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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM January 11~ 1996 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: TRUDY SLATER, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST III ~ ~ SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM Councilmember Rowles has asked me to distribute the 1994-95 Legislative Platform to the Council for re-review. The Legislative and Litigation Committee will be reviewing it at its meeting of February 1, 1996. The Committee is considering turning the Platform into an annual rather than fiscal year legislative guideline. Comments and suggestions should be returned to me by Tuesday, January 30. Thank you. (M0111963) Attachment cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager Gail Waiters, Assistant City Manager CITY OF BAKERSFIELD 1994-95 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PROVIDES GOVERNMENTAL DECISION MAKING AT THE LEVEL CLOSEST TO THE PEOPLE. IT, THEREFORE, IS ENCUMBENT UPON ITS ELECTED OFFICIALS TO PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE CITY'S BORDERS AS WELL AS WHEN DEALING WITH OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENTITIES. THE FOLLOWING POLICY STATEMENTS REFLECT THE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD FOR 1994-95. GENERAL POUCY STATEMENTS SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH ENHANCES THE CITY'S ABILITY TO FINANCE AND ECONOMICALLY, EFFICIENTLY, AND EFFECTIVELY PROVIDE LOCAL DISCRETIONARY AND STATE OR FEDERALLY MANDATED PROGRAMS. SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH PROVIDES FOR GOVERNMENTAL DECISION MAKING AT THE LEVEL CLOSEST TO THE PEOPLE WHENEVER IT IS MOST LIKELY TO PRODUCE THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT RESULT. SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH ENHANCES THE CITY'S LAND USE DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY. OPPOSE LEGISLATION WHICH ALLOWS STATE CONTROL OVER AND USE OF TRADITIONAL MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE SOURCES. OPPOSE LEGISLATION WHICH DETRIMENTALLY IMPACTS THE LOCAL ECONOMY. QUALIFY OF LIFE SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH PROMOTES SAFE, EFFICIENT, COST EFFECTIVE, AND RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS OF ISSUES SUCH AS AIR QUAMTY, TRANSPORTATION, WASTEWATER TREATMENT, AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT. SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH INCREASES CITY PARTICIPATION IN STATE AND FEDERAL ISSUES OF REGIONAL CONCERN. SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH PROVIDES CONTINUED FUNDING OF RECREATIONAL AND OPEN SPACE PROGRAMS. SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT CALLS FOR APPROPRIATE MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATION ON POLICY-MAKING BODIES WITH INTERJURISDICTIONAL POWERS (I.E., LAFCO, COG, ID-4). SUPPORT DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION LEGISLATION. 1994-95 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM PAGE 2 GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT LEGISLATION VVHICH EXPANDS THE CITY'S ABILITY TO DEAL ON A STATE LEVEL WITH STATE-MANDATED ISSUES AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE CITY. SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH ENHANCES MUNICIPAL CONTROL OVER PROGRAM SCOPE, IMPLEMENTATION, AND FUNDING. SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH FACILITATES AND EXPEDITES MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION EFFORTS. SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH PROVIDES FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE FUNDS FOR CITY PROGRAMS. OPPOSE LEGISLATION WHICH INTRUDES INTO THE CITY'S COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PROCESS. FINANCES SUPPORT LEGISLATION ADVOCATING RESPONSIBLE AND REASONABLE STATE-MANDATED PROGRAMS IF REVENUES ARE PROVIDED AND SUCH LEGISLATION IS OF CLEAR BENEFIT TO THE C~TY, OPPOSE THE IMPOSITION OF FEES AT THE MUNICIPAL LEVEL TO FUND STATE PROGRAMS NOT RELATED TO MUNICIPAL MATTERS. SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH REDUCES THE NEGATIVE FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL IMPACTS OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ON AFFECTED AGENCIES. SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH IMPROVES CITY GOVERNMENT'S ABILITY TO FINANCE DISCRETIONARY PROGRAMS. SUPPORT LEGISLATION WHICH PROMOTES CONTINUED ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION OF THE LOCAL ECONOMY.