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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/29/2000, C3 - 2000 LEGISLATIVE ACTION PROGRAM counat 2-29-00 j ac,Enaa Report C3°� CITY OF SAN LUIS O B I S P O FROM: Jeffrey G.Jorgensen, ity Attorney SUBJECT: 2000 Legislative Action Program CAO RECOMMENDATION A. Adopt a resolution establishing legislative priorities for 2000 B. Adopt a resolution opposing SB 402 concerning compulsory and binding arbitration for public safety employees DISCUSSION Attached for the Council's consideration is the 2000 Legislative Action Program Resolution. Similar resolutions have been adopted by the Council since 1993. The City Attorney's Office coordinates the Legislative.Action Program with the assistance of the City Administrator's Office and the various City departments. This resolution authorizes staff to respond to legislative issues affecting the City (via letters signed by the Mayor, or in his absence, a Councilmember), provided that the positions taken in the letters are consistent with the priorities identified in Exhibits A and B of the resolution. By establishing broad legislative priorities 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 needed to be brought to the Council on a formal agenda The process has been efficient given the limited City resources available, and the City has been very active in communicating our position on Federal and State legislation which effects our interests. In addition to the submission of letters to Federal and State officials,the resolution also encourages 'face-to-face'communication,which should(1)focus on our Federal and State representatives; (2) continue to emphasize our relationship with north county cities and agencies, and (3) attempt to establish effective communication with the County concerning land use issues adjacent to the City.. • SB 402—Compulsory and Binding Arbitration In addition to approving the annual legislative priorities program, the Council is being asked to adopt a resolution opposing Senate Bill 402. This proposed legislation would impose compulsory and binding arbitration of public safety union collective bargaining disputes. Even though opposition to binding arbitration has been a platform in the City's legislative program for many years, the adoption of a specific resolution opposing such legislation expresses in a much stronger way the City Council's position, and according to Chris McKenzie, Executive Director of the League of California Cities,is far more effective with State legislators. CM Council Agenda Report—Report Title Page 2 This bill has significant impacts to cities. By enabling a `neutral" arbitrator to determine such issues as wages,hours and conditions of employment, a city loses control not only of the significant dollars involved in public safety compensation adjustments but also operational issues that have previously been the purview of City and departmental management. It is hoped that by letting the elected officials in Sacramento know of the City's unified and strong opposition to SB 402 as evidenced by a resolution, the Legislature will understand how detrimental such legislation is to local government • Ballot Measures Also attached for the Council's information are the League recommendations on the March 2000 ballot measures. Unless the Council has specific recommendations which differ from the League positions, it would be our intention to develop letters,where appropriate,to be signed by the Mayor on behalf of the City FISCAL IMPACT Minor additional staff workload is anticipated. ALTERNATIVES The Council is encouraged to provide any additional recommendations on the process or specific priorities. Attachments . 1. Resolution(establishing Legislative Priorities) 2. Exhibit A,Legislative Action Program 3. Exhibit B(League Legislative Priorities) 4. Resolution(opposing SB 402) 5. League Recommendations on March 2000 Ballot Measures 0-2 Resolution No. 1 RESOLUTION NO. (2000 Series) ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CITY LEGISLATIVE ACTION PROGRAM AND PRIORITIES FOR 2000 WHEREAS,a major objective of the City Council is to adopt an aggressive legislative program 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,with four County supervisors representing different portions of the City,it is imperative that the City develop an improved system for regular communication with the Board of Supervisors,particularly concerning land use issues adjacent to the City,and WHEREAS,the City should continue to emphasize developing a positive relationship with North County Cities and agencies concerning water 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 Program is face-to-face meetings between City representatives and elected officials at the Federal, State,and County levels, and C3-3 Resolution No. (2000) Page Two 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 establish the Legislative Action Priorities for 2000,as set forth in the attached Exhibits"A" and"B",and authorizes staff to take positions on legislation generally consistent with the Legislation Action Priorities and such other resolutions and recommendations of the League of California Cities as may be from time to time presented to the City. Upon motion of , seconded by and