HomeMy WebLinkAboutr 10429 city legislative action platform for 2013 & appt council member & staff liaison bet city slo & league of ca citiesRESOLUTION NO . 10429 (2013 Series )
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CITY LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLATFORM FOR 201 3
AND APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER AND STAFF TO ACT AS LIAISO N
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND TH E
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIE S
WHEREAS,a major objective of the City Council is to adopt a coordinated legislativ e
action platform which strengthens local government, promotes City goals and promotes local Cit y
control against legislative actions by State and Federal governments that would weaken loca l
government authority and/or take away traditional revenue sources ; and
WHEREAS,it is vital to the fiscal health and the self determination of the City t o
effectively communicate with State Legislators and Federal representatives in order to favorabl y
influence State and Federal legislation, regulations and grant requests ; and
WHEREAS,the League of California Cities conducts a legislative analysis and advocac y
program on behalf of cities for State issues and major Federal issues ; an d
WHEREAS,the City desires to be proactive and involved in the governmental decisio n
making processes directly affecting the City legislative priorities identified in Exhibit "A", th e
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 Obisp o
Council of Governments' legislative program identified in Exhibit "D" and other selected issues a s
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-fac e
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 Lui s
Obispo does hereby :
1.Establish the Legislative Action Platform for 2013 as set forth in the attached Exhibits
"A," "B," "C" and "D" and authorize staff to take positions on legislation generally consistent wit h
the Legislative Action Platform and such other resolutions and recommendations of the League o f
California Cities as may be from time to time presented to the City ; an d
2.Appoint Mayor Jan Marx to act as Council Member legislative liaison and City Manage r
Katie Lichtig and City Attorney J . Christine Dietrick to act as staff legislative liaisons with th e
League of California Cities .
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Resolution No . 10429 (2013 Series )
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Upon motion of Council Member Ashbaugh, seconded by Council Member Carpenter, an d
on the following vote :
AYES :Council Members Ashbaugh and Carpenter, Vice Mayor Smith an d
Mayor Marx
NOES :Non e
ABSENT : Non e
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 19 th day of March 2013 .
a ; or an Mar x
ATTEST :
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
Maeve Ke dy Gr i
City Clerk
Christine Dietric k
City Attorney
Exhibit A
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISP O
LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLATFORM FOR 201 3
Community Developmen t
1.Promoting reforms of the entire State mandated HCD Regional Housing Need Allocation s
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 and supportive housing service s
for very low, low and moderate income individuals and/or families for all cities an d
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 tha t
implement the regional sustainable communities plan and alternative planning strategy, i f
needed .
7.Promoting funding for the identification, acquisition, maintenance and restoration of histori c
sites and structures .
8.Supporting continued or expanded funding for CDBG program .
9.Supporting reinstatement of protections from imposition of additional building or site condition s
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 previousl y
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 conversio n
of mobile home parks to other uses . Encourage the amendment of Section 66427 .5 of th e
California Government Code and other relevant law for the purpose of ensuring that mobil e
home park residents are not involuntarily removed from homes or otherwise economicall y
impacted if parks are subdivided or converted .
11.Promoting a legislative "fix" to lending constraints that prevent implementation of AB 81 1
property-assessed clean energy districts .
12.Encouraging a legislative "fix" to inclusionary housing provisions and Costa-Hawkins Act .
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Exhibit A
13.Encouraging consistency in state legislation dealing with transportation, housing and land us e
issues and eliminating potential conflicts between regional housing requirements, smart growt h
mandates and environmental legislation .
14.Enabling the issuance of parking citations on private property .
15.Advocating full funding of authorized programs under the McKinney-Vento Homeles s
Assistance Act, including providing more flexibility in the use of Federal funds on the loca l
level to address housing for the homeless .
16.Supporting responsible review and revision of CEQA to ensure sound environmenta l
determinations .
Economic Developmen t
17.Promoting funding and/or legislation using tax credits or other incentive programs to encourag e
research and development by businesses in California .
18.Supporting funding and policies for the promotion of California as a place to locate businesses .
19.Supporting funding for the state tourism promotion program .
