HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-15 Item 7 - Attachment - Draft Legislative Program 2017revDraft Legislative Program: 2017(Highest Priority, City will attempt to Initiate)GROUP I -- Legislation to SponsorObtain State, Federal funds and legislative support to:Pursue State funding for bachelors and advanced degree public university institutional presence for the University and Innovation District1
Draft Legislative Program: 2017GROUP IILegislation to Support Legislation to OpposeEconomic Development Assist business attraction/retention in Chula Vista.Promote local purchasing, hiring and workforce training that create quality career opportunities and living wages for the local workforceProvide startup funding for economic development programs/partnershipsFund extending advanced telecommunications, smart grid energy, sustainable water supply and transportation infrastructure that helps develop quality jobs in disadvantaged communities Develop utility rates and incentive programs that level the playing field for retaining and attracting industrial and/or commercial employment centers, e.g., precision manufacturing, aerospace, navigation and maritime technologies, Cleantech, education, technologyPromote opportunities for public art funding and encourage programs that tie arts and culture to economic developmentEnergy & WaterSupport programs and rate structures that expand access to solar and other clean energy technologies, particularly for renters and other underserved community members Support programs that provide incentives for energy and water saving upgradesEnhance local jurisdictional authority to create Community Choice Aggregation programs, if desired, to provide more affordable and clean electricity supply options for residents and businessesEnvironmental ServicesPromote Extended Producer Responsibility that shifts end-of-life management responsibility from local government, taxpayers and ratepayers to producers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers New leases for oil/gas development in state-owned coastal waters off San Diego County (City will send letters of support, meet with legislators to convey City opinion)2
Draft Legislative Program: 2017Create new and sustainable funding opportunities to support local habitat preservation, water conservation, water reuse and recycling effortsRestrictions on local jurisdictions’ authority and ability to adopt environmental policies and codes exceeding state or federal standards Support a zero waste plan which will require the diversion of organic materials from landfillsFiscal Support/ Home Rule Provide grant distribution criteria that includes a ‘per capita’ component in addition to ‘merit-based’ programsTake aways from or redirection of local government revenue resourcesProtect or enhance local government revenue resources including sales, property and use taxes, COPS (Citizens' Option for Public Safety), and Booking Fees. Reinforce local control of telecommunications, energy, water, franchise agreementsUnfunded mandates and legislation that reduces local control or abridges home rule authorityFund construction of needed infrastructure, parks, libraries and other civic/public safety programsLimit cities’ ability to impose franchise fees, taxes, etc. on cable or satellite television or other telecommunication operations & servicesExempt stormwater fees from the restrictions of Proposition 218Preclude cities from collecting Utility Users Tax, including revenue on cellular or digital telephone usePursue local Environmental Fee Authority to fund programs that address current and future state and/or federal policy mandates Repeal of Gas Tax exemption for local agenciesSupport reauthorization of the CPUC Public Goods Charge, and water, energy and transportation legislation that provides local funding to complement environmental and economic sustainability Place additional voting or noticing requirements on cities placing ballot measures for voter considerationClean up Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act (DIVCA) legislation regulating the cable/video franchising, government and education programming and customer service standards Attempts to impose regulations on traditional Charter City municipal affairs including: land use, elections, purchasing, governance or terms of employmentStrengthen and/or add tools to promote redevelopment of economically distressed areasHistoric PreservationPromote historic preservation and facilitate funding it3
Draft Legislative Program: 2017General GovernmentProvide greater incentives for managing pet over-populationHousingAssist first-time home buyersPreclude cities from implementing rent control measuresPrevent the loss of affordable housing with assistance from federal or state fundingProvide opportunity for the construction of workforce housing4
Draft Legislative Program: 2017GROUP IILegislation to Support Legislation to OpposeLand Use PlanningPromote ‘smart growth’ incentive programs, reward agencies that promote sustainable practices such as energy conservation, renewable resources, green buildings and the reduction of CO2 emissions. Rewards and incentives should consider financial and other assistance, as well as streamlined regulatory procedures. Assure that major changes to Building, Energy or Accessibility code requirements are given sufficient time and resources for local government and industry trainingExtend land use, conservation and growth management policies of municipalities to unincorporated territories within their spheres of influenceRequire special districts and school districts to adopt facility master plans consistent with local government general plans, growth management plans, and adopt 5-year CIP/ financing plans consistent with facility master plansEfforts to limit or restrict the exemption claimed by some public agencies that bypasses city zoning, planning permits and building code inspections.Streamline regulatory procedures for projects that promote the public’s health, safety & welfareLegislation that eliminates regulatory and processing barriers for projects that enhance or restore biological habitats.Legislation that eliminates regulatory and processing barriers for projects that improve water quality by using existing or enhanced natural systems.Support reducing vote threshold for special use taxes from 66.6% to 55%5
