DATE: January 9, 2020
SUBJECT:
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PRESENTATION ON NEW LEGISLATION FOR 2019-2020 PORT OF SAN DIEGO LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES AND DIRECTION TO STAFF
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The 2019-2020 Legislative Priorities encompass the Port of San Diego's policy goals and potential legislative priorities at the state and federal level for a two-year timeframe, concurrent with the 2019-2020 California legislative session. This document is guided by the District's Compass Strategic Plan, the 2018-2022 Legislative Platform, existing Board Policies and direction, and the District's Executive Leadership Group and staff input. Legislative priorities are identified at the local, state, and federal levels of government. Efforts to advance these priorities will range from the District acting as the lead entity in moving legislation to collaborative efforts with multiple stakeholders in which the District is a participant.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Receive the presentation on the New Legislation for 2019-2020 Port of San Diego Priorities and give direction to staff.
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FISCAL IMPACT:[h1]
This item is for presentation purposes only and has no fiscal impact
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:[h2]
This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal(s).
* A Port that the public understands and trusts.
DISCUSSION:
Review of 2019
The year 2019 saw the Port continue its very active federal advocacy program targeting federal appropriations, advancing regional priorities, and commenting on legislation. Below are highlighted initiatives achieved in collaboration with Carpi & Clay, the Port's federal legislative advocates based in Washington, DC.
1) Tijuana River Valley Border Sewage - This issue remained a very high priority on the Port's federal advocacy agenda. Through its advocacy and outreach, the Port helped drive a broader regional focus on this issue. Over the course of the year, the Port's leadership and staff participated in many high-level discussions wit...
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