Theresa Gilbertson, Commission Counsel and Ann Flaherty, Special Investigator. The respondent was represented by Mark Bryn of Bryn & Associates P.A. Dime Systems LLC qualified as a major donor in 2016 after contributing to the No on Proposition 60, Californians Against Worker Harassment, Sponsored by the Free Speech Coalition. Dime Systems LLC failed to timely file a 24-Hour Report, in violation of Government Code Section 84203 (1 count). Fine: $300.
In the Matter of Pro Data Tech LLC; FPPC No. 19/943. Staff: Theresa Gilbertson, Commission Counsel and Ann Flaherty, Special Investigator. The respondent was represented by Mark Bryn of Bryn & Associates P.A. Pro Data Tech LLC qualified as a major donor in 2016 after contributing to the No on Proposition 60, Californians Against Worker Harassment, Sponsored by the Free Speech Coalition. Pro Data Tech LLC failed to timely file a 24-Hour Report, in violation of Government Code Section 84203 (1 count). Fine: $300.
In the Matter of Web Data Solutions LLC; FPPC No. 19/945. Staff: Theresa Gilbertson, Commission Counsel and Ann Flaherty, Special Investigator. The respondent was represented by Mark Bryn of Bryn & Associates P.A. Web Data Solutions LLC qualified as a major donor in 2016 after contributing to the No on Proposition 60, Californians Against Worker Harassment, Sponsored by the Free Speech Coalition. Web Data Solutions LLC failed to timely file a 24-Hour Report, in violation of Government Code Section 84203 (1 count). Fine: $300.
In the Matter of Duarte Unified Education Association PAC and Tracy Hall; FPPC No. 19/583. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Tara Stock, Intake Manager. Duarte Unified Education Association PAC is a local general purpose committee. Tracy Hall was the Committee’s treasurer at the time this violation occurred. The Committee and Hall failed to timely file a semiannual campaign statement for the reporting period of October 21, 2018 through December 31, 2018, in violation of Government Code Section 84200 (1 count). Fine: $289.
In the Matter of Flicker 4 School Board 2018 and Amy Flicker; FPPC No. 19/593. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Tara Stock, Intake Manager. Amy Flicker was an unsuccessful candidate for Trustee of San Dieguito Union High School District Board of Education in the November 6, 2018 General Election. Flicker 4 School Board 2018 was her candidate-controlled committee. The Committee and Flicker failed to timely file a pre-election campaign statement for the reporting period of September 23, 2018 through October 20, 2018, in violation of Government Code Section 84200.5 (1 count). Fine: $234.
In the Matter of Anaheim Neighborhood Association and Lewis A. Aguilar; FPPC No. 18/895. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Dominika Wojenska, Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Anaheim Neighborhood Association is a local general purpose committee. Lewis A. Aguilar is the Committee’s treasurer. The Committee and Aguilar failed to timely file a pre-election campaign statement for the reporting period of July 1, 2018 through September 22, 2018, in violation of Government Code Section 84200.5 (1 count). Fine: $220.
In the Matter of Galt Certificated and Classified Employees Committee on Political Education and Julie Lewis; FPPC No. 18/752. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Chloe Hackert, Political Reform Consultant. Galt Certificated and Classified Employees Committee on Political Education is a local general purpose committee. Julie Lewis is the Committee’s treasurer. The Committee and Lewis failed to timely file a semiannual campaign statement for the reporting period of January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018, in violation of Government Code Section 84200 (1 count). Fine: $217.
In the Matter of Todd Gloria; FPPC No. 19/969. Staff: Bridgette Castillo, Senior Commission Counsel and Luz Bonetti, Supervising Management Auditor. Todd Gloria, a current member of the California State Assembly, was re-elected to the 78th District Assembly in the November 6, 2018 General Election. Gloria failed to timely file a Candidate Intention Statement prior to receiving contributions to his candidate-controlled committee, Todd Gloria for Assembly 2020, in violation of Government Code Section 85200 (1 count). Fine: $200.
Campaign Late Reporter
In the Matter of Valencia for Orange City Council 2018, Betty Valencia, and Joana Barcelona; FPPC No. 19/006. Staff: Megan A. Van Arsdale, Commission Counsel and Special Investigator, Lance M. Hachigian. Betty Valencia was an unsuccessful candidate for Orange City Council in the November 6, 2018 General Election. Valencia for Orange City Council 2018 was her candidate-controlled committee. Joana Barcelona was the Committee’s treasurer. The Committee, Valencia, and Barcelona failed to timely disclose a non-monetary contribution on a pre-election campaign statement for the reporting period of September 23, 2018 through October 20, 2018, in violation of Government Code Section 84211 (1 count). Fine: $128.
