‘THE CITY OF NEW YORK CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BOARD Inthe Mater of 2 DISPOSITION JAMES SECRETO CCOIB Case No, 2015-4288 WHEREAS, the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board (the “Board”) commenced tan enforcement action pursuant to Section 2603(h\1) of Chapter 68 of the New York City (Charter (“Chapter 68") against James Secreto (“Respondent”), and WHEREAS, the Board and Respondent wish to resolve this matter on the following terms; ITIS HEREBY AGREED, by and between the parties, as follows 1. In fall satisfaction of the above-captioned matter, Respondent admits to the following: 18) Since November 7, 1979, I have been employed by the New York City Police Department ("NYPD"), most recently serving as Chief of Housing and, prior to that, as Patrol Boro Queens South Borough Commander. As such, at all times relevant to this matter, I have been a “public servant” within the meaning of ‘Chapter 6 ') In performing my official NYPD duties, I interacted with Queens Library and its President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas Galante. ©) L accepted gifts in the form of meals, pid for by Thomas Galante on behalf of Queens Library, as follows: (1) On or about April 23,2012, at Wolfgang's Steakhouse in New York, New ‘York, ata cost of approximately $154 per person. (@) On of about December 10, 2012, at Chrsto's Steakhouse in Astoria, Queens, ata cost of approximately $151 per person. (G) On or about March 28, 2013, at San Pietro restaurant in New York, New Z York, ata cost of approximately $124 per person.2 @) On oF about November 14, 2013, at Quality Meats resizurant in New ‘York, New York, a a cos of approximately $145 per person. 4) Although I was unaware of it atthe time, T now acknowledge that, by accepting {rom Queens Library each ofthe above meals, provided to me solely due to my City position, I violated City Charter §2604(b)(3), which states: [No public servant shall use or atiempt to use his or her position as a public servant to obiain any financial gain, contract, license, privilege or other private or personal advantage, director indivect, forthe public servant or any person or firm associated withthe public servant ‘The Board took into account the unique nature of te giver of the improper gifts in determining the appropriate penalty of @ fine of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars (61,500.00). 3 In recognition of the foregoing, Respondent agrees o pay a fine of One Thowsand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) tothe Board by money order or by eashier check, bank check, or eertfed check, made payable to the “New York City Conflicts of Interest Board,” at the ime of my signing this Disposition. 4 Respondent agrees to the following: 1) 1 understand that this Disposition is a public and final resolution of the Board's action against me. ) knowingly waive, on my behalf and on behalf of my successors and assigns, any righs to commence any judicial or edministrtive proceeding or appeal before ‘any court of competent jurisdiction, administrative tribunal, political subdivision, ‘or office ofthe City or the State of New York or the United States, and to contest the lawfulness, authority, jurisdiction, or power of the Board in imposing the [penalty which is embodied in this Disposition, and I waive any right to make any legal or equitable claims of to initiate legal proceedings of any kind against the oad, or any members or employees thereof, relating o or arising out of this Disposition or the mates rected herein. ©) | confirm that 1 have entered into this Dispecition freely, knowingly, and intentionally, without coercion or duress and having been represented by the attomey of my choice; that I accept all terms and conditions contained herein ‘without reliance on any other promises or offers previously made or tendered by any pastor present representative ofthe Board; and that | fully understand all the terns ofthis Disposition, 4) [agree thot any material misstatement of the fects of this Chapter 68 mater, incliding of the Disposition, by me or by my allomey or agent shal, at the discretion ofthe Board, be dezmed a waiver of confidentiality of this mater,5. ‘The Board accepts this Disposition and the terms contsined herein as a final isposition ofthe above-captioned matter only. Other than as recited win this Disposition, no furer action will be taken by the Board agsinst Respondent based upon the facts and circumstances set forth herein, except thatthe Board shall be entitled to ke any ang all actions necessary to enforee the terms ofthis Disposition. 