20.Supporting the effective and efficient use of all communications technologies including voice ,
video, data, and information services over wired and wireless transmission technologies .
21.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) acces s
television .
22.Developing or expanding the list of financial tools to finance infrastructure to provide economi c
development opportunities .
23.Promoting development of green business and head of household jobs .
Financ e
24.Continuing to support efforts to protect the City from loss of revenues due to State take-away s
and unfunded State or Federal mandates .
25.Endorsing legislation that provides local government with a fair share tax on catalog an d
Internet sales ; and opposing legislation that limits state or local authority to tax catalog o r
Internet sales .
26.Supporting the continuation of California Specialized Training Institute activities within Sa n
Luis Obispo County .
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Exhibit A
Human Resources/Employee Relations/Human Relation s
27.Supporting additional workers compensation reforms that lower employers' costs while stil l
protecting workers .
28.Supporting pension and retiree health benefits reform efforts in concert with the League o f
California Cities and the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Board o f
Directors .
29.Opposing the expansion of the "Peace Officers' Bill of Rights," "Firefighters' Bill of Rights," o r
other attempts to curtail management rights .
30.Supporting legislation that provides funding sources for appropriate human service agencies tha t
support the mission of the Human Relations Commission .
31.Supporting legislation to protect the City's continued ability to administer its Cafeteria Benefi t
Plan.
32.Supporting reforms that limit the financial impacts of joint and several liability on publi c
entities .
33.Supporting the clarification, modification or repeal of AB 646 fact finding requirements .
Public Safety
34.Continuing State and Federal funding support for school safety, disaster preparedness ,
earthquake preparedness, Homeland Security, hazardous material response, State COP S
program and other local law enforcement activities .
35.Preserving the City's authority to investigate police misconduct .
36.Preserving the City's authority to establish both medical and non-medical emergency servic e
levels .
37.Supporting efforts to expand the scope of parental responsibility for crimes committed b y
minors .
38.Preserving the authority of local control on issuance of concealed weapons permits .
39.Supporting legislation to help curb alcohol-related criminal behavior and underage drinking .
40.Opposing new or increased state fees for state provided law enforcement services .
41.Supporting the fair and efficient allocation of radio spectrum that provides quality frequencies ,
free from interference, for all local public safety communication needs .
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Exhibit A
42.Supporting efforts to reduce retention periods for video monitoring tapes .
43.Preserving the City's right to regulate activities with adverse health and safety impacts on loca l
streets, sidewalks and right-of-ways .
Public Works
44.Supporting increased the availability of grant funding to replace aging infrastructure of all types ,
e .g. streets, bridges, water, sewer and storm sewer systems, etc .
45.Supporting increased funding for projects that improve flood protection for the City .
46.Ensuring cooperation and prompt approval from Federal and State regulatory agencies (such a s
the Department of Fish & Game, Regional Water Quality Control Board and the Army Corps o f
Engineers) for necessary projects involving the City's creek system .
47.Exempting assessments for vital infrastructure from Proposition 218 requirements .
48.Supporting monetary incentives or grant funding for alternative fuel vehicles for replacement o f
municipal fleet equipment .
49.Supporting monetary incentives or grant funding for retrofitting municipal buildings wit h
Energy Management Systems to centrally control all lighting and HVAC systems .
50.Supporting realistic municipal clean stormwater requirements at the State Board or legislativ e
level .
Parks and Recreation and Natural Resource s
51.Supporting State and Federal funding and other measures to promote the acquisition, protection ,
preservation and restoration of natural resources, open space, coastal resources, signature lan d
forms, wetlands and park development, including continued funding for the Land and Wate r
Conservation Grant Program and for the California Conservation Corps .
52.Supporting the expansion of National Marine Sanctuary off the coast of San Luis Obisp o
County to protect this fragile habitat from offshore oil and gas development .
53.Opposing any development under existing or new offshore oil and gas leases off the coast o f
San Luis Obispo County .
54.Supporting measures to prohibit discharge of pollutants into the ocean (e .g . selenium
contaminated waters from the San Joaquin valley).
