TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Justin Clifton, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Isaac Bravo, Management Analyst
SUBJECT:
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Adoption of the 2025 Legislative Platform
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RECOMMENDATION
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Approve the 2025 Legislative Platform as presented; and
Direct staff to gather and incorporate any further priority items identified by the Council for adoption in a subsequent amendment, ensuring alignment with the City's strategic goals and community needs.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On February 16, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 21-4365, approving the 2021 Legislative Platform (Vote: 5-0)1.
On January 18, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-4516, approving the 2022 Legislative Platform (Vote: 5-0)2.
On February 21, 2023, the City Council approved the 2023 Legislative Platform (Vote: 5-0).
On March 3, 2024, the City Council approved the 2024 Legislative Platform (Vote: 5-0).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Maintain a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency.
BACKGROUND
The City Manager's Office exercises day-to-day oversight of legislative matters. Annually, the City Council approves a legislative platform to enable City staff to proactively respond to proposed Federal and State legislation that would impact local government. Additionally, the platform is shared with the City's lobbying consultants to ensure the City's interests are represented in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
Throughout the year, proposed legislation that aligns or differs with the City's platform receives a letter of support or opposition. Legislation of concern that is not covered by the platform is routed to the City Council Legislative Workgroup for consideration and recommendation. Based on the workgroup's recommendation, a letter of support or opposition is drafted for signature by the Mayor. If there is not consensus by the workgroup, the posi...
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