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Res 16-047 RESOLUTION NO. 16-047 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2016 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURES WHEREAS, the City of Poway first established a set of legislative priorities in 2006 to allow staff to quickly advocate the City's position on potentially impactful legislation; WHEREAS, each year the City of Poway actively monitors State and federal legislation that could affect City services; WHEREAS, on August 2, 2016, the City Council participated in a workshop to develop the City's 2016 Legislative Platform and Legislative Procedures; WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to establish a clear set of priorities for legislative action during the 2017 legislative session; and WHEREAS, The City Council's primary policy areas of concern pertain to: economic development; energy and water conservation; human resources and risk management; land use, CEQA, and housing; municipal finance; parks and open space; public works; public safety, and transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Poway hereby adopts the 2016 Legislative Platform and Legislative Procedures and directs staff to engage in legislative advocacy efforts consistent with these policies. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Poway at a regular meeting this 20th day of September 2016. Steve Vaus, Mayor ATTEST: / � N nc N-uf-Id, CMC, City Clerk Resolution No. 16-047 Page 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) I, Nancy Neufeld, CMC, City Clerk, of the City of Poway, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 16-047 was duly adopted by the City Council at a meeting of said City Council held on the 20th day of September 2016, and that it was so adopted by the following vote: AYES: LEONARD, GROSCH, MULLIN, CUNNINGHAM, VAUS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE DISQUALIFIED: NONE Nanc e f- 'd, CMC, City Clerk City of Poway ATTACHMENTS: 2016 Legislative Platform Legislative Procedures OF PO D Resolution No. 16-047 C.)\\ 1' Page 3 K7///.. J 1N TNl> ‘-'"C) 2016 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM Economic Development ‘r Support legislation that enhances the City's ability to retain and promote the success of local businesses. ✓ Support public-private development opportunities that encourage economic activity within the City. Oppose legislation that limits the City's flexibility in regard to the disposition of former redevelopment properties. Oppose limiting the authority or increasing the liability for successor redevelopment agencies. Energy and Water Conservation Support legislation that provides flexibility and incentives for energy and water efficiency, solid waste, and storm and waste-water programs. • Support legislation that allows compliance with drought regulations through a combination of water conservation and developing local water supplies. A- Support legislation that recognizes local water supply variations when developing and implementing drought regulations. A- Support legislation that improves the state and local water supply when it makes economic sense. A- Support legislation that promotes the use of reclaimed water. 2016 Legislative Platform Resolution No. } Human Resources & Risk Management Support legislation to reform workers' compensation to rely on more evidence of work- related causation. Support legislation which limits local government exposure to lawsuits related to liability. Oppose legislation which mandates cities provide specific benefits which can be more properly determined through labor negotiations. Oppose legislation which weakens local administration of labor relations. Oppose legislation that would diminish or eliminate local government's ability to contract for the provision of services. Land Use, CEQA, and Housing Land Use Support legislation that strengthens local control and decision-making on land use and zoning matters. Oppose legislation that restricts local land use control. CEQA Support narrowing the definition of"project" to prevent frivolous and unwarranted CEQA lawsuits. Support efforts to prevent CEQA from being abused for non-environmental causes. Support legislation which clarifies and streamlines CEQA. Oppose measures that provide minimal improvements in air and water quality while incurring excessive public and private implementation costs. Housing Support legislation and programs that assist with financing of affordable housing as long as the legislation does not impose mandated costs. Oppose legislation that decreases local land use control and decision-making related to the City's Housing Element requirements. 2016 Legislative Platform Resolution No. Oppose legislation that weakens the City's ability to provide opportunities for housing which are in-line with the community's housing needs. Oppose unfunded mandates to provide additional affordable income housing. Support legislation that preserves or increases funding for the Community Development Block Grant program. Municipal Finance Oppose partially funded or unfunded mandates or mandates resulting in revenue loss. r Support legislation that further protects local government revenue from being taken, confiscated, shifted, diverted or otherwise used to fund state government operations and responsibilities. Oppose legislation that mandates procedures (such as maintenance-of-effort) which would make local agencies more dependent on the state for financial stability and policy direction. Oppose legislation which would restrict the City's ability to manage its own debts or reserves. r Oppose legislation that pre-empts the City's ability to impose or change water rates, charges, fees, or assessments. Support legislation that enables cost recovery and/or reduces the cost of providing public records. Parks & Open Space Support legislation that provides assistance for parks, open space, and recreation programs as long as the legislation does not impose state and federal mandated costs on the City of Poway. Support legislation that provides a fair share per-capita distribution of state and federal grants for parks, recreation, open space and trails. 