55.Encouraging the Resources Agency and its departments to reinstate and expedite the distributio n
of bond funds and other funds resulting from special legislation and voter-approved bon d
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Exhibit A
measures, to take advantage of the many favorable opportunities for land and easemen t
acquisition and enhancement project contracting that exist at this time .
56.Seeking legislative exemption from property taxes on lands dedicated to open space purpose s
which are outside the boundaries of the jurisdiction owning such lands .
57.Protecting funding for vital regional and community services that negatively impac t
Californian's access to parks, open space, after school programming, senior services, facilitie s
that promote physical activity, protect natural resources, and strengthen safety and security .
58.Promoting policies that recognize the benefits of parks and recreational facilities in th e
advancement of "sustainable communities" and curbing greenhouse gas emissions, including :
strengthening policies that fund parks, open-space, bike lanes and non-motorized trails throug h
the development and implementation of a carbon credit and offset program, and advocating fo r
the strong integration of local and regional park and non-motorized transportation improvement s
into "Smart Growth Scenarios" pursuant to SB 375 .
59.Supporting access to joint use of schools ; parks and open space ; development of streets an d
trails that encourage physical activity and healthy living .
Transportatio n
60.Supporting changes in gas tax laws that allow local tax for transportation purposes based on a
majority vote of the public .
61.Supporting the continuation of, and increased funding sources for street maintenance projects ,
transportation improvements, transit operations and bicycle facility projects .
62.Supporting clean air transit funding for San Luis Obispo County, in particular funding that
provides for alternative modes of transportation with clean air benefits .
63.Supporting actions to : (1) promote cooperation and mutual support between metropolita n
planning organization (MPO) agencies and local transit providers, and (2)discourage trends
toward MPO agencies/regional "control" of local transit providers .
64.Encouraging private transportation companies (such as Union Pacific Railroad) to reac h
agreements for sharing of properly secured right of way corridors for other compatible uses suc h
as bicycle and pedestrian facilities .
65.Opposing the proposed diversion of any funding source for transportation that reduces amount s
designated for transit operations .
66.Supporting funding for projects to implement adopted complete street plans demonstrated t o
improve public health and reduce greenhouse gas emissions .
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Exhibit A
Utilitie s
67.Supporting clean water funding programs .
68.Supporting recycling and waste diversion programs such as green waste composting an d
enhancing local government's ability to comply with solid waste reduction requirements .
69.Supporting measures that require the State Water Resources Control Board and Regional Wate r
Quality Control Boards establish a process to evaluate, in advance of adoption, the costs o f
compliance for pending and future regulatory actions on NPDES permitees .
70.Supporting legislation that requires the State's environmental agencies to conduct peer revie w
of proposed regulations to ensure that the proposal is based on sound science .
71.Supporting measures that require the State Water Resources Control Board and Regional Wate r
Quality Control Boards establish a process to evaluate, in advance of adoption, the costs o f
compliance for pending and future regulatory actions on NPDES permitees .
72.Supporting the elimination of mandatory penalties for violations of NPDES Requirements an d
returning discretionary control to the Regional Water Quality Control Board Executive Officers
(i .e . repeal SB 709).
73.Supporting measures to ensure reasonableness in the administration of NPDES permit
governing City operations, including pursuing a municipal representative on the Regional Wate r
Quality Control Boar d
74.Promoting the safe, responsible, and cost-effective reuse of Exceptional Quality or bette r
biosolids .
75.Streamlining the state regulatory processes .
76.Supporting sustainable energy programs .
77.Supporting incentives for distributed energy generation projects such as solar power .
78.Supporting legislation allowing cities/agencies to establish fees for the costs of operatin g
mandated water quality programs such as, but not limited to, municipal storm water and tota l
maximum daily loading .
79.Supporting federal legislative action to transfer Salinas Reservoir from Army Corps o f
Engineers Military Project to Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Project .
80.Supporting the implementation of the California Urban Water Conservation Council's Bes t
Management Practices regarding urban water conservation and compliance with AB 1420 .
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Exhibit A
81.Supporting amendments to the Urban Water Management Planning Act to recognize pas t
investment in water conservation and the City's ability to comply with SBx7-7 .
