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City of Pleasanton Legislative Framework . • Goals • Advocate the City's legislative interests at the federal, state, regional, and county levels • Inform and provide information to our legislators, city council and staff on the legislative. process and key issues and legislation that could have a potential impact on the City. • Serve as an active participant with other local governments, the League of California Cities, regional agencies, and local professional organizations on legislative/regulatory issues that are important to the City and our region. • Seek grant and funding assistance for City projects, services, and programs. Strategies • Communicate legislative positions on proposed federal, state, and county legislation, measures, initiatives, and governmental regulations o Work with City departments and our legislative advocates to develop positions on proposed legislative measures. o Review positions and analysis by the League of California Cities, legislative advocates and other local govern ment/professionaI associations in formulating the City's position. o The City will take positions only on proposals that clearly impact our City or are a threat to local control. o Actively track key bills through the legislative process. o Communicate the City's position through correspondence, testimony, and in- person meetings. o Work cooperatively with other cities, associations and the League of California Cities on advocating the City's legislative position. o As necessary, participate in the drafting and amending of proposed measures that have the potential to significantly impact the City. c Meet with legislators and their representatives, as well as other federal, state and county government officials on a regular basis, to discuss local government issues, proposed legislation, request for funding assistance, and City programs and services. • Work collaboratively with Tri-Valley Cities to further The Tri-Valley Cities Legislative Framework. • Seek federal, state, regional, and county funding through earmarks, grants and other discretionary funding for City projects, services and programs o Annually identify City projects for potential submittal for federal funding consideration; develop a submittal packet for legislators that provides information and need for the projects. o Provide information to City departments on potential grant funding opportunities and recognition programs. c Advocate and request letters of support for City projects and grant applications or other resources that are being considered for federal, state and county funding. 31 Page