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Home My WebLink About2008/11/25 Item 10 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ~Y!f:.. CITY OF - (HULA VISTA NOVEMBER 25, 2008, Item 10 SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE 2009 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LIAISON ~ INTERIM CITY MANAGER 'S"i DEPUTY CITY MANAGER ~ ITEM TITLE: 4/5THS VOTE: YES D NO [!] SUMMARY The purpose of the City of ChuIa Vista's Legislative Program is to provide City staff with guidelines and broad policy direction on how to respond to legislative proposals initiated in Sacramento and Washington DC. It also indicates the City Council's priorities on those matters that should receive the greatest amount of staff time and attention throughout the course of the legislative session. The City's Legislative Program is reviewed and updated in each year in accordance with Council Policy (300-01). ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it does not result in a direct physical change to the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary. RECOMMENDATION Adopt the resolution. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Not applicable. DISCUSSION On December 18, 2007 the City Council considered and approved the proposed 2008 Legislative Program. As noted above, this document is reviewed and updated each year 10-1 NOVEMBER 25,2008, ItemJ.(L Page 2 of2 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. Those items covered by the Legislative Program can be acted upon with the concurrence of the City's Legislative Committee. This allows the city to respond quickly to measures that would affect city operations, revenue resources etc. Measures that are not covered by the Legislative Program, but which city staff believes are significant enough to merit a response from Chula Vista, are brought before the full City Council for consideration and direction. The document presented for Council action this evening reflects input from each department within the City. It was presented to all members of the City Council as an information item on October 30, with a request that members of the Council provide requests for additions, deletions or amendments prior to this evening's meeting. All comments received by November 17, 2008 have been included. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the decisions contemplated by this action and determined that it is not site specific at this time, and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 1 8704.2(a)(I) is not applicable to this decision. FISCAL IMPACT There is no direct fiscal impact associated with adoption of the Legislative Program. Success in obtaining state or federal funding for individual projects may result in the receipt of funds to the City, however those cannot be determined at this time. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A - Proposed 2009 Legislative Program Prepared by: Col/een M Carnevale, Government Relations Liaison, Office of the City Manager 10-2 .. DRAFT 2009 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Obtain State, Federal funds and legislative support for: Item # 1 2 3 4 5 ~ C) 6 I w 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. I-80S 1-5) Improving sidewalks and other infrastructure needs, especially in redevelopment project areas C0113truetiag an additional harder Ct033ing at Otlry Me3a Develop roadway linkages between SR-125 & I 805 at Rock Mountain Road Border crossing issue is goingforward, this item now moves to Group II 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 Economic Develo ment Assist business attraction/retention in Chula Vista Purchase foreclosed or abandoned homes in order to stabilize neighborhoods and stem the decline of house values of nei hborin homes. Establish sustainable economic development with minimal rni act to natural resources Page 1 of 6 Group II Legislation to Support Legislation to Oppose Energy Promote energy cfficicftcy conservation Facilitate construction/implementation of energy efficient and alternative energy resources Provide local government control over the use of 'public purpose "oods' fees Retire afta dceOfilim33ioft older, more pdltltfng po",cr , . , duplicative of GrouP I item #2 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 Promote Extended Producer Responsibility to hold producers liable for costs of managing their products at ~ - end of life Adopted by Council resolution 10/21/08 '( Fund municipal habitat preservation, water conservation l>. and recvclin" efforts Fiscal Support/Home Protect or enhance local government revenue res.ources 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' proQctams Fund construction of needed infrastructure, parks, Limit cities' ability to impose franchise fees, taxes, etc. on cable or satellite television or other telecommunication libraries and other civic/public safety programs operations & services Exempt stormwater fees from the restrictions of Preclude cities from collecting Utility Users Tax, including Proposition 218 revenue on cellular or dil!ltal telephone use Repeal the Gas Tax exemption for local agencies General Government Provide greater incen tives for managing pet over Abridge home rule authority, particularly as it pertains to population land use planning Housing/Com Dev Assist first-time home buyers Preclude cities from implementing rent control measures DRAFT 2009 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Page 2 of 6 Grou II Legislation to Support Legislation to Oppose Housing/Com Dev Prevent the loss of affordable housing with assistance (con't) from federal or state funding Encourage the use of alternative dispute resolution measures rather than costly/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 buildin~s and the reduction of CO2 emissions Extend land use, conservation and growth management Introduce major changes to Building, Energy or policies of municipalities to unincorporated territories Accessibility code requirements without sufficient time within their spheres of influence and resources for local government and industry training T Require special districts, school