TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, Acting City Manager
FROM:
George Gabriel, Assistant to the City Manager
Patricia Matson, Management Analyst
SUBJECT:Title
Update Regarding the City's Legislative Positions on Bills from the Current Statewide Legislative Cycle (Acting City Manager Mirzakhanian).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
RECEIVE AND FILE
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the update regarding the City's legislative positions on bills from the current statewide legislative cycle.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended action.
BACKGROUND:
The Manhattan Beach City Council periodically reviews bills, initiatives, or legislation pending in other governmental agencies. The purpose of this is to outline the position of the City Council on priority issues and matters that impact the City's ability to operate effectively, promote City interests and protect local authority.
From time to time, staff identifies legislation that the City Council may want to indicate their position and join other cities that oppose or support certain pieces of legislation. All legislation the City Council has taken positions on is summarized on the City's website here:
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On March 5, 2024, the City Council adopted the 2024 Legislative Platform. This document sets forth the City's legislative objectives for the 2024 calendar year and provides direction for legislative action. The Platform contains broad policy statements pertaining to a variety of issues that impact the City of Manhattan Beach and outlines a process for the City to take positions on legislation.
At the same Council meeting, the City Council established a Legislative Ad Hoc Subcommittee (assigning Mayor Pro Tem Howorth and Councilmember Lesser) which...
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