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CC - Adoption of a Resolution (1) Approving the 2017 Legislative and Policy Platform that Guides the City's Support of, or Opposition to State and Federal Legislation, and (2) Rescinding Resolution No. 2015-R002.
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Meeting Date: December 12, 2016
Contact Person/Dept: Shelly Wolfberg/City Manager's Office
Phone Number: (310) 253-6000
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (12/07/16);
Department Approval: John M. Nachbar (12/07/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution (1) approving the 2017 Legislative and Policy Platform (LPP) that guides the City's support of, or opposition to state and federal legislation, and (2) rescinding Resolution No. 2015-R002.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of the LPP is to publicly state the City's positions on issues it faces and to provide the process by which its interests can be protected at the state and federal levels. The LPP conveys to legislators, policy makers, and the community where the City Council stands on important policy positions. The LPP, which is current and comprehensive, also allows the City to respond quickly to issues that could directly impact the City as a municipal organization, and to reach out to legislators to assist the City in communicating its interests at the state and federal level.
Culver City's LPP outlines the City's position on legislative matters and serves as the foundation for the City to take positions on state and federal legislation. The City Manager's Office monitors state and federal legislation in coordination with City Departments and takes appropriate action when required in order to safeguard and/or advance the City's interests.
At the Janu...
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