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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
FROM: Jonathan P. Lowell, City Attorney
SUBJECT: 2008 LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLATFORM
CAO RECOMMENDATION
1. Adopt a resolution establishing a Legislative Action Platform for 2008.
2. Appoint the Mayor and City Attorney to act as the primary legislative liaisons between
the League of California Cities and the City of San Luis Obispo.
DISCUSSION
Legislative Action Program.
Attached for the Council's consideration is a resolution establishing the City's 2008 Legislative
Action Platform. Similar resolutions have been adopted by the Council since 1993. The City
Attorney's Office coordinates the Legislative Action Program with assistance from the
Administration Department and from various City departments as appropriate. This resolution
authorizes staff to respond to legislative issues affecting the City(via letters signed by the Mayor or
relevant Department Head), provided that the positions taken in the letters are consistent with the
priorities identified in Exhibits A and B to the resolution.
By establishing a broad legislative platform and delegating responsibility to staff to respond to
proposed legislation and recommendations from the League of California Cities, the City is better
able to react quickly to changed circumstances and urgent requests than it would be if each item
were brought to the Council at its regular meetings. The process has been efficient given the
limited City resources available, and the City continues to be very active in communicating its
positions on Federal and State legislation. In 2007, the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, sent
38 letters pertaining to pending legislation utilizing the Council Legislative.Action Platform.
At Council direction, the Legislative Action Platform was.extensively revised prior to adoption in
2005. In preparing this year's draft program, input was solicited from all City Departments. Below
are brief explanations of the suggested revisions to the 2008 Platform. All changes are also shown
in the legislative draft of the 2008 Platform attached to this report (Attachment 1)
Proposed Revisions to the City's Legislative Platform
A few issues from last year's list will be deleted, in light of the passage (or failure) of legislation
addressing them.
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Council Agenda Report—2008 Legislative Action Platform Page 2
Proposed modifications to the Human Resources category:
18. Oppose expansion of newly adopted Firefighters' Bill of Rights, as the new law curtails the
City's management rights.
20. Support legislation that protects the City's ability to administer its cafeteria benefit plan, as
that plan is currently being challenged in federal court.
Proposed modification to the Parks and Recreation category:
43. Clarification of support of legislation to implement propositions 1C, 1D and 84 in order to
provide funding for emergency housing, water/coastal protection/parks, and joint use school
bonds,respectively.
Proposed modification to the Transportation category:
47. Clarification of types of transportation projects that City supports increased funding for.
Proposed modification to the Utilities category:
62. Support legislation to allow Public Goods Funds (state PUC authorized surcharge on
customer utility bills) for development and installation of energy saving or green energy
generating projects for the benefit of local government as opposed to providing such funds to
utility companies only.
Legislative Liaison Appointments
The League of California Cities encourages cities to appoint a council member and a staff person to
act as legislative liaison between the League and the City. It is recommended that Mayor Romero
continue as the Council legislative liaison and the City Attorney serve as the staff liaison, as in
previous years.
FISCAL IMPACT
Because no additional staff workload is anticipated as a result of this ongoing program, now new
fiscal impact will be incurred.
ALTERNATIVES
The Council may wish to discuss other issues. However, it is also important to note that the
Legislative Platform also allows the City to take action on any bills and other measures formally
supported by the League of California Cities.
