MEETING DATE:
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-7973 - LEGISLATIVE REPORT
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council of the City of San Marcos adopt the following position on active legislation:
* OPPOSE: AB 155 (Alejo) - Design-build for Monterey County Water Resources
* SUPPORT: AB 922 (Maienschein) - Disaster relief income tax deduction for San Diego County
* OPPOSE: AB 2126 (Bonta) - Meyers-Milias-Brown Act mediation
* OPPOSE: AB 2188 (Muratsuchi) - Solar energy permits
* OPPOSE: AB 2378: (Perea) - Workers' compensation temporary disability payments
These recommendations align with the 2014 Legislative Platform.
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Board or Commission Action
Not applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Planning for the Future
Good Governance
Relevant Department Goal
Support a focused legislative program that ensures the interests of San Marcos residents and businesses are protected and/or enhanced.
Introduction
The City Council adopted Legislative Procedures and the 2014 Legislative Platform to guide the consideration of state and federal bills that affect City operations. In keeping with that direction, this report submits new recommended bill positions along with an update on active legislation under consideration at the state and federal level with an existing San Marcos position.
This report provides a brief overview of recent legislative activity and the recommended positions for: AB 155 (Alejo), AB 922 (Maienschein), AB 2126 (Bonta), AB 2128 (Muratsuchi), and AB 2378 (Perea).
Other bill positions shown in the attached report reflect positions previously adopted by the City Council on measures this legislative session or those that have carried over from the 2013 legislative session. Throughout the year, staff generated letters to state legislators indicating the City's position and asked the City's federal and state legislative advocates to contact legislati...
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