82.Supporting legislation eliminating departing load charges which discourage the use of
alternative energy resources .
83.Allowing the use of Public Goods Funds for the development and installation of energy savin g
or green energy generating projects to benefit local government .
84.Promoting the protection of water resources, including water quality, watershed protection, an d
treatment discharge measures .
85.Supporting the protection of our natural resources from invasive species .
86.Promoting sustainability of our water resources through the use of recycled water and other bes t
practices .
Countv/Regional Prioritie s
87.Supporting legislation to expand funding for the delivery of case management, drug, alcohol ,
and detoxification services, mental health services, and the establishment of shelter facilities .
88.Working with the County to assure land use practices that are consistent with the Memorandu m
of Agreement adopted by the City Council and County Board of Supervisors in 2005 regardin g
development near the edges of the City .
89.Encouraging participation by County in providing nearby parking for County employees an d
clients, and alternate transportation and parking demand reduction .
90.Supporting County development of a local ordinance providing additional local oversight an d
regulation of the land application of Pollutant Concentration (PC) or better biosolids .
91.Working cooperatively with the County to solve City/County flood problems .
92.Supporting the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District's legislative program ,
where consistent with the City's adopted policies and platform .
93.Supporting the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments' legislative program, where consisten t
with the City's adopted policies and platform .
94.Supporting County efforts to enhance dangerous animal regulation and enforcement .
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EXHIBIT B
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Phone : (916) 658-8200 Fax : (916) 658-824 0
www .cacities .org
2013 FEDERAL PRIORITIE S
SEQUESTRATION/DEFICIT REDUCTIO N
With enactment of H .R . 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 ,
the Federal government delayed the date of the FY 2013 sequester order by tw o
months to March 1, 2013 . The League fully understands the need for fisca l
responsibility and tough choices that are required to achieve a balanced budget a s
cities during this economic downturn have been forced to make challenging, painful cut s
annually . We urge the President and Congress to adopt a bipartisan and balance d
approach to address the sequester and long-term deficit reduction by minimizin g
spending cuts with additional revenues . California cities have already faced dee p
reductions in spending, forcing cuts to a number of critical local services and dramati c
job losses for first responders and critical local government services . The additional cut s
scheduled to occur through sequestration will imperil the services that city resident s
desperately need .
PROTECTING LOCAL REVENUE AND LAND USE AUTHORIT Y
California local governments continue to endure difficult fiscal circumstances in th e
national economic downturn, but are beginning to see the economy turn around . Now i s
not the time to restrict the already limited options to generate revenue to provid e
valuable services . Local government land use and revenue authority is critical to th e
federal-state-local partnership effort to advance community and economic developmen t
and must be preserved . As such the League urges Congress to :
•Support legislation that will help state and local governments recover taxes fro m
remote sellers .
•Oppose legislation that would reduce or eliminate local government resources b y
providing a tax moratorium for the expanding and profitable cellula r
telecommunications industry ;
•Oppose legislative and regulatory efforts by online travel companies to circumven t
remittance of transient occupancy taxes to local governments from hote l
reservations purchased using the internet ;
•Oppose legislation that would preempt California local government's ability t o
regulate and collect revenue derived from state and local use taxes ;
•Ensure that federal legislation addressing eminent domain does not severely impac t
states, like California, which have strong laws that limit the use of the tool and hav e
strong protections for property owners ; an d
LrE A IG U E '
O CAI I'OKN I ACITIES
EXHIBIT B
•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 an d
private property .
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMEN T
With the statewide unemployment rate hovering around 10% and ongoing state debt o f
over $30 billion that has resulted in severe cuts in local budgets, California cities nee d
jobs and economic investment to overcome the national economic crisis . The Leagu e
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 creatin g
jobs, providing affordable housing, revitalizing communities and leveraging ne w
economic investment . In addition, seek flexibility in the CDBG state program t o
enhance the use of the program by California's 314 non-entitlement cities (citie s
under 50,000); an d
•Maintain the tax exempt status of municipal bonds and oppose proposals to cap th e
investor tax deduction on municipal securities investments, which are a critical too l
used by local governments to finance much needed community and capita l
improvement projects .
