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13 <br />THE CITY OF <br />-.. t ,,, :., e,.ll .,w.~ ~ ~.. <br />~L£~S~4NTONn CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br />March 3, 2009 <br />City Manager <br />TITLE: REVIEW OF CITY'S STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES <br />SUMMARY <br />This report provides information about the City's state and federal legislative priorities. <br />The focus on state and federal legislation will involve atwo-part approach. At the state <br />level; Pleasanton will support the League of California Cities legislative policies and <br />work with the four other Tri-Valley cities to support regional funding and preserve local <br />control and revenues. At the federal level, the Tri-Valley Cities have presented a unified <br />front to our Washington delegation to emphasize the importance of regional project <br />funding. In addition, federal funding for local projects unique to Pleasanton will also be <br />pursued through the federal earmark process. Coordinated efforts among the Tri-Valley <br />Cities will continue as we respond to relevant legislative topics for California's 2009 and <br />the 2010 federal legislative sessions, including recently approved federal stimulus <br />funds. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends that the City Council accept this report and provide feedback as <br />necessary. <br />FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. <br />