on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: the foregoing resolution was adopted this day of 1999. Mayor Allen Settle ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED ASO FORM: ey C3-4 [Note: new language is underlined;deleted language contains strikeout.] EXHIBIT A: CITY LEGISLATIVE ACTION PRIORITIES FOR 49W 2000 FEDERAL PRIORITIES • Requiring fimding of federally mandated programs,including new water/wastewater regulations,or eliminating such mandates • Promoting continued and increased funding sources for transportation,especially transit • Obtaining new fimding sources to expand low and moderate income housing • Supporting legislation to transfer ownership of Salinas Reservoir to a local agency for the purpose of facilitating the Salinas Dam Expansion Project • Supporting legislation on coastal preservation • Supporting legislation that provides regulatory relief to local government in complying with the Fair Labor Standards-Act and overtime provisions for exempt employees • Supporting continued funding for the Land and Water Conservation Grant Program • Supporting legislation to exempt cities from liability for leakage of hazardous waste discharge to POTW's from sewer • Supporting legislation which strengthens the ability of cities to control their public rights-of-way and apply zoning regulations relative to the telecommunications industry • Supporting legislation to increase the availability of-grant funding to replace aging infrastructure of all types; e.g.: streets,bridges,water and sewer systems,etc. . • SwRortinglegislation that grants monies to local government for infrastructure improvements in areas that have contamination from oil and gas production. • Endorsing legislation which 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 • Supporting legislation which assists welfare.reform to work in a positive way and provides fimding for the socia]service programs of local non-profit organizations • Obtaining cooperation and prompt approval from the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers for necessary flood control projects and lake dredgm' Exhibit A C3_5 A-1 • Supporting legislative action to retain the existing process of local judicial review of land use decisions,thus avoiding preemptory,premature intrusion of federal courts into matters best known to local authorities at the local level • Supporting legislation for grant fimding for steelhead restoration projects • Opposing mandatory social security for newly hired local governmental employees • Supporting legislation to promote the responsible and cost effective reuse of biosolids • Supporting the existing federal water efficient plumbing standards contained in the Clean Water Act • Promoting Federal efforts toward preservation of open space, coastal resources signature land forms,wetlands,and other natural resources or areas threatened by development • Supporting the creation of National Marine Sanctuary off the Coast of San Luis Obispo County to protect this fiagile habitat from offshore oil and gas development • Supporting legislation that encourages research and development by businesses through tax credits or other incentive programs • S_uoorting legislation that grants monies to local agencies, educational institutions and non-profit corporations to provide incubator services to new and small businesses dedicated to developing new technologies • Supporting legislation that fiords the arts—especially public art STATE PRIORITIES FINANCE • Supporting efforts to protect the City from loss of revenues due to State mandates . • Supporting legislation that strengthens opportunities for local fiscal independence • . Returning ERAF • Supporting efforts to "protect,preserve and reform" local government revenue sources" • Supporting legislation which better assures any reductions in Vehicle License Fees by the State will be back-filled to local government in a permanent way Exhibit A C3-6 A-2 • Supporting funding for state tourism promotion • Endorsing leigislation which provides local government with a fair share tax on catalog and intemet sales: and opposing legislation that limits state or local authority to tax catalog or Internet sales COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • Opposing mandated State approval of local General Plan Elements, such as implementing and compliance with State General Plan Housing element law • Promoting funding sources to encourage the retrofitting of unreinforced masonry buildings • Promoting state efforts toward preservation of open space,coastal resources,signature land forums,wetlands,and other natural resources or areas threatened by development • Promoting realistic housing requirements in the Housing Element • Promoting the concept of Urban Growth Boundaries • Promoting funding for the arts, especially public art PUBLIC SAFETY • Preserving city's authority to investigate police misconduct • Preserving city's authority to establish emergency medical service levels • Increasing City authority to regulate group homes for juvenile offenders • Continuing support for disaster preparedness/earthquake preparedness emenfien to Year 2009 impsets • Supporting grant requests for Regional Hazardous Material Response Team,and a training facility • Supporting