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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/05/2011, C11 - 2011 LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLATFORM i council j agenba RepoRt CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FROM: J. Christine Dietrick, City Attorney Aj JCp SUBJECT: 2011 LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLATFORM RECOMMENDATION 1. Adopt a resolution establishing a Legislative Action Platform for 2011. 2. Appoint the Mayor, City Attorney and City Manager 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 2011 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, B, C and D to the resolution. By establishing a broad legislative platform and delegating responsibility to the Mayor and 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 2010, the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, sent 16 letters pertaining to pending legislation utilizing the Council Legislative Action Platform. In preparing this year's draft program, input was solicited from all City Departments. Below are brief explanations of the suggested substantive revisions to the 2011 Platform. All changes, including language clean-ups and issue consolidations, are shown in the legislative draft of the 2011 Platform attached to this report(Attachment 1). C11-1 i Council Agenda Report—20 Legislative Action Platform -- Page 2 Proposed Revisions to the City's Legislative Platform This year's proposed platform is not substantially changed, but for the modification of certain priorities to better reflect the City's priorities and addition or substantive modification of the following priorities: Under the Community Development heading: 11. Promote a legislative 'fix"to lending constraints that prevent implementation of AB 811 property-assessed clean energy districts. [added] 12. Encourage a legislative 'fix"to inclusionary housing provisions and Costa-Hawkins Act. [added] 13. Encourage consistency in state legislation dealing with transportation, housing and land use issues. For example, HCD insists that RHNAs for low income housing can only be met by providing large open tracts of vacant residentially zoned land is in conflict with SB 375, AB 32, Regional Blueprints and other "smart growth"mandates. [added] Under the Public Works heading: 40. " . [deleted] Under the Transportation heading: 58. Opposing the proposed diversion of any funding source for transportation that reduces amounts designated for transit operations [substantively modified] Under the Utilities heading: 60. Supporting legislation to further recycling and waste diversion programs such as green waste composting and enhance local government's ability to comply with solid waste reduction requirements. [substantively modified] 68. Supporting federal legislative action to transfer Salinas Reservoir properties to a local agency, to the benefit of the City and federal funding of costs associated with ownership transfer. [substantively modified] 69. Supporting legislation that aids in the implementation of the California Urban Water Conservation Council's Best Management Practices regarding urban water conservation and compliance with AB 1420. [substantively modified] C11-2 Council Agenda Report—2011 Legislative Action Platform Page 3 70. Supporting legislation that amends the Urban Water Management Planning Act to recognize past investment in water conservation and the City's ability to comply with SBx7-7. [added] Under the County/Regional Priorities heading: 82. Supporting the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments'legislative program. [added] 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 Jan Marx act as the Council legislative liaison and the City Attorney and the City Manager serve as the staff liaisons. FISCAL IMPACT Because no additional staff workload is anticipated as a result of this ongoing program, no 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 allows the City to take action on any bills and other measures formally supported by the League of California Cities. ATTACHMENTS 1. Legislative Draft of the Legislative Action Platform for 2011 2. Resolution which includes Exhibit A (Legislative Action Platform for 2011), Exhibit B (League of California Cities 2011 Federal Priorities), Exhibit C (San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution. Control District's 2011 Legislative Program) and Exhibit D (San Luis Obispo Council of Governments' 2011 Legislative Program (this is a SLOCOG PDF document that contains typographical errors in the header)) G:\Legislative Priorities\201 I Docs1201 I Agenda Report.DOC C11-3 ATTACHMENT 1 CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLATFORM FOR 2011 Community Development 1. Promoting reforms of the entire State mandated HCD Regional Housing Need Allocations process to recognize local resource limitations. 2. Promoting funding sources to accomplish retrofitting of unreinforced masonry buildings. 3. Promoting funding of on campus housing at Cal Poly 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 and opposing the erosion of local inclusionary housing and in-lieu fee programs. 6. Promoting additional state funding to implement SB 375 through local general plan updates that implement the regional sustainable communities plan and alternative planning strategy,if needed. 