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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-016
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
CHULA VISTA APPROVING
PLATFORM
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE 2023-2024 LEGISLATIVE
WHEREAS, the Legislative Platform (Platform) provides a foundation for the City of
Chula Vista Legislative Program and serves as a framework to help Chula Vista engage and
collaborate to advance its interests with California policymakers, agency representatives, industry
leaders, and others; and
WHEREAS, the Platform is reviewed and updated periodically to ensure that City staff
members have the direction needed to respond to legislative proposals in accordance with the City
Council's priorities and preferences; and
WHEREAS, items covered by the Platform can be acted upon quickly by the Mayor or
City Manager, or their designees, in order to respond to issues or proposed legislation that could
affect City operations, revenue resources, and other measures; and
WHEREAS, measures which are not covered by the Platform but which are considered
sufficiently significant to merit a response from the City, can be brought before the City Council
for consideration and direction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it hereby approves the 2023-2024 Legislative Platform, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, a copy
of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk and authorizes the Mayor, the City
Manager, and their designees to respond to proposed legislation in accordance with the
Legislative Platform.
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Resolution No. 2023-016
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 14th day of February 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cardenas, Chavez, Gonzalez, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2023-016 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 14th day of February 2023.
Executed this 14th day of February 2023.
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Overview of the City of Chula Vista
Incorporated in 1911, Chula Vista is the second largest city in San Diego County both in population and
land area, with a population of 277,220 and land area of approximately S2 square miles.
Chula Vista is a global leader in sustainability and embracing new technologies to enhance the safety
and quality of life for its residents. It became a charter member of the International Council for Local
Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) in the early 1990s, completed a greenhouse gas inventory in 1996 and
adopted its first CO2 reduction plan in 2000, making it the first city in San Diego County to adopt a
climate action plan. It also has led the way with early action on developing transit -oriented
neighborhoods, an innovative and sustainable plan to develop the Chula Vista Bayfront, and was one of
the first cities in the nation to create a smart city plan to integrate technology to better serve and
protect our residents and to ensure that City businesses and all City residents have universal access to
high quality internet and technology.
The cornerstone of meeting those goals is to establish a four-year university and an innovation district
that will act as a regional economic engine to make Chula Vista and the South Bay a global hub for
cinematic arts, green technology, emerging autonomous technology, and building a binational economy.
This Legislative Platform provides a foundation for the City of Chula Vista Legislative Program to help
Chula Vista advance its interests with California policy makers, agency representatives, industry leaders
and others.
This platform also is intended to be a living document that will be updated by staff periodically as
circumstances and goals change but the foundation will focus on efforts to enhance our city and the
quality of life for our residents.
Legislative Advocacy Guidelines
The purpose of the Legislative Advocacy Guidelines are to describe the City's internal procedures related
to federal, state, and local advocacy. Through the procedures described, potentially impactful federal,
state, and local legislation is identified, analyzed, tracked, and the City's position is communicated to
legislators.
Coordination of the I...egislat:ive Program
Legislation and issues of interest are brought to the City's attention through several means: League of
California Cities, National League of Cities, Councilmembers, legislators, City staff, community members,
and professional or governmental organizations.
All legislation or issues of interest should be referred to the City Manager's Office for analysis.
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The City Manager's Office, in consultation with City staff, will review the proposed legislation, and
determine the nature and extent of its potential impact on the city and develop an appropriate City
response.
Action can then proceed in either of two ways:
1. If the Council has previously adopted a position on the legislation through the existing Legislative
Platform, the City Manager will coordinate and implement appropriate response. Council will be notified
and kept updated on progress and issues.
2. If the legislation is not addressed by the existing Legislative Platform or by Council direction, the
proposed legislation will be referred to Council for direction. Staff will place the item on a City Council
agenda, including a specific bill number, if any, an analysis of the item, and a recommendation if
warranted, for Council deliberation. Staff will follow the direction from Council related to the specific item.
