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CC - Item 5K - Proposed 2026 State and Federal Legislative PlatformROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER DATE: DECEMBER 9, 2025 SUBJECT: PROPOSED 2026 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM SUMMARY At the Legislative Committee meeting held on Monday, December 1, 2025, staff received direction to update the 2026 State and Federal Legislative Platform ("Platform"), which serves as a streamlined tool for responding to legislative proposals that may impact the City and outlines priority areas critical to Rosemead, including Public Safety, Homelessness, Economic Development, and Infrastructure. Based on the Committee's review, staff has incorporated recommended modifications to these priorities. The Platform remains a flexible document that the Council may amend throughout the year, and staff recommends adoption of the proposed 2026 State and Federal Legislative Platform. DISCUSSION The Committee is recommending modifications to the 2026 Platform Priority areas of Public Safety, Homelessness, Economic Development and Infrastructure (Attachment A). The City Manager's Office will continue to exercise day-to-day oversight of legislative matters, as outlined in the document. Additionally, staff will continue to utilize the Platform as a guideline for requests in support, against, or neutral positions of a legislative proposal. However, legislative actions requiring Resolutions or unique issues would continue to be taken to the Council for formal consideration and adoption. The City Council may add, remove, or modify items within the adopted Platform throughout the year. The changes to the Platform are as follows: • Under Economic Development, the Platform now supports legislation or policies that exempt the City's economic development and grant programs from prevailing wage requirements or provide additional funding to offset increased costs due to prevailing wage. AGENDA ITEM 5X City Council Meeting December 9, 2025 Page 2 of 3 • Under Public Safety, the Platform now supports strategies to ensure that sales tax funding absorbed by Los Angeles County meets public safety needs for the residents and businesses of Rosemead. • A new Homelessness section supports funding, partnerships, and programs aligned with the City Council approved Homeless Subcommittee; supports legislation and budget requests that expand local resources; and opposes legislation that limits local control or shifts the regional burden of homelessness disproportionately onto Rosemead. It also supports Homelessness Subcommittee Action Plan objectives, in collaboration with SGVCOG and Los Angeles County, to ensure sales tax revenue generated by Rosemead residents is used to support Rosemead programs. • Under Beautification and Infrastructure, the Platform includes an expanded position supporting efforts to secure grants and partnerships to upgrade and expand EV charging infrastructure at the Civic Center and explore opportunities for additional infrastructure projects, such as Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), that support increased Park and Ride capacity without reducing parking or adversely impacting local businesses. • Under Parks and Recreation, the Platform now supports efforts to secure funding for energy efficiency upgrades to park facilities and infrastructure systems, such as irrigation. In addition, staff will continue to review the positions and analysis done by outside professional associations and our legislative advocates, track bills through the legislative process, communicate our positions to the appropriate author(s), and meet with all levels of government to discuss the City's interests, requests, and issues. Furthermore, the 2026 Platform will continue the practice of responding to legislative proposals as follows: • Once a determination has been made that a legislative proposal may impact the City, a letter outlining the City's position (support, neutral, or oppose) and how the City Council supports it, approved by the Legislative Platform, will be drafted for the Mayor's signature. • The City Manager will send the draft position letter to the Mayor for review. • If the Mayor has concerns that the letter is not consistent with the City Council's position, staff will place the letter on the next City Council agenda for consideration. • Staff will finalize or modify the position letter as directed for the Mayor's signature and send it to the appropriate recipient. • Staff will distribute a copy of the final letter to the City Council. STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed 2026 State and Federal Legislative Platform. City Council Meeting December 9, 2025 Page 3 of 3 FISCAL IMPACT None. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT The Legislative Platform directly relates to funding opportunities and initiatives outlined in the 2030 Strategic Plan. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Prepared by: Amanda Moreno Administrative Services Manager Submitted by: Bryan Chua Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Attachment A: 2026 State and Federal Legislative Platform (Clean) Attachment B: 2026 State and Federal Legislative Platform (Redline) Attachment A 2026 State and Federal Legislative Platform (Clean Version Clean Version LATFOivp1b4 LEGISLATIVE 2026 City of Rosemead Table Of Contents Introduction..................................................................................................................... 1 Platform Goals And Strategies........................................................................................ 2 2026 Legislative Priorites................................................................................................ 3 GeneralAdministration........................................................................................................... 3 FiscalResponsibility............................................................................................................... 3 EconomicDevelopment.......................................................................................................... 3 Planning, Housing, And Land Use.......................................................................................... 4 PublicSafety.......................................................................................................................... 4 Homelessness........................................................................................................................ 4 Beautification And Infrastructure............................................................................................. 5 Parks& Recreation................................................................................................................. 5 INTRODUCTION The purpose of the 2026 Legislative Platform is to identify official City positions on legislative matters. The City Council provides direction on these matters through the Platform. The Platform reflects the City's Strategic Plan priorities, offering a guide for legislative actions. It enables the City Manager to swiftly handle legislation that impacts the City by monitoring and advocating for the City's best interests. The City may support or oppose state and federal proposals based on its priorities. The City Manager prepares position letters signed by the Mayor. City departments should track legislative issues related to their fields, directing requests for positions to the City Manager. Departments need City Manager approval to take positions. For proposals aligned with the City's Platform or past positions, the City Manager prepares letters for the Mayor. If not covered in the Platform, items are added to a future City Council agenda. 1 PLATFORM GOALS AND STRATEGIES GOALS • Advocate the City's legislative interests at the Federal, State and County levels. • Inform and provide information to our Legislators, City Council, and Staff on the legislative process, key issues and legislation that could have a potential impact on the City. • Serve as an active participant with other local governments, the League of California Cities, California Contract Cities Association, regional agencies such as SCAG, COG, SCAQMD, and local professional organizations on legislative/regulatory issues that are important to the City and our Region. • Seek grant and funding assistance for City projects, services, and programs to enhance services for our community. STRATEGIES Communicate legislative positions on proposed Federal, State, and County legislation, measures, initiatives, and governmental regulations. • Organize and execute meetings with local and state representatives to discuss legislation and initiatives. • Work with City departments and our legislative advocates to develop positions on proposed Federal and State legislative measures. • Review the positions and analysis done by the