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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-12 - AGENDAS - LEGISLATIVECITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:00 PM LOCATION: City Hall, Orchard Room, 1" Floor 23920 Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita CA 91355 AGENDA "Committee Meetings are working meetings and are for the purpose of allowing up to two City Council members and staff to informally discuss and better understand major issues currently before the City. Pursuant to GC 54954.3 members of the public may directly address the legislative body concerning any item that has been described in the notice for the meeting. Following the presentation of the item the Committee Chair will inquire if any member of the public wishes to address the Committee on the item listed Speakers will be given three minutes (with double the time allotted to non-English speakers using a translator) to address the Committee on the item listed The Committee will not be taking comment on any other matter at this time. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ITEM 1 SANTA CLARITA 2025 EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM The draft Santa Clarita 2025 Executive and Legislative Platform outlines policy statements regarding legislative and regulatory issues that are of interest to the City of Santa Clarita and may come forward during the 119th Congress and the California Legislature's 2025-26 Session. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Legislative Committee recommend adoption of the Santa Clarita 2025 Executive and Legislative Platform. ADJOURN NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA WILL BE HELD ON THE 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024, AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE ORCHARD ROOM 1ST FLOOR, 23920 VALENCIA BLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, TO CONSIDER THOSE ITEMS LISTED ON THE ATTACHED AGENDA. Masis Hagobian, Intergovernmental Relations Officer STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Sherrye Ketchepaw, Administrative Assistant, do hereby certify that a copy of the Notice of Meeting of a City Council Legislative Committee of the City of Santa Clarita, CA, to be held on the 12th day of November, 2024, at the hour of 5:00 p.m. was delivered and posted pursuant to Government Code 54956. A, .4e -1/ ,v Sherrye Ketctopaw, Administr ,Wtive Assistant City Manager's Office Dated: November 7, 2024 SAMS\Masis\Legislative CommittecTegislative Committee\ 2024\1 1. 12.24\Legislative Committee Agenda_11.12.24 Legislative Committee November 12, 2024 Santa Clarita 2025 Draft Executive and Legislative Platform Recommendation Legislative Committee discuss and recommend adoption of the Santa Clarita 2025 Executive and Legislative Platform. Summary 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 or state legislative sessions. The City Council adopted the Santa Clarita 2024 Executive and Legislative Platform on December 12, 2023. Revisions proposed in the draft Santa Clarita 2025 Executive and Legislative Platform include adding support for the designation of the Northern Angeles National Forest as a national monument, adding support for the replacement of overhead bare electrical wire with covered conductor, and revising the policy statement related to the California High Speed Rail Authority Project to reflect recent developments related to the Palmdale to Burbank segment. The draft Santa Clarita 2025 Executive and Legislative 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 119th Congress and California Legislature's 2024-25 Session. The draft Executive and 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 draft Executive and Legislative Platform will also inform organizations with an advocacy presence in Washington and Sacramento, such as the California Contract Cities Association, of the Santa Clarita City Council's legislative priorities. Finally, the document will assist staff in communicating on 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. Packet Pg. 3 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA 20254 Executive and Legislative Platform An executive and 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 20254 Executive and 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. Packet Pg. 4 The purpose of the Santa Clarita 20254 Executive and 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 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 grant funding to local governments for a federal investment in transportation, water resources, housing, and community development. 4. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions that increase penalties for possession or purchase of fentanyl with the intention to sell or administer. 5. 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 and enhancements to the City's resiliency to natural disasters. 6. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or grant applications that will bring program flexibility and funding beneficial to the City of Santa Clarita under legislation, reauthorizing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. 7. 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. Packet Pg. 5 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. Support legislation to increase funding for, creating enhancements to, or expanding the boundaries of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. 44D, 11. Support legislation or administrative action designating the Northern Angeles National Forest as a national monument. 44-12. Work with Members of Congress regarding issues related to the potential legislative establishment of a Castaic Wilderness area. 4?13. Support legislation and grant opportunities that will preserve or increase funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and HOME Investment Partnerships Program. 4-3-14. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative efforts that provide additional authority or direct funding to cities to address homelessness issues within their communities. 4415. Support legislation or grant opportunities for local governments that provide funding for development or enhancing alternative fueling stations for vehicles. 475--.16. 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). 4417. 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. 4-7-. 18. Support legislation or funding opportunities for development of a community arts center. 4-g-19. Support funding opportunities to be used toward the operation or programming of the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center. Packet Pg. 6 4920. Support incentives and programs utilized by states and local governments designed to keep filming within the United States, and in particular, California. 24121. Work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to secure updated community flood maps and mitigation funding. 24-22. Oppose the imposition of unfunded or less -than -fully -funded mandates on local governments. STATE 1. Oppose legislation that would interfere with, limit, or eliminate the decision -making authority of municipalities in the area of local land use. 2. 