CITY OF SAN MATEO
CITY OF SAN MATEO
Agenda Report
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San Mateo CA 94403
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Agenda Number: 18 Section Name: {{section.name}} Account Number: 10-1511 File ID: {{item.tracking_number}} TO: City Council
FROM: Alex Khojikian, City Manager
PREPARED BY: City Clerk's Office
MEETING DATE: September 16, 2024
SUBJECT:
November 5, 2024 Statewide Propositions and H.R.6639 - Poverty Line Act of 2023 – Recommendations RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the recommendations of the Legislative Committee to: (1) support the following propositions on the ballot for the November 5, 2024, General Election: Proposition 3 (Guarantees Marriage Equality); Proposition 5 (Lowers the Vote Requirement for Local Housing & Infrastructure Bonds); and Proposition 32 (Increases the Minimum Wage); and (2) support H.R. 6639 - the Poverty Line Act of 2023.
BACKGROUND:
On September 9, 2024, the Legislative Committee comprised of Mayor Diaz Nash and Deputy Mayor Newsom met to consider recommending positions on the November 5, 2024 General Election. There are ten propositions on the ballot.
After discussion, the Legislative Committee recommended the City Council take a support position on Proposition 3 (Guarantees Marriage Equality); Proposition 5 (Lowers the Vote Requirement for Local Housing & Infrastructure Bonds); and Proposition 32 (Increases the Minimum Wage). Attachment 1 provides the Council with a summary of each proposition.
The Legislative Committee also considered two legislative bills, the H.R. 6639 - the Poverty Line Act of 2023 and Senate Bill 969 (Alcoholic beverages: entertainment zones): consumption. After discussion, the Legislative Committee recommended a support position be taken by the City Council on H.R. 6639 - the Poverty Line Act of 2023. The Legislative Committee recommended no action be taken at this time on Senate Bill 969.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budgetary impact associated with this administrative action.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
The 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 - Text of H.R.6639 - Poverty Line Act of 2023
Att 3 - Public Comment
CITY OF SAN MATEO
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