Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER AN UPDATE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE AD HOC COMMITTEE REGARDING CITY OF CARSON ADVOCACY EFFORTS DURING THE 2021 LEGISLATIVE SESSION (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
This item transmits an informational update to the City Council from the Legislative Ad Hoc Committee, consisting of Mayor Davis-Holmes and Councilmember Hicks, summarizing the City of Carson's legislative activities during the 2021 Legislative Session. The City Council is asked to consider the information provided in the report and provide comments or direction if desired.
The Legislative Ad Hoc Committee has introduced this item to the City Council at this time because the 2021 Legislative Session ended on October 10, which was the deadline by when the Governor must sign, or veto bills passed by the Legislature on or before September 10 and in the Governor's possession after September 10.
Statutes that are signed by the Governor by the October 10 deadline will take effect on January 1, 2022 and the Legislature will reconvene to begin the 2022 Legislative Session on January 3, 2022.
Exhibit 1 includes a list of advocacy letters sent and resolutions adopted during 2021 Legislative Session with City Council approval. The list also indicates the current status of the bill and whether it was signed by the Governor by the October 10 deadline.
Staff and the City's legislative advocates will continue our legislative advocacy efforts and seek City Council direction as appropriate and in accordance with the City of Carson Legislative Platform that was adopted by the City Council on August 3, 2021.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
CONSIDER the information presented and PROVIDE direction if desired.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action deemed appropriate by the City Council and consistent with applicable laws.
IV. BACKGROUND
Upon the recommendation of an Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Mayor Da...
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