Council Agenda Report—2008 Legislative Action Platform Page 3
ATTACHMENTS
1. Legislative Draft of the Legislative Action Platform
2. Resolution which includes Exhibit A (Legislative Action Platform for 2008) and Exhibit B
(League of California Cities 2008 Strategic Goals)
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CITY LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLATFORM FOR 2008
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Promoting reforms of the entire State mandated HCD Regional Housing Need Allocations process
to recognize local urban plans and local resource limitations
2. Promoting funding sources to accomplish retrofitting of unreinforced masonry buildings
3. Promoting funding of on-campus housing at Community Colleges and CSU for student and faculty
housing
4. Preserving local control of planning and zoning matters
5. Supporting efforts to increase funding for affordable housing for very low,low and moderate
income families for all cities and communities
6. Promoting funding for the identification, acquisition, maintenance and restoration of historic sites
and structures
7. Supporting continued or expanded funding for CDBG program
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
8. Promoting funding and/or legislation that encourages research and development by businesses in
California through tax credits or other incentive programs
9. Supporting funding and policies for the promotion of California as a place to locate businesses
10. Supporting funding for a state tourism promotion program
11. Promoting funding for the arts,especially public art
12. Supporting the effective and efficient use of all communications technologies including voice,
video,data,and information services over wired and wireless transmission technologies
13. Supporting telecommunications reform legislation that preserves local control over public
rights-of-way,protects local resources and guarantees access to,and funding for,public,
educational and government(PEG),access television
FINANCE
14. Continuing to support efforts to protect the City from loss of revenues due to State take-aways and
unfunded State or Federal mandates
15. Endorsing legislation that provides local government with a fair share tax on catalog and Internet
sales;and opposing legislation that limits state or local authority to tax catalog or Internet sales
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HUMAN RESOURCESIEMPLOYEE RELATIONSMUMAN RELATIONS
16. Supporting additional workers compensation reforms that lower employers'costs while still
protecting workers
17. Supporting pension reform efforts in concert with the League of California Cities and the California
Public Employees Retirement System(PERS)Board of Directors
18. Opposing the expansion of the"Peace Officers'Bill of Rights,""Firefighters' Bill of Rights,"or
other attempts to curtail management rights
19. Supporting legislation that provides funding sources for appropriate human service agencies that
support the mission of the Human Relations Commission.
20. Sunoorting legislation to Protect the City's continued ability to administer its Cafeteria Benefit
Plan.
PUBLIC SAFETY
21. Continuing State and Federal funding support for disaster preparedness,earthquake preparedness,
Homeland Security,hazardous material response,State COPS program and other local law
enforcement activities
22. Preserving the City's authority to investigate police misconduct
23. Preserving the City's authority to establish both medical and non-medical emergency service levels
24. Supporting efforts to expand the scope of parental responsibility for crimes committed by minors
25. Supporting efforts to providetheGovernor with authority to override the parole board when anyone
convicted of a violent offense is proposed to be released on parole
26. Preserving the authority of local control on issuance of concealed weapons permits
27. Supporting legislation to help curb alcohol-related criminal behavior and underage drinking
28. Opposing new or increased state fees for state provided law enforcement services
29. Supporting the fair and efficient allocation of radio spectrum that provides quality frequencies,free
from interference,for.all local public safety communication needs
30. Supporting efforts to reduce retention periods for video monitoring tapes
PUBLIC WORKS
31. Supporting legislation to increase the availability of grant funding to replace aging infrastructure of
all types,e.g.streets,bridges,water,sewer and storm sewer systems,etc.
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32. Obtaining funding, cooperation and prompt approval from the Environmental Protection Agency
and Army Corps of Engineers for necessary flood control projects
33. Supporting legislation like ACA13(2005-06)which would exclude storm drain assessments from
Prop.218 requirements
34. Supporting legislation to provide monetary incentives or grant funding for alternative fuel vehicles
for replacement of municipal fleet equipment
35. Supporting legislation to provide monetary incentives or grant funding for retrofitting municipal
buildings with Energy Management Systems to centrally control all lighting
PARKS AND RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
36. Supporting State and Federal funding for acquisition, protection, preservation and restoration of
natural resources, open space, coastal resources, signature land forms, wetlands and park
development,including continued funding for the Land and Water Conservation Grant Program
37. Supporting the creation of National.Marine Sanctuary off the coast of San Luis Obispo County to
protect this fragile habitat from offshore oil and gas development
38. Opposing any development under existing or new offshore oil and gas leases off the coast of San
Luis Obispo County
39. Supporting measures to prohibit discharge of pollutants into the ocean(e.g.selenium contaminated
waters from the San Joaquin valley)
40. Supporting funding for rehabilitation of urban parks and unmet community recreational needs,in
particular"at risk"youth
41. Encouraging the State Department of Parks and Recreation to expedite the distribution of bond
funds and other funds resulting from special legislation
42. Seeking legislative exemption from property taxes on lands dedicated to open space purposes
