CC 02-02-2021 Item No. 17 2021 Legislative Platform_Staff PresentationFebruary 2, 20212021 Legislative PlatformCC 02-02-2021 Item No. 17
Background•Legislative Platform approved annually•Guides and informs official City positions on pending legislative issues during the year•Authorizes Legislative Review Committee (LRC) to take City positions on bills based on the Council-approved Platform•If a bill falls outside of the Legislative Platform, a City position can only be taken by the full Council
2021 Legislative Platform•LRC reviewed draft platform on Jan 8 and recommended for Council adoption•Notable changes include:•New section on homelessness•Support for allowing remote or video conference public meetings•Support for preservation of natural resources, organic waste recycling, and landfill diversion•Monitor square footage-based parcel taxes
Recommended Action•Adopt the proposed 2021 Legislative Platform.