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REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager March 26, 2018 SUBJECT Adopt City Council Policy on Legislative Advocacy RECOMMENDATION By motion, adopt the City Council Policy on Legislative Advocacy BACKGROUND The purpose of establishing a City Council Policy on legislative advocacy is to provide a clear process for the City to respond to pending Local, State and Federal legislation or ballot measures affecting the City of Redwood City. In the past, the City has taken positions on proposed Local, State or Federal legislation on an occasional basis. These positions have supported legislation and ballot measures that will enhance City services and programs and protect community interests, and opposed legislation or ballot measures that negatively impact City interests. As a member of the League of California Cities (League), the City is informed about State legislation and ballot measures that affect municipal government. In addition, Councilmembers or City staff are alerted to State and Federal legislation and ballot measures due to their membership in regional agencies and boards and professional organizations. As the City currently does not have a formal policy on reacting to proposed legislation, the process for legislative advocacy has varied. At times, the Mayor has responded on behalf of the City Council. At other times, the City Council has approved a statement of support or opposition to legislation at a Council meeting. In other circumstances, the City Manager has responded to legislation on behalf of the City. It is common for cities to have a stated process for responding to proposed legislation and ballot measures in order to ensure common understanding of City interests and to allow efficient responses when needed. The proposed policy provides guidance on City responses to proposed legislation and ballot measures. 6.1.F. - Page 1