which are outside the boundaries of the jurisdiction owning such lands
43. Working for implementation language for Prop.84,Prop 1D and Prop. 1C,which includes
distribution of funds to local agencies using a per capita formula as much as possible,and broadens
the definition of competitive programs to encompass more than just inner city,urban areas
44. Supporting a State resolution recognizing the important role youth sports play in healthy young
people_
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45. Supporting the widest and most equitable distribution of Prop 84 competitive funds the California clarify
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TRANSPORTATION
46. Changing gas tax laws to allow local tax for transportation purposes based on a majority vote of the
public
47. Promoting continued and increased funding sources for street maintenance projects and
transportation improvements,4 well as funding for transit service and bicycle mnrolects y____ _--- Delete&including
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49. Supporting clean air transit funding for San Luis Obispo County,in particular funding that supports
alternative modes of transportation with clean air benefits
50. Supporting actions to:(1)promote cooperation and mutual support between metropolitan planning
organization(MPO)agencies and local transit providers,and(2)discourage trends toward MPO
agencies/regional"control"of local transit providers
UTILITIES
51. Supporting clean water funding programs
52. Supporting legislation to facilitate recycling program development and enhance local government's
ability to comply with solid waste requirements
53. Supporting legislation to eliminate mandatory penalties for violations of NPDES Requirements and
returning discretionary control to the Regional Water Quality Control Board Executive Officers
(i.e.repeal SB 709)
54. Supporting legislation promoting the safe,responsible,and cost-effective reuse of Exceptional
Quality or better biosolids
55. Supporting legislation to streamline the state regulatory processes
56. Supporting sustainable energy programs
57. Supporting incentives for distributed energy generation projects such as solar power
58. Supporting legislation allowing cities/agencies to establish fees for the costs of operating mandated
water quality programs such as,but not limited to,municipal storm water and total maximum daily
loading
59. Supporting federal legislative action to transfer Salinas Reservoir properties to a local agency,to
the benefit of the City
60. Supporting legislation that aids in the implementation of the California Urban Water
Conservation Council's Best Management Practices regarding urban water conservation
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61. Supporting legislation eliminating departing load charges which discourage the use of
alternative energy resources
62. Supporting legislation to allow use of Public Goods Funds for the develonment and installation
of energv saving or green energy generating projects to benefit local government.
COUNTUREGIONAL PRIORITIES
63. Working with the County to assure land use practices that are consistent with the Memorandum of
Agreement adopted by the City Council and County Board of Supervisors in 2005 regarding
development near the edges of the City
64. Encouraging the County Board of Supervisors to place a measure before voters that would
create a vector control program benefit assessment program for San Luis Obispo County
65. Encouraging participation by County in providing nearby parking for County employees and
clients,and alternate transportation and parking demand reduction
66. Supporting County development of a local ordinance providing additional local oversight and
regulation of the land application of Exceptional Quality or better biosohds
67. Working cooperatively with the County to solve City/County flood problems
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RESOLUTION NO. (2008 Series)
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CITY LEGISLATIVE ACTION
PLATFORM FOR 2008 AND APPOINTMENT
OF COUNCILMEMBER AND STAFF PERSON TO ACT AS
LIAISON BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND
THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
WHEREAS, a major objective of the City Council is to adopt an aggressive legislative action
platform which strengthens local government,promotes City goals and defends the City against
legislative actions by State and Federal governments that would weaken local government and/or take
away traditional revenue sources; and
WHEREAS, it is vital to the fiscal health and the self determination of the City to effectively
communicate with State Legislators and Federal representatives in order to favorably influence State and
Federal legislation,regulations and grant requests; and
WHEREAS,the League of California Cities conducts a legislative analysis and advocacy
program on behalf of cities for State issues and major Federal issues; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to be proactive and involved in the governmental decision making
processes directly affecting the City legislative priorities identified in Exhibit"A", the League of
California Cities legislative priorities identified in Exhibit "B", and other selected issues as may from time
to time be recommended by the League of California Cities; and
WHEREAS, a key component of the City's Legislative Action Platform is face-to-face meetings
between City representatives and elected officials at the Federal, State, and County levels, and
coordination with similar efforts made by other local government entities.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo does hereby:
(1) Establish the Legislative Action Platform for 2008, as set forth in the attached Exhibits "A"
and `'B" and authorize staff to take positions on legislation generally consistent with the Legislative
Action Platform and such other resolutions and recommendations of the League of California Cities as
may be from time to time presented to the City; and
(2) Appoint David F. Romero to act as Councilmember legislative liaison and Jonathan Lowell to
act as staff legislative liaison with the League of California Cities.
