MEETING DATE:
JANUARY 13, 2015
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-8023 - ADOPTION OF THE 2015 SAN MARCOS LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
Body
Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution approving the 2015 San Marcos Legislative Platform to guide the City's legislative program and advocacy activities.
Body
Board or Commission Action
Not applicable.
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Planning for the Future
Good Governance
Relevant Department Goal
Not applicable.
Introduction
The City Council has prioritized an active state and federal legislative program that seeks to protect the City's local autonomy and ensure that the interests of its residents and businesses are protected and/or enhanced. As such, the City continues to retain legislative advocates in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. who advocate on behalf of the City of San Marcos by actively monitoring legislation and regulations, and assisting with the City's grant applications.
Discussion
Reflecting the priority of influencing legislative activity, the City Council has adopted policies and procedures to guide legislative monitoring and advocacy at the state and federal levels.
Legislative procedures, adopted in 2008 and revised in 2013, directs the development of the legislative platform and day-to-day bill tracking. The legislative platform, amended annually, serves as the foundation for a focused advocacy strategy and provides the clarity required to ensure efforts are directed towards only the most important and impactful bills.
The 2015 legislative platform includes the same priorities as the 2014 platform, including the protection of local finances from state raids, the preservation of local control, sustainability and energy strategies, labor relations, transportation, and communications positions.
The proposed modifications to the 2015 legislative platform are detailed in Attachment B and show the tracked changes from last year. The wording changes...
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