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5. Washington DC Lobbying Trip City Manager David Cavazos mentioned Holland and Knight gave an overview earlier of some of the meetings City delegates will have in Washington D.C. He emphasized that the Orange County Transportation Authority is the lead agency for the Streetcar project and will solicit funding from New Starts and Small Starts programs. However, it is important to make Federal agencies aware, such as the Department of Transportation, that the City is very supportive of the City Council regarding this project. Regarding the Department of Justice, City Manager David Cavazos asked Holland and Knight to provide information on what funding is available for body camera demonstration projects. Chair Sarmiento asked City Manager David Cavazos if he was aware of the labor union's position on body cameras. City Manager David Cavazos responded that it is key to work closely with the POA to ensure it is a joint effort and includes pilot projects and a committee. Tony Cardenas commented Senator Bob Huff will be introducing SB 175 which requires each agency that employs police officers and elects to require them to wear body cameras, to develop a policy which must include duration, time, place and when cameras are to be worn. The policy must also specify the operational length of time data will be stored and provide procedures for public access. Lastly, City Manager David Cavazos mentioned the City delegation will meet with local representatives, senators, congress members and White House Intergovernmental Relations. 6. Review and Recommend Approval of Draft Legislative Council Committee Bylaws City Attorney Sonia Carvalho gave a brief explanation of why bylaws are needed and presented the draft bylaws for the Committee's approval. She suggested the Committee could become an Ad Hoc committee to alleviate the travel restrictions imposed by the Brown Act. Chair Sarmiento mentioned he believed Ad Hoc committees could not meet in perpetuity and the Legislative Committee will. Councilwoman Martinez expressed some concern regarding transparency in the recent past with regards to who could travel. She was under the impression that the entire City Council could not travel together because that would constitute a Brown Act violation. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho clarified the council can travel together as long as the noticing provisions in the Brown Act are followed. Approval of the draft bylaws was moved by Councilwoman Martinez and seconded by Chair Sarmiento with approval by unanimous vote. Committee Member Comments Councilwoman Martinez asked for future action items to be noted as such in the agenda. Councilwoman Martinez would like to ensure the City is consistent in how affordable housing funds are distributed and that the City remains in compliance with State and Federal guidelines. She is concerned with Millennials and their ability to secure housing. Whether at the local, state Legislative City Committee Minutes February 23, 2015, Page 6