Resolution No. (2008 Series)-` Attachment 2
Page 2
Upon motion of seconded by , and on the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
the foregoing resolution was adopted this day of 2008.
David F. Romero
Mayor
ATTEST:
Audrey Hooper
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
P.Lowell
City Attorney
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Exhibit A
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLATFORM FOR 2008
Community Development
1. Promoting reforms of the entire State mandated HCD Regional Housing Need Allocations process
to recognize local urban plans and local resource limitations
2. Promoting funding sources to accomplish retrofitting of unreinforced masonry buildings
3. Promoting funding of on-campus housing at Community Colleges and CSU for student and faculty
housing
4. Preserving local control of planning and zoning matters
5. Supporting efforts to increase funding for affordable housing for very low,low and moderate
income families for all cities and communities
6. Promoting funding for the identification, acquisition, maintenance and restoration of historic sites
and structures
7. Supporting continued or expanded funding for CDBG program
Economic Development
8. Promoting funding and/or legislation that encourages research and development by businesses in
California through tax credits or other incentive programs
9. Supporting funding and policies for the promotion of California as a place to locate businesses
10. Supporting funding for a state tourism promotion program
11. Promoting funding for the arts,especially public art
12. Supporting the effective and efficient use of all communications technologies including voice,
video, data, and information services over wired and wireless transmission technologies
13. Supporting telecommunications reform legislation that preserves local control over public
rights-0f--way,protects local resources and guarantees access to, and funding for; public,
educational and government(PEG) access television
Finance
14. Continuing to support efforts to protect the City from loss of revenues due to State take-aways and
unfunded State or Federal mandates
15. Endorsing legislation that provides local government with a fair share tax on catalog and Internet
sales; and opposing legislation that limits state or local authority to tax catalog or Internet sales
A -, HMENY Exhibit
Human Resources/Employee Relations/Human Relations
16. Supporting additional workers compensation reforms that lower employers' costs while still
protecting workers
17. Supporting pension reform efforts in concert with the League of California Cities and the California
Public Employees Retirement System(PERS)Board of Directors
18. Opposing the expansion of the"Peace Officers' Bill of Rights," "Firefighters' Bill of Rights,"or
other attempts to curtail management rights
19. Supporting legislation that provides funding sources for appropriate human service agencies that
support the mission of the Human Relations Commission
20. Supporting legislation to protect the City's continued ability to administer its Cafeteria Benefit Plan
Public Safety
21: Continuing State and Federal funding support for disaster preparedness,earthquake preparedness,
Homeland Security,hazardous material response, State COPS program and other local law
enforcement activities
22. Preserving the City's authority to investigate police misconduct
23. Preserving the City's authority to establish both medical and non-medical emergency service levels
24. Supporting efforts to expand the scope of parental responsibility for crimes committed by minors
25. Supporting efforts to provide the Governor with authority to override the parole board when anyone
convicted of a violent offense is proposed to be released on parole
26. Preserving the authority of local control on issuance of concealed weapons permits
27. Supporting legislation to help curb alcohol-related criminal behavior and underage drinking
28. Opposing new or increased state fees for state provided law enforcement services
29. Supporting the fair and efficient allocation of radio spectrum that provides quality frequencies, free
from interference,for all local public safety communication needs
30. Supporting efforts to reduce retention periods for video monitoring tapes
Public Works
31. Supporting legislation to increase the availability of grant funding to replace aging infrastructure of
0 types,e.g. streets,bridges, water, sewer and storm sewer systems,etc.