2016 Legislative Platform Resolution No. r.. Public Works Support legislation that protects or enhances the City's flexibility for timely and cost- effective completion of public works projects. Solid Waste and Recyclables Support legislation that maintains local authority and flexibility to regulate solid waste and recyclables. Oppose waste and resource recovery measures imposing state mandated costs when there is no guarantee of local cost recovery or offsetting benefit. Stormwater Support legislation that enhances transparency in the decision-making process of the State Water Resources Control Board and the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Support legislation that provides funding and creates flexibility for the implementation of mandatory stormwater programs. r Oppose more stringent requirements for stormwater programs. Water Support legislation that authorizes and facilitates expanded use of local water resources including water recycling, potable reuse, graywater, and rainwater harvesting. Support legislation that streamlines regulatory processes and requirements to encourage and support the development of potable reuse and non-potable reuse as a local water supply. Support legislation that preserves the City's ability to establish local priorities for water resources planning decisions. Oppose legislation that establishes unreasonable regulatory requirements or fees relative to the safe use of recycled water. Oppose measures that impose unreasonable or unfunded water testing and treatment requirements. 2016 Legislative Platform Resolution No. Public Safety Support legislation that strengthens the City's ability to prepare for disasters. Support legislation that supports local control of local emergency services. r Support efforts to protect and enhance local flexibility and discretion in the adoption and implementation of health and safety standards contained in the building and fire codes. Support legislation which protects safety services personnel from the intrusion of drones during operations. Support efforts to create regional partnerships for rendering mutual aid. Support legislation and grant opportunities that increase funding for local law enforcement, fire suppression and prevention, hazardous materials mitigation, and emergency medical services. Support legislation that provides funding to local agencies for training, disaster preparedness, and emergency planning. Transportation Support legislation which strengthens our roads, highways, and local transportation infrastructure as long as the legislation does not impose unfunded, mandated costs. Support financial solutions for fixing and improving transportation infrastructure. Support legislation that alleviates traffic congestion without raising taxes or fees. Support efforts to ensure the City receives its fair share of transportation funding. Resolution No. 16-047 OF P(�W1Y Page 8 cr}. 1N "TIM c° Legislative Procedures Purpose Legislative platforms convey to legislators, policymakers, the public, and the media where the City Council stands on important policy questions. The City of Poway's 2016 Legislative Platform provides staff with Council direction on potential legislation, thereby allowing staff to quickly respond to issues that could directly impact the City. Policy The primary objective of the Legislative Platform is for the City Council to adopt official City positions on clearly stated legislative issues at the start of the legislative session. A focused legislative platform allows for responsive and direct action to address critical issues on behalf of the City of Poway. The platform is developed and maintained using the goals and objectives of the City Council, input from City staff, a review of legislative priorities from the League of California Cities and pending legislation. Proposed federal and State legislation and policies consistent with the Legislative Platform may be supported by the City. Legislation and policies inconsistent with the platform may be opposed by the City. Procedure Each year, staff will compile a legislative platform for Council consideration. Once adopted, staff will be authorized to prepare position letters for the Mayor's signature. If it is unclear whether a piece of legislation aligns with the Legislative Platform a committee comprised of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor will make the determination. Items not addressed in the City's Legislative Platform may be brought to the City Council for direction. Individual City departments are encouraged to monitor and be knowledgeable of any legislative issues related to their areas of responsibility. However, any requests for the City to take positions on proposed federal and State legislation or policies must be directed to the City Manager's Office. Departments may not take positions on proposed legislation or policies without the City Manager's Office review and approval. At the end of each legislative session, staff will provide a report to the Council summarizing the City's legislative activities.