The Role of the Mayor and City Council
The City Council has ultimate responsibility for determining the City's position on legislative issues. The
Council's specific responsibilities include:
1. Establish legislative priorities.
2. Meet with the City's state and federal legislative advocates as needed.
3. Work with external entities on issues of shared policy concerns.
4. Determine positions on resolutions proposed for adoption by the League of California Cities, the
National League of Cities, and similar regional entities, as requested.
5. Assume an active advocacy role with legislators on behalf of the City. If travel is required, such travel
will be consistent with current City travel policies.
.The Role of the City Manager
The City Manager implements and coordinates the City's Legislative Program. The City Manager may
designate a legislative liaison to assist with coordinating the Legislative Program. The responsibilities and
activities of the City Manager include:
1. Ensuring alignment of city actions on legislation with the City's Legislative Platform.
2. Coordinating contacts and communications with legislators and their staff.
3. With departmental assistance, evaluating proposed legislation that may affect the City.
4. Disseminating information on public policy items of interest to City departments.
S. Directing and overseeing the City's lobbyists, including setting priorities for action that are consistent
with City Council direction.
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6. Preparing advocacy letters expressing the City's position on legislation. The Mayor or City Manager may
sign advocacy letters on behalf of the City. Copies of the communication will be distributed to the City
Council.
7. Serving, as needed, as the liaison to stakeholder groups, legislative offices, and local jurisdictions
concerning legislative activities.
8. Coordinating, briefing, and providing support to City Council members for visits with state and/or
federal legislators, as needed.
The Bole of City Departments
City Department participation is essential to the success of the Legislative Program. Departmental
employees can provide technical assistance and unique insight into issues potentially impacting the City.
Responsibilities of the departments include, but are not limited to:
1. Informing the City Manager, or designee, of policy issues of importance to the City and any specific bills
that may impact the department
2. Designating key contacts within the department or division who are responsible for evaluating
legislation and/or assisting with legislative analysis and advocacy letters
3. Suggesting organizations, individuals, publications, and/or legislators who may be partners in
advocating the City's position on certain legislation
Signatures on I...egislative Communication
Letters and other communications expressing the City's position will customarily bear the signature of the
Mayor or City Manager. In order to keep the Council and others informed of all City communication on
legislation, copies of the letters will be distributed to the City Council.
Communication With Elected Officials
From time to time, members of the City Council may meet with the City's local, state, and/or federal
representatives. These meetings are an important component of building legislative relationships and
sharing issues of significance to Chula Vista. Any meetings or communication with local, state, or federal
elected officials must be done in a coordinated way to ensure conformity with the approved Legislative
Platform, consistency of messaging, accurate information and record keeping, and sharing of resources.
Therefore, as a matter of best practice, any communication with a local, state, or federal elected official
or legislative staff regarding the City's Legislative Platform should be coordinated through the City
Manager.
Advocacy Methods
Drafting position letters is one advocacy tool, best used in conjunction with others. The City Council, City
Manager, and lobbyists may use any, or a combination of the below additional advocacy methods:
1. Calls to policymakers, their staff, or legislative committee staff
2. Meeting with legislators and their staff, stakeholders, and other groups active on the same issue or bill
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3. Testifying at a committee hearing regarding the City's position and/or concerns
4. Building coalitions and partnerships with entities that advance the Legislative Program
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Guiding Principles of I....egislative Platform
The Legislative Platform is a tool to protect, promote, and guide our City's interests on priority issues
and legislative/regulatory matters that may impact the City at the state and federal level. The guiding
principles and broad policy statements allow City staff and legislative advocates to address legislative
and regulatory issues in a timely and directed manner, without precluding City Council consideration of
additional legislative matters arising throughout the year.
With the continued growth of the City and planned development in the future, the City's Legislative
Platform is aimed at securing legislative policies and resources that will help the City manage this
growth, fund critical infrastructure needs, keep the City safe, and maintain and enhance the quality -of -
life residents have come to expect.
1) Maintain Local Control
• Support efforts that preserve and protect our local authority to enact policy pertaining to local
affairs. Oppose measures that seek to preempt local control without the concurrence of the City.