A h ACHMENTAxhibit A
32. Obtaining funding, cooperation and prompt approval from the Environmental Protection Agency
and Army Corps of Engineers for necessary flood control projects
33. Supporting legislation like ACA13 (2005-06)which would exclude storm drain assessments from
Prop. 218 requirements
34. Supporting legislation to provide monetary incentives or grant funding for alternative fuel vehicles
for replacement of municipal fleet equipment
35. Supporting legislation to provide monetary incentives or grant funding for retrofitting municipal
buildings with Energy Management Systems to centrally control all lighting
Parks and Recreation and Natural Resources
36. Supporting State and Federal funding for acquisition, protection, preservation and restoration of
natural resources, open space, coastal resources, signature land forms, wetlands and park
development,including continued funding for the Land and Water Conservation Grant Program
37. Supporting the creation of National Marine Sanctuary off the coast of San Luis Obispo County to
protect this fragile habitat from offshore oil and gas development
38. Opposing any development under existing or new offshore oil and gas leases off the coast of San
Luis Obispo County
39. Supporting measures to prohibit discharge of pollutants into the ocean (e.g. selenium contaminated
waters from the San Joaquin valley)
40. Supporting funding for rehabilitation of urban parks and unmet community recreational needs, in
particular"at risk" youth
41. Encouraging the State Department of Parks and Recreation to expedite the distribution of bond
funds and other funds resulting from special legislation
42. Seeking legislative exemption from property taxes on lands dedicated to open space purposes
which are outside the boundaries of the jurisdiction owning such lands
43. Working for implementation language for Prop. 84, Prop 1D and Prop. 1C, which includes
distribution of funds to local agencies using a per capita formula as much as possible, and broadens
the definition of competitive programs to encompass more than just inner city, urban areas
44. Supporting a State resolution recognizing the important role youth sports play in healthy young
people
45. Supporting the widest and most equitable distribution of Prop 84 competitive funds
ATI TUMENN Exhibit A
Transportation
46. Changing gas tax laws to allow local tax for transportation purposes based on a majority vote of the
public
47. Promoting continued and increased funding sources for street maintenance projects and
transportation improvements,as well as funding for transit service and bicycle projects
48. Working with Caltrans, SLOCOG and the California Transportation Commission to expeditiously
fund Hwy 227 road overlay and reconstruction project, and subsequent relinquishment of Hwy 227
within the City limits
49. Supporting clean air transit funding for San Luis Obispo County, in particular funding that supports
alternative modes of transportation with clean air benefits
50. Supporting actions to: (1)promote cooperation and mutual support between metropolitan planning
organization(MPO) agencies and local transit providers, and(2)discourage trends toward MPO
agencies/regional "control"of local transit providers
Utilities
51. Supporting clean water funding programs
52. Supporting legislation to facilitate recycling program development and enhance local government's
ability to comply with solid waste requirements
53. Supporting legislation to eliminate mandatory penalties for violations of NPDES Requirements and.
returning discretionary control to the Regional Water Quality Control Board Executive Officers
(i.e.repeal SB 709)
54. Supporting legislation promoting the safe, responsible, and cost-effective reuse of Exceptional
Quality or better biosolids
55. Supporting legislation to streamline the state regulatory processes
56. Supporting sustainable energy programs
57. Supporting incentives for distributed energy generation projects such as solar power
58. Supporting legislation allowing cities/agencies to establish fees for the costs of operating mandated
water quality programs such as, but not limited to, municipal storm water and total maximum daily
loading
59. Supporting federal legislative action to transfer Salinas.Reservoir properties to a local agency, to
the benefit of the City
60. Supporting legislation that aids in the implementation of the California Urban Water
Conservation Council's Best Management Practices regarding urban water conservation
C7. ATTACUENT 2 Exhibit A
61. Supporting legislation eliminating departing load charges which discourage the use of
alternative energy resources
62. Supporting legislation to allow use of Public Goods Funds for the development and installation
of energy saving or green energy generating projects torbenefit local government
County/Rep,ional Priorities
63. Working with the County to assure land use practices that are consistent with the Memorandum of
Agreement adopted by the City Council and County Board of Supervisors in 2005 regarding
development near the edges of the City
64. Encouraging the County Board of Supervisors to place a measure before voters that would
create a vector control program benefit assessment program for San Luis Obispo County
65. Encouraging participation by County in providing nearby parking for County employees and
clients, and alternate transportation and parking demand reduction
66. Supporting County development of a local ordinance providing additional local oversight and
regulation of the land application of Exceptional Quality or better biosolids
67. Working cooperatively with the County to solve City/County flood problems
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2008 League Strategic Priorities
At its meeting in San Jose on Nov.30 and Dec. 1,the board of directors of the League of California Cities adopted
the following strategic focus and priorities in consultation with the leaders of the League's divisions, departments,
caucuses and policy committees in 2008.