6. This Disposition shall not be effective until all partes have affixed their signatures below. pet 2- 24 ane Suse, Sais conden pact 7-27 016 - ink es ‘Ungaro & Cifuni Attomeys at Law, LLP Attomey for Respondent owe Loft Cha NYC Confcis of Interest Board‘THE CITY OF NEW YORK CCNFLICTS OF INTEREST BOARD Inihe Metter of DISPOSITION JAMES TULLER, COIB Case No. 2015-428 Respondent. WHEREAS, the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board (the “Board”) commenced an enforcement action pursuant (9 Section 2603(h)(1) of Chapter 68 of the New York City ‘Chater (“Chapter 68”) against James Tuller intron (“Respondent”); and WHEREAS, the Board and Respondent wish to resolve this matter on the following ITIS HEREBY AGREED, by and between the parties, as fellows: 1. In fall satisfaction of the above-captioned matter, Respondent admits to the folowing: 42) From November 19, 1973, to December 1, 2013, 1 was employed by the New York City Police ‘Deparment NYPD"). last serving as Chief of the ‘Transportation Bureau, and prior to thal, es Patrol Boro Queens North Borough ‘Commander. As such, at all times televant to this mater, | was a “public servant” within the meaning of Chapter 68. ©) In perorning my oficial NYPD dts, iterated with Queens Library nd 3 and Chief Executive Officer Thomas Galante ©) accepted gifts in the form of meals, paid for by Thomas Gelante on behalf of (Queens Library. as follows: (4) On er about April 23, 2012, at Wolfgang's Steakhouse in New York. New York, ata cost of approximately $154 per person. (2) On or about December 10, 2012, at Christo's Steakhouse in Astoria, (Queens, at a cost of approximately $151 per person, (G) On of about March 28, 2013, at San Pietro restaurant in New York. New York, ata cost of approximately $124 per person.(4) On oF about November 14, 2013, at Quality Meats restaurant in New ‘York, New York, ata cost of approximately $145 per person. 4) Although 1 was unaware of it at the time, I now acknowledge tha, by accepting from Queens Library each ofthe above meals, provided to me solely due to my City postion, | violated City Charter §2604(6)3), which states [No public servant shall use or atempt (0 use his or her position as a public servant to obtain any financi contract, license, privilege or other private or personal advantage, direct of indirect, for the public servant or any person oF firm associated with the public servant 2, The Board took info account the unique nature ofthe giver of the improper gifs in determining the appropriate penalty of a fine of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars (61,500.00). 3. _Inrecognition of the foregoing, Respondent agrees to pay a fine of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollar ($1,500.00) tothe Board by money order or by cashier check, bank check, or cenified check, made payable to the “New York City Conflicts of Interest Board,” atthe time of my signing this Disposition. 4, Respondent agrees to the following: 8) T understand that this Disposition is public and final resolution of the Board's aeiion against me. by knowingly waive, om my behalf and on behalf of my successors and asians, any rights to commence any judicial or administrative proceeding ot appeal before ‘any court of competent jurisdiction, administrative tribunal, politcal subdivision, ‘oF office ofthe City or ihe State of New York othe United Stales, and to contest the lawfulness, authority, jurisdiction, or power of the Booed in imposing the penalty whichis embodied inthis Disposition. and I waive any right to make any legal or equitable claims orto initiate legal proceedings of any kind against the Board, of any members or employees thereof, relating to or arising out ofthis Disposition o the matters recited herein, ©) I confirm that [ have entered into this Disposition freely, knowingly, and intentionally. without coercion or duress and having been represented by the attomey of my choice; that I accept all terms and conditions contained herein ‘without reliance on any other promises or offers previously made or tendered by any pastor present representative ofthe Board: and that I fully understand all tbe terms of this Disposition ) 1 agree that any material misstatement of the facts of this Chapter 68 mater, including of the Disposition, by me or by my aliomey or ageat shall, a the discretion of the Board, be deemed a waiver of confidentiality of tis mate. a OD5, The Board accepts this Disposition and the terms contained herein as a final Disposition ofthe above-captioned matter only. Other than as recited within tis Disposition, no further action will be taken by the Boord against Respondent based upon the fects and circumstances set forth herein, except thatthe Board shall be entitled to take any and all actions necessary o enforce the terms ofthis Disposition, 6. This Disposition shall not be effective until all parties have affixed their signatures below. vane Lol 2016 act, 1-2-7206 — enigs Ungaro & Cifuni Auorneys at Law, LLP ‘Attorney’ for Respondent Tames alles