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DATE: April 28, 2014
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM: Patrick Gallegos, Administrative Manager
SUBJECT: NON-PARTISANSHIP POLICY
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council adopt Council Policy No. 100-11, a non-partisan policy
regarding taking positions on non-city issues such as state or federal legislation,
propositions, pending court decisions or proclamations/recognitions of non-city
related organizations.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
On occasion, the City Council receives requests to:
1. Adopt resolutions or authorize letters in opposition to or in support of
pending California Senate or Assembly bills, state propositions, U.S.
congressional bills, or pending court decisions;
2. Adopt a proclamation proclaiming support for non-City related
organizations; and
3. Recognize various organizations.
Currently, the Council considers taking a position on state or federal matters on a
case by case basis. Typically, the Council will not take a position on any matter
unless the matter has a direct impact upon the City.
Determining whether state or federal legislation, state initiatives, or pending court
decisions directly impact the City can sometimes be difficult or subjective.
Similarly, proclaiming support for or recognizing organizations is likewise difficult
and subjective and can lead to criticism of exclusion. Most importantly, the City's
electorate elected the Council to represent the City's residents and devote its
time to City business, not necessarily to take positions on items that have no
direct impact on the City's residents.
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed policy of non-
partisanship.
Agenda Item A
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There is no environmental impact related to this item.
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the amendment as to form.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact related to this item.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt Council Policy No. 100-11 a non-partisan policy
regarding taking positions on non-city issues such as state or federal legislation,
propositions, pending court decisions or proclamations/recognitions of non-city
related organizations.
SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
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Patrick Gallegos il Ingram, Ci Ma ager
Administrative Manager
Attachment:
A. Policy No. 100-11
Page 2
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Council Policy
SUBJECT: POLICY OF NON-PARTISANSHIP
SECTION INDEX NO. ISSUE DATE REVISION DATE COUNCIL CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL APPROVAL
100 11 4/28/14 04/28/14 N/A
1. PURPOSE AND INTENT
To establish procedures for handling City Council requests pertaining to non-City
related issues.
2. POLICY
It shall be the policy of the Seal Beach City Council not to consider items on its
agenda in support of, or in opposition to, any matter unless that item has a direct
impact on Seal Beach residents or businesses. When there is uncertainty as to
whether the request has a direct impact to Seal Beach, the City Council will
consult the City Manager and/or City Attorney for guidance.
Any exception to this policy shall require the vote of 4 of the 5 City
Councilmembers.
3. ISSUANCE
Approved by City Council on
Date
1 of 1
(100-11)