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Chair Sarmiento asked the City Attorney if we defer to the State or if we have our own internal policy? City Attorney Carvalho mentioned we have a harassment policy that was updated in the last two years to address an issue we had. We have policies that guide us but recommends we do best practices review as it's been a while since this has been done. Chair Sarmiento recommended a draft policy to address subordinate relationships. Since we had an incident in our City, we identified someone who could do this for us. requested that the draft policy on subordinate relationships be brought before the Legislative Affairs Council Committee. He also requested that sexual harassment training or updates be brought forth to EEs and City Council so that we are up to date with this policy/practice. Vice -Chair Michele Martinez asked if we have a policy for employees to report a hostile work environment and what the process is. City Attorney Carvalho mentioned we must investigate all incidents reported. She stated all departments has a process they use. Her office has prepared a detailed process with samples and this was presented to the Personnel Department. MPT Martinez recommended she and City Manager bring back one citywide policy they recommend for the City Council to take action. Vice -Chair Michele Martinez directed Councilmembers to consolidate the sexual harassment policy citywide that would also apply to elected officials. Chair Sarmiento indicated perhaps this could be covered under the Code of Conduct Policy, which will be discussed a little later in this meeting. State Budget — the Governor presented his budget mid-January, which will be revised in May 2018. Governor fully funded the State's Rainy Day fund, which may be debatable. No Place Like Home Funding and SB2 Funding will most likely be the bigger funding sources for housing & homeless. Home Funding funds go to the County first, then the City. SB2 funds go directly to the City. Jorge Garcia stated that Big 11 is advocating for state match of funds, dollar for dollar, to go directly to cities. Not a lot of details but Chris mentioned that the Governor's Budget includes $20M set aside for Census preparation. Cannabis - State is working on issuing licenses, no policy changes suggested this year thus far, emergency regulations are still in effect. State is welcoming any feedback from local jurisdictions to include in the permanent regulations for cannabis. Chair Sarmiento are there any bills that are expunging marijuana charges and asked TPA to track this item. Cannabis grant funding opportunities — what are the opportunities at the state level? The grants may come before the 19-20 Budget. Public Safety grants will be the first to become available to help with the enforcement aspect of cannabis. SB 649 — Carryover from last year, Wireless Communications. Chris Townsend reported President's national security council is looking at federalizing transmission infrastructure for 5Gs that need to be installed. Chair Sarmiento mentioned to staff to work closely with our TPA's so they can identify opportunities for the City. He also mentioned the homelessness crisis that needs to be Special Meeting - Legislative Affairs, Ethics and Transparency Council Committee Minutes lon fp(312Ot