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. 3_Oppose legislation, regulatory proposals, special directives, or administrative actions that preempt local prosecutorial or judicial discretion in the review and sentencing of misdemeanors and felonies, including the issuance of bail. -3-4. Support legislation that increases penalties for possession of date rape drugs with the intention of committing sexual assault. 45. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions that increase penalties for possession or purchase of fentanyl with the intention to sell or administer. 6. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions to accelerate the development and implementation of enhanced electrical utility infrastructure, including replacing overhead bare wire with covered conductor and undergrounding of utility equipment, tom enhancest*es reliabilityg of utility service and public safety and reduces the use of public safety power shutoffs. 6-7. Support legislation that would increase local involvement in the review and petition of a person's parole. Formatted: List Paragraph, No bullets or numberin Packet Pg. 7 8. 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. 8-.9. Support legislation that authorizes a local agency the authority to regulate the delivery of cannabis or cannabis products within its jurisdictional boundaries. L. Oppose legislation that proposes to convert the Regional Housing Need Assessment (RHNA) from a planning process to a production standard. 44- 1. Oppose legislation that penalizes a city or local government if the units identified in the RHNA are not constructed. 41-12. Support legislation that authorizes a local agency to receive RHNA credit for the conversion of above -moderate income units to moderate -income or below moderate - income units. 4-2- 3. 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. 4-3-14. Support legislation to authorize state funding to assist local agencies in the development of affordable housing, infrastructure, and economic development projects. 4415. 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. 4-5, 16. 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. 4417. 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. 4-7-18. 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. Packet Pg. 8 4-9-19. 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. 4-9-20. Oppose legislation that seeks to circumvent local control and local circumstances when addressing homelessness. 2421. Support legislation, regulatory, or administrative efforts that provide additional authority or funding to cities to address homelessness issues within their communities. 24-22. 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. 2223. 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, including small cell wireless and fiber equipment. 2-3-24. Oppose legislation that limits or eliminates local discretionary review of the installation of small cell wireless equipment or any wireless or broadband technology facilities on public infrastructure or in the public right of way. 24-25. 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. 2-5-26. 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. 24-.27. Oppose legislation that limits local control of municipal public services or imposes new financial burdens. 2-7-28. Support legislation that provides greater stability and security of the California Public Employees Retirement System. 29-.29. Take an active approach on legislation, regulatory proposals, or other actions regarding the proposed California High -Speed Rail Authority project and work to reduce or eliminate . Oppose i:,.HFAeR4 proposals 4-hat Are--, t a,n.. 4e - , uRd within the Palmdale t Btff ank p -gjeet seetio other -wise negatively impacts to the Santa Clarita Valleyfe4 eats "' *' " "'' Packet Pg. 9 2-930. 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. -3(�.-31. Oppose legislation that seeks to limit or eliminate municipal authority to regulate street or sidewalk vendors. -14-32. 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. -32-.33. Oppose legislation that seeks to limit or eliminate municipal authority to permit, regulate, or prohibit shared mobility devices. -3-3--34. Support legislation that provides local governments with a role in regulating the location of state licensed alcohol or drug recovery facilities. -3435. Support legislation that will preserve or enhance the tools, incentives, and programs utilized by local governments and the state that will promote filming in California. -1-5-36. Advocate for measures that support the City's continued efforts to retain and promote the growth or expansion of local businesses. 46-37. Support legislation, regulatory proposals, or grant opportunities for local governments that provide funding for developing or enhancing alternative fueling stations for vehicles. 3-7-.38. Support legislation or funding opportunities for development of a community arts center. -3-g-39. 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. 4-94L Oppose legislation that would prohibit or limit local governments' ability to contract out for the provision of services. 40A 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. Packet Pg. 10 41-42. Support measures that provide funding to local agencies for training, effective disaster preparedness, sheriff's station infrastructure, homeland security, and emergency planning. 42-43. Support legislation, regulations, or administrative actions ensuring all cities, including contract cities, have equal access to funding which increases public safety services. 43-44. Support legislation, regulations, or administrative actions ensuring all cities, including contract cities, have equal access to funding for parks, recreation, and open space. 4445. 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. 45, 46. Monitor and influence legislation or other actions related to the reasonable management of water, consistent with being good water stewards, and oppose policies that preempt a local government's use or accessibility^ut4g *� to water aeeessibility. 46A In partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District, work with state legislators and administration officials in seeking funding to continue reduction of self -regenerating water softeners and/or provides funding for the chloride compliance proj ect. 47-48. Support legislation that enhances transparency in the decision -making process of the State Water Resources Control Board and the Regional Water Quality Control Board. 48-49. Support full funding of the state's obligation to support local public libraries pursuant to existing formulas established in the state's education code. 4-9-50. Support legislation that directs a portion of Cap -and -Trade funds toward local transportation projects, excluding additional funds for the California High -Speed Rail proj ect. ,,o,,,;,,,, f ,. ff; i „h 51.Oppose the imposition of unfunded or inadequately funded state mandates. Packet Pg. 11 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Masis Hagobian Intergovernmental Relations Officer mhnobian(&santa-clarita.com (661)286-4057 Packet Pg. 12