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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:1
DATE:
November 10, 2020
SUBJECT:
SANTA CLARITA 2021 EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE
PLATFORM
DEPARTMENT:
City Manager's Office
PRESENTER:
Masis Hagobian
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt the Santa Clarita 2021 Executive and Legislative Platform, as recommended
by the City Council Legislative Committee.
BACKGROUND
Many cities, special districts, and other organizations that frequently take positions on federal
and state legislation adopt an annual legislative program or platform. The legislative platform
outlines policy statements regarding legislative and regulatory issues that are of interest to the
organization and are likely to come forward during the congressional session or state legislative
session. The City Council adopted the Santa Clarita 2020 Legislative Platform on December 10,
2019.
The attached Santa Clarita 2021 Executive and Legislative Platform (Platform) outlines policy
statements regarding legislative and regulatory issues that are of interest to the City of Santa
Clarita (City) and may come forward during the 1171h Congress and the California Legislature's
2021-22 Session. The attached Legislative Platform is red -lined to identify all proposed changes
made to the document.
In addition to minor modifications made by staff, the City Council Legislative Committee met on
October 28, 2020, to review the Platform and recommended that "Executive" be added to the
title of the Platform.
Proposed changes to the federal section of the Platform include minor modifications to existing
components related to infrastructure legislation and community grant funding opportunities and
the addition to support funding opportunities for emergency management services and resources
to assist with wildfire mitigation.
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Proposed changes to the state section of the Platform include a minor modification to an existing
component related to filming and the addition to oppose legislation that seeks to preempt local
authority of the permitting of shared mobility devices.
The Legislative Platform has been developed in a manner that is consistent with previous
positions adopted by the City Council and is designed to provide City staff, as well as the City's
federal and state legislative delegation, with general guidance on legislative and regulatory issues
of interest and concern to the City Council. The Legislative Platform will also inform
organizations with an advocacy presence in Washington and Sacramento, such as the League of
California Cities and California Contract Cities Association, of the Santa Clarita City Council's
legislative interests. Finally, the document will assist staff in communicating about legislative
and regulatory issues of interest and concern and will enable staff to quickly act in the event an
issue of direct impact to the City requires immediate action.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Amend issues contained within the document and adopt the Santa Clarita 2021 Executive and
Legislative Platform, as amended.
2. Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
No additional resources beyond those contained within the adopted Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget
are required for implementation of the recommended action.
ATTACHMENTS
Santa Clarita 2021 Executive and Legislative Platform (Redline)
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA
Fxeeutive and Legislative Platform
Ati executive ,;.;atid. legislative platform, approved by the City Council, enables City of Santa
Clarita elected officials and staff to act quickly in reaching out to legislators, executive branch
elected officials, and legislative, administrative, or regulatory staff in communicating the City's
interests at the federal and state levels of government. The components within the 2021
1;;aA .ec u;tiv,e;,,_at„d;,Legislative Platform are primarily based upon positions previously adopted by the
City Council.
The Santa Clarita City Council establishes the City of Santa Clarita's official policy
position on all legislative, administrative, and regulatory matters with which the City is
involved.
Position statements regarding legislative, administrative, regulatory, and other matters for which
City Council established policy exists may be communicated by the City Manager or designated
staff to legislators, legislative staff, administration officials, administrative staff, regulatory board
members, and other entities, as appropriate, reflecting the City Council's adopted policy.
For those matters in which no City Council policy exists, bills and other legislative,
administrative, or regulatory matters will be brought to the City Council Legislative Committee
for a recommendation to the full City Council. These matters may also be brought directly to the
City Council, upon the request of the Council or in the event that timeliness of action by the City
Council is required.
The purpose of the Santa Clarita 2021 1 ect...aiveatid,Legislative Platform is to outline the
position of the City Council on priority issues and matters that impact the City's ability to operate
effectively. City staff will monitor federal and state legislation, and administrative or regulatory
proposals; taking appropriate action when required in compliance with the adopted Legislative
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Platform in order to safeguard and/or advance the City's interests in Washington, D.C. and
Sacramento.
The statements outlined below are intended to assist the City Council and City staff to efficiently
and appropriately address proposed legislation, administrative, or regulatory actions to promote
City interests and protect local authority, as necessary.
FEDERAL
1. Support legislation seeking to implement the Rim of the Valley Corridor Special Resource
Study; containing boundary adjustments that include portions of the Santa Clarita Valley, but
does not eliminate or limit current authority of the City of Santa Clarita.
2. Support funding opportunities to be used toward the construction and long-term management
of the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial and National Monument.
