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January 31, 2024

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AGENDA

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
JANUARY 31, 2024
PUBLIC MEETING 4:30 P.M.

MEMBERS
Steve Madison, Chair, District 6
Gene Masuda, District 4
Jess Rivas, District 5
Jason Lyon, District 7
STAFF
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary

MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Pasadena is dedicated to delivering exemplary municipal services, responsive to our entire community and consistent
with our history, culture and unique character.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices are available from the City Clerk’s Office with a 24-hour advance notice.

Please call (626) 744-4124 to request use of a listening device.

Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling (626) 744-4124 at least 24 hours in advance.

Habrá servicio de interpretación disponible para éstas juntas llamando al (626) 744-4124 por lo menos con 24 horas de anticipación.

Items on the agenda may not be called in order listed.

Agendas and supporting documents are available on the Internet at http://www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/city-council-legislative-policy-committee/ Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Legislative Policy Committee after distribution of the agenda packet will be posted online and listed as: “Supplemental Agenda Material Received after the Posting of the agenda”

PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING FOR JANUARY 31, 2024 AT 4:30 P.M. WILL BE ACCEPTED IN-PERSON AND BY VIDEOCONFERENCE/TELECONFERENCE.

Link to City Meeting Policy:
cityofpasadena.net/CityCouncilMeetingPolicy
TO VIEW A LIVE STREAM OF THE MEETING:
http://pasadena.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=9 AND
WWW.PASADENAMEDIA.ORG
In order to facilitate public participation at meetings the City will accept public comment in the following manner:

1. Whether participating in-person or virtually at the meeting, members of the public may provide public comment by submitting a speaker card prior to the start of public comment on that item, at the following webpage:
www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/public-comment/
If a public comment speaker wishes to speak on more than one agenda item, please indicate which items on the online form (multiple item speakers will be handled according to the process posted on the agenda and as specified in the City meeting policy). Public comments are limited to 3 minutes each, and the Chair and Committee may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances.

2. In-person Meeting Participation: Complete an online speaker card at the following website: www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/public-comment/ After submitting a public speaker card, members of the public may attend the meeting in-person by coming to the Pasadena City Council Chamber, Room S249 at City Hall at the date and start-time of the posted meeting.

Virtual Meeting Participation: For virtual participants, you may attend by connecting to the meeting using a computer, other electronic device, or by telephone. Please review the agenda to identify the published start time for the meeting and connect to the meeting just prior to, or at the start of the meeting.

To participate in public comment for an item and to be recognized to speak, it is required that the speaker login to the meeting using the same name or telephone number used on the Speaker Card form. This will allow City staff to locate and promote the speaker into the meeting when it is time for their public comment.

Participants’ phone calls to the Committee meeting will be recorded as part of the Committee meeting. By staying on the line and making public comment during the Committee meeting by phone, you are agreeing to have your phone call recorded. Following is the connectivity information for virtual participation:

Computer or electronic devices, join the meeting at: cityofpasadena.net/cczoom Telephone only dial-in: 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID: 161 482 446

3. Speaker Card Help Line: If a public comment speaker needs assistance in completing a speaker card, please call the City Clerk’s Office at: (626) 744-4124.

Help line will open 30 minutes prior to the posted start time of the meeting.

4. Members of the public may submit correspondence of any length prior to the start of the meeting, at the following email address:
[email protected]
Written correspondence will be forwarded to the Legislative Policy Committee prior to the start of the meeting, posted online, and made part of the legislative record for the item.

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IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE MODIFICATION OR ACCOMMODATION PURSUANT

TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

BECAUSE YOU ARE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE ELECTRONICALLY AS SET FORTH ABOVE, CONTACT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT (626) 744-4124 OR
[email protected].

SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
JANUARY 31, 2024
Public Meeting: 4:30 P.M.

Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
PUBLIC MEETING - 4:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT – Limited to items on this special meeting agenda and will be heard at the time the item is considered.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 29, 2023 – Special Meeting*
September 5, 2023 – Cancelled Meeting*
October 3, 2023 – Regular Meeting*
November 7, 2023 – Regular Meeting*

NEW BUSINESS

INFORMATION ONLY

1. BRIEFING BY CHRIS GIGLIO ON FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

2. BRIEFING BY KYRA EMANUELS ROSS ON STATE LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

3. DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF AB 1416 SANTIAGO; ELECTIONS: BALLOT LABEL

4. DISCUSSION OF ZERO BAIL LAWSUIT

5. PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS*
a. Accessibility and Disability Commission – January 23, 2024 b. Arts & Culture Commission – January 10, 2024
c. Code Enforcement Commission – December 7, 2023
d. Commission on the Status of Women – January 3, 2024
e. Community Police Oversight Commission – January 11, 2024 f. Design Commission – January 9, 2024
g. Deferred Compensation Committee – January 10, 2024
h. Environmental Advisory Commission – January 9, 2024
i. Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee – January 23, 2024 j. Human Relations Commission – January 9, 2024
k. Human Services Commission – January 10, 2024
l. Library Commission – January 17, 2024
m. Northwest Commission – January 17, 2024
n. Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone Advisory Commission – January 18, 2024
o. Pasadena Rental Housing Board – January 10, 2024, January 24, 2024 p. Planning Commission – January 10, 2024, January 24, 2024 q. Reconnecting Communities 710 Advisory Group – January 17, 2024 r. Transportation Advisory Commission – January 25, 2024 s. Urban Forestry Advisory Committee – January 10, 2024

ADJOURN

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 29, 2023 – Special Meeting*
September 5, 2023 – Cancelled Meeting*
October 3, 2023 – Regular Meeting*
November 7, 2023 – Regular Meeting*
01 08/29/2023

CITY OF PASADENA

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES

PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
AUGUST 29, 2023

SPECIAL MEETING
OPENING The Chair called the special meeting of the Legislative P olicy Committee to order at 4:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

Staff:

Chair Steve Madison
Councilmember Gene Masuda
Councilmember Jess Rivas (Absent)
Councilmember Jason Lyon
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Bill Huang, Director of Housing
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary

INFORMATION ONLY BRIEFING BY DAVID JONES AND KYRA EMANUELS ROSS ON

STATE LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
Kyra Emanuels Ross and David Jones , State Legislative advocates for the City, provided an update on state and local legislative matters listed below and responded to questions:
• Senate leader Toni Atkins announced Senator Mike
McGuire will be the Pro Tempore Designee;
• Legislative proposal A ssembly Constitutional
Amendment 13 (ACA-13) voting thresholds; and
• Legislative bills being monitored, including:
o Senate Bill 799, Unemployment Insurance
o Assembly Bill 1082, Authority to remove vehicles;
o Assembly Bill 1594, Medium and heavy-duty zero-
emission vehicles;
o Senate Bill 96 Historic Venue Restoration and
Resiliency Act;
o Senate Bill 734, Property Tax;
o Assembly Bill 309, The Social Housing Act
Chair Madison asked the State Legislative advocates to closely monitor Senate Bill 252 Public Retirement Systems; Fossil Fuels, and other similar bills related to climate change to provide updates to the Committee.

Bill Huang , Director of Housing , provided information on the correspondence the City submitted opposing S enate Bill 734, Property Tax, Possessory Interests, unless the bill was modified; and responded to questions.

Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
02 08/29/2023

BRIEFING BY CHRIS GIGLIO ON FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE

MATTERS
Chris Giglio, Federal Legislative advocate for the City, provided an update on federal legislative matters listed below and answered questions on the following topics: decides and
• Congress is currently on their month-long recess;
• Concerns with Congress inability to approve a federal budget for fiscal year 2024;
• “Continuing Resolution” to keep the government
running; and
• Debt limit and budget cuts
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

BROWN ACT TELECONFERENCE RULES AND PENDING

LEGISLATION
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the item, including providing information on the background of the Brown Act, teleconference rules, requirements for remote meetings under AB 2449, “Just Cause” and “Emergency” circumstances, key differences between traditional teleconference rules and AB 2449 , and pending legislation ; and responded questions.

