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3. Review and Discussion of Legislative Affairs, Ethics, Transparency and Communications Council Committee By -Laws — Kristine Ridge, City Manager The City Manager provided some background history of the committee, including first being formed by resolution in 2013 with the by-laws being created shortly thereafter. Additionally, it was noted that the committee's name was changed in January 2019. However, there was some discussion of the accuracy of that date. Staff was directed to confirm the date that the committee name was changed and when the by-laws were updated. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho to bring this information back to the next Legislative Affairs, Ethics, Transparency and Communications meeting. 4. Review and Discussion of Legislative Scorecard 2018 — (Strategic Plan No. 1 through 7) — Nicole Houston, City Manager's Office Nicole Houston from the City Manager's Office reviewed the approved 2018 Legislative Scorecard providing an update on legislative accomplishments for the 2018 calendar year. 5. Receive and Discussion of Legislative Platform 2019 — {Strategic Plan No. 1 through 71 — Nicole Houston, City Manager's Office Nicole Houston from the City Manager's Office presented the approved 2019 Legislative Platform. The Platform serves as the guiding document for legislative efforts for calendar year 2019 and is aligned with Federal and State priorities. 6. Receive and File Federal Legislative Updates — (Strategic Plan No. 1 through 7) — Dan Maldonado A. Holland & Knight (H&K) Memo and Matrix — Material provides an overview of federal developments that occurred in July 2019 that could impact the City, including housing and homelessness. In addition, H&K provided information regarding the possibility for the City to showcase some of its initiatives for more direct funding opportunities. B. Federal Legislative Bills Outcomes and Updates (verbal) — Dan Maldonado reported on the overall budget, sharing that the two-year agreement the Senate is expected to endorse will provide funding for domestic discretionary programs like the Capital Improvement grant programs, public safety programs, rail improvement programs, and related domestic spending. Receive and File State Legislative Updates — {Strategic Plan No. 1 through 7) — Cori Williams A. Williams, Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) Memo and Matrix — Material provides an overview of the new Governor and new Legislature's priorities including those that impact local governments. A major focus this session has been on affordable housing and items related to affordable housing like rent control and what steps can be taken to increase the level of housing production in the state. B. Federal Legislative Bills Outcomes and Updates (verbal) — Details of the final budget including a record $214.8 billion dollars in state general fund and Legislative Affairs, Ethics, Transparency and Communications Council Committee Special Meeting Minutes July 29, 20I9 Page 2