B | Consideration and Approval: 2020 Intergovernmental Priorities. | ||||||
Councilmember McCarthy stated that the last item of the federal priorities should be removed unless funding has been provided to effectively manage the land. Councilmember Salas stated that she would like to see the item remain. Council requested that staff revisit the item and come back to Council with additional information. Vice Mayor Shimoni stated that he would like to see 5G implementation be added to the federal and state priorities. Mayor Evans noted that it may be better to focus on advocating for local control so local jurisdictions can better manage issues such as 5G implementation within their cities. Keeping the topics broad allows for more specific matters to be addressed as they arise. Councilmember McCarthy requested that the first bullet of the state priorities be modified to add “(i.e. lodging in residential zones).” A majority of Council was supportive of the change. Mayor Evans requested an addition to call out the issue of local control and home rule. She also suggested that it be added to the specific areas of focus for the 2020 session. A majority of Council was supportive of the addition. Councilmember Whelan requested stronger language for gun awareness and safety. |
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Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Vice Mayor Adam Shimoni to approve the state and federal agenda as amended with the exception of the item dealing with federal lands and the additional gun safety statement. | |||||||
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously | |||||||