DATE: January 11, 2022
SUBJECT:
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PRESENTATION ON NEW LEGISLATION FOR 2021-2022 PORT OF SAN DIEGO LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES AND DIRECTION TO STAFF
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The 2020-2021 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 2021-2022 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 regional, 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:
Recommendation
Receive the presentation on the new legislation for 2021-2022 Port of San Diego Legislative Priorities and give direction to staff.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This item is for presentation purposes only and has no fiscal impact.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:
This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal(s).
* A Port that the public understands and trusts.
DISCUSSION:
Port-Specific COVID-19 Relief Funding
The year 2021 saw the District continue its very active legislative advocacy program, notably with respect to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The top priority for the Port's federal and state advocacy efforts was to secure funding relief from the financial impacts and consequences of COVID-19.
Congress passed several COVID-19 relief bills (e.g., CARES Act) in 2020 that included funding assistance for several transportation sectors, but unfortunately, ports were left out. As Congress was negotiating the "American Rescue Plan Act" (ARPA), direct funding for ports was once again being left off the table. In ...
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