In the Matter of Daysog for Council 2018 and Tony Daysog; FPPC No. 18/1235. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Ginny Lambing, Political Reform Consultant. Tony Daysog was a successful candidate for Alameda City Council in the November 6, 2018 General Election. Daysog for Council 2018 was his candidate-controlled committee. The Committee and Daysog failed to timely disclose expenditures on a semiannual campaign statement for the reporting period of October 21, 2018 through December 31, 2018, in violation of Government Code Section 84211 (1 count). Fine: $105.
Statement of Economic Interests Late Filer
In the Matter of Harry Dana Moore; FPPC No. 16/20053. Staff: Jenna C. Rinehart, Commission Counsel. The respondent was represented by Edwin Riddle of the Law Offices of Edwin M. Riddle. Harry Dana Moore, a Director of Classified Services for the Konocti Unified School District, and a former Board Member of the Schools Insurance Group Northern Alliance I, failed to timely file his 2015 and 2016 Annual Statements of Economic Interest, in violation of Government Code Section 87300 (2 counts). Fine: $800.
In the Matter of Michael Lubic; FPPC No. 18/057. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Tara Stock, Intake Manager. Michael Lubic, as a former Consultant for the California Public Employees Retirement System, failed to timely file an Assuming Office, a 2015 and 2016 Annual, and a Leaving Office Statement of Economic Interests, in violation of Government Code Section 87300 (4 counts). Fine: $800.
In the Matter of Catalina Aguilar; FPPC No. 18/1503. Staff: Jenna C. Rinehart, Commission Counsel. Catalina Aguilar, a Board Member for Darnall Charter School, failed to timely file a 2017 Annual Statement of Economic Interests, in violation of Government Code Section 87300 (1 count). Fine: $400.
In the Matter of Igor Weisz; FPPC No. 17/1264. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Chloe Hackert, Political Reform Consultant. Igor Weisz, a Staff Psychiatrist for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, failed to timely file a 2016 Annual Statement of Economic Interests, in violation of Government Code Section 87300 (1 count). Fine: $200.
In the Matter of Bryce Bannatyne; FPPC No. 17/990. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Tara Stock, Intake Manager. Bryce Bannatyne, an Alternate Member for the California Avocado Commission, failed to timely file a 2018 Annual Statement of Economic Interests, in violation of Government Code Section 87300 (1 count). Fine: $200.
In the Matter of John Vinke; FPPC No. 19/1408. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Chloe Hackert, Political Reform Consultant. The respondent was represented by Robert Feldhake of the Feldhake Law Firm, APC. John Vinke, as an Interim Chief Business Officer/Consultant for the Lennox School District, failed to timely file an Assuming Office Statement of Economic Interests, in violation of Section 87300 (1 count). Fine: $200.
In the Matter of Matthew Girardot; FPPC No. 17/530. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Chloe Hackert, Political Reform Consultant. Matthew Girardot, as a Program Administrator I/II/III for the Health Care Agency of County of Ventura, failed to timely file a 2016 Annual and Leaving Office Combination Statement of Economic Interests, in violation of Government Code Section 87300 (1 count). Fine: $200.
In the Matter of Julia Hernandez; FPPC No. 19/841. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Ginny Lambing, Political Reform Consultant. Julia Hernandez, Mayor for the City of San Joaquin, failed to timely file a 2018 Annual Statement of Economic Interests, in violation of Government Code Section 87203 (1 count). Fine: $200.
In the Matter of Oscar Rosales; FPPC No. 19/293. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Cheng Saetern, Staff Services Analyst. Oscar Rosales, a member of the Mendota City Council, failed to timely file a 2017 Annual Statement of Economic Interests, in violation of Government Code Section 87203 (1 count). Fine: $200.
In the Matter of Abel Lua; FPPC No. 19/842. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Ginny Lambing, Political Reform Consultant. Abel Lua, a member of the San Joaquin City Council, failed to timely file a 2018 Annual Statement of Economic Interests, in violation of Government Code Section 87203 (1 count). Fine: $200.
In the Matter of Enrique Fernandez; FPPC No. 19/1173. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Ginny Lambing, Political Reform Consultant. Enrique Fernandez, a member of the Woodland City Council, failed to timely file a 2018 Annual Statement of Economic Interests, in violation of Government Code Section 87203 (1 count). Fine: $200.
Statement of Economic Interests Late Reporter
In the Matter of Scott Schneider; FPPC No. 18/1004. Staff: Galena West, Chief of Enforcement and Ginny Lambing, Political Reform Consultant. Scott Schneider, a former Administrative Services Director for the City of Fort Bragg, failed to timely disclose a source of income on his 2015 and 2016 Annual Statements of Economic Interest, in violation of Government Code Section 87207 (2 counts). Fine: $200.