REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Approve City Position on Proposed League of California Cities' 2015 Annual Resolutions
Report
BACKGROUND
The City has received the League of California Cities' (League) Annual Conference Resolutions Packet (Attachment 1); this year, there are four resolutions presented for consideration by the League policy committees and membership. Staff has reviewed the resolutions and is recommending a position consistent with City policy. This report provides guidance on how to vote on the issues as they pertain to City business for Councilmembers who serve on policy committees, on the resolutions committee, or as the City's voting delegate/alternates.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.3.1 Legislative Management - Goals and Policies, Goal 7.3C: Participate in intergovernmental activities, including national, state, and regional groups, as a means to represent the City's interests, influence policy and legislation, and enhance awareness.
Council Policy 7.4.14 Legislative Advocacy Positions: City business is defined as all matters directly related to service delivery, or otherwise contributing to the City's operational success.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
N/A
DISCUSSION
This report transmits the League's Annual Conference Resolutions Packet (Attachment 1) which contains the proposed resolutions to be considered at the League's Annual Conference in San Jose in late September. Below are descriptions of each resolution, followed by staff analysis and recommendations. Staff recommendation options are: Support, Oppose, No Staff Recommendation, or Take No Position. While the meaning of Support and Oppose recommendations are clear, "No Staff Recommendation" and "Take No Position" are clarified as follows:
* No Staff Recommendation - Consistent with past practice, staff does not provide analysis or make recommendations on measures that do not impact City business as defined in Council Policy 7.4.14, Legislative Advocacy Positions.
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