Chair Madison expressed concerns with staff allowing public speakers to address the City Council remotely, as he believes the public speakers should address the City Council in a public forum and in person , and asked staff to ensure virtual public speakers are compliant with the law. He also asked staff to distribute the presented PowerPoint to the Committee.

Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL COMPREHENSIVE NON-

DISCRIMINATION RESOLUTION
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager, requested direction from the Committee related to a potential comprehensive non - discrimination resolution, and responded to questions.

Councilmember Lyon requested that staff develop a comprehensive nondiscrimination ordinance that prohibits discrimination in all public accommodations (i.e., employment, commerce, housing), a list of the protected categories similar to the State's categories. He also asked staff to consider an enforcement mechanism to include in the resolution, and information on the body that will address any appeals. 03 08/29/2023
Chair Madison recommended staff consider multiple commissions to address appeals related to a future Comprehensive Non-
Discrimination resolution and return to the Committee at a future meeting with a recommendation. In addition, he asked staff to research best practices and models from other municipalities within California.

Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

CALTRANS HOMES DISPOSITION

William Huang, Director of Housing , provided an update on Caltrans properties, including information on staff is currently in the process of inspecting the homes for sale, status of the Request for Proposal for real estate brokers, and responded to questions.

Chair Madison expressed concerns with selling the homes, after the City purchases the structures from Caltrans, and a future buyer “flips” the structure; and suggested that staff consider a joint venture with a developer to repair the seventeen structures to provide housing for families and/or Pasadena residents.

Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

DISCUSSION OF HISTORIC STADIUM CAUCUS

Brenda Harvey -Williams, Assistant City Manager , provided introductory comments. Chris Giglio, Federal Legislative advocate for the City, provided an oral update on the matter, and responded to questions.

Chair Madi son asked staff to contact Congressman Schiff and Congresswoman Chu to determine if they have provided input on the matter. He also asked staff to ensure the Mayor sends
correspondence indicating the City’s strong support of the Historic Stadium Caucus in order to protect the Rose Bowl Stadium.

Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

a. Accessibility and Disability Commission – August 22, 2023 b. Commission on the Status of Women – August 2, 2023
c. Community Police Oversight Commission – August 3, 2023 d. Deferred Compensation Committee – August 1, 2023
e. Design Commission – August 22, 2023
f. Environmental Advisory Commission – August 8, 2023
g. Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee – July 25, 2023
h. Historic Preservation Commission – August 15, 2023
i. Human Relations Commission – August 9, 2023
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j. Human Services Commission – August 9, 2023
k. Northwest Commission – August 8, 2023
l. Pasadena Rental Housing Board – August 23, 2023
m. Planning Commission – August 9, 2023, August 23, 2023 n. Recreation and Parks Commission – August 1, 2023
o. Senior Commission – August 8, 2023
p. Transportation Advisory Commission – July 27, 2023
q. Urban Forestry Advisory Committee – August 9, 2023
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

ADJOURNMENT On the order of the Chair, the special meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee was adjourned at 5:57 p.m.

ATTEST:
____________________
Jerice Kenebrew
Recording Secretary
_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee
09/05/2023

CITY OF PASADENA

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES

PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee, scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on August 31, 2023, and posted by staff.

ATTEST:
____________________
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary
_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee
01 10/03/2023

CITY OF PASADENA

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES

PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
OCTOBER 3, 2023
OPENING Chair Madison called the meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee to order at 4:46 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

Staff:

Chair Steve Madison
Councilmember Gene Masuda
Councilmember Jess Rivas
Councilmember Jason Lyon
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager
David Reyes, Assistant City Manager
Kyra Emanuels Ross, State Legislative Advocate
Chris Giglio, Federal Legislative Advocate
Jason Mikaelian, Deputy Director of Planning and Community Development
Luis Rocha, Planning Manager
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary

INFORMATION ONLY BRIEFING BY DAVID JONES AND KYRA EMANUELS ROSS ON

STATE LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
Kyra Emanuels Ross , State Legislative advocate for the City, provided an update on state and local legislative matters listed below and responded to questions:
• Laphonza Butler, California’s newest Senator, the first black LGBT member was sworn in today, October 3, 2023;
• Special election to be called to fill the seat for the late Senator Feinstein;
• Governor Newsom to release 2024 -2025 State budget in June with an anticipated $15 billion deficit;
• State le gislature’s notable Bills: SB799 Unemployment Insurance; AB316 Vehicles; AB122 Fast Food Restaurant
Industry; SB253 Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act; SB261 Greenhouse Gases; SB423 Land Use; and
• Insurance reform: rates, catastrophic modeling
Following discussion and on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

BRIEFING BY CHRIS GIGLIO ON FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE

MATTERS
02 10/03/2023
Chris Giglio, Federal Legislative advocate for the City , provided an update on the following federal legislative matters listed below and/or answered questions on the following topics:
• The lack of a Speaker of the House;
• The start of the new Federal Fiscal Year (FY), October 1, 2023; Congress has not decided on a final budget for FY 2024; Continuing Resolution
• The Senate and House of Representatives FY 2024 budgets; and
• The Federal Aviation Administration programs; farm /nutrition bill, and the Department of Defense program bills
The Chair spoke on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein and expressed condolences and sympathy on her passing.

Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

DISCUSSION ON EXTENSION OF LAND USE RELATED

DEADLINES FOR ENTITLEMENTS
David Reyes , Assistant City Manager, and Luis Rocha, Planning Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the item, including information on land use entitlement background, recently adopted ordinance language and time extensions related to land use, and responded to questions.

Jason Mikaelian, Deputy Director of Planning and Community Development, responded to questions regarding time extension limits related permit issuance, and design and building permit process, and responded to questions.

In response to Chair Madison request that staff to provide information on a chart of the various time periods related to land use deadlines, Mr. Reyes stated that staff will provide the information and distribute through the City Manager’s newsletter.

Chair Madison asked staff to provide an update on staff’s compliance with AB-2011 Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022.

Burke Farrar, residence not stated, spoke on the various building projects in Pasadena he is involved with, and spoke in support of extending land use deadline related to entitlements.

Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

ANNUAL REPORT – FISCAL YEAR 2022 – 2023 AND WORK
PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 – 2024:
a. Accessibility and Disability Commission
03 10/03/2023
b. Commission on the Status of Women
c. Environmental Advisory Commission
d. Human Relations Commission
e. Senior Commission
Chair Madison expressed appreciation to staff for submitting the reports with attendance sheets.

Following a brief discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
a. Accessibility and Disability Commission – September 26, 2023 b. Commission on the Status of Women – September 6, 2023 c. Design Commission – September 26, 2023
d. Environmental Advisory Commission – September 12, 2023 , September 26, 2023
e. Fire & Police Retirement System – September 20, 2023 f. Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee – September 26, 2023
g. Historic Preservation Commission – September 5 , 2023, September 19, 2023
h. Human Relations Commission – September 5, 2023
i. Human Services Commission – September 13, 2023
j. Library Commission – September 20, 2023
k. Northwest Commission – September 12, 2023
l. Pasadena Rental Housing Board – September 12, 2023,
September 27, 2023
m. Planning Commission – September 13, 2023, September 27, 2023
n. Senior Commission – September 12, 2023
o. South Lake Parking Place Commission – September 28, 2023 p. Transportation Advisory Commission – September 28, 2023 Brenda Harvey -Williams, Assistant City Manager , expressed appreciation from the City’s Boards and Commission s that the Committee acknowledges the diligent work of the various board and commission members.

Chair Madison requested that staff include the agendas of the Reconnecting Communities 710 Advisory Group at the next update.

Following a brief discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

In response to Chair Madison and Councilmember Lyon’s inquiry, Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager, reported that staff will provide an update on an Anti -Discrimination policy in the near future.