Respondent be 7 acs! 2016 2 kes fra air ar SE coi ae Bod‘THE CITY OF NEW YORK CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BOARD Inthe Mater of DISROsITION DIANA PIZZUTI £ COMB Case No, 2015-4280 Respondent, WHEREAS, the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board (the “Board”) commenced an enforcement action pursuant to Section 2603(t)(1) of Chapter 68 of the New York City Charter (Chapter 68”) against Diana Pizzi (“Respondent”); and WHEREAS, the Board and Respondent wish to resolve this matter on the following terms; IT IS HEREBY AGREED, by and between the partes, as follows: |, In ill satisfaction of the above-captioned matier, Respondent admits to the following: 8) Since Janvary 1, 1982, T have been employed by the New York City Police Department (ONYPD"), most recently serving as Assistant Chief, Patrol Boro ‘Queens Nort Borough Commander. As such, a all times relevant to this mate, have been a “public servant within the meaning of Chapter 68, ) In performing my official NYPD duties interacted with Queens Library and its President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas Galante ) Laccepted gifts in the form of meals, paid for by Thomas Galante on behalf of ‘Queens Library, as follows: (1) On or about December 10, 2012, at Christo’s Steakhouse in Astoria, (Queens, a cost of approximately $151 per person. (@) On or about March 28, 2013, st San Pietro restaurant in New York, New ‘York, at cost of approximately $124 per person. @) On or about November 14, 2013, at Quality Meats restaurant in New ‘York, New York, at cost of approximately $145 per person, accepled both for myself and for my husband. aR4) Although T was unaware of it a the time, I now acknowledge that, by accepting from Queens Library each of the above meals, provided to me solely due to my City postion, I violated City Charter §2604(6)3), which states: [No public servant shall use oF attempt to use his or her position as a public servant to obtain any finencial gain, contact, license, privilege or other private or personal ‘edvantage, director indirect, forthe public servant or any ‘person or firm associated withthe pubic servant. 2. The Board took into account the unique nature ofthe giver of the improper gifts in determining the appropriate penalty of a fine of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars (61,500.00). 3. Inrecognition ofthe foregoing, Respondent agrees to pay a fine of One Thoussnd Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) to the Board by money order or by cashier cieck, bank check, ‘or certified check, made able tothe "New York City Confits of Interest Board,” atthe time ‘of my signing this Disposition. 4 5 Respondent agrees to the following 8) | understand that this Disposition isa public and final resolution of the Board's action against me. ') L knowingly waive, on my behalf and on bebalf of my successors and assign, any rights to commence any judicial or adminisrative proceeding or appeal before ‘any court of competent jurisdiction, administrative tribunal, potical subdivision, ‘oF affice ofthe City or ihe State of New York or the United Stas, and to contest, the lawfulness, authority, jurisdiction, or power of the Board in imposing the penalty which is embodied in this Disposition, and I waive any right to make any Tegal or equitable claims or to initiate legal proceedings of any kind against the ‘Board, or any members or employees thereof, relating to or arising out of this, Disposition or the matters recited herein. ‘©) | confirm that I have entered into this Disposition freely, knowingly, and intentionally, without coercion or duress and having been represented by the attomey of my ehoice; that I accept all terms and conditions contained herein ‘without reliance on any other promises or offers previously made or tendered by any past or present represenatve ofthe Board; and that I fully understand all the terms ofthis Disposition. ) | agree that any material misstatement of the facts of this Chapter 68 matter, including of the Disposition, by me or by my attomey or agent shall at the Aiseretion of the Board, be deemed a waiver of confidentiality ofthis mater. The Board accepts this Disposition and the terms contained herein as a final Disposition of the above-ceptioned mater only, Other than as recited within this Disposition, no further 2 t Respondent based upon the fects and eZ ‘will be taken by the Board agaicircumstances set fort herein, except thet the Board shall be entitled to take any and all actions necessary to enforce the tems of this Disposition. 6 This Disposition shall not be effective until all parties have affixed their signatures below. Daeit_7-26 2016 ase Dian Fast Respondent Rober A, E ‘Ungaro & Cifuni Atomeys at Law, LLP Mea a va Al? ame Lt Pei! hati me [NYC Conflicts of Interest Board