REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on the Legislative Advocacy Position Policy and 2018 Legislative Advocacy Positions
Report
BACKGROUND
The Legislative Advocacy Position (LAP) Policy was first presented at the December 18, 2017 Governance Committee meeting. The Committee provided feedback such as: identifying major Council adopted policy frameworks (e.g.: General Plan, Climate Action Plan, the City's Statement of Values); including a reference that LAPs will be posted on the City's website; and clarifying edits, which were incorporated into the draft LAP Policy.
At the February 12, 2018 Governance Committee meeting, the Committee approved the attached Legislative Advocacy Position (LAP) Policy and recommended rescinding the "Policy and Procedure 018: Positions on Non-City-Related Issues" (Council Policy 018). During discussion at the Committee, staff outlined that as part of seeking Council approval of the policy, staff will bring forward for approval the 2018 Legislative Advocacy Positions.
The proposed Policy is consistent with Council Operational and Strategic Priority Setting Retreat direction to expedite and streamline administrative processes.
DISCUSSION
This report includes recommendations to adopt a Legislative Advocacy Policy, rescind Council Policy 018 "Positions on Non-City Related Issues" because the proposed Policy incorporates Council Policy 018, and adopt the 2018 Legislative Advocacy Positions.
The proposed LAP Policy establishes guidelines for advancing City goals and positions through legislative review and advocacy at the regional, state, and federal levels of government and to provide guidance for City officials who serve on regional, state, and national boards, committees, and commissions when they are asked to review public policy matters and issues.
The guiding principles for legislative advocacy include and are not limited to:
* Support the League of California Cities and National League of Cities positions on priority ...
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