ADJOURNMENT On the order of the Chair, the special meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee was adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
04 10/03/2023

ATTEST:

____________________
Sandra S. Robles
Recording Secretary

_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee

01 11/07/2023

CITY OF PASADENA

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES

PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
OPENING Chair Madison called the meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee to order at 4:35 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

Staff:

Chair Steve Madison
Councilmember Gene Masuda
Councilmember Jess Rivas (arrived at 4:42 p.m.)
Councilmember Jason Lyon
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Jen Guess, Customer Relations Manager
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by Councilmember Lyon to approve the minutes of March 7, 2023 (special meeting), April 4, 2023 (cancellation), and May 2, 2023 (cancellation) as submitted. (Motion unanimously carried ) (Absent:

Councilmember Rivas)

INFORMATION ONLY BRIEFING BY DAVID JONES AND KYRA EMANUELS ROSS ON

STATE LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
Councilmember Rivas
arrived at 4:42 p.m.

David Jones , State Legislative advocate for the City, provided an update on state and local legislative matters listed below and responded to questions:
• Sacramento is quiet with most elected officials out
campaigning;
• Tina Orr, Service Employees International Union ( SEIU) California Executive Director, announced that defeating the California Business Roundtable initiative will be one of their top priorities for 2024;
• Governor Newsom announced that he will be using the new California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) streamlining package for certification of the Reservoir Project (Colusa County) sites;
• Delayed tax collection for both federal and state governments; and
• Tax revenues are at the above projected levels.

Following discussion and on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed. 02 11/07/2023

BRIEFING BY CHRIS GIGLIO ON FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE

MATTERS
Chris Giglio, Federal Legislative advocate for the City , provided an update on the following fe deral legislative matters listed below and answered questions on the following topics:
• Progress toward approving the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2024;
• Election of Mike Johnson (Louisiana) as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives;
• $14.3 billion emergency aid package to Israel;
• Proposal to cut Community Development Block Grants
funding by 50%; and
• Defense budget and holds to senior military promotions.

Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

ANNUAL REPORT – FISCAL YEAR 2022 – 2023 AND WORK
PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 – 2024:
a. Arts & Culture Commission
Chair Madison made introductory remarks and complimented the Art and Culture Commission report’s graphic design and subcommittee assignments.

Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager, stated the staff will research the annual report style and formatting requirements for City boards and committees and provide the information to the Committee at a future meeting.

Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney, provided information on the role of Parliamentarian related to the City’s boards and commissions, and responded to questions.

Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
a. Accessibility and Disability Commission – October 24, 2023 b. Arts & Culture Commission – October 11, 2023
c. Code Enforcement Commission – October 5, 2023
d. Commission on the Status of Women – October 4, 2023, November 1, 2023
e. Community Police Oversight Commission – October 4, 2023, October 5, 2023, November 2, 2023
f. Design Commission – October 10, 2023
g. Environmental Advisory Commission – October 10, 2023 h. Fire & Police Retirement System – October 18, 2023
i. Human Relations Commission – October 3, 2023
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j. Human Services Commission – October 11, 2023
k. Library Commission – October 18, 2023
l. Northwest Commission – October 10, 2023
m. Pasadena Rental Housing Board – October 11, 2023, October 25, 2023
n. Planning Commission – October 11, 2023, October 25, 2023 o. Reconnecting Communities 710 Advisory Group – October 26, 2023
p. Recreation and Parks Commission – October 3, 2023
q. Senior Commission – October 10, 2023\
r. Urban Forestry Advisory Committee – October 11, 2023 Following a brief discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

Chair Madison asked staff for an update on the development of an anti-discrimination policy and shared that the Human Relations Commission expressed their desire to participate in the process.

Councilmember Lyon supported the commission’s involvement and suggested utilizing the Human Relations Commission as part of the enforcement mechanism for a proposed anti-discrimination policy.

Brenda Harvey -Williams, Assistant City Manager, informed the Committee that the City Manager’s Office and City Attorney’s Office are researching other municipalities policies, with staff to provide an update at a future Committee meeting.

ADJOURNMENT On the order of the Chair, the regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee was adjourned at 5:09 p.m.

ATTEST:
____________________
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary
_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee

INFORMATION ITEMS

5. PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS *

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