7. Promoting funding for the identification, acquisition, maintenance and restoration of historic sites and structures. 8. Supporting continued or expanded funding for CDBG program. 9. Supporting reinstatement of protections from imposition of additional building or site conditions prior to issuance of a building permit for seismic related improvements to buildings subject to a mitigation program established according to state law(our URM Program) as previously provided in Government Code Section 8875.10 (this section was repealed effective January 1, 2009). 10. Supporting continued local control over mobile home park rent stabilization and the conversion of mobile home parks to other uses. 11. Promoting a legislative"fix"to lending constraints that prevent implementation of AB 811 property-assessed clean energy districts. 12. Encouraging a legislative "fix"to inclusionary housing provisions and Costa-Hawkins Act 13. Encouraging consistencv in state legislation dealing with transportation housing and land use issues. For example, HCD insists that RHNAs for low income housing can only be met b� providing large open tracts of vacant residentially zoned land is in conflict with SB 375 AB 32 Regional Blueprints and other"smart growth"mandates. C11-4 ATTACHMENT 1 Economic Development 44-.14.Promoting funding and/or legislation using tax credits or other incentive programs to encourage research and development by businesses in California. 15. Supporting funding and policies for the promotion of California as a place to locate businesses. 44,16.Supporting funding for the state tourism promotion program. 4417.Supporting the effective and efficient use of all communications technologies including voice,video, data, and information services over wired and wireless transmission technologies. !LL&Supporting telecommunications reform legislation and other measures that preserve local control over public rights-of-way,protect local resources and guarantee access to, funding for, and local flexibility in utilizing funds for public, educational and government(PEG)access television. Finance 44719.Continuing to support efforts to protect the City from loss of revenues due to State take- aways and unfunded State or Federal mandates. 4-7-.20.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. 4-&2 t.Supporting legislation and other measures to change processes in California regarding: determining legislative district boundaries,modifying term limit restrictions, and reducing the two-thirds vote required for adoption of the State budget. Human Resources/Employee Relations/Human Relations 15.22.Supporting additional workers compensation reforms that lower employers' costs while still protecting workers. 24-.23.Supporting pension and retiree health benefits reform efforts in concert with the League of California Cities and the California Public Employees Retirement System(PERS) Board of Directors. !L24.0pposing the expansion of the"Peace Officers' Bill of Rights,""Firefighters' Bill of Rights," or other attempts to curtail management rights. UI Supporting legislation that provides funding sources for appropriate human service agencies that support the mission of the Human Relations Commission. C11-5 ATTACHMENT 1 2L26.Supporting legislation to protect the City's continued ability to administer its Cafeteria Benefit Plan. ZLnSupporting reforms that limit the financial impacts of joint and several liability on public entities. Public Safety 27&2 8.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. a2ft.29.Preserving the City's authority to investigate police misconduct. 2-7-.3 0.Preserving the City's authority to establish both medical and non-medical emergency service levels. -2&31.Supporting efforts to expand the scope of parental responsibilityfor crimes committed by minors. 29I Preserving the authority of local control on issuance of concealed weapons permits. j9I Supporting legislation to help curb alcohol-related criminal behavior and underage drinking. 3L34.Opposing new or increased state fees for state provided law enforcement services. 412 Supporting the fair and efficient'allocation of radio spectrum that provides quality frequencies, free from interference,for all local public safety communication needs. jj: Supporting efforts to reduce retention periods for video monitoring tapes. Public Works 3=1I 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. !L Supporting legislation that would increase funding for projects that improve flood protection for the City. !39.Ensuring cooperation and prompt approval from Federal and State regulatory agencies (such as the Department of Fish & Game and the Army Corps of Engineers) for necessary projects involving the City's creek system. C11-6 ATTACHMENT 1 340.Supporting legislation which would exclude assessments for vital infrastructure from Prop. 218 requirements. 34A 1.Supporting legislation to provide monetary incentives or grant funding for alternative fuel vehicles for replacement of municipal fleet equipment. 3-9-4?.Supporting legislation to provide monetary incentives or grant funding for retrofitting municipal buildings with Energy Management Systems to centrally control all lighting and � HVAC systems. "I A )' b ready to ge"publ',. erks Parks and Recreation and Natural Resources 44-.44.Supporting State and Federal funding and other measures to promote the 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 and for the California Conservation Corps. 