efforts to secure higher levels of cost recovery for DUI's • Supporting efforts to expand the scope of parental responsibility for crimes committed by minors • 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 C3-7 Exhibit A A-3 • Preserving the authority of local control on issuance of concealed weapons permits • Supporting a state-wide gaming commission to oversee all fomes of gambling in the state • Retaining budget commitments for Public Safety supplemental funding- State COPS Program • Supporting legislation to help curb underage drinking • Supporting another ABC inspector to work on minor/alcohol issues • Opposing new or increased state fees for state provided law enforcement services TRANSPORTATION • Changing Gras tax laws to allow local tax for transportation purposes based on a majority vote of the public • Increasing transportation funding(including transit,bicycles,others),especially transit PER&GNNH6 HUMAN RESOURCES/ENTLOYEE RELATIONS • Further reforming Worker's compensation • Opposing SB 402 and the mandate of a system of compulsory and binding arbitration for the resolution of collective bargaining_disputes with police and fire employees for all public agencies • Preserving the fiscal integrity of PERS and opposing State mandates that augment PERS benefits outside of the collective bargaining process • Opposing the expansion of the"Peace Officers'Bill of Rights" or other attempts to curtail management rights • Monitoring employee healthcare/benefit changes • Opposing SB 739 and substantial amendments to the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act and the establishment of the Public Employee Relations Board(PERB)as an authority over local government collective bargaining to include agency shop,etc. C3-8 Exhibit A A-4 PUBLIC WORKS • Better defining"qualified"bidders in public contracts bidding • Redefining Prevailing wages as"average"local wages • Streamlining Federal and State process for finding street projects • Increase to $20,000 limits of work(from$5,000)for public projects not requiring competitive bidding PARKS AND RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURC • Supporting recreational programming,particularly for"at risk"individuals within the City • Supporting funding for. protection of natural resources(e.g.,the Morros),open space, and parks development(e.g.Proposition 12) • Supporting funding for rehabilitation of urban parks • Supporting efforts at the State level for a park and open space bond measure • Obtaining grant funding for a Community Center • Improving the timeliness and accuracy of fingerprinting for volunteers UTTLI'ITES • Providing fimdmg for reclaimed water programs • Supporting clean water grant programs • Supporting legislation to enhance local government's ability to comply with solid waste requirements • Supporting legislation to eliminate mandatory penalties for violations of NPDES Requirements and returning discretionary control to the Regional Water Quality Control Board Executive Officers. (Repeal SB 7091 • Supporting legislation which will enhance market development for recycled materials • Supporting legislation to exempt cities from liability for leakage of hazardous waste discharged to POTW's from sewer Exhibit A C3-9 A-5 • Supporting legislation to increase availability of grant funding for replacement of aging infrastructure • Supporting legislation promoting the responsible and cost-effective reuse of biosolids • Supporting legislation to streamline the state regulatory permit process through the use of general permits SLO DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION COUNTY PRIORITIES • Reaching agreement with the County and North County communities on solutions for Salinas Reservoir expansion and Nacimiento pipeline projects • Developing consistency between the City and County General Plans,particularly to emphasize the concepts that(1)urban development should be municipal,and(2) unincorporated areas shall remain rural,agricultural,or open space in character • Retaining County offices in the downtown area • Improving regional solid waste management • Developing cooperative approaches for providing services on a regional basis • Resolving County issues relative to the local review ofbiosolids to maximize our opportunities for safe and cost effective reuse opportunities • Discussing and resolving issues on the City periphery,such as conversion of agricultural zoning to residential subdivision and industrial use,allowing increases in density in residential and industrial areas,allowing substantial development beyond the City's urban reserve line and giving greater-credence to and respecting the integrity of the City's planning process • Continuing to work with other cities to convince the County that urban-like development should take place within the boundaries of cities,and not in the unincorporated areas—and especially not within the urban growth boundaries of cities • Encouraging uses for the County-owned"garage"adjacent to the Fremont Theater that are more consistent with the Downtown Plan and appropriate County studies,. and provide more contribution to the economic vitality of the downtown Exhibit A C3-10 A-6 EDUCATION • Supporting efforts to adequately fund the educational units within our community: -primary and secondary schools -special education programs for disadvantaged as well as gifted students -Cuesta College -the CPSU/SLO,whose unique programs and educational approach within the CSU wan-ant special consideration Exhibit A .A-7 C341 January 28. 