3. Support infrastructure legislation and direct e.ct grant funding i�> ��>� �� gov yt rtiet �s for a federal
investment in transportation, water resources,--a_4 housing, q!dd � .Ij11 unuty d;�glollmcti„t,
4. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, administrative actions, or public health orders to
allow and support businesses that have been forced to limit or close their operations, due to
the COVID-19 pandemic, to responsibly reopen and operate to the capacity that will safely
initiate the economic recovery process.
5. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or grant applications that will bringl
fll_e�ibillu„t;� funding beneficial to the City of Santa Clarita under legislation, reauthorizing
the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.
6. Oppose legislation that limits or eliminates local discretionary review of the installation of
small cell wireless equipment or any wireless technology facilities on public infrastructure or
in the public right of way.
7. Oppose regulatory efforts by Congress or the Federal Communications Commission to erode,
limit, or eliminate local government authority regarding siting of cellular communications
towers, transmission sites, or other infrastructure.
8. Support legislation that enables local governments to enact ordinances or exercise regulatory
authority governing residential recovery facilities, including, but not limited to, drugs and
alcohol.
9. Support legislation to increase funding for, creating enhancements to, or expanding the
boundaries of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.
10. Work with Members of Congress regarding issues related to the potential legislative
establishment of a Castaic Wilderness area.
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11. Support legislation and grant opportunities that will preserve or increase funding for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program acid 11(; M 1. 1[t „ves„ anent
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12. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative efforts that provide additional
authority or funding for municipalities to address homeless issues within their communities
13. Support legislation or grant opportunities for local governments that provide funding for
development or enhancing alternative fueling stations for vehicles.
14. Seek funding opportunities to be used toward construction of a new Santa Clarita Valley
Sheriff's station within the City of Santa Clarita.
15. Support legislation, administrative proposals, or grant opportunities that will increase funding
for Santa Clarita's community services; including, but not limited to, funding for local law
enforcement Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) and enhanced Justice
Assistance Grants (JAG).
16. Support legislation, administrative actions, or regulatory proposals ensuring that contract
cities for law enforcement services are treated equally with municipalities providing full
service or in-house law enforcement services
17. Support legislation or funding opportunities for development of a community arts center
18. Support funding opportunities to be used toward the operation or programming of the Santa
Clarita Valley Senior Center.
19. Support incentives and programs utilized by states and local governments designed to keep
filming within the United States, and in particular, California.
20. Work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to secure updated community flood
maps and mitigation funding.
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22. Oppose the imposition of unfunded or less -than -fully -funded mandates on local
governments.
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STATE
Support legislation that provides more transparency and contact between mobilehome park
owners and residents; particularly in the areas of mobilehome park owner/tenant relations,
conversion of senior parks to family parks, mobilehome lease agreements, mobilehome rent
adjustments, and mobilehome park maintenance and evictions.
2. Support legislation that requires local government consultation and approval before the State
of California may issue approval or permits in a manufactured housing community, which,
were it not for preemptive state jurisdiction, would otherwise require local government
review and approval.
3. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions to accelerate the
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development and implementation of enhanced electrical utility infrastructure, including
undergrounding of utility equipment, that ensures reliable utility service and public safety
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and prevents the use of public safety power shutoffs.
4. Support legislative efforts to address the negative impacts of AB 109, Proposition 47, and
Proposition 57 on local governments and provide local law enforcement with the appropriate
tools to reduce criminal activity.
5. Support legislation that would increase local involvement in the review and petition of a
person's parole.
6. Oppose legislation or regulatory action that seeks to limit or eliminate municipal authority to
regulate or ban commercial growing, processing, licensing, sale, or transport of cannabis or
cannabis products for recreational or medical use.
7. Support legislation that authorizes a local agency the authority to regulate the delivery of
cannabis or cannabis products within its jurisdictional boundaries.
8. Oppose legislation that proposes to convert the Regional Housing Need Assessment (RHNA)
from a planning process to a production standard.
9. Oppose legislation that penalizes a city or local government if the units identified in the
RHNA are not constructed.
10. Support legislation that seeks to revise the formula for allocating vehicle license fee
adjustment amounts to restore revenues to cities that have annexed developed areas.
11. Support legislation to authorize state funding to assist local agencies in the development of
affordable housing, infrastructure, and economic development projects.
12. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, administrative actions, or public health orders to
allow and support businesses that have been forced to limit or close their operations, due to
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the COVID-19 pandemic, to responsibly reopen and operate to the capacity that will safely
initiate the economic recovery process.
13. Oppose legislation that seeks to impose district -based voting systems in municipal elections
or otherwise mandates specific actions for municipalities to implement when challenged
regarding compliance with the California Voting Rights Act.
