19C - RECEIVE AND FILE 2020 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

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to reimburse state and local governments for their efforts to prevent and contain the virus. (TPA) Monitored and provided updates on state budget activity aimed at expanding Medi-Cal to cover all qualified individuals in the State, regardless of immigration status. These provisions and funding were included in the final budget that was approved by the Governor and additional resources are proposed in 2020 to further Medi-Cal eligibility and provide services to those that are currently uninsured. Employee Safety Support and advocate for legislation that (HK) Monitoring the enforcement and funding of labor promotes the safety of employees. standards administration, including occupational health and safety. (TPA) Worked with the City to support SB 689 (Moorlach), which would have provided that the Department of Public Health can only authorize or reauthorize a clean needle and syringe exchange project if the city or county in which the program will be operating has adopted an ordinance or resolution approving that authorization or reauthorization. SB 689 was ultimately held in the Senate Health Committee. Pension Reform Support legislation that preserves local It is unclear at this time whether any pension reform authority in designing retirement formulas legislation will move forward federally. for employees. Information Technology Department The Information Technology Department provides innovative, quality, sustainable, and secure technology solutions, services, and infrastructure that are fiscally responsible and empower city departments to deliver quality services. INITIATIVE a SUMMARY Cyber Security Support state and federal legislation that promotes the implementation of a centralized cybersecurity management system. SCORECARD UPDATE (HK) While there is no direct federal grant program to local governments to address cybersecurity system needs, this is an issue that could be pursued in coalition with other cities to advance congressional interest and action, particularly in the authorization and appropriations committees with jurisdiction over homeland security matters. Recently, Senator Mark Warner re -introduced S.5116, The State Cyber Resiliency Act, which would establish a new grant program in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) administered by FEMA, to assist state, local, and tribal governments in preventing, preparing for, protecting against, and responding to cyber threats. The City should help build support for this type of legislation. The IT Department participates in the Multi -State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) as well as with Homeland Security for coordination of Cyber incidents. 19C-23 City of Santa Ana 2019 Legislative Scorecard