REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Positions on State and Local Ballot Measures for the May 6, 2014 and June 3, 2014 Elections
Report
BACKGROUND
This report provides an opportunity for the Sunnyvale City Council to take positions on state and local measures on the May 6, 2014 and June 3, 2014 Ballots. The report summarizes each measure, provides the City's adopted policy on the measure (if any), and a staff recommendation when appropriate. Per Council Policy 7. 3.13 Support for Councilmembers; Staff-Council Communications, staff provides analysis and a position recommendation on only those ballot measures that directly impact City business. City business is defined as all matters directly related to service delivery, or otherwise contributing to the City's operational success (Per Council Policy 7.3.2 Legislative Advocacy Positions). Consistent with other ballot measures, no public funds have been or will be used to campaign for or against these measures.
Staff's recommendations are generally based on existing City policies from documents such as the General Plan, Legislative Advocacy Positions, and impact on City services and/or operations. Staff has deemed the following measures as City business and is recommending the following positions:
State Ballot Measures (June 3, 2014 election)
Proposition 41 (Support)
Veterans Housing and Homeless Prevention Bond Act of 2014.
Proposition 42 (Oppose)
Public Records. Open Meetings. State Reimbursement to Local Agencies. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.
Local Ballot Measure (June 3, 2014 election)
Measure AA (Support)
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
In addition, the following measure has been deemed not City business and does not include staff analysis or recommendation; it is presented for potential Council Action.
Local Ballot Measure (May 6, 2014 election)
Measure A (No Staff Recommendation)
Cupertino Union School District
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.3.13 Suppor...
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