The city council of the city of Sacramento finds and declares as follows:
A. The people of Sacramento have the need and right to know the identity of lobbyists who attempt to influence the decisions of city government and the means employed by them to advance their interests; and
B. Full disclosure of lobbying activities of such persons and the identity of their employers, will contribute to public confidence in the integrity of local government; and
C. Full disclosure is also necessary to ensure that city officials are kept informed about the identity of persons whose interests the lobbyists represent. (Ord. 2003-034 § 1)