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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2015-061 City Council Reso.RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -061 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 400- 13 "LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM POLICY AND PROCEDURES" WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore is charged with the responsibility of establishing the laws of the City of Lake Elsinore through the enactment of ordinances, resolutions and official policies; and WHEREAS, City Council Policies are an expression of City Council's opinion as to the conduct of City business enacted to guide the various functions of the City and, where necessary, to establish procedures by which functions are performed in a fair and consistent manner; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the City of Lake Elsinore 2015 Legislative Platform consisting of guiding principles and general and specific policy statements on priority issues and legislative /regulatory matters that may impact the City at the state and federal level with the primary purpose of protecting and promoting the City's interests and enhancing its ability to govern and provide essential municipal and community services; and WHEREAS, the Legislative Platform was developed by a review of legislative priorities from the League of California Cities and National League of Cities, input from the City Council and staff (including reference to City legislative positions in the past), research of current law and pending legislation, and discussions with local legislative staff and the City's legislative advocates and will be updated from time to time by the City Council as necessary to reflect legislative changes and /or changes in City Council policies and priorities; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt a Legislative Program with policies and procedures to coordinate and advance the City's Legislative Platform as may be amended from time to time; and WHEREAS, the Legislative Program will be the City's official policy to guide City staff and legislative advocates to address legislative and regulatory issues in a timely and directed manner, without precluding City Council consideration of additional legislative matters. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore hereby adopts City Council Policy No. 400 -13 "Legislative Program Policy and Procedures" (Exhibit A) as the City of Lake Elsinore official policy to guide City staff and legislative advocates in the coordination and advancement of the City's Legislative Platform. City Council Resolution No. 2015 -061 Page 2 OF 2 SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this Z3040y�of June, 2015. os, Mayor APPROVED AS TO O M: r. Bar ara LeibolW City Attorney �:cln 001 rW CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 400 -13 "LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM POLICY AND PROCEDURES" CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL SUBJECT: Legislative Program Policy No. 400 -13 Policy and Procedures Effective Date: 6/23/2015 Page No. 1 of 2 PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish a Legislative Program to advance the City's Legislative Platform by outlining a detailed and streamlined process through which the City Council, staff and the City's legislative advocates can act in a timely manner in response to legislative proposals and enhance the City's ability to govern and provide essential municipal and community services. BACKGROUND The Legislative Platform ( "Platform ") is a compilation of general policy statements and City - specific policy statements adopted by the City Council to identify specific priority areas of interest for the City and region that would benefit the community. The Platform is developed by a review of legislative priorities from the League of California Cities and National League of Cities, input from the City Council and staff (including reference to City legislative positions in the past), research of current law and pending legislation, and discussions with local legislative staff. The Platform may be updated from time to time by the City Council as necessary to reflect legislative changes and /or changes in City Council policies and priorities. POLICY Federal and state legislation consistent with the Platform may be supported by the City. Legislation inconsistent with the Platform may be opposed by the City. Positions taken by the City in addition to "Support "or "Oppose" may include "Support if Amended" and "Oppose Unless Amended ". The City may also provide a letter of concern or interest without taking a formal position on a piece of legislation. Initial requests to take positions on legislative matters will be reviewed and approved by the City Manager. Approved requests that are consistent with the City's Platform will be coordinated for the Mayor's [or designee] approval and signature. Requests that are inconsistent or silent in the City's Platform may be placed on an agenda for consideration by the City Council. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL SUBJECT: Legislative Program Policy and Procedures Policy No. 400 -13 Effective Date: 6/23/2015 Page No. 2 of 2 In addition to coordinating formal action through the City Council, staff will administer the City's Legislative Program by generally performing the following functions: a. Work with Department Directors and staff to identify matters of legislative importance and develop positions on federal and state legislative proposals and general matters of legislative interest. b. Communicate matters of legislative importance to the City Council through periodic updates, and identify and coordinate positions for formal action by the City Council. C. Review positions and analysis prepared by the League of California Cities, National League of Cities, legislative advocates, and local government /professional associations in formulating positions. d. Monitor and track key bills through the legislative process utilizing the City's advocacy services, legislative websites, and government /professional associations. e. Communicate the City's positions to federal, state, and county legislators. f. Participate as needed in the drafting and amending of legislative proposals that significantly impact the City. g. Work with the League of California Cities, National League of Cities, legislative advocates, other cities and local government /professional associations on legislative matters of mutual concern. h. Participate and attend legislative briefings and meetings to actively engage and stay apprised of legislative trends and upcoming legislation. HISTORY Adopted by Resolution No. 2015 - 6/23/2015 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) I, Virginia J. Bloom, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 2015 -061 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held on the 23rd day of June 2015, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Magee, Council Member Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Tisdale, and Mayor Manos NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Hickman ABSTAIN: None VirginiW Bloo4, ity Clerk