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Cori Williams mentioned that there is a water energy opportunity open and the deadline is in December. Update on SB 7 — 2013 Prevailing Wage Measure Townsend Public Affairs provided an update on SB 7 which requires that all public works contracts receiving state funding over $25,000 (construction work) or over $15,000 (alteration, repair, maintenance) must pay prevailing wages. Casey Elliott mentioned that Townsend Public Affairs advises Santa Ana to adopt an ordinance indicating its intent to comply with state prevailing wage determinations. 4. League of California Cities Briefing July 2014 to September 2014 Tony Cardenas provided an overview of the legislation items that the Governor took action on. He reported that the Governor signed 15 League - supported bills, signed four League- opposed bills, vetoed 11 League - supported bills and vetoed three League - opposed bills. He also discussed legislative issues for 2015. Tony Cardenas announced the League of California Cities Legislative Department will be hosting a webinar on November 12th and invited the City of Santa Ana to participate. 5. Briefing on the August 6 -8 2014 Washington, DC Advocacy Meetings David Cavazos thanked Councilmembers Sarmiento and Benavides for participating in the advocacy trip and reported that it was very successful and will render an incredible return in Santa Ana's investment. Dan Maldonado reported Holland & Knight has continued to have promising discussions with ICE. He added that Santa Ana's commitment to travel to Washington, DC can make a difference in the way things are accomplished. The recent visit was key to set the stage on Santa Ana's transportation priorities. It also reinforced Santa Ana's position on the UASI Program because it has opened the door to have a continued relationship with the Department of Justice. Chair Sarmiento mentioned that he was very pleased with the outcome of the trip and the opportunity to meet with several departments including the Department of Transportation, ICE, COPS, Department of Justice, White House staff and others. He added that he'd appreciate that staff work at personalizing Washington, DC visits, such as preparing hand written thank you cards. He added that he is willing to participate in future visits to Washington, DC on behalf of the Committee. 6. Legislative Platform — Review 2013 Legislative Platform and Discuss Update Mark Lawrence reported the City of Santa Ana had many funding opportunities that it was able to capitalize on. He discussed the Legislative Platform Report Legislative City Council Committee Minutes October 15, 2014, Page 4 13D -6