2000 --------------------LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES-------------------- League Board of Directors Adopts Recommendations from Fiscal Reform Task Force; Board Directs Staff to Begin Outreach Efforts with Governor, Legislature and League Membership on Recommendations. On January 12, 2000, the League Board of Directors adopted the recommendations from the League's Fiscal Reform Task Force. The recommendations will serve as a policy guide for the League as the debate/discussion over fiscal reform to the state and local government financial condition. As few cautionary words before reviewing the full recommendations outlined below. There has been considerable confusion over the exact nature of the recommendations coming from the League. The bottom line is that the recommendations have been developed by city officials who served on the League's Fiscal Reform Task force with considerable input from city officials with a direct interest in the reform efforts. More importantly, these recommendations are NOT the recommendations of the State Controller, the Speaker's Commission on State and Local Government Finance or the Commission on Local Governance for the 21st Century. Many city officials have been led to believe that the League has endorsed some or all of the recommendations coming from these other Commissions or task forces. This isnot the case. The League's Fiscal Reform Task Force received a presentation from the Controller on her SMART report, as well as from representatives from the Speaker's Commission and other proposals being developed by Legislators or interest groups with direct concern over the local government finance structure. These proposals contain elements that are beneficial to cities as well as harmful to the future fiscal health of cities. Some of the recommendations from the other groups coincide with the position of the League, reflected in the recommendations outlined below. As an example, the Controller endorses a property tax return to local government just as the League recommends. The Speaker's Commission recommends constitutional protection of local government revenues, just as the League recommends. All of the reports and efforts on local government finance will be helpful in the debate that will be taking place. The recommendations adopted by the League Board of Directors have been posted on the League web site, in the What's New" section and can be accessed through www.cacities.org. It can also be obtained by calling Karen Bekeart of the League staff at 916/658-8226. League members are encouraged to provide comments, either by signing up for a web-based listserve discussion group (available by a hyperlink posted with the report on the web site); by writing or faxing comments to 916/658-8240; or by calling Legislative Director Dwight Stenbakken, League lobbyist David Jones, or Executive Director Chris McKenzie. The full recommendations are outlined below. Exhibit B (1) C3-12 REPORT OF 7--LEAGUE SPECIAL TASK FORCE P`FISCAL REFORM Adopted Jatruwy 12,2000 Approved in Principle! by the Board of Directors League of California Cities,January 15, 2000 Introduction With the passage in the 1999 session of legislation calling for the development of a proposed constitutional amendment to restructure the state-local fiscal relationship,the League Board of Directors appointed a special task force and charged it with studying the issues and formulating recommendations for addressing some of the major problems in the state-local fiscal relationship in California. The task force has reviewed the recommendations of the various fiscal reform groups as well as discussed other ways to achieve greater balance and predictability in local revenue systems and land use decision-making. Nature of the Problem The current crisis in state-local finance has its roots in a number of problems, including,but not limited to: Unpredictability in City Revenues. Declines in federal, state and county aid to cities(down from 21 percent to 13 percent of revenues since 197475)and major reductions in property tax revenues since the early 1990s have substantially undermined the stability of city revenues. Since 1992-1993',cities have lost$2.8 billion in property taxes(net of Prop. 172)that was diverted to fund schools. These losses have led to service and program reductions in cities across the state. Increasing Reliance on the Sales Tax. In the face of unreliable funding from intergovernmental sources as well as the property tax,cities have become even more reliant on the local sales tax (i.e.,Bradley-Burns 1%sales tax)and fees and charges to fund essential services. Sales and use tax revenues are by far the largest source of general fund revenue for cities today,providing more than 50 percent of the general fund revenues in many cities. Possible Effects.on Land Use Decisions. With the sales tax being the last remaining general revenue source with potential growth for cities,concern.has been expressed by some