4?45.Supporting the expansion of National Marine Sanctuary off the coast of San Luis Obispo County to protect this fragile habitat from offshore oil and gas development. 4346.Opposing any development under existing or new offshore oil and gas leases off the coast of San Luis Obispo County. 44:47.Supporting measures to prohibit discharge of pollutants into the ocean (e.g. selenium contaminated waters from the San Joaquin valley). 45-48.Encouraging the Resources Agency and its departments to reinstate and expedite the distribution of bond funds and other funds resulting from special legislation and voter-approved bond measures, to take advantage of the many favorable opportunities for land and easement acquisition and enhancement project contracting that exist at this time. 46.:49.Seeking legislative exemption from property taxes on lands dedicated to open space purposes which are outside the boundaries of the jurisdiction owning such lands. 47:50.Protecting funding for vital regional and community services that negatively impact Californian's access to parks, open space, after school programming, senior services, facilities that promote physical activity,protect natural resources, and strengthen safety and security. 51. Promoting policies that recognize the benefits of parks and recreational facilities in the advancement of"sustainable communities"and curbing greenhouse gas emissions, including: strengthening policies that fund parks, open-space, bike lanes and non-motorized trails through the development and implementation of a carbon credit and offset program, and advocating for C11-7 ATTACHMENT 1 the strong integration of local and regional park and non-motorized transportation improvements into "Smart Growth Scenarios"pursuant to SB 375. 49-52.Supporting legislation that promotes access to joint use of schools;parks and open space; development of streets and trails that encourage physical activity and healthy living. Transportation 5& Supporting changes in gas tax laws that allow local tax for transportation purposes based on a majority vote of the public. 54-.54.Supporting the continuation of, and increased funding sources for street maintenance projects,transportation improvements,transit operations and bicycle facility projects. 5? Supporting clean air transit funding for San Luis Obispo County, in particular funding that provides for alternative modes of transportation with clean air benefits. 573756.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. 54-.57.Supporting legislation that would encourage private transportation companies (such as Union Pacific Railroad)to reach agreements for sharing of properly secured right of way corridors for other compatible uses such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities. �Opposing the proposed diversion of any funding source for transportation that reduces amounts desianated for transit operations. Basel ne sales tffli to "^^ease an exeise twE and ethe Utilities 559.Supporting clean water funding programs. -5-7-.60.Supporting legislation to further recycling and waste diversion programs such as preen waste composting and enhance local government's ability to comply with solid waste reduction requirements. :E 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). -5.9-.62.Supporting legislation and other measures to ensure reasonableness in the administration of NPDES permit governing City operations, including pursuing a municipal representative on the Regional Water Quality Control Board. C11-8 ATTACHMENT 1 60763.Supporting legislation promoting the safe,responsible, and cost-effective reuse of Exceptional Quality or better biosolids. 64-.64.Supporting legislation to streamline the state regulatory processes. �6 Supporting sustainable energy programs. 6-3-.66.Supporting incentives for distributed energy generation projects such as solar power. 64:67.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. f�Supporting federal legislative action to transfer Salinas Reservoir properties to a local agency, to the benefit of the City and federal funding of costs associated with ownership transfer. 669.Supporting legislation that aids in the implementation of the California Urban Water Conservation Council's Best Management Practices regarding urban water conservation and compliance with AB 1420. 70. Supporting legislation that amends the Urban Water Management Planning Act to recognize past investment in water conservation and the City's ability to comply with SBx7-7. 6:777 1.Supporting legislation eliminating departing load charges which discourage the use of alternative energy resources. 672.Supporting legislation to allow use of Public Goods Funds for the development and installation of energy saving or green energy generating projects to benefit local government. 69-73.Supporting legislation promoting the protection of water resources,including water quality, watershed protection, and treatment discharge measures. -274.Support legislation relative to protection of our natural resources from invasive species. 74-.75.Support legislation promoting sustainability of our water resources through the use of recycled water,rainwater harvesting, greywater use, and other best practices. County/Regional Priorities 2L76.