Draft Legislative Program: 2017LibraryFund connecting libraries to a statewide, high-speed, broadband backbone managed by the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) which manages the “backbone” for the K-12 system, UC, CSU and community collegesFully fund the California Public Library Fund and eliminate financial penalties to municipal libraries experiencing budget reductions.Guarantee libraries the largest possible discount in rates for telecommunication services, internal connections and internet access.Preserve existing provisions that exempt libraries from having to act as censors of literature or information Library bond measures that provide per capita and competitive grants for library facility construction and renovationFunds for after-school library programs for crime diversion during critical hoursEstablish threshold for library capital bonds or operating levies measures from 66.7% to 55% approval to passParks & RecreationFunds to construct or renovate parks and recreation facilities in aging/underserved areas of the cityPark bond measures that provide per capita and competitive grants for park and recreation facility development and renovationFunds for after-school art and recreational programs promoting the arts and physical exerciseFunding to support access opportunities for all citizens to physical activity, proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle options through the promotion of active transportation, complete street implementation, healthy foods, youth programming, sports and maximizing the usage of green space.Cities owning or operating dog parks shall not be held liable for injury or death suffered by any person or pet resulting solely from the actions of a dog in the dog park 6
Draft Legislative Program: 2017Public Employer/ Employee RelationsProtect and enhance cities’ ability to establish conditions of employment, including hours, wages, benefits, the meet-and-confer process, appeal procedures and management rights Reform the California Workers’ Compensation Program to reduce public costs Maintain the employee’s ‘burden of proof’ related to all presumptive illnesses Efforts to minimize the impact of payments required by CalPERS to address unfunded liabilitiesPublic Liability Public Liability Public Liability Public Liability Change the legal principle of ‘joint and several liability’ to protect cities against ‘deep pocket’ liabilityMinimize governmental exposure to frivolous lawsuits. Create a more equitable balance for cities to recover attorney feesImprove liability protection for governmental agencies and their personnelExpand Intervener Compensation at state and federal agency proceedings to include reimbursement for local government participation.Public Safety, FireIncrease employment opportunities through the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship ProgramAllow unlicensed fire protection contractors to install fire protection systemsSupport expanding information among fire departments, increasing real time data of offenders, such as registered arsonistsFund emergency preparedness measures, particularly those related to wildland fires. Fund minimizing fuels in wildland interface areasProhibit drone operations that prevents or interferes with firefighting effortsExpand the availability of AEDs in higher occupancy structuresIncrease penalty for recklessly causing an explosion7
Draft Legislative Program: 2017Fund activities that will reduce the incidence of drownings and nonfatal drowningsImprove efficiency of 911 systemRetroactively require the installation of life safety fire sprinkler systems to protect those in residential care facilities in order to mitigate fire riskReinstate Federal COPS and State SLESF grant programsRestore full funding to Counties for jail booking fee reimbursements Increase funding for jails and court systems to allow prosecution and incarceration of those found guilty of low level felonies and misdemeanorsContinue funding for "front-line" law enforcement for AB 109 complianceProvide adequate resources to support police response to mental health crisis involving the homeless populationProvide illegal drug use prevention and intervention in a community-based settingProvide greater authority for police or other local agencies to control graffiti, curfews, juvenile crime and alcoholic beverage controlPublic Works & TransportationReturn the cap on “Contract Retentions” from 5% to 10% that was legislated in January 2012Further restrict the use of multi-year renewable contractsDevelop new funding source to cover all additional Local Agency costs in order to comply with new State and Regional Water Quality Control Board Stormwater Permits. New permit requirements create unfunded mandates8
Draft Legislative Program: 2017 Allow local agencies flexibility in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act to provide the greatest benefit to the disabled population, rather than committing scarce resources to achieving 2% maximum sidewalk and driveway slopes and provide protection from 3rd party lawsuitsCivil/Human RightsLegislation that prohibits discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or immigration status.Efforts to impose upon police department the responsibility to enforce federal immigration lawsGROUP III Efforts to SupportEfforts to OpposeHousingPurchase of foreclosed or abandoned homes in order to stabilize neighborhoods and stem the decline of values of neighboring homesIncreases to the City of Chula Vista’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation without reforming the RHNA processPublic Works & TransportationReduce municipal costs associated with Caltrans projectsAmend PUC regulations to prohibit utilities from locating cables directly into concrete sidewalks, and require said cables to be placed 24” to 36” below sidewalksImposition of additional requirements related to the Federal NPDES program (Dept of Water Resources, Regional Water Quality Control Boards)Fund water conservation activities and public infrastructure to assure future water supply (Administrative Actions: letters of support/opposition, meet with regional administrators)9
Draft Legislative Program: 2017Expedite disbursement of Proposition 84 funds to local governmentPromote grant requests submitted by the CityProtect dedicated transportation and public transit funds10
Draft Legislative Program: 2017GROUP IV Measures of concern to League of California Cities, U.S. Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, but not necessarily significant to Chula VistaLegislation to Monitor(Administrative Actions: Monitor)Measures with indirect fiscal or operational effect on the cityMeasures carried by authors frequently unreceptive to local government concernsSupport the establishment of a federal Marketplace Fairness ActSupport enhanced drivers' licenses in which U.S. citizens would have passport information embedded in their drivers' licenses in an effort to streamline border crossing. The measure has bi-partisan support in the State Senate and Assembly. 11