legislators, city officials,.county officials and other observers that cities and counties may place undue emphasis on the sales tax potential of certain retail land development proposals in comparison to other competing and desirable uses such as industrial and residential development. This has been referred to as the"fiscalization"of land use decisions,and it has not been the subject of extensive study. For'those who believe that tax policy drives land use decisions,there is anecdotal evidence to suggest this may be happening. Unfunded State Mandates. While the California Constitution contains protections for cities from unfunded state mandates,the obstacles cities experience in the lengthy process required to secure reimbursement of an unfunded mandate can lead to years*of delay and expense. Moreover,the appointment of the members of the Commission on State Mandates,without local government input,may predispose the Commission against reimbursements. Both the Board of Directors and the Task Force directed that this report be circulated among the League divisions, departments and membership for further review and comment This report is viewed as a starting point for discussions on the critical issue of fiscal reform. The Task Force will continue to meet monthly to continue to refine it and incorporate recommendations and comments received from city officials. Exhibit B (2) C3-13 Conclusion The League Board of Directors and Task Force on Fiscal Reform respectfully submit these recommendations for review and consideration by League member cities, interested legislators,and staff. As the League completes further research on the impacts of the recommendations contained in this report, they will be shared with all interested parties. Exhibit B C3-14 (3) Resolution No. 2 RESOLUTION NO. (2000 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO OPPOSING SENATE BILL 402 WHEREAS, the California Legislature is considering Senate Bill 402, authored by Senator Burton, which imposes compulsory and binding arbitration of public safety union collective bargaining disputes; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 402 allows the arbitrator to make binding decisions regarding compensation,benefits, discipline, deployment of the workforce and virtually any issue he/she finds to be a term and condition of employment; and, WHEREAS, Senate Bill 402 gives unilateral control to public safety bargaining units to determine impasse and call for arbitration, and,therefore, creates a disincentive for unions to engage in good faith bargaining; and, WHEREAS, Senate Bill 402 purports to use arbitration to prevent public safety employee strikes,when such actions are already illegal under law and court decisions; and, WHEREAS, Senate Bill 402 would effect an unconstitutional transfer of local authority and control of local agency budgets, in violation of the Home Rule conferred upon Charter Cities, and gives that control to an individual with no accountability to the local community, thereby disenfranchising local elected officials and taxpayers; and, WHEREAS, Senate Bill 402 clearly reduces the authority of City Councils denying them substantial decision-making authority over the most significant part of their operational budget, and WHEREAS, SB 402 imposes a clear and costly State mandate on local public agencies, both in the process and effect of binding arbitration; NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved,that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo declares its opposition to Senate Bill 402, and calls upon State legislators to recognize the importance of local control of local budgets and public services, and to vote against this unreasonable and inappropriate intrusion on Home Rule. Upon motion of , seconded by , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT- C3-15 Resolution No. (2000 Series) Page Two the foregoing resolution was adopted this day of 2000. Mayor Allen Settle ATTEST: Lee Price,City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: 6. Jo gens C' Attorney C3-1.6 The League board of directors also adopted positions on all the Warch 2000 ballot measures at its weekend meeting in Northern California. The board-adopted positions are as follows: Proposition Title/Brief Description and Policy Committee Recommendation(s) 1A Gaming. Allows California Indian tribes to offer Nevada-style gambling on their lands. Placed on ballot by SCA 11 (Burton). League Position: Neutral 12 Park.Water and Coastal.Protection Act $2.1 billion bond measure for parks, coastal, and recreation projects. Placed on ballot by AB 18(Villaraigosa). League Position: Support 13 Safe Drinking Water, Clean Water. Watershed Protection and Flood Protection Act $1.97 billion water bond. Placed on ballot by AB 1584(Machado). League Position: Support 14 _California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000. $350 million library bond. Placed on ballot by SB 3 (Rainey). League Position: Support 15 Forensic Laboratories. $220 million bond act for construction and improvement of crime labs. Placed on ballot by AB 1391 (Hertzberg). League Position: Support 16 Veterans' Homes. $50 million bond act for veterans' homes. Placed on ballot by SB 630 (Dunn). League Position: Support 17 Charitable Raffles. Allows private, nonprofit groups to conduct raffles for charitable purposes. Constitutional Amendment. Placed on ballot by SCA 4(McPherson). League Position: No Position 18 Murder. Special Circumstances. Expands 'special circumstances' provisions of existing death penalty law. Placed on ballot by SB 1878(Kopp- 1998). League Position: Support 19 Murder.BART and CSU. Peace Officers. Adds peace officers employed by University of California,California State University and Bay Area Rapid Transit District to provisions of law affording various powers to peace officers. Placed on ballot by SB 1690 (Rainey-1998). League Position: Support 20 California State Lottery Cardenas Textbook Act of 2000. 