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. 2K Supporting a vector control program benefit assessment for San Luis Obispo County. C11-9 ATTACHMENT 1 24.78.Encouraging participation by County in providing nearby parking for County employees and clients,and alternate transportation and parking demand reduction. -2 7 Supporting County development of a local ordinance providing additional local oversight and regulation of the land application of Pollutant Concentration (PC) or better biosolids. X80.Working cooperatively with the County to solve City/County flood problems. 7-7-.81.Supporting the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District's legislative program. 82. Supporting the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments' legislative program. G:Uxgislative Priorities\201 I Docs\2011 Legislative Action Platfonn.LegDraft.Exh A.doc C11-10 ATTACHMENT 1 78. Encouraging participation by County in providing nearby parking for County employees and clients,and alternate transportation and parking demand reduction. 79. Supporting County development of a local ordinance providing additional local oversight and regulation of the land application of Pollutant Concentration(PC) or better biosolids. 80. Working cooperatively with the County to solve City/County flood problems. 81. Supporting the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District's legislative program. 82. Supporting the San Luis Obispo Council of Goverments" legislative program. G:\Legislative Priorities\2011 Docs\2011 Legislative Action Platform.LegDraft.Exh A doc C11-11 ATTACHMENT 2 RESOLUTION NO. (2011 Series) ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CITY LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLATFORM FOR 2011 AND APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER 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 federal priorities identified in Exhibit "B", the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District's legislative program identified in Exhibit "C," the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments' legislative program identified in Exhibit "D" 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 2011 as set forth in the attached Exhibits "A," "B," "C" and "D" 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 Mayor Jan Marx to act as Council Member legislative liaison and City Manager Katie Lichtig and City Attorney J. Christine Dietrick to act as staff legislative liaisons with the League of California Cities. R C11-12 ATTACHMENT 2 Resolution No. (2011 Series) Page 2 Upon motion of seconded by and on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing resolution was adopted this day of 2011. Mayor Jan Marx ATTEST: Elaina Cano City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: J. Christine Dietrick City Attorney WLegislative Priorities\2011 Docs\2011 Resolution.doc C11-13 ATTACHMENT 2 Exhibit A CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLATFORM FOR 2011 Community Development 1. Promoting reforms of the entire State mandated HCD Regional Housing Need Allocations process to recognize local resource limitations. 2. Promoting funding sources to accomplish retrofitting of unreinforced masonry buildings. 3. Promoting funding of on campus housing at Cal Poly 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 and opposing the erosion of local inclusionary housing and in-lieu fee programs. 6. Promoting additional state funding to implement SB 375 through local general plan updates that implement the regional sustainable communities plan and alternative planning strategy, if needed. 7. Promoting funding for the identification, acquisition, maintenance and restoration of historic sites and structures. 8. Supporting continued or expanded funding for CDBG program. 9. Supporting reinstatement of protections from imposition of additional building or site conditions prior to issuance of a building permit for seismic related improvements to buildings subject to a mitigation program established according to state law(our URM Program) as previously provided in Government Code Section 8875.10 (this section was repealed effective January 1, 2009). 10. Supporting continued local control over mobile home park rent stabilization and the conversion of mobile home parks to other uses. 11. Promoting a legislative"fix"to lending constraints that prevent implementation of AB 811 property-assessed clean energy districts. 12. Encouraging a legislative"fix"to inclusionary housing provisions and Costa-Hawkins Act. 13. Encouraging consistency in state legislation dealing with transportation,housing and land use issues. For example, HCD insists that RHNAs for low income housing can only be met by providing large open tracts of vacant residentially zoned land is in conflict with SB 375, AB 32, Regional Blueprints and other"smart growth"mandates. C11-14 ATTACHMENT 2 Exhibit A Economic Development 14. Promoting funding and/or legislation using tax credits or other incentive programs to encourage research and development by businesses in California. 15. Supporting funding and policies for the promotion of California as a place to locate businesses. 16. Supporting funding for the state tourism promotion program. 17. Supporting the effective and efficient use of all communications technologies including voice, video, data, and information services over wired and wireless transmission technologies. 