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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes_Legislative Task Force_08.20.2020City of Georgetown, Texas Legislative Task Force Minutes Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Teleconference Meeting The regular meeting convened at 5:30PM on August 20, 2020 via teleconference at https://georgetowntx.zoom.us/j/92913837885 ID: 929 1383 7885. To participate by phone: Call in number: (833) 548-0276. Public Comment was allowed via the conference option; no in-person input was allowed. Task Force Members Present: Levera Patton, Laura Klein Plunkett, Jane Estes, Bill Stump, George Lourigan, Dawn Korman, Gordon Pierce, William Sattler, Robert Case, Councilmember Tommy Gonzalez, Larry Raper, Sheila Mills, Alfred Hajka, Thomas Glab, Amanda Parr, Michael Kelley, Aaron Adams, Aaron Albright, Jaquita Wilson, PJ Stevens Task Force Members Absent: Rachel Cummins, Jay Warren, Bob Weimer, David Zambrano, Alvin Gusman, John Marler, Katherine Kainer Staff Present: Bridget Hinze Weber, Assistant to the City Manager; David Morgan, City Manager, Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager; Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager; Shirley Rinn, Executive Assistant to the City Manager; Snapper Carr, Consultant with Focused Advocacy A. Call to Order – Bridget Hinze Weber, Assistant to the City Manager B. Welcome and Introduction of Legislative Task Force, Visitors, and staff – David Morgan, City Manager C. Presentation and discussion regarding the City of Georgetown Legislative and Intergovernmental Program for the 87th State of Texas Legislative Session – Bridget Hinze Weber, Assistant to the City Manager and David Morgan, City Manager and Snapper Carr, Focused Advocacy Staff report presented by Bridget Hinze Weber, David Morgan and Snapper Carr reviewed the attached presentation including the purpose and schedule of the Legislative Task Force, past state legislation impacting cities and specifically the City of Georgetown, and a preview of the 87th Texas Legislative Session. Public Wishing to Address the Board On a subject that is posted on this agenda and if you wish to speak on an item please identify yourself by either entering your name and item number on the Q/A chat on your screen or wait until the item is called and a public hearing item is opened. On a subject not posted on the agenda: Persons may add an item to a future Board agenda by filing a written request with the Staff Liaison no later than one week prior to the Board meeting. The request must include the speaker's name and the specific topic to be addressed with sufficient information to inform the board and the public. For Board Liaison contact information, please logon to http://government.georgetown.org/category/boards-commissions/. At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to address the Board. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM 87TH STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE MEETING #1: MUNICIPAL LOBBYING MEETING PROCEDURES •Please mute until called upon to speak. •If you would like to speak, please “raise your hand” or comment in the chat. Once called upon, please unmute yourself and show your video. •We want your feedback and will provide opportunities for participation. If you have a question or feedback during the presentation, we will do our best to monitor the chat and hand raising feature. •The meeting is being recorded. AGENDA •Welcome and introductions •Overview of Intergovernmental Relations Program and key initiatives •Municipal Lobbying: Why do cities lobby? •Legislative Outlook •Questions and feedback WELCOME TO THE LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE We need your guidance, input and support WHY WE HAVE A LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Cities are the governments closest to the people that maintain a community’s quality of life WHY WE HAVE A LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM KEY PROGRAM INITIATIVES •State Legislative Agenda •Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee •Legislative Task Force •Position Papers LEGISLATIVE SCHEDULE •The House will elect a speaker in January •The Legislature can hold committee hearing in the early days of session, but per the constitution, legislators can’t pass any bills during the first 60 calendar days –unless the governor declares it an emergency item or it’s an emergency appropriation GEORGETOWN IG SCHEDULE •July: IG Subcommittee begins meeting •August –October: Meetings of the Legislative Task Force •October: Develop 2021 State Legislative Agenda priorities •November: 2021 State Legislative Agenda presented to Council •January –May: 87th State Legislative Session TOP PRIORITIES •Support local decision making on local issues •Oppose legislation that preempts or erodes the City’s ability to pursue citizen priorities or respond to local citizen concerns OUR ROLE IN AUSTIN •Represent Georgetown residents •Communicate with legislators •Monitor legislative process and react accordingly IMPACTS OF LEGISLATION ON CITIES: Fort Stockton IMPACTS OF LEGISLATION ON CITIES: Building Codes IMPACTS OF LEGISLATION ON CITIES GEORGETOWN-SPECIFIC IMPACTS •Limitation on revenue •Property tax •Development •Annexation •Shot-clock •Tree ordinance •Municipal owned utilities PREVIEW OF THE 87TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION •State Budget •Pandemic Response •City Advocacy (lobbying) •Redistricting •Preemption NEXT STEPS NEXT STEPS •3 more meetings of the Legislative Task Force focused on specific topics •Report of the Legislative Task Force to City Council •Stakeholder outreach with the 2021 State Legislative Agenda •Public outreach •Building a digital network of community advocates QUESTIONS AND FEEDBACK