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BACKGROUND The Mayors of the Cities of Danville, Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton together with their City Managers and staff liaisons work together to develop a federal legislative agenda that is discussed with federal lawmakers, key agencies and staff with the assistance of a contracted advocacy firm, Jordan and Associates. Development of this platform occurs between September to December of each year and is shared with key lawmakers in Washington D.C. in time for the US Conference of Mayors. On an annual basis, staff works to develop the federal agenda in the fall in preparation for the winter visit to Washington D.C. Monitoring legislation, actions taken by Congress and key federal agencies occurs throughout the year and these actions influence the strategy developed by the Mayors and advocacy firm. The federal legislative process is monitored closely by staff in partnership with Jordan and Associates. The Mayors, City Managers and staff receive updates throughout the year and additional direction is given to staff and Jordan and Associates as appropriate. The advocacy approach for the federal agenda is a regional effort and has been in place for at least seven years. This partnership is held in high regard by lawmakers and key agencies because the nature of the legislative platform is jointly supported by multiple cities, benefits a greater constituency and often supports priorities of regional agencies such as East Bay Regional Parks or Alameda County Transportation Commission. A regional State legislative process is not in place at this time. However, as relevant legislative issues arise, staff and managers share concerns with neighboring jurisdictions and or relevant agencies and when appropriate develop joint strategies for response. Although infrequent, jointly signed letters from tri-valley Mayors have been issued in the past. Multiple avenues exist whereby council members, City Managers and staff receive information about state legislative affairs including the League of California Cities through the assigned East Bay Division staff representative, regional agencies such as ACTC, LAVTA, EBRPD, the Alameda County Managers Association and at times, our elected state representatives. The primary and constant source of legislative information is the League of California Cities. The updates received allow staff to review information and identify legislation that requires action. Generally, the annual state legislative process begins in January and slows by October. DISCUSSION Currently, letters drafted for legislative action on federal or state legislative issues are signed by the Mayor (as an individual) and or the Tri-Valley Mayors. Letters are written to express support or opposition on a specific piece of legislation. Copies of these letters are also given to city council members, affected agencies and the League's East Bay Representative. In the future, the council will receive updates from staff regarding legislative issues. This may include a summary of legislative issues under review, impacts to Pleasanton, recommendations and/or be informational in nature. Staff will also brief the City Manager and Mayor on a routine basis regarding legislative concerns and topics that require immediate action. Staff will continue working with regional partners to keep current on their legislative interests and coordinate joint responses when appropriate. Page 2 of 6