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Recommendation to Approve the 2018 Legislative Agenda for the City of Alameda. (City Manager 2110)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jill Keimach, City Manager
Re: Recommendation to Approve the 2018 Legislative Agenda for the City of Alameda
BACKGROUND
For the last several years the City has adopted a Legislative Agenda to guide the City's legislative advocacy efforts during the year. By adopting a Legislative Agenda, both staff and the City Council are able to react quickly to most legislative issues as they arise and ensure there is a formal City position on a variety of legislative matters.
Last year, a draft Legislative Agenda was adopted by the City Council in March. Previous versions of the City's Legislative Agenda were adopted in November, 2015, and December, 2013. This 2018 Legislative Agenda was reviewed by City Department Heads and includes their feedback on legislative priorities. Following City Council adoption, the City's 2018 Legislative Agenda will be shared with our State and Federal representatives, and will be a road map for our advocacy efforts in coordination with our State and Federal lobbyists during the 2018 legislative session.
Important 2018 Dates
* February 16: Last day for bills to be introduced in the State legislature
* March 22-April 2: State legislature spring recess
* June 15: State budget bill must be passed by midnight
* July 6-August 6: State legislature summer recess
* August 31: Last day for any bill to be passed in the State legislature, interim recess begins on adjournment
DISCUSSION
The priorities outlined in the 2018 Legislative Agenda have been identified by City Department Heads as key issues for Alameda and have been previously identified as top priorities for the City Council. The Legislative Agenda also includes strategic priorities the League of California Cities has adopted for the next 12 months. Any issues that develop mid-year and are not covered by the Legislativ...
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