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Home My WebLink AboutReso 2007-303 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-303 (RDA RESOLUTION NO. 2007-/986) JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE 2008 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM WHEREAS, Council Policy 300-01, adopted January 13, 1987, and amended on November 25, 2003, established the procedures and guidelines for the review oflegislative matters affecting the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista (Redevelopment Agency) and the City of Chula Vista; and WHEREAS, the Legislative Program represents the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council's position on items likely to be acted upon by the State Legislature, United States Congress, or various administrative agencies; and WHEREAS, by adopting a Legislative Program at the beginning of each two-year legislative session and amending it at mid-term, the Redevelopment Agency and the City of Chula Vista are able to take proactive roles in sponsoring, supporting, or opposing bills related to the City's various legislative priorities; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to adopt an updated 2008 Legislative Program to guide staff and the City's legislative consultant throughout the coming legislative session. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City ofChu\a Vista and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista do hereby adopt the 2008 Legislative Program as set forth in Exhibit "A." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff and the Legislative Committee are hereby authorized to implement this program. Presented by Approved as to form by ~~f Ann Moore v,,"- City Attorney/General Counsel Resolution No. 2007-303 Page 2 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 18th day of December 2007, by the following vote: AYES: Council/Agency members: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Cox NAYS: Council/Agency members: None ABSENT: Council/Agency members: None ATTEST: ,~= ~~..; fJ-. Su Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) ) ) I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of ChuIa Vista, California, do hereby certifY that the foregoing City Council Resolution No. 2007-303/Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2007-1986 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council and Redevelopment Agency at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of December 2007. Executed this 18th day of December 2007. I ~~J 0. I/;;;j,~'.~ r Susan Blgelow,'1Vl:MC, City Clerk -~ Anon...!) LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM - 2008 GROUP I - Obtain State, Federal funds and legislative support for: Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Implementing the City's adopted Bayfront Master Plan Decommissioning and dismantling the existing South Bay power plant as soon as possible Recruiting a University or other institution of higher learning Locating a National Energy Center - GTI project Completing critical transportation corridors (e.g. SR 905, SR 125, SR 11) Improving sidewalks and other infrastructure needs, especially in redevelopment project areas Constructing an additional border crossing at Otay Mesa Reconstructing Nature Center access road Providing illegal drug use prevention and intervention in a community-based setting Offering/promoting recreational programs, particularly those focused on youth health & fitness to combat childhood obesity "tIi':l ~~ (J> 0 w2" - o' ::; z " N o o ...., , w o w GROUP II - In addition to taking action to support measures that will implement items from Grou.p 1. City will send letters of support/opposition, direct lobb . st to rovide testimon Economic Develo ment Assist business attractiOli/retention in Chula Vista Establish sustainable economic development with minimal im act to natural resources Ener Promote ene efficien Facilitate construction/implementation of energy efficient and alternative ener resources Provide local government control over the use of 'public ose ods' fees Retire and decommission older, more polluting power Iants as soon as ossible ~ ~ cP =i <;: ~ Page 1 oE5 GlIllljl II (lllutlllUld, I t'~I...1.111If1l III '-'lIpplHt 1"1... ~bLlll(ll1 to OpP( )...\.' Environmental Require an EIR for large projects/utility mergers Grant new leases for oil/gas development in state-owned Protection coastal waters off San Diego County Fund municipal habitat preservation, water conservation and recycling efforts Fiscal Support/Home Protect or enhance local government revenue resources Unfunded mandates Rule Provide grant distribution criteria that includes a 'per capita' component rather than relying solely on 'merit- Take away or redirect local government revenue resources based' proJt[ams Fund construction of needed infrastructure, parks, Limit cities' ability to impose franchise fees, taxes, etc. on libraries and other civic/public safety programs cable or satellite television or other telecommunication operations & services Exempt stormwater fees from the restrictions of Preclude cities from collecting Utility Users Tax, including Proposition 218 . revenue on cellular or dij;tal telephone use lZ.Jo.f>~\~ ll~_ .....J"'.. b..~.. k.Lt.. L~ hl.J_a_ b..~a E._t..~_l J.&l.LJ, Repeal the Gas Tax exemption for local agencies . ,. . . . General Government Abridge home rule authority. particularly as it pertains to land use planning Housing/Com Dev Assist first-time home buyers Preclude cities from implementing rent control measures Prevent the loss of affordable housing with assistance from federal or state funding Encourage the use of alternative dispute resolution measures rather than cosdy / time consuming litigation in condominium and townhouse construction defect challenges Land Use Planning . Promote 'smart growth' incentive programs, reward agencies that promote sustainable practices such as Site airports that would adversely impact Chula Vista energy conservation, renewable resources, green buildinltS and the reduction of CO, emissions Extend land use, conservation and growth management Introduce major changes to Building. Energy or policies of municipalities to the unincorporated territories Accessibility code requirements without sufficient time within their spheres of influence and resources for local government and industry training "0:;.:1 ~ ~ (1) 0 -l=><: - o. p Z ? IV o o --l , VJ o VJ ADOPTED LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ~. Jd Page 2 of 5 Group II lllUfllllH'd Ll.'g-i..d,lti(Jll to SlIppllll Ll.'