14. Oppose legislation that removes or limits the authority of local jurisdictions to determine
how best to comply with provisions of the California Voting Rights Act.
15. Oppose legislation that changes the composition of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority Board of Directors (Metro), resulting in a reduction of Santa
Clarita's representation or influence with the Board of Directors.
16. Oppose legislation that seeks to circumvent local control and local circumstances when
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17. Support legislation, regulatory, or administrative efforts that provide additional authority or
funding for municipalities to address homeless issues within their communities.
18. Support legislation, administrative proposals, or grant opportunities that will secure funding
for Santa Clarita's emergency management services and pre -disaster mitigation funding,
including resources to assist with wildfire mitigation, with the California Office of
Emergency Services.
19. Oppose legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions to limit or eliminate local
government authority or mandate by -right approvals relative to the siting or modification of
telecommunications equipment or infrastructure.
20. Oppose legislation that limits or eliminates local discretionary review of the installation of
small cell wireless equipment or any wireless technology facilities on public infrastructure or
in the public right of way.
21. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions to assure timely
reimbursements of mandated reimbursements owed to the City of Santa Clarita by the State
of California.
22. Support legislation that maintains or enhances the City's ability to keep and protect existing
state and local funding sources providing revenues to the City of Santa Clarita.
23. Oppose legislation that limits local control of municipal public services or imposes new
financial burdens.
24. Support legislation that provides greater stability and security of the California Public
Employees Retirement System.
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25. Monitor and influence legislation, regulatory proposals, or other actions regarding the
proposed California High -Speed Rail Authority project; opposing alignment proposals that
are not fully underground within the Palmdale to Burbank project section or otherwise
negatively impact Santa Clarita residents and the community.
26. Oppose legislation that would infringe upon the authority of local governments to effectively
administer and consider unique local circumstances when processing permits and enforcing
building and safety standards.
27. Oppose legislation that would interfere with, limit, or eliminate the decision -making
authority of municipalities in the area of local land use.
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2)„,,,_Support legislation requiring transparency in the state licensing requirements for alcohol and
drug residential rehabilitation or recovery facilities on par with public noticing requirements
for group home facilities.
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-.J„ _Support legislation that provides local governments with a role in regulating the location
of state licensed alcohol or drug recovery facilities.
2.. Support legislation that will preserve or enhance the tools incentives and programs
utilized by local governments and the state that will ha;,>,>;tfilming in California.
-.3-2-- _Advocate for measures that support the City's continued efforts to retain and promote the
growth or expansion of local businesses.
Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or grant opportunities for local governments
that provide funding for developing or enhancing alternative fueling stations for vehicles.
_Support legislation or funding opportunities for development of a community arts center
E> _Support legislative and regulatory efforts to ensure Santa Clarita receives its fair share of
transportation revenue; based upon appropriate population statistics or proportionate to
transportation tax dollars generated in the City and increase funding for local transportation,
transit programs, and projects.
7 _Oppose legislation that would prohibit or limit local governments' ability to contract out
for the provision of services.
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Oppose legislation that mandates local governments provide specific benefits to
employees or removes or limits local authority to determine the level of benefits to be
provided to employees.
-34'., 2_,........... Support measures that provide funding to local agencies for training, effective disaster
preparedness, sheriff's station infrastructure, homeland security, and emergency planning.
49,,........... Support legislation, regulations, or administrative actions ensuring all cities, including
contract cities, have equal access to funding which increases public safety services.
4.0: 1 , Support legislation, regulations, or administrative actions ensuring all cities, including
contract cities, have equal access to funding for parks, recreation, and open space.
41:4�2_, Support legislation and administrative actions that protect the ability for a local
government to preserve open space in and around a local government's jurisdiction. Q
4„ ............ n partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District, work with state
legislators and administration officials in seeking funding to continue reduction of self- U
regenerating water softeners and/or provides funding for the chloride compliance project.
4-414........... Support legislation that enhances transparency in the decision -making process of the
State Water Resources Control Board and the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
114-4„5 Support full funding of the state's obligation to support local public libraries pursuant to
existing formulas established in the state's education code.
4-5-4.>,,........... Support legislation that directs a portion of Cap -and -Trade funds toward local
transportation projects, excluding additional funds for high-speed rail.
447, Support legislation that increases penalties for possession of date rape drugs with the
intention of committing sexual assault.
4-7:48. Oppose the imposition of unfunded or inadequately funded state mandates.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Masis Hagobian
Intergovernmental Relations Analyst
mha og bian(&- Santa-clanta.com
(661) 286-4057
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