AFFORDABLE HOUSIN G
As the state's population continues to grow and California grapples with the effects o f
the national mortgage crisis, our cities are deeply concerned with the need fo r
affordable housing . The League urges Congress to support :
•Resource Efficient Development Support legislation and proposals that provid e
incentives and resources to expand local redevelopment planning policies tha t
integrate housing, transportation and land use and assist in the reorganization an d
replacement of existing infrastructure to support California's growing population ;
•Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers :Preserve full funding of the Section 8 program ,
which assists the elderly, disabled and very low-income families afford decent an d
safe housing ;
•Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)Program :Preserve funding for th e
HOME program, which directs formula grants to local governments to creat e
affordable housing for low-income households ;
•Preservation of Affordable Housing:Support initiatives that provide a variety o f
financial restructuring options, such as loan forgiveness, payment deferrals, grants ,
loans and loan guarantees to preserve rental housing for long-term affordable use ;
an d
•Housing Tax Incentives :Seek tax incentives to promote investment in the productio n
of multifamily rental housing, including expanding the Low Income Housing Ta x
Credit to create mixed income developments .
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WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTUR E
California cities' water and wastewater systems need a significant overhaul to keep th e
world's eighth largest economy moving . There has been almost no new investment i n
California's water and wastewater systems in more than 30 years . This delay put s
increasing pressure on th e
State for action as California is expected to grow by 10 million by 2020 and is working t o
meet new, more stringent standards for safe drinking water and clean water . Th e
League urges Congress to :
•Provide adequate and reliable long-term financing solutions for municipal wate r
delivery, maintenance and treatment needs to meet federally mandated water qualit y
standards and maintain the vital infrastructure necessary to ensure the availability o f
clean water for an increasing population .
•Enact legislation that would exempt Private Activity Bonds for water and sewag e
facilities from the state volume caps and expand the application of innovativ e
financing mechanisms to local water infrastructure projects in the 2013 Wate r
Resources Development Act (WRDA), such as the Innovative Finance Pilo t
provisions included in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee's draf t
WRDA reauthorization bill introduced late in the 112th Congress .
PUBLIC SAFETY/HOMELAND SECURITY/DISASTER PREPAREDNES S
California's cities are on the front line of the war on terrorism and crime . To strengthe n
California's homeland security, emergency preparedness and crime-fighting efforts, th e
League urges Congress to :
•Maintain federal investment in resources critical to enabling local law enforcement t o
adequately provide public safety, including full funding for the Byrne/Justic e
Assistance Grants (JAG) program and the Community Oriented Policing Service s
(COPS) program, and renew suspension of the COPS grant's local cost shar e
requirement ;
•Maintain full funding for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Respons e
(SAFER) and the Assistance to Firefighters grant programs and retain the local cos t
share waiver for both programs ;
•Maintain funding for disaster preparedness, prevention, recovery, and response fo r
all-hazard threats, including investment in assisting communities with necessar y
upgrades to existing flood control systems ; an d
•Support full funding for the Urban Area Security Initiative ; and maximize firs t
responder funding to California cities, as well as flexibility in the use of funds t o
assist areas of need (i .e . personnel, training, and target hardening).
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RESOURCE CONSERVATIO N
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 regiona l
partners to implement community development strategies that increase energ y
efficiency to reduce pollution and improve public health . This effort has been effective
in reducing local government operating costs and relieving the strain of the national
EXHIBIT B
economic downturn on struggling communities . To continue these successfu l
campaigns and effectively accomplish the goals of local governments under thes e
initiatives, the League urges Congress to :
•Support federal resources to assist regional and local governments in developin g
and implementing energy efficiency and conservation strategies that maximiz e
available resources, reduce costs, expand community access and protect publi c
health ;
•Support federal incentives that assist local governments in integrating new growt h
into existing communities, and develop and implement transportation, land use an d
building policies that encourage maximum use of resources and lower energ y
consumption ; an d
•Ensure that local governments can continue, and not be preempted in, their effort s
to achieve economic improvements through increased energy efficiency an d
conservation plans that seek to decrease carbon emissions .