18. Supporting telecommunications reform legislation and other measures that preserve local control over public rights-of-way,protect local resources and guarantee access to, funding for, and local flexibility in utilizing funds for public, educational and government(PEG) access television. Finance 19. Continuing to support efforts to protect the City from loss of revenues due to State take-aways and unfunded State or Federal mandates. 20. 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. 21. Supporting legislation and other measures to change processes in California regarding: determining legislative district boundaries,modifying term limit restrictions, and reducing the two-thirds vote required for adoption of the State budget. Human Resources/Employee Relations/Human Relations 22. Supporting additional workers compensation reforms that lower employers' costs while still protecting workers. 23. Supporting pension and retiree health benefits reform efforts in concert with the League of California Cities and the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Board of Directors. 24. Opposing the expansion of the"Peace Officers' Bill of Rights,""Firefighters' Bill of Rights," or other attempts to curtail management rights. 25. Supporting legislation that provides funding sources for appropriate human service agencies that support the mission of the Human Relations Commission. C11-15 ATTACHMENT 2 Exhibit A 26. Supporting legislation to protect the City's continued ability to administer its Cafeteria Benefit Plan. 27. Supporting reforms that limit the financial impacts of joint and several liability on public entities. Public-Safety 28. 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. 29. Preserving the City's authority to investigate police misconduct. 30. Preserving the City's authority to establish both medical and non-medical emergency service levels. 31. Supporting efforts to expand the scope of parental responsibility for chines committed by minors. 32. Preserving the authority of local control on issuance of concealed weapons permits. 33. Supporting legislation to help curb alcohol-related criminal behavior and underage drinking. 34. Opposing new or increased state fees for state provided law enforcement services. 35. Supporting the fair and efficient allocation of radio spectrum that provides quality frequencies, free from interference, for all local public safety communication needs. 36. Supporting efforts to reduce retention periods for video monitoring tapes. Public.Works 37. 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. 38. Supporting legislation that would increase funding-for projects that improve flood protection for the City. 39. Ensuring cooperation and prompt approval from Federal and State regulatory agencies (such as the Department of Fish & Game and the Army Corps of Engineers) for necessary projects involving the City's creek system. C11-16 ATTACHMENT 2 -- Exhibit A 40. Supporting legislation which would exclude assessments for vital infrastructure from Prop. 218 requirements. 41. Supporting legislation to provide monetary incentives or grant funding for alternative fuel vehicles for replacement of municipal fleet equipment. 42. Supporting legislation to provide monetary incentives or grant funding for retrofitting municipal buildings with Energy Management Systems to centrally control all lighting and HVAC systems. Parks and Recreation and Natural Resources 43. Supporting State and Federal funding and other measures to promote the 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 and for the California Conservation Corps. 44. Supporting the expansion of National Marine Sanctuary off the coast of San Luis Obispo County to protect this fragile habitat from offshore oil and gas development. 45. Opposing any development under existing or new offshore oil and gas leases off the coast of San Luis Obispo County. 46. Supporting measures to prohibit discharge of pollutants into the ocean (e.g. selenium contaminated waters from the San Joaquin valley). 47. Encouraging the Resources Agency and its departments to reinstate and expedite the distribution of bond funds and other funds resulting from special legislation and voter-approved bond measures, to take advantage of the many favorable opportunities for land and easement acquisition and enhancement project contracting that exist at this time. . 48. Seeking legislative exemption from property taxes on lands dedicated to open space purposes which are outside the boundaries of the jurisdiction owning such lands. 49. Protecting funding for vital regional and community services that negatively impact Californian's access to parks, open space, after school programming, senior services, facilities that promote physical activity,protect natural resources, and strengthen safety and security. 50. Promoting policies that recognize the benefits of parks and recreational facilities in the advancement of"sustainable communities"and curbing greenhouse gas emissions, including: strengthening policies that fund parks, open-space,bike lanes and non-motorized trails through the development and implementation of a carbon credit and offset program, and advocating for the strong integration of local and regional park and non-motorized transportation improvements into "Smart Growth Scenarios"pursuant to SB 375. C11-17 ATTACHMENT 2 -- Exhibit A 51. Supporting legislation that promotes access to joint use of schools; parks and open space; development of streets and trails that encourage physical activity and healthy living. Transportation 52. Supporting changes in gas tax laws that allow local tax for transportation purposes based on a majority vote of the public. 