The League of California Cities is strongly committed to advocating policies that support sustainable communities
across our state that help build a strong economy, protect our environment and advance.social equity in the.
following ways:
1. PROTECT FUNDING FOR VITAL COMMUNITY SERVICES:Vigorously oppose efforts to erode funding for,
vital community services that keep Californian families safe from crime,support transportation mobility and. '
economic growth,provide housing and important after-school recreation opportunities,ensure orderly
development and protect the environment.Funding for local community-based services and programs should
not be sacrificed again to meet state revenue needs.
2. SUPPORT GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CITIES.Lead in the development of state and local policies,
strategies and programs to protect.the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through more
efficient and sustainable land use and building practices,increased energy efficiencyand use of
altemative/renewable energy sources, improved water supply and wastewater treatment system efficiencies,
expanded public transit opportunities and innovations in other city operations.
3. EXPAND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT.Support continuedimplementation of the 2006 infrastructure
bond program and the development of new funding sources and programs to meet the infrastructure needs of
our rapidly growing communities in a sustainable way for water supply,wastewater treatment,public transit,
streets and roads,storm water management and other critical infrastructure.
4. ENACT HONEST AND RESPONSIBLE EMINENT DOMAIN REFORM.Support enactment of eminent domain
reforms that protect homeowners,such as the.Homeowners Protection Act,and oppose proposals that would
cripple the ability of state and local agencies to manage development,develop new water supplies,protect the
environment,and develop affordable housing.
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San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District —
Proposed 2008 Legislative Platform
The San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District will:
1. Encourage and support legislation that facilitates achievement and maintenance of
State and Federal ambient air quality standards.
2. Encourage and support legislation that retains local control over air quality programs;
and oppose legislation that would move overall air program responsibility from the
local level to the state or federal level.
3. Encourage and support legislation that retains local control over the use of motor
vehicle registration surcharge fees for implementing California Clean Air Act
requirements and reducing emissions from motor vehicles.
4. Encourage and support legislation that provides latitude to air districts in their
programs to meet air quality goals,does not remove important emission reduction
programs from consideration by the districts, and does not unduly limit the ability of
local boards to provide the resources needed to conduct these programs,
S. Support legislation that encourages cooperation and reduces or eliminates overlap and
duplication among air districts and other local entities,and increases the efficiency
and effectiveness of regulations.
6. Support legislation that continues the California motor vehicle emission control
program, including standards for reducing emissions from heavy duty vehicles, -
7. Support legislation that retains and/or strengthens requirements for zero,ultra-low,
and low emission vehicles and encourages development of advanced hybrid and fuel
cell vehicles.
S. Support legislation that encourages or provides incentives or funding for the use of
cleaner fuels or alternative transportation,or reduces vehicle trips and miles traveled.
9. Support legislation that promotes the use of smart growth principles in community
planning and increases the viability of walking,biking, public transit and other
alternatives to private vehicle travel.
10. Support legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions contributing to global
warming.
11. Support lcgislativn that prohibits or reduces the release of cancer causing and other
toxic emissions in quantities that pose a significant health risk to the public.
12. Support legislation that maintains or enhances state and federal funding for mandated
air quality programs and/or provides funding for new air quality programs adopted at
the state or federal level.
13. Support legislative programs to increase incentive funding available to districts for
programs such as Carl Moyer which provide funding for early emission reductions
through voluntary action by emission:sources while decreasing the regulatory burden
on businesses and agriculture.
14. Oppose legislation to eliminate or reduce the effectiveness of air quality programs
currently in place in State and Federal Law.
15. Oppose legislation that would remove District discretion on expenditure of penalty
revenue_