Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Implementation of the Legislative Advocacy Program for 2009 10 and Rescinding Resolution No. 2008 R005. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 05/18/09 AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Implementation of the Legislative Advocacy Program for 2009 10 and Rescinding Resolution No. 2008 R005. Contact Person/Dept.: Shelly Wolfberg Phone Number: (310) 253 6008 Item Number: A 1 Fiscal Impact: Yes No X General Fund: Yes No X Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master Notification E mail List (05/13/09). Action Item: X Attachments: X Department Approval: Martin R. Cole (05/05/09) Fiscal Impact Review: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (05/05/09) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (05/11/09) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (05/13/09) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) approving the implementation of the Culver City Legislative Advocacy Program (Advocacy Program) for 2009 10 for use in outlining legislative policies and activities and rescinding Resolution No. 2008 R018. BACKGROUND: Legislators and voters of California have historically enacted several measures that have had the effect of limiting the autonomy financial and otherwise of local governments. This process continues especially the current economic environment. This has left many cities vulnerable to the impact of legislation that diverts funds from local government to help balance the state s budget. While circumstances for local governments have somewhat improved over the past four years local governments ability to best serve their constituents. 2008 Legislative Advocacy Program At the April 7 2008 City Council meeting the City Council took action to: local governments must continue to be vigilant in preserving in 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2008 R018 approving the implementation of the Culver City Legislative Advocacy Program for 2008 and rescinding Resolutio...
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