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ITEM NUMBER
Mid COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
FROM: Council Member Penny Rappa
SUBJECT: League of California Cities Channel Counties Division Resolution
RECOMMENDATION: By motion, endorse the Channel Counties Division adoption of
a resolution adopting a Legislative Action Program for 1993.
DISCUSSION:
At the quarterly meeting of the Channel Counties Division of the League of California
Cities (January 22, 1993), it was requested that all cities take the proposed resolution back
to their Cities for formal adoption by their respective Councils. The proposed resolution
is complementary to the legislative program formally adopted by Council on 1/19/93.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not endorse League resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: Channel Counties Division Resolution
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO SUPPORTING THE LEAGUE
OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CHANNEL.COUNTIES DIVISION'S
LEGISLATIVE ACTION PROGRAM FOR 1993
WHEREAS, the State of California is anticipating a revenue shortfall, estimated at
$10 billion, and;
WHEREAS, the Channel Counties Division of the League of California Cities wishes
to mitigate attempts by the State to secure needed revenues from cities, and;
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo City Council promotes the Division's wishes to take
an active role in influencing the decisions of our State legislators;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the San Luis Obispo City Council
does hereby adopt this resolution in support of the Channel Counties Division's Legislative
Action Program to reduce the impact of the State revenue shortfall on cities.
"Cementing a Relationship with Our Legislators"
► Identify and document the impacts we are experiencing with the assistance of the
City Managers Group.
► List all possible revenue "taking" options and anticipated impacts and distribute to
each city, based upon past proposals.
IN. Share information with our respective legislative representatives on a regular basis
in their field offices and let them know we are on the front lines making difficult and
"politically unpopular" decisions on a daily basis.
► Request meetings between February and June, to establish the cumulative impacts
of budget "takings" on our division.
►__ Utilize Division Quarterly Meetings to share our experiences and strategies.
► Inform the State League Directors of our plan and coordinate with other ongoing
activities.
Resolution No. (190" Series)
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► Identify opportunities for additional revenues and offer solutions.
On motion of , seconded by
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted on this 16th day of February, 1993.
Mayor Peg Pinard
ATTEST:
Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
APPROVED:
City Ad 'strative Officer
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