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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2023
FROM: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
SUBJECT: 2023 ANAHEIM LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM# 04
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, by Motion, adopt the 2023 Legislative Platform that guides the City’s support of, or opposition to, state and federal legislation and authorize City staff to contact federal and state representatives to advocate for legislative proposals consistent with the goals outlined within the 2023 Legislative Platform.
DISCUSSION:
The objective of the legislative platform is to outline the City’s position on legislative matters and serve as the foundation for the City to support or oppose various state and federal legislation. The legislative platform provides direction for our legislative advocates as they work to secure clear and strategic initiatives in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. This platform seeks to not only secure critical resources for our City, but also outlines policy statements that will allow the City’s Executive team to more effectively respond to and influence legislation in a timely manner.
This platform is meant to be an evolving document that will be amended regularly from year to year or as critical legislation is introduced. Typically when an important issue arises that is not addressed within the legislative platform, staff will return to the City Council for direction as necessary. Additionally, as is currently the case, a member of the City Council can request to agendize a legislative issue and ask the Council to take a position even though it may not be covered within the parameters of the legislative platform.
Upon adoption of the attached legislative platform, the City Manager’s Office will continue to monitor and review legislation throughout the state and federal legislative year. If necessary, staff may initiate contact with legislative offices and speak on behalf of the City regarding pertinent legislation. City staff may also send letters of support or opposition based upon the positions within the legislative platform. The City Manager’s Office will provide regular updates on relevant legislation throughout the year and provide information on when we have weighed in with our delegation on critical city issues.
2023 Anaheim Legislative Platform
February 28, 2023
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
There is no fiscal impact on the budget.
Respectfully submitted,
Greg Garcia
Assistant City Manager
Attachment:
1. 2023 Legislative Platform