53. Supporting the continuation of, and increased funding sources for street maintenance projects, transportation improvements, transit operations and bicycle facility projects. 54. Supporting clean air transit funding for San Luis Obispo County, in particular funding that provides for alternative modes of transportation with clean air benefits. 55. 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. 56. Supporting legislation that would encourage private transportation companies (such as Union Pacific Railroad)to reach agreements for sharing of properly secured right of way corridors for other compatible uses such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities. 57. Opposing the proposed diversion of any funding source for transportation that reduces amounts designated for transit operations. Utilities 58. Supporting clean water funding programs. 59. Supporting legislation to further recycling and waste diversion programs such as green waste composting and enhance local government's ability to comply with solid waste reduction requirements. 60. 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). 61. Supporting legislation and other measures to ensure reasonableness in the administration of NPDES permit governing City operations, including pursuing a municipal representative on the Regional Water Quality Control Board. 62. Supporting legislation promoting the safe, responsible, and cost-effective reuse of Exceptional Quality or better biosolids. 63. Supporting legislation to streamline the state regulatory processes. C11-18 ATTACHMENT 2 — Exhibit A 64. Supporting sustainable energy programs. 65. Supporting incentives for distributed energy generation projects such as solar power. 66. 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. 67. Supporting federal legislative action to transfer Salinas Reservoir properties to a local agency, to the benefit of the City and federal funding of costs associated with ownership transfer. 68. Supporting legislation that aids in the implementation of the California Urban Water Conservation Council's Best Management Practices regarding urban water conservation and compliance with AB 1420. 69. Supporting legislation that amends the Urban Water Management Planning Act to recognize past investment in water conservation and the City's ability to comply with SBx7-7. 70. Supporting legislation eliminating departing load charges which discourage the use of alternative energy resources. 71. Supporting legislation to allow use of Public Goods Funds for the development and installation of energy saving or green energy generating projects to benefit local government. 72. Supporting legislation promoting the protection of water resources, including water quality, watershed protection, and treatment discharge measures. 73. Support legislation relative to protection of our natural resources from invasive species. 74. Support legislation promoting sustainability of our water resources through the use of recycled water,rainwater harvesting, greywater use,and other best practices. County/Regional Priorities 75. 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. 76. Supporting a vector control program benefit assessment for San Luis Obispo County. 77. Encouraging participation by County in providing nearby parking for County employees and clients, and alternate transportation and parking demand reduction. C11-19 ATTACHMENT 2 ' Exhibit A 78. Supporting County development of a local ordinance providing additional local oversight and regulation of the land application of Pollutant Concentration(PC)or better biosolids. 79. Working cooperatively with the County to solve City/County flood problems. 80. Supporting the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District's legislative program. 81. Supporting the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments' legislative program. G:\Legislative Priorities\201 I Docs\201 1 Legislative Action Platform.Exh A.doc C11-20 ATTACHMENT 2 Exhibit B LEAGUE 1400 K Street, Suite 400• Sacramento, California 95814 Phone: (916)658-8200 Fax: (916)658-8240 OF CALIFORNIA www.c-adities.org w,r CITIES 2011 FEDERAL PRIORITIES PROTECTING LOCAL REVENUE.AND LAND USE AUTHORITY California local governments are enduring extremely difficult fiscal circumstances in the national economic downturn, and already face limited options to generate revenue to provide valuable services. Local government land use and revenue authority is critical to the Federal-state-local partnership effort to advance community and economic development and must be preserved. As such the League urges Congress to: • Oppose legislation that would reduce or eliminate local government resources by providing a tax moratorium for the expanding and profitable cellular telecommunications industry; • Oppose legislative and administrative efforts by online travel companies to circumvent remittance of transient occupancy taxes to local governments from hotel reservations purchased using the internet; • Oppose legislation that would preempt California local government's ability to regulate and collect revenue derived from state and local use taxes; • Ensure that Federal legislation addressing eminent domain does not severely impact states, like California, which have strong laws that limit the use of the tool and have strong protections for property owners. The seldom-used but important tool allows communities in California to convert to safe and affordable housing,to clean up environmentally toxic areas, and to assist impoverished, economically depressed neighborhoods; and • Ensure that local polices retain as much discretion as possible in the time, place, and manner in which telecommunications equipment may be sited on public and private property. COMMUNITY AND.