2) Promote Fiscal Responsibility
• Support efforts that promote fiscal stability, predictability, and financial independence. Support
efforts that preserve and promote the City's revenue base. Oppose efforts that mandate costs with
no guarantee of local reimbursement or offsetting benefits, or that shift local funds to the county,
state or federal government without offsetting benefits.
3) Promote Economic Development
Support efforts that provide local governments with the tools necessary to bolster economic
development and efforts streamlining initiatives that would enhance our ability to attract and
retain businesses as well as encourage business expansion and job retention.
4) Support Funding Opportunities
• Support efforts that allow the City to compete for its fair share of regional, state and federal
funding including competitive grants and other funding programs. Support efforts that promote
dedicated funding streams at the regional, state and federal levels allowing our City to maximize
local revenues, offset and leverage capital expenditures, and maintain our goals and standards.
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2023.-202 4 Legislative Priorities
1. Secure an exemption from the Surplus Lands Act (AB
1486) for the Chula Vista University and Innovation
District protect.
For over 30 years, the City has persistently pursued the
acquisition and development of two major employment
centers, the 535 -acre Chula Vista Bayfront
Redevelopment project and the acquisition of almost
400 acres in the eastern area of the City for a new
binational multi -institutional University and Innovation
District project.
New Legislative Priorities
• Promote the ongoing development
on the Chula Vista Bayfront
including, but not limited to,
creation and funding of open
space, parks, and business
development.
• Secure state funding to allow the
redevelopment of Harborside Park
to incorporate community input
and feedback and meet the needs
AB 1486 (Ting), the Surplus Lands Act, enacted on of the surrounding community.
January 1, 2021, has severely hampered our three --- ---- ---- ---- ---- ------_,,.'
decades of efforts to develop a University and
Innovation District, as envisioned by the 2018 adopted Environmental Impact Report and Specific Plan
Area. The bill has compromised the City's ability to negotiate the development of a new self-sustaining
model of education for South Bay and regional residents on property long set aside for this purpose by
requiring affordable housing be prioritized for the entire site above the intended University and
Innovation District uses.
It is critical that AB 1486 (Ting) be amended to exempt the Chula Vista University and Innovation District
project so we can pursue our efforts to create jobs and new educational opportunities for residents of the
South Bay and the San Diego region.
2. Secure support and agreement with the State and the San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG) to eliminate the toll -only operation of State Route 125.
During the 2021-2022 Legislative session, Senator Ben Hueso secured $20 million for SANDAG to dedicate
to the outstanding debt on the State Route 125 (SR -125) toll road, or South Bay Expressway (SBX).
As the only tolled freeway in San Diego County, SBX toll road operations make it difficult to attract and
retain employees and disproportionally affects lower income workers in the South Bay. Elimination of toll -
only operations on the SBX will incentivize businesses to locate in Chula Vista and the South Bay region,
an area long neglected. Early retirement of the SBX toll facility debt also will alleviate transportation
congestion on the region's freeways by more fully utilizing existing capacity along South Bay freeways and
arterials during high commute times and reduce regional vehicle miles traveled (VMT) with the creation
of employment centers in the surrounding South Bay region.
Staff will continue to work with SANDAG, state agencies like Caltrans, and other stakeholders to achieve
elimination of debt by as soon as 2027 and remove toll -only operations on the SBX.
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3. Promote the oneoine develoament on the Chula Vista Bavfront includine. but not limited to. creation
and funding of open space. barks. and business develoament.
Construction is underway on the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center, a catalyst project for the
redevelopment of the 535 -acre Chula Vista Bayfront. As envisioned in the Bayfront Master Plan, public
access is a cornerstone of the development and that includes open space and new parks. The City will
continue to seek funding opportunities to bring residents and visitors outdoor spaces to enjoy our
Bayfront as well as preserve existing park access and uses.