districts to adopt facility en master plans consistent with local government general plans, growth management plans, and adopt 5-year CIP / financing plans consistent with the facility master plans Streamline CEQA, establish categorical exemptions for projects promoting 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 projects Library Fully fund the California Public Library Fund and eliminate fmancial penalties to municipal libraries experiencing budget reductions. Guarantee libraries the largest possible discount in rates for teleconununication services, internal connections and access to the Internet Preserve existing provisions that exempt libraries from having to act as censors of literature or information DRAFT 2009 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Page 3 of 6 Group II Legislation to Support Legislation to Oppose Parks & Recreatioo Provide funds to construct or renovate parks and recreation facilities in aging/underserved areas of the city Future park bond measures that provide per capita and competitive grants for park and recreation facility development and renovationChu/a Vista iften benefits more from per capita J!.rants than comDetitive ",ants a/one. Implement 'National Agenda for Urban Parks and Recreation' adopted @ Urban Parks Summit & U.S. Conference of Mauors in 2006. Funds for after school nro<>rams nromotin<> the arts Public Employer- Protect and enhance cities' . ability to establish Employee Relations conditions of employment, including hours, wages, Mandated inclusion of local government employees in the ~ benefits, the meet -and-confer process, appeal procedures Social Security System I and management rights 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 illegal substances Public Liability Change the legal principle of 'joint and several liability' to protect cities against 'deeD Docket' liability Reinforce public entity design and discretionary act immunity Minimize governmental exoosure to frivolous lawsuits Improve liability protection for governmental agencies and their personnel Public Safety Reinstate the Federal COPS and State SLESF grant Preemption of local public safety ordinances proQ:rams Restore full funding to Counties for booking fee reimbursements Absent that, cities may bear costs. Increase funding for jails and court systems to allow more prosecution and incarceration of low level felonies and misdemeanors DRAFT 2009 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Page 4 of 6 Group II Legislation to Support Legislation to Oppose Public Safety (con't) Give cities the power furrher to restrict prostitution Increase penalty for the manufacture, sale of illegal drugs Fund emergency preparedness measures, particularly those related to wildland fires. Toughen drunk driving and street racing laws and penalties Provide greater authority for police ar other local agencies to control graffiti, curfews, juvenile crime and alcoholic beverage control. Public Warks & 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 cormnitting scarce resources to achieving 2% maximum sidewalk and driveway slopes Simplify An 939 compliance / reporting requirements Revise speed limit laws to allow for radar enforcement of residential street speed limits at levels below the 85m percentile as determined by a traffic study Require Caltrans to allow cities an exemption from Caltrans' public work project requirements if that work is a result of iroproper maintenance on Caltrans' part, or require Caltrans to pay for such additional work if it is included as part of a local agency's public works proiect 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 DRAFT 2009 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Page 5 of 6 GROUP III - Administrative Actions; Ci will send letters of sn osition, meet with re ional administrators to communicate Ci . Promote grant requests submitted by the City 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 uali 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 Mainrain (or make permanent) the Clean Water Act exem tion for the Point Lorna Sewer Treatment Plant Expedite disbursement of Proposition 84 funds to local government will monitor for ossible amendments that CDuld merit takin formal Measure,; with indirect fiscal or operational affect on City Measures carried by authors frequently unreceptive to local government concerns Measures of concern to League of California Cities, U.S. Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, but not necessarily significant to Chula Vista DRAFf 2009 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Page 6 of 6 RESOLUTION NO. 2008- ~ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE 2009 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM WHEREAS, the purpose of the City of Chula Vista's Legislative Program is to provide city staff with guidelines and broad policy direction on how to respond to legislative proposals initiated in Sacramento and Washington DC; and WHEREAS, it also indicates the City Council's priorities on those matters that should receive the greatest amount of staff time and attention throughout the course of the legislative session; and WHEREAS, the City's Legislative Program is reviewed and updated in each year in accordance with Council policy (300-01); and WHEREAS, on December 18, 2007 the City Council considered and approved the proposed 2008 Legislative Program; and WHEREAS, this document is reviewed and updated each year 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, those items covered by the Legislative Program can be acted upon with the concurrence of the City's Legislative Committee; and WHEREAS, this allows the city to respond quickly to measures that would affect city operations, revenue resources etc.; and WHEREAS, measures that are not covered by the Legislative Program, but which city staff believes are significant enough to merit a response from Chula Vista, are brought before the full City Council for consideration and direction. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby adopt the City of Chula Vista 2009 Legislative Program. Presented by Scott Tulloch Interim City Manager 10-9