TRANSPORTATIO N
California has more than 186,000 miles of roadway and one of the most develope d
transit systems in the nation . California's cities and counties are responsible fo r
administering the local streets and roads that connect with the state and federa l
highway system, a total of 82% of the total roadway miles in the state . Ou r
transportation systems face rapidly growing vehicle use by an ever increasing numbe r
of new drivers . The cost of building new lane miles rises much faster than inflation an d
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 t o
be at risk of falling into "poor" condition . In order to bring the local streets and road s
system up to best management practices — the most cost effective condition — Californi a
local governments need additional funding of $82 .1 billion over the next 10 years .
With MAP-21 set to expire September 30, 2014, Congress will begin discussions o n
priorities to include in the next iteration of the surface transportation law during th e
113th Congress . Questions remain on how transportation programs will be funded i n
the future . As Congress considers options to address the shortfall in the highway trus t
fund and other areas of transportation, the League urges Congress to :
•Adopt a long-term transportation authorization that provides a stable and reliabl e
revenue stream for transportation .
•Ensure robust funding is available to support current and future federal, state an d
local transportation priorities and identify new funding streams capable of supportin g
future transportation needs ; an d
•Make reconstruction and preservation of the existing system a high priority fo r
expenditures ; and target funds for maintenance to local agencies, which are charge d
with administering the system .
•Make reconstruction and preservation of the existing system a high priority fo r
expenditures ; and target funds for maintenance to local agencies, which are charge d
with administering the system .
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San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control Distric t
2013 Legislative Platfor m
The San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District will :
1.Encourage and support legislation that facilitates achievement and maintenance of Stat e
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 loca l
level to the state or federal level .
3.Encourage and support legislation that retains local control over the use of motor vehicl e
registration surcharge fees for implementing California Clean Air Act requirements an d
reducing emissions from motor vehicles .
4.Encourage and support legislation that provides latitude to air districts in their program s
to meet air quality goals, does not remove important emission reduction programs fro m
consideration by the districts, and does not unduly limit the ability of local boards t o
provide the resources needed to conduct these programs .
5.Support legislation that encourages cooperation and reduces or eliminates overlap an d
duplication among air districts and other local entities, and/or increases the efficienc y
and effectiveness of the regulatory process .
6.Support legislation that continues the California motor vehicle emission contro l
program .
7.Support legislation that retains and/or strengthens requirements for zero, ultra-low an d
low emission vehicles and encourages development of advanced hybrid, electric and fue l
cell vehicles .
8.Support legislation that encourages or provides incentives or funding for the use o f
cleaner fuels or alternative transportation .
9.Support legislation that increases the viability of walking, biking, public transit and othe r
transportation alternatives to private vehicle travel .
10.Support legislation that assists local businesses in reducing greenhouse gas emissions t o
meet state and federal requirements .
11.Support legislation that prohibits or reduces the release of cancer causing and othe r
toxic emissions in quantities that pose a significant health risk to the public .
12.Support legislation that maintains or enhances state and/or federal funding fo r
mandated air quality programs and/or provides funding for new air quality program s
adopted at the state or federal level .
13.Support legislative programs to maintain or increase incentive funding available t o
districts for programs such as Carl Moyer that provide funding to assist businesses ,
agriculture and other entities in achieving voluntary early compliance with state an d
federal emission reduction requirements .
14.Oppose legislation to eliminate or reduce the effectiveness of air quality program s
currently in place in State and Federal Law .
15.Oppose legislation that would divert or eliminate any source of District revenue provide d
or passed through from the State .
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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT S
Adopted 2013 Federal Legislative Progra m
Issue Goals Implementation Strategie s
A .Federal funding fo r
high priority projects
of regiona l
significance
Secure funds for priorit y
projects throug h
appropriations process o r
other source .
Work with local agencies, Central Valley COGs, State Legislators, the Federal Congressiona l
delegation to assertively advocate for funding for high priority projects in the RTP with a particula r
emphasis on funding to complete high priority projects on US Highway 101 and Routes 41 & 4 6
East and discretionary funding for smaller transit operators to purchase replacement buses ,
maintenance facilities and transit centers .
