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Review and Adopt the 2017 Federal and State Legislative Platform and 2016 Scorecard <br />April 18, 2017 <br />Page 2 <br />Body Cameras, Homeless Assistance, Medical Marijuana Legislation, Safe Mobility, Veterans <br />Assistance, Immigration Reform, Parks, Library, Santa Ana Zoo, Affordable Housing, Economic <br />Development Initiatives, Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts, Transportation <br />Infrastructure Funding, Preserve Tax - Exempt Municipal Bonds, Renewable Energy, Santa Ana <br />Water Conservancy, OC Streetcar, Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, Grade <br />Separations, Open Data Platform, Technology, and Legislative matters. <br />The 2016 Federal and State Legislative Platform Scorecard summarizes the many <br />accomplishments and progress achieved throughout the 2016 calendar year. Each department <br />outlined the completion of projects, grant funds acquired, and /or development attained. Further, <br />state and federal lobbyist provided updates on pertinent legislation that occurred in 2016 as it <br />relates to the Legislative Platform Scorecard. <br />Recognizing the need to actively engage in legislative advocacy, the Legislative Platform helps <br />strengthen the City's ability to articulate, influence, and monitor its position on these and other <br />policy and priority issues. The Legislative Platform also allows the City to respond quickly in <br />support or opposition to issues in a manner that is consistent with the Council's policy positions <br />and direction. <br />STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet all seven goals and objectives of the <br />strategic plan which include: 1) Community Safety; 2) Youth, Education, Recreation; 3) Economic <br />Development; 4) City Financial Stability; 5) Community Health, Livability, Engagement and <br />Sustainability; 6) Community Facilities and Infrastructure; and 7) Team Santa Ana. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. <br />EXHIBITS: 1. City of Santa Ana Federal and State Legislative Platform 2017 <br />2. City of Santa Ana Federal and State Legislative Platform Scorecard 2016 <br />65B -2 <br />