Also important to the sustainability of the project is the creation of employment opportunities through
the development of new businesses and expansion of existing businesses. Within the Bayfront masterplan
area, Chula Vista has one long-established cardroom, Seven Mile Casino. Seven Mile contributes
substantially to the local economy by providing jobs and generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in
annual license revenues for the City. As Seven Mile continues to explore table growth to expand their
business and redevelop their properties, and with the moratorium on table growth expiring in 2023, the
City will advocate for the ability of local governments to authorize existing licensed cardrooms to expand
the number of tables operated.
4. Secure state funding to allow the redevelopment of Harborside Park to incorporate community input
and feedback and meet the needs of the surrounding community.
In August of 2022, the City Council authorized a temporary closure of Harborside Park due to serious
public health and safety concerns. The City's ability to maintain the park for public use had become a
tremendous challenge as the need for offering services to the unsheltered population continued to
increase at the park. The proximity to Harborside Elementary, local businesses and the San Diego County
Health and Human Services Agency made the need to address the increase in illicit behavior and criminal
activity even more urgent.
During the temporary closure, City staff has conducted an extensive outreach effort in the local
community to learn about their needs and develop long-term solutions informed by their input.
While input has been plentiful, one common theme and idea is consistently expressed. The community
would like to have recreational opportunities in a safe environment like those offered at a recreation
center. Currently there are no indoor facilities at Harborside Park. A recent example is the renovation of
Loma Verde Recreation Center which can serve as the foundation for the design and planning of a
recreational center at Harborside Park. State funding and support will allow the City to deliver a much-
needed facility to a community that is eager for recreation but currently has limited access to local
recreational facilities.
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5. Assistance in obtainine State and/or Federal funds for Grade Seaarations at maior railroad/transit
crossings.
With construction underway on the Bayfront project and more people coming to Chula Vista to enjoy our
bayfront and to work and live in our city, mobility and the flow of people and goods to and from Chula
Vista is becoming increasingly critical. Because of this, it is essential that we continue to expand and
increase frequency of our public transit system. In order to do so, grade separations along the Blue Line
Trolley are urgently needed at Palomar Street, F Street, H Street, and E Street. Palomar Street has been
identified by SANDAG as vitally needed to reduce congestion in the western part of Chula Vista and was
ranked in the top two most urgently needed grade separations within the entire MTS trolley system. The
City already has invested over $3 million for planning and design of the Palomar Street grade separation
project. Ideally, the state would provide funding to complete this project as it did for the City of San Diego
for its trolley system at Park Boulevard and Harbor Drive grade crossings.
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2023.-202 4 Policy Position Statements
The following categories of policy position statements are broad and are not intended to be all-
inclusive. They are intended to be used as a reference tool and guideline for the City's advocacy efforts.
Administrative Services
General Area of Review: Elections, Ralph M. Brown Act, Public Records Act, Political Reform Act, conflict
of interest, insurance, tort reform and open and transparent government.
• Support legislation to allow alternative methods of meeting public notice requirements and
enhancing them with cost effective, innovative, user friendly methods of communication
• Support efforts to improve liability protection for governmental agencies and their personnel,
minimize governmental exposure to frivolous lawsuits, and create policies that allow cities to
equitably manage risks in providing services and maintaining city facilities- (newly added)
• Support legislation and policies that clarify new conflict of interest and reporting requirements for
elected officials- (newly added)
Communitv Services
General Area of Review: Parks, recreation, libraries, cultural arts, youth, community and human services
programs.
• Support funding efforts to construct or renovate parks and recreation facilities in aging/under
resourced areas of the city
• Support park bond measures that provide per capita and competitive grants for park and recreation
facility development and renovation
• Support funding for after-school art and recreational programs promoting the arts and physical
exercise
• Support funding for access opportunities for all residents to physical activity, proper nutrition and
healthy lifestyle options
• Support funding efforts to connect libraries to the same statewide, high-speed, broadband backbone
for the K-12 system, UC, CSU and community colleges
• Support fully funding 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
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• Support library bond measures that provide per capita and competitive grants for library facility
construction and renovation
• Support efforts to fund after-school library programs to provide safe options for students to study
and engage in activities during critical afternoon hours
• Support legislation that prohibits discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or immigration status
• Support opportunities to expand access to childcare (newly added)
Education and Economic Development
General Area of Review: Education, innovation, employment creation, business attraction and retention
and other efforts related to economic development.
