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
Subject:
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Consider positions on legislation pending before the State and Federal Legislature, as recommended by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC); adopt Resolution No. 2021-49
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Statement of Issue:
On August 18, 2021, the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC), comprised of Mayor Kim Carr
and Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Delgleize (with Council Member Mike Posey absent) discussed local, 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 further consideration.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve a City position of Oppose Unless Amended on Senate Bill 1 (Atkins) - Environmental, Public Health, and Workers Defense Act of 2019; and,
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-49, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach (1) Announcing its Commitment to End Child Marriage by Calling for an "18 No Exceptions Law"; and (2) Authorizing the City Manager and Authorized City Personnel to Publish on the City's Website and Social Media Platforms Necessary Information Pertaining to Ending Child Marriage."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve one or more recommended actions and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
On August 18, 2021, the IRC met to review and discuss local, state and federal issues, with relevance to Huntington Beach. The following is an analysis of the issues that the Committee chose to take positions on and are presenting to the City Council for approval:
1. OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED - SB 1 (Atkins) - Environmental, Public Health, and Workers Defense Act of 2019 This bill requires state and regional agencies to identify, assess, and, to the extent feasi...
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