B .Reauthorization of
Moving Ahead fo r
Progress in the 21 st
Century (MAP-21)
1 .Increase fundin g
allocated to States &
Metropolitan Planning
Organization s
(MPOs) and protec t
programmin g
authority of smal l
MPO's
2 .Provide states ,
regions and loca l
governments
maximum flexibility t o
addres s
transportation syste m
needs and priorities
a)Address decline in purchasing power of federal gasoline excise tax and the resultan t
deterioration in condition of national infrastructure by raising new user-fee based revenue s
sources to bring the Highway Trust Fund into solvency, including : indexing Federal Gas ta x
to keep the pace with inflation and substantially increasing funding at a level high enoug h
(25% to 50% based on numerous studies) to assure that needs for system maintenance ,
operation and improvement are addressed .
b)Increase funding sub-allocated to States and regions under the Surface Trans . Progra m
(STP) & Transportation Alternatives (TAP) program, at a minimum, to the level provided i n
SAFETEA-LU (TAP/TE funding was reduced 20% in MAP-21).
c)Require States to sub-allocate 62 .5% of STP and TAP funds to regions based on a
population & road miles with remaining 37 .5% allocated to the State . (Prior to MAP-21 ,
which provided a 50/50 split, regions were allocated 62 .5% of STP and TAP/TE fund s
d)Reinstate dedicated formula allocations and increase funding for the following programs :
discretionary urban & rural grants for bus acquisition, bikeways, pedestrian facilities, rura l
bridge replacements, safety improvements on rural roads and transportation alternatives .
e)Retain the current minimum population of 50,000 for an urbanized area to authoriz e
designation of an MPO and oppose actions to phase or eliminate such MPO's .
f)Require STP, TAP and other funding be sub-allocated to MPO's with an urbanized are a
population of 50,000 to 200,000 according to same policies funding is allocated to MPO s
with an urbanized area population of 200,000 or more .
g)Preserve and increase funding for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Saf e
Routes to Schools (SR2S) Programs .
h)Reinstate dedicated funding to "improve High Priority Routes on the National Highwa y
System & seek designation of US 101 and State Route 46 as High Priority Routes .
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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Adopted 2013 Federal Legislative Progra m
Issue Goals Implementation Strategie s
C . Americans with
Disabilities (ADA )
Compliance
1 Limit retroactiv e
application of AD A
Compliance
guidelines
Support efforts by Caltrans and the Administration to equitably resolve FHWA interpretatio n
of ADA compliance guidelines requiring retroactive implementation of costly curb-ram p
upgrades within the boundaries of federally-funded projects .
2 .Provide formula fundin g
to address AD A
compliance .
Support legislation to provide a dedicated source of formula Federal funding to States to fo r
sub-allocation to regions to allocate for projects needed to comply to AD A
D .Passenger Rai l
Service
1 .Provide passenger rai l
service between Lo s
Angeles, SLO and Sa n
Francisco .
Work cooperatively with Federal Railroad Administration, Caltrans Division of Rail, Amtrak ,
LOSSAN and Union Pacific Railroad to provide passenger rail service between Los
Angeles, San Luis Obispo and San Francisco .
2 .Maintain and Increas e
funding for intercit y
passenger rail in th e
LOSSAN Corridor
a) Assure completion of National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) document for th e
Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) North Corridor Improvements t o
increase viability of Federal grant applications for rail improvements .
b)Support legislative efforts to stabilize and even increase funding for passenger rail capita l
improvements and operating costs .
3 .Seek appointment of
Californi a
Representative to th e
Amtrak Board
Work with California legislative delegation, LOSSAN and other state partners to rais e
awareness of the importance of having a California representative on the Amtrak Board an d
seek qualified applicants for a Presidential Appointment .
4 .Support adequate
level of funding fo r
Amtrak
Support provision in annual appropriation bill and Amtrak reauthorization legislation for a fai r
share allocation to California for capital improvements and vehicle acquisition .
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