REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on 2021 Q1 Legislative Update and Proposed Amendments to the 2021 Energy Legislation, Regulations, and Issues and Public Safety Legislative Advocacy Positions
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
On October 9, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-8611 to approve a Legislative Advocacy Position (LAP) Policy (Attachment 1). The purpose of the LAP Policy is to establish clear 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 LAP Policy requires Council to adopt or update the LAPs at the beginning of the calendar year to identify specific legislative priorities outside of the legislative guiding principles listed below:
* Support the League of California Cities and National League of Cities positions on priority bills that benefit Santa Clara
* Protect local revenue sources and prevent unfunded mandates
* Protect and/or increase funding for specific programs and services
* Protect and/or increase local government discretion
* Advance approved policies such as the City's Statement of Values, the General Plan, or the Climate Action Plan
On February 9, 2021, the City Council adopted twelve (12) 2021 LAPs (Attachment 2) on the following key issues:
* COVID-19 Legislation
* Energy Legislation, Regulations, and Issues
* Engagement with Federal Aviation Administration Regarding Airplane Noise
* Housing
* Human Resources and Public Sector Employment
* Local Authority over Wireless Telecommunications Facilities and Cable Services
* Public Safety
* Regional and State-wide Water Supply and Conservation
* Regional Issues and Collaboration
* Regional Transportation Issues
* School Mitigation Fees...
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