REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adoption of Position on State and Local Ballot Measures for the November 4, 2014 Election
BACKGROUND
This report provides an opportunity for the Sunnyvale City Council to take positions on state and local measures on the November 4, 2014 Ballot. The report summarizes each measure, provides the City's adopted policy on the measure (if any), and a staff recommendation when appropriate. Council Policy 7. 3.13 Support for Councilmembers; Staff-Council Communications, states that staff will provide 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
Proposition 1 (Support)
The Water Quality, Supply and Infrastructure Act of 2014
Proposition 47 (Oppose)
Criminal Sentences. Misdemeanor Penalties. Initiative Statute.
In addition, the following measures have been deemed not City business and do not include staff analysis or recommendation; they are presented for potential Council Action.
State Ballot Measures
Proposition 2 (No Staff Recommendation)
State Budget. Budget Stabilization Account. Legislative Constitutional Amendment
Proposition 45 (No Staff Recommendation)
Healthcare Insurance. Rate Changes. Initiative Statute.
Proposition 46 (No Staff Recommendation)
Drug and Alcohol Testing of Doctors....
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