REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
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Consider Positions on Legislation Pending before the State Legislature, as recommended by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC)
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Statement of Issue:
On March 17, 2021, the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC), comprised of Mayor Kim Carr, Mayor Pro Tem Tito Ortiz, and Council Member Mike Posey, discussed current local, state and federal issues with relevance to Huntington Beach. Following discussion, the IRC chose to take positions on certain proposed State legislation, which are being presented to the City Council for approval. Those positions include: Oppose AB 339 (Lee); Support AB 361 (Rivas); Support AB 703 (Rubio); and Watch SB 6 (Caballero).
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve a City position of Oppose on Assembly Bill 339 (Lee) - State and local government: open meetings; and/or,
B) Approve a City position of Support on Assembly Bill 361 (Rivas) - Open meetings: local agencies: teleconferences; and/or,
C) Approve a City position of Support on Assembly Bill 703 (Rubio) - Open meetings: local agencies: teleconferences; and/or,
D) Approve a City position of Watch on Senate Bill 6 (Caballero) - Local planning: housing: commercial zones.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve one or more recommended legislative positions and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
On March 17, 2021, the IRC is recommending positions on State legislation, which are being presented to the City Council for approval:
1. OPPOSE - AB 339 (Lee) - State and local government: open meetings
This bill would allow for continued remote participation in local hearings and meetings. However, it would require all meetings to include a call-in option and an internet-based service option with extensive closed ca...
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