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LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
RECORD OF ACTION
  June 13, 2016
10:30 A.M.
651 Pine Street, Room 101, Martinez

 

Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Chair
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair
Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the Committee
             
1. Introductions
  Chair Glover called the meeting to order.  Vice Chair Mitchoff in attendance.  Staff introduced themselves.  See attached sign-in sheet.
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
             
2. Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes).
  Sean Casey indicated that he was in attendance to represent First 5 and the Contra Costa Early Care and Education Leadership Group. He noted that either he or another person associated with these groups would continue to attend the meetings of the Legislation Committee, to ensure the Board members’ information needs were met and that the issues of importance were addressed.  
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
             
3. APPROVE the Record of Action from the May 9, 2016 meeting with any necessary corrections.
  The Committee accepted the Record as presented.
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Attachment A: Record of Action - May 9, 2016
 
             
4. CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors a position on the Governor's Affordable Housing By-Right Proposal or providing direction to staff on input on the proposal to be communicated with the California State Association of Counties (CSAC).
  The Committee indicated they had ongoing concerns with the proposal’s impact on local land use control.  Given the fluidity of the proposal, with amendments still being proposed and trailer bill language not anticipated to be finalized until August, the Committee requested that the item return for further consideration at a subsequent meeting.
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Attachment D
  Attachment A
  Attachment C
  Attachment B
 
             
5. CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors a position of "Support" on AB 2263 (Baker): Protect Victims and Reproductive Health Care Providers.
  The Committee voted unanimously to recommend adopting a Support position on AB 2263 to the Board of Supervisors. The Committee recommended this be placed on the Consent calendar.
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Attachment A: AB 2263 bill text
 
             
6. CONSIDER providing direction to staff on developing a position for Board of Supervisors' consideration regarding various ballot initiatives in development for the November 2016 election.
                            a.          The Committee voted unanimously to recommend adopting an oppose position on the Referendum to Overturn Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags to the Board of Supervisors.  
                          b.          If it qualifies for the November 8, 2016 ballot, the Committee voted unanimously to recommend adopting  a support position on the measure related to State Prescription Drug Purchases to the Board of Supervisors.
                          c.          If it qualifies for the November 8, 2016 ballot, the Committee voted unanimously to recommend adopting a support position on the legislative proceedings initiative (prohibiting Legislature from passing any bill unless it has been in print and published on the Internet for at least 72 hours before the vote, except in cases of public emergency) to the Board of Supervisors.
                          d.          If it qualifies for the November 8, 2016 ballot, the Committee voted unanimously to recommend adopting a support position on the initiative  to increase the cigarette tax to fund health care, to the Board of Supervisors.
                          e.          If qualified for the November 8, 2016 ballot, the Committee voted unanimously to refer the measures related to the extension of the Proposition 30 personal income tax increases, the Governor’s criminal sentencing reform, the repeal of the death penalty, and the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes to the Board of Supervisors for discussion.

 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Attachment A: 2016 Ballot Initiative Update
 
             
7.  ACCEPT the reports on the state budget and federal issues and provide direction to staff, as needed, on bills of interest to the County.
  The Committee accepted the report and provided no further direction to staff.
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff
Passed
  Attachments:
  Attachment B
  Attachment A
 
             
8. The next meeting is currently scheduled for July 11, 2016.
             
9. Adjourn

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For Additional Information Contact:

Lara DeLaney, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 335-1097, Fax (925) 646-1353
lara.delaney@cao.cccounty.us

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