REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Review and Adopt Long-term Advocacy Positions (LAPs) Related to Local Law Enforcement Technology, the Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD) Districting Process, and Postal Service in Sunnyvale
Report
BACKGROUND
At the January 30, 2024 meeting, Council approved their proposed 2024 Priority Advocacy Issues and Long-Term Advocacy Positions and directed staff to return with proposed language for three (3) new long-term advocacy positions related to local law enforcement technology, the Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD) districting process, and postal service in Sunnyvale.
This report presents three (3) new Long-Term Advocacy Positions (LAPs) for Council's approval, which enables City advocacy on pending legislation and issues based on these policy statements.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.4.14, Legislative Advocacy Positions
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
DISCUSSION
Local Law Enforcement Technology
Technology continues to reshape how agencies operate and engage with their communities to foster safety and better outcomes. The City does not have a policy position allowing advocacy regarding the local law enforcement technology. To support this topic, a new long-term advocacy position such as the following would need to be adopted by Council:
"Support legislation that provides local law enforcement agencies the ability to implement technology that would enhance public safety."
Adoption of such a policy would allow the Mayor and staff to a take position on legislation that enhances public safety in the City.
Postal Service for Sunnyvale Residents
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