CC 02-23-2022 Item No. 1 and 2. Legislative Workshop_Staff Presentation
February 23, 2022
Legislative Workshop
(20 min)
(30 min)
(10 min)
(20 min)
1.Introduction from Mayor and Vice Mayor 2.Legislators discuss highlights from last session 3.Council discusses their priorities 4.Legislators discuss their priorities and areas of interest
5.Public Comment
Discussion Outline
February 23, 2022
Legislative Priorities
Fiscal ResponsibilityLocal ControlSustainabilityEducationInfrastructure and MobilityHealthy, Safe, and Resilient Community
Guiding Principles
2022 Legislative Platform
The City has a fiduciary responsibility to its residents to ensure assets and resources are properly safeguarded and deployed in a fair, prudent, and efficient manner. Supports the protection
of existing federal, state, and local funding sources and the authorities that provide revenues to the City.Opposes unfunded mandates.
Fiscal Responsibility
2022 Legislative Platform
nces of one-size fits all solutions.
and is increasingly concerned about
Supports legislation that positively addresses housing shortages in communities without unintended consequeOpposes efforts to erode local decision making over the appropriate location,
scale, and character of residential development or that may reduce public hearing or oversight.Supports legislation that provides state funding for the construction of affordable housing,
including Extremely Low Income, Very Low Income, Low Income, and Moderate-Income housing.
City continues to support local control the number of legislative proposals seeking to circumvent and/or preempt the CityÔs appropriate local authority.Housing and Land Use
2022 Legislative Platform
Local Control
Supports legislation and policies that emphasize sustainable development, improve environmental standards and the regulatory process, and promote sustainable energy policies.Supports
legislation that provides incentives and financial support for preservation of natural resources, organic waste recycling, and landfill diversion.Supports state efforts to ensure that
California schools have adequate funding to ensure that every child has access to a quality education and all schools have the personnel and materials needed to create an environment
where children can succeed.
SustainabilityEducation
2022 Legislative Platform
Supports legislation and policies that support and provide funding for transit solutions that increase the speed and frequency of services.Supports new funding opportunities for maintenance
and repair of local roads and highways.Supports investments in the maintenance and rehabilitation of aging infrastructure and allow for system capacity expansion to support the CityÔs
smart growth principals.
Infrastructure and Mobility
2022 Legislative Platform
or parks and open spaces.
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Supports legislation that protects and enhances services to the CityÔs most vulnerable populations, such as the economically disadvantaged, elderly, homeless, and disabled.Supports federal
and state assistance for local law enforcement, as well as any measures that would help contribute to local public safety and mental well-being, such as supportSupports legislation
that strengthens local disaster preparedness, emergency planning and response activities
Healthy, Safe, and Resilient Community
2022 Legislative Platform
Questions?