Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Discussion
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER APPROVAL IN SUPPORT OF THE CALIFORNIA MAYORS COALITION'S EFFORTS TO WORK TOGETER TO GAIN STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE WITH CONTINUATION OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO COMBAT COVID-19 (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
This item is being presented at the request of Mayor Albert Robles.
The California Mayors Coalition sent a letter to the City of Carson in its efforts to gain support to fight for federal and state aid allocations to relieve struggling General Funds. In the letter there is a comprehensive COVID-19 Action Plan outlined for strategies to aggressively seek aid for key issues plaguing cities during this unprecedented time.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE Participation In Support Of The California Mayors Coalition's Efforts To Work Together To Gain State And Federal Assistance With Continuation Of Essential Services To Combat Covid-19
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
The California Mayors Coalition spearheaded by City of Fullerton Mayor, Jennifer Fitzgerald, has been created to unify California cities to help meet our community’s needs during the current pandemic.
On April 7, 2020, the H.R. 6467 Coronavirus Community Relief Act was introduced by Congressman Joe Neguse and to date has more than 70 cosponsors. This legislation would provide additional funds for cities and towns who have populations under 500,000. This bill is in the early stages and as more information is released the Coalition will provide updates.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
NONE
VI. EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 - Letter from California Mayors Coalition
Prepared by: David C. Roberts, Jr., Assistant City Manager