!!l..,LttIOll to OppOSl.' Land Use Planning Require special districts and school districts to adopt (continued) facility master plans consistent with local government general plans and growth management plans, and to adopt five-year CIP / financing plans consistent with their facility master plans Streamline CEQA, establish categorical exemptions for projects promoUnI! health, safety & welfare of the public Strengthen local governments' ability to require developers and subdividers to provide the on-site and off-site facilities and infrastructure needed by their I projects Librarv Fullv fund the California Public Library Fund Guarantee libraries the largest possible discount in rates for telecommunication services, internal connections and access to the Internet Preserve existing provisions that exempt libraries from havinj1; to act as censors of literature or information Parks & Recreation Provide funds to construct or renovate parks and recreation facilities in =underserved areas of the city Public Employer- Protect cities' right to establish conditions of Employee employment, including hours, wages, benefits, the meet- Mandated inclusion of local government employees in the Relations and-confer process, appeal procedures and management Social Security System rij1;hts Reform the California Workers' Compensation Program Mandated binding arbitration in public employee disputes to reduce public costs Maintain the employee's 'burden of proof related to all Prohibit employers from testing employees or applicants . presumptive illnesses for illel!al substances , Public Liability Change the legal principle of 'joint and several liability' to protect cities al(llinst 'deep pocket' liability Reinforce public entity design and discretionary act immunity Minimize j1;overnmental eXPosure to frivolous lawsuits Improve liability protection for governmental agencies and their personnel '"d:>;l ~ ~ (1) 0 '-"C" - o' " z ;:> tv o o ..... , w o w ADOPTED LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM 2008 Page 3 of 5 ., I (,IOllp II tOlltllllll.'d Lt !.!1....L1110Il to SlIpplJll I c!.!l...Ltflllll III ()ppl)"l Public Safety Reinstate the Federal COPS grant program Preemption ofloca! public safety ordinances Give cities the power further to restrict prostitution Increase penalty for the manufacture, sale of ille .. ". Fund emergency preparedness measures, particularly those related to wildland fires. Toughen dtunk driving and street racing laws and . penalties Provide greater authority for police or other local agencies to control graffiti, curfews, juvenile crime and alcoholic bevera~ control. Public Works & Reduce municipal costs associated with Caltrans projects Transportation 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 Revise speed limit laws to allow for radar enforcement of residential street speed limits at levels below the 85'" I percentile as determined by a traffic study Require Calttans to allow cities an exemption from Caltrans' public work project requirements if that work is a result of improper maintenance on Calttans' part, or require Caltrans to pay for such additional work if it is included as part of a local a~ncv's public works project Amend PUC regulations to prohibit utilities from locating cables directly into concrete sidewalks, and require said cables to be placed 24" to 36" below sidewalks Link infrastructure and public facility funding grant criteria with cities that practice 'smart l'towth' Planttin" Require public and private utilities to design, locate and screen utility cabinets, boxes, pedestals and backflow preventors adjacent to the public right-of-way in manner acceptable to municipal a~cies. 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IV o o -.) , w o w ADOPTED LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ~"d Page 4 of 5 (i,oll!, II (Ol1tllllll'd 1.1.:.'.!.I"iLlti0I1 {1) StlppOl t Ll !!1',Lltllll1 ttJ Op]10"L' Redevelopment Increase funding for CDBG programs Shorten the duration of Redevelopment Project Area deshv1ations Preserve redevelopment agencies' powers to identify & address blight in the community, acquire & assembly land to eliminate physical and economic blight, issue debt to fund new & needed public improvements, amenities and revitalization Protect redevelopment agencies' ability to use enterprise zones to create/maintain employment bases in economicallv denressed or challenged areas '"O~ cfJ ~ <Il 0 --J<: ~ o' :; z o IV o o --J , W o w GROUP III - In addition to t~king action to support measures that will implement items from Group I City will send letters of support/opposition, direct lobb . st to rovide testimon Maintain (or make permanent) the Clean Water Act exem tion for the Point Lorna Sewer Treatment Plant F!I..~.ilil.lk Ai~L~_fillt..~b til':' h5lttL ILJ P-"n_l PLlit Impose prevailing wage requirements on charter cities e t of Industrial Relations Impose additional requirements related to the Federal NPDES program (Dept of Water Resources, Regional Water uaIi Control Boards Increase the City of Chula Vista's Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocation without reforming the RHNA rocess Cite airports that would adversely impact the Chula Vista area Il~1>Llu.:.nl ~L[ E.l J M~~ll !.laJt':"L PLl~ Measures with indirect fiscal or 0 erational affect on Ci Measures carried by authors &equendy unreceptive to local vemment concerns Measures of concern to League of California Cities, U.S.Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, but not necessariI si . ficant to Chula Vista ADOPTED LEGISLA m'E PROGRAJo.l2008 Page 5 of 5