• Support legislative efforts to assist our city to attract businesses and industry that will advance
responsible Economic Development to strengthen Chula Vista's position as a national leader in
embracing new technologies and environmental innovation
• Secure legislative support and funding from the State of California to continue the development of
Chula Vista's University -Innovation District
• Secure an exemption from the Surplus Lands Act (AB 1486) for the City's University project
• Promote local purchasing, hiring and workforce training that create quality career opportunities and
living wages for the local workforce
• Provide startup funding for economic development programs/partnerships
• Fund extending advanced telecommunications, smart grid energy, sustainable water supply and
transportation infrastructure that helps develop quality jobs in under resourced communities
• Promote opportunities for public art funding and encourage programs that tie arts and culture to
economic development
• Strengthen and/or add tools to promote redevelopment of economically distressed areas
Employee Relations
General Area of Review: Labor relations, employee relations and other matters related to human
resources.
• Support efforts to protect and enhance cities' ability to establish conditions of employment,
including hours, wages, benefits, the meet -and -confer process, appeal procedures and management
rights
• Support efforts to reform the California Workers' Compensation Program to reduce public costs
• Oppose efforts for mandated binding arbitration in public employee disputes
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Environmental Quality
General Area of Review: Air, water supply and water quality, climate change, California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), integrated waste management, hazardous materials, coastal issues, and utilities.
• Support programs and rate structures that expand access to solar and other clean energy
technologies, particularly for renters and other under resourced community members
• Support programs that provide incentives for energy and water saving upgrades
• Support legislative efforts to strengthen San Diego Community Power, the City's Community Choice
Aggregation (CCA) program, to provide more affordable and clean electricity options
• Create new and sustainable funding opportunities to support local habitat preservation, water
conservation, water reuse and recycling efforts
• Oppose new leases for oil/gas development in state-owned coastal waters off San Diego County
• Oppose restrictions on local jurisdictions' authority and ability to adopt environmental policies and
codes exceeding state or federal standards
• Reinforce local control of telecommunications, energy, and water services through franchise
agreements or other mechanisms
• Support reauthorization of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Public Goods Charge,
and legislation that provides local funding to complement environmental and economic
sustainability
• Clean up Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act (DIVCA) legislation
• Monitor for impacts on water quality standards and storm water discharge requirements (AB 377)
• Promote smart growth incentive programs, reward agencies that promote sustainable practices such
as energy conservation, renewable resources, green buildings and the reduction of CO2 emissions.
• Develop 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 since new permit requirements
create unfunded mandates
• Support legislation that eliminates regulatory and processing barriers for projects that enhance or
restore biological habitats
• Exempt stormwater fees from the restrictions of Proposition 218
Housing and Homeless Services
General Area of Review: Land use, development, annexation, and incorporation, building standards,
economic development, redevelopment and enterprise zones, mobile home, and sign regulations.
• Support new affordable housing development opportunities and preservation of existing affordable
housing
• Support legislative efforts to enhance funding for homeless services, outreach, prevention, and
assistance
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• Support City's operations of a bridge shelter for unsheltered individuals
• Support efforts to assist first-time home buyers and promote pathways to home ownership
• Support opportunities for the development of workforce housing and permanent supportive
housing and programs
• Support equitable distribution of housing funds from regional, state, or federal agencies
• Support efforts to preserve and enhance mobile home livability
• Promote and facilitate funding for historic preservation
• Support public health and age friendly livability initiatives
• Support efforts that ensure major changes to Building, Energy or Accessibility code requirements are
given enough time and resources for local government and industry training
• Fund construction of needed infrastructure, parks, libraries, and other civic/public safety programs
• Support legislation that preserves the authority of local agencies to regulate short-term rentals -
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Public Safety
General Area of Review: Law enforcement, fire and life safety, emergency communications, emergency
services, disaster preparedness, and nuisance abatement.
