REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on 2019 Legislative Advocacy Positions
Report
BACKGROUND
On October 9, 2018, Council adopted Resolution No. 18-8611 to approve a Legislative Advocacy Position (LAP) Policy along with seven LAPs for 2018. 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
DISCUSSION
Due to the 2018 LAPs being adopted recently in October, many of the existing LAPs only required minor updates as summarized below. The Engagement with Federal Aviation Administration Regarding Airplane Noise and Regional Transportation Issues LAPs required no changes. Updates to the other LAPs are summarized below and changes tracked in redline (Attachment 2).
Staff recommends that Council approve the attached 2019 LAPs (Attachment 3) to provide staff with direction on future legislation.
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