COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE

 

DATE:

December 21, 2004

BOARD MEETING DATE:

January 4, 2005

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

 

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

SUBJECT:

County Manager’s Report #1 – 2005-2006 Legislative Session Program for San Mateo County

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a resolution approving the 2005-2006 Legislative Session Program for San Mateo County.

 

VISION ALIGNMENT:

Commitment: Responsive, effective and collaborative government.

Goal(s): 20 – Effectively communicate, collaborate and develop strategic approaches to issues affecting the entire County.

 

BACKGROUND:

The 2005-2006 Legislative Session Program (Legislative Program) articulates San Mateo County’s goals and objectives as they relate to the 2005-2006 legislative session, which began on January 3. The proposals, priorities and policies in combination with other positions adopted by the Board of Supervisors will guide the County’s legislative advocacy efforts. The Legislative Committee in coordination with County staff, departments and the County’s Sacramento consultant developed the Legislative Program.

 

DISCUSSION:

The Legislative Program is divided into three general categories (proposals, priorities and policies). Legislative proposals are those ideas and issues, for which the County will pursue legislation. Priorities are those areas of concern that warrant heightened attention and advocacy. Policies are those positions on issues that are either non-controversial or that the County has taken in the past.

While the 2005-2006 Legislative Program includes six legislative proposals including one budget request, the emphasis for the first year of the state legislative session likely will surround the state budget, the Administration’s efforts to redesign Medi-Cal and legislative proposals related to the California Performance Review.

Protecting County funding and operations, particularly around the health and human services, will likely dominate the efforts of County staff and the Sacramento consultant. The Legislative Program priorities focus on funding for various activities such as Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) and the Medi-Cal program.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

While the outcome of the 2005-2006 Legislative session could have significant fiscal impact, adoption and implementation of the Legislative Program can be accommodated with current staff and resources.