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 and Federal Legislature, as recommended by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC)
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Statement of Issue:
On May 24, 2021, the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC), comprised of Mayor Kim Carr, Mayor Pro Tem Tito Ortiz, and Council Member Mike Posey discussed State and Federal issues with relevance to Huntington Beach. Following discussion, the IRC chose to take positions on certain proposed legislation, which are presented to the City Council for consideration.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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Approve one or more City positions on the following State legislation:
A) Watch Assembly Bill 1177 (Santiago) - California Public Banking Option Act
B) Support Assembly Bill 1158 (Petrie-Norris) - Alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve one or more recommended legislative positions and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
On May 24, 2021, the IRC recommended positions on the following State legislation, which are being presented to the City Council for approval:
1. WATCH - AB 1177 (Santiago) - California Public Banking Option Act
This bill establishes the Public Banking Option Board to administer the BankCal Program, offering consumers who lack access to traditional banking services access to no-cost, zero-fee, zero-penalty federally-insured bank account and debit card services. It would require the Board, before July 1, 2023, to conduct a market analysis to determine if BankCal can be implemented, and if program revenue will be sufficient to cover program costs within six years of the program's implementation. The Board's determination is subject to approval of the Legislature through enac...
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