CITY OF SAN MATEO
CITY OF SAN MATEO
Agenda Report
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San Mateo CA 94403
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Agenda Number: {{item.number}} Section Name: {{section.name}} Account Number: File ID: {{item.tracking_number}} TO: City Council Legislative Committee
FROM: Martin McTaggart
PREPARED BY: City Clerk's Office
MEETING DATE: September 09, 2024
SUBJECT:
Recommendation on Statewide Ballot Measures
RECOMMENDATION:
Review the statewide propositions on the November 5, 2024 General Election ballot and make a recommendation for Council to consider supporting, opposing or taking no position.
BACKGROUND:
It is the policy of the City Council that the Council be involved in the development of the City's position on significant pending federal and state legislation. The City Council's Legislative Committee, comprised of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, is charged with making recommendations for Council consideration to support, oppose, or remain neutral on proposed legislation.
Propositions on the November 5, 2024 ballot: (information on these propositions can be found in Attachment 1 – Easy Voter Guide):
•Proposition 2
Legislative Statue
Bonds for Public School & Community College Facilities
•Proposition 3
Legislative Constitutional Amendment
Guarantees Marriage Equality
•Proposition 4
Legislative Statute
Bonds for Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, and Climate Programs •Proposition 5
Legislative Constitutional Amendment
Decreases Vote Requirement for Local Housing & Infrastructure Bonds
CITY OF SAN MATEO
•Proposition 6
Legislative Constitutional Amendment
Ends Forced Labor of People in Jails & Prisons
•Proposition 32
Initiative
Raises the Minimum Wage
•Proposition 33
Initiative
Local Governments and Rent Control
•Proposition 34
Initiative
Restricts Spending of Profits from Selling Prescription Drugs •Proposition 35
Initiative
Permanent Tax to Support Medi-Cal
•Proposition 36
Initiative
Increase Penalties for Theft and Drug Crimes
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budgetary impact associated with this item.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
This item is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).)
NOTICE PROVIDED
All meeting noticing requirements were met.
ATTACHMENTS
Att 1 - Easy Voter Guide
Att 2 - League of California Cities Press Release
STAFF CONTACT
Martin McTaggart, City Clerk
[email protected]
(650) 522-7044