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT With the statewide unemployment rate at over 12% and an ongoing state budget deficit of$25 billion, California cities need jobs and economic investment to overcome the national economic crisis. The League urges Congress to: • Preserve full funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which is critical in assisting urban and rural cities throughout California with creating jobs, providing affordable housing, eliminating blight and generating new economic investment. In addition, seek flexibility in the CDBG state program to enhance the use of the program by California's 314 non-entitlement cities (cities under 50,000); and • Renew federal tax incentives that facilitate job creation and economic expansion through investment in critical public infrastructure and community development projects such as the Build America Bonds and Recovery Zone Academy Bonds programs. C11-21 ATTACHMENT 2 AFFORDABLE HOUSING As the state's population continues to grow and California grapples with the effects of the national mortgage crisis, our cities are deeply concerned with the need for affordable housing.. The League urges Congress to: • Resource Efficient Development. Support legislation and proposals that provide incentives and resources to expand local redevelopment planning policies that integrate housing, transportation and land use and assist in the reorganization and replacement of existing support infrastructure for California's growing population; • Foreclosures: Support the allocation of increased resources for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program that truly target communities with the highest foreclosure rates in the nation; • Workforce Housing: Seek the creation of new initiatives that provide affordable housing to working families. The housing shortage has particularly affected low- and middle-income families. In many areas, workers who provide basic services to local governments, such as teachers, firefighters, and police officers, cannot afford to live in the communities where they work; • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Preserve full funding of the.Section 8 program, which assists very low-income families, the elderly and the disabled afford decent and safe housing; . • Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Program: Preserve funding for the HOME program, which directs formula grants to local governments to create affordable housing for low-income households; • National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: Identify and dedicate a reliable source of funding to the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund enacted in Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-289) to help fund the production of new housing, and the rehabilitation of existing housing that is affordable for low-income people; • Preservation of Affordable Housing: Support initiatives that provide a variety of financial restructuring options, such as loan forgiveness, payment deferrals, grants, loans and loan guarantees to preserve rental housing for long-term affordable use; and • Housing Tax Incentives: Seek tax incentives to promote investment in the production of multifamily rental housing, including expanding the Low Income Housing Tax Credit to create mixed income developments. WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE California cities'water and wastewater systems need a significant overhaul to keep the world's eighth largest economy moving. There has been almost no new investment in California's water and wastewater systems in more than 30 years. This delay puts increasing pressure on the state for action as California is expected to grow by 10 million by 2020 and is working to meet new, more stringent standards for safe drinking water and clean water. The League urges Congress to: • Provide adequate and reliable long-term financing solutions for municipal water delivery, maintenance and treatment needs to meet federally mandated water quality standards and maintain the vital infrastructure necessary to ensure the availability of clean water for an increasing population. C11-22 ATTACHMENT 2 REAUTHORIZATION OF SAFETEA-LU California has more than 186,000 miles of roadway and one of the most developed transit systems in the nation. California's cities are responsible for administering the local streets and roads that connect with the state and federal highway system, a total of 82% of the total roadway miles in the state. Our transportation systems face rapidly growing