• Support efforts to reinstate Federal Community Oriented Police Services (COPS) and State
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) grant programs
• Increase employment opportunities through the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Program
• Fund emergency preparedness measures, particularly those related to wildland fire and fund
minimizing fuels in wildland interface areas
• Support efforts to prohibit drone operations that prevent or interfere with firefighting efforts
• Expand the availability of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in higher occupancy structures
• Support funding for activities that will reduce drowning incidents
• Continue funding for "front-line" law enforcement for AB 109 compliance
• Provide adequate resources to support public safety response to the mental health crisis involving
the unsheltered population
• Oppose efforts to allow unlicensed fire protection contractors to install fire protection systems
• Oppose efforts to preempt local public safety ordinances
• Oppose any efforts to impose upon police department the responsibility to enforce federal
immigration laws
• Support legislation that preserves local control over medical and adult -use cannabis businesses, and
enhances and protects maximum local regulatory, land use, and enforcement authority in relation
to such businesses- (newly added)
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Revenue and Taxation
General Area of Review: Finance administration, taxation reform, general revenue, special revenue, and
revenue sources at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Provide grant distribution criteria that includes a per capita component in addition to merit -based
programs
• Oppose unfunded mandates and legislation that reduce local control or abridge home rule authority
• Oppose any repeal of Gas Tax exemption for local agencies
• Oppose efforts to preclude cities from collecting Utility Users Tax, including revenue on cellular or
digital telephone use
• Protect or enhance local government revenue resources including sales, property and use taxes,
Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS), and Booking Fees
• Support reducing the vote threshold for special use taxes and bonds from 66.6% to 55%
• Support the establishment of a federal Marketplace Fairness Act and oppose any efforts to roll back
the 2018 Wayfair decision
• Oppose efforts to limit cities' ability to impose franchise fees, taxes, etc., on cable or satellite
television or other telecommunication operations and services
• Advocate for the ability of local governments to authorize their existing licensed cardrooms to
expand the number of tables they operate- (newly added)
Transportation, Telecommunication and Public Works
General Area of Review: Transportation, construction, telecommunications, and general public works
related areas.
• Support legislation that allows for opportunity to pay off bonds for SR 125 prior to 2043 provided
capital, overhead costs and non-operating expenses can be minimized and toll revenues are
allocated to debt service.
• Support and promote transferring maintenance of SR 125 to Caltrans when SR 125 outstanding debt
is paid off and toll -only access has ended
• Support efforts to allow local agencies flexibility in complying with the Americans with Disabilities
Act to provide the greatest benefit to the disabled population, and provide protection from third
party lawsuits
• Oppose elimination of Rule 20A Utility Undergrounding Program
• Support efforts to fund programs to provide high-speed Internet to lower income residents
• Support efforts for funding for priority infrastructure projects including drainage and other
improvements to the storm drain system
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• Support efforts for funding the region's top priority rail grade separation project on Palomar Street
at Industrial Boulevard
• Oppose any further restrictions on the use of multi-year renewable contracts
• Support legislation to reduce municipal costs associated with Caltrans projects
• Supports efforts (or legislation) that enhance traffic safety on city streets for all modes of
transportation (AB 43)
• Oppose efforts to preempt local authority with the goal of assisting the wireless industry in the
expansion of broadband access by allowing access to City infrastructure including light poles, traffic
poles, etc. While SB 556 purports to preempt local authority with the goal of assisting the wireless
industry in the expansion of broadband access, it fails to set any requirements for the wireless
industry to expand broadband facilities or close the digital divide
• Support efforts to expedite disbursement of Proposition 84 funds to local governments
• Support efforts to protect dedicated transportation and public transit funds
• Support funding and legislation that encourages utilities undergrounding- (newly added)
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