DATE:
June 3, 2025
TO:
Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
LaTanya Bellow, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Amended Proposed 2025/2026 State And Federal Legislative Agenda And Recommended State Legislative Positions Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation from Niccolo De Luca, Vice President for Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA), the City’s legislative consultant, and discuss the updated proposed 2025/2026 State and Federal legislative agenda and recommended State legislative positions.
Discussion
On May 20, 2025, the City Council received a presentation from Niccolo De Luca on the draft legislative platform. The 2025/2026 legislative platform reflects the priorities of the City Council and includes advocating for legislation, regulations, and funding that is consistent with the City’s adopted goals. The City Council made amendments and the updated proposed 2025/2026 State and Federal legislative agenda is attached as Attachment B.
Mr. De Luca has also provided recommendations on State legislative positions based on the discussion with the City Council on May 20, 2025, as Attachment C.
Fiscal Impact
There is no current fiscal impact related to this item.
Staff Communication with the Public
This item was discussed at the May 20, 2025, City Council meeting.
Conflict of Interest
There is no conflict of interest related to this item.
Conclusion
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss the proposed 2025/2026 State and Federal legislative agenda.
PREPARED BY: April Foran, City Clerk
Approved and Forwarded to the
City Council of the City of Emeryville:
LaTanya Bellow, City Manager
Attachments
Attachment A – Amended Proposed 2025/2026 State and Federal Legislative Agenda - Redline Attachment B – Amended Proposed 2025/2026 State and Federal Legislative Agenda – Final Attachment C – Recommended State Legislative Platform
Amended Proposed 2025/2026 State and Federal Legislative Agenda City Council Meeting | June 3, 2025
City of Emeryville
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MEMORANDUM