'Allocates 50% of the annual increase in state lottery revenue for schools for instructional materials. Placed on ballot by AB 1453(Cardenas- 1998). League Position: Oppose 21 Juvenile Crime. Initiative statute. Increases penalties for various crimes and gang-related felonies. League Position: Support 22 . Limitation of Marriage. Initiative statute. Provides that only marriages between a man and woman are legally.binding in California. League Position: No Position 23 "None of the Above." Initiative statute. Allows voters to vote for'none of the above" as an option in state and federal elections. League Position: Oppose C3-17 Ballot Measures - 1 c4 Legislators, compensation. rteapportionment. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. Reduces legislator elaries, provides for forfeiture of pay if a budget not passed on time and transfers pow-, of reapportionment to the state Suprenm: Court (The Supreme Court removed this measure from the ballot.) 25 Election Campaigns. Contributions and Spending Limits Public Financing. Disclosures. Initiative statute. Expands campaign contribution disclosure, imposes contribution limits and provides for partial public financing of campaigns. League Position: Oppose 26 School Facilities. Bonds. Local Majority Vote. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and statute. Lowers voter threshold for passage of local school bonds.from two-thirds majority to a simple majority. League Position: Support (Position adopted in November 1999) 27 Elections. Term Limits Declarations for Congressional Candidates. Initiative statute. Permits congressional candidates to voluntarily sign non-binding declarations of intent to serve no more than three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and two terms in the U.S. Senate. League Position: Oppose 28 Repeal of Additional Tobacco Surtax Enacted By Proposition 10. Initiative statute. Repeals the 50 cents per pack surtax on cigarettes enacted last year to.raise money for early childhood development programs. League Position: Oppose 29 Referendum Vote to Overturn Previously Approved Gaming Compacts. A referendum that overturns gambling restrictions set forth in compacts signed by previous Governor Pete Wilson and 11 California Indian tribes. League Position: Neutral 30 Referendum to Repeal the Fair Insurance Responsibility Act(SB 1237). A referendum to repeal SB 1237, which permits individuals to sue third party insurance companies when they have acted in bad faith. League Position: Neutral 31 Referendum to Repeal Amendments to the Fair Insurance Responsibility Act AB 1309 . A referendum to repeal AB 1309, that modifies SB 1237,which enacted the Fair Insurance Responsibility AcL League Position: Neutral f Ballot Measures - 2 C3-18 MEET' AGENDA DATE ;.®riEM I e_ MEMO • FOAM ❑CDD DIR Date: Feb. 27, 2000 ❑FIN DIR ❑FIRE CHIEF TORNEY 0 PW DIR To: Council Colle s ❑0CE CHF From: Ken Schw O REC DIR ❑UTILDIR Re: Agenda It 3, Legislative Program ❑PERS DIR Copies: Jeff Jorgensen, John Dunn I request that the Council consider the following additions/corrections when we take action on item C-3 Tuesday evening: Page C3-7: Under Comnnnity Development add a new bullet: Promoting legislation which maves final decision on school site locations from School District authority to local government(city or County) authority. Rationale: Location of schools,especially elementary schools,is key to the development and maintenance of viable residential neighborhoods. Local governments are the best"authorities"to deal with locational matters. Page C3-9 5''bullet under Parks and Recreation and Natural Resources change a Community Center to read: . . . unmet community recreational needs. - _ _ Rationale:Broader definition would allow us to deal with such matters as a Little Theater and a Children's Museum. Page 0-10 Elimmate heading SLO Downtown Association Rationale: Issue has been taken care o£ Page C3-10 3d bullet under County Priorities change language to read: Retaining County administrative and judicial offices and courts in the Downtown area Rationale: County is progressing to convect old garage to new offices. This language Recognizes the bi-polar locations of county offices and strengthens our interests with respect to administrative and judicial dices. Page 0-10 Eliminate last bullet under County Priorities Rationale: Redundant,same as above. Page 0-10 Add new bullet to read: Participation by County in providing nearby parking for County employees and clients. Rationale: We need this language to clarify oar goal in the area of parking