vehicle use by an ever increasing number of new drivers. The cost of building new lane miles rises much faster than inflation and road maintenance needs increase with the age of the freeway system. In a recent survey of cities and counties, California's local streets and roads system was found to be at risk of falling into "poor" condition. In order to bring the local streets and roads system up to best management practices—the most cost effective condition — California cities and counties need additional funding of$78.9 billion over the next 10 years. As Congress begins to consider the reauthorization of the nation's highway and transit laws, the League urges Congress to: • Support Federal legislative efforts that support and encourage local and regional transportation and land use planning that takes into consideration housing and economic development strategies as well as energy and water conservation to reduce congestion, increase mobility and community access, improve air quality and public health and create jobs; • Make reconstruction and preservation of the existing system a high priority for expenditures; and target funds for maintenance to local agencies, which are charged with administering the system; and • Support Federal transportation legislation that fully utilizes a Federal, state and local partnership to develop multi-modal transportation solutions to reduce congestion, streamline transportation project delivery and integrate transportation planning solutions for the nation's highway, rail, air and port freight systems to achieve more efficient goods movement. PUBLIC SAFETY/HOMELAND SECURITY/DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Califomia's cities are on the front line of the war on terrorism and crime. To strengthen California's homeland security, emergency preparedness and crime-fighting efforts, the League urges Congress to: • Maintain Federal investment in resources critical to enabling local law enforcement to adequately provide public safety, including full funding for the Byrne/Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) program and the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program, and extend suspension of the COPS grant's local cost share requirement; • Maintain full funding for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) and the Assistance to Firefighters grant programs and retain the local cost share waiver for both programs; • Support the allocation of the 700 MHz D Block of spectrum to public safety and identify and extend Federal resources to assist in the construction of integrated public safety communications systems; • Maintain funding for disaster preparedness, prevention, recovery, and response for all- hazard threats, including investment in assisting communities with necessary upgrades to existing flood control systems; and • Support full funding for the Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program; and maximize first responder funding to California cities, as well as flexibility in the use of funds to assist areas of need (i.e. personnel, training, and target hardening). C11-23 ATTACHMENT 2 ENERGY EFFICIENCY In California, 31 million of the state's 38 million residents live in cities. For this population California's cities continue to work collaboratively with its state and regional partners to implement community development strategies that increase energy efficiency and reduce consumption of energy sources that create pollution and impact public health. This effort has been effective in reducing local government operating costs and relieving the strain of the national economic downturn on struggling communities. To continue these successful campaigns and effectively accomplish the goals of local governments under these initiatives, the League urges Congress to: • Maintain Federal resources to assist regional and local governments in developing and implementing energy efficiency and conservation strategies that reduce costs, expand community access and protect public health; • Support Federal incentives that assist local governments in integrating new growth into existing communities, and develop and implement transportation, land use and building policies that encourage maximum use of resources and lower energy consumption; and • Ensure that local governments can continue, and not be preempted in, their efforts to achieve economic improvements through increased energy efficiency and conservation plans that seek to decrease carbon emissions. C11-24 ATTACHMENT 2 Exhibit C San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District Proposed 2011 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. 5. Support legislation that encourages cooperation and reduces or eliminates overlap and duplication among air districts and other local entities,and/or increases the efficiency and effectiveness of the regulatory process. 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 advancod hybrid,electric and fuel cell vehicles. 8. 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 climate change. 11. Support legislation 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 entrances state and/or federal funding for mandated air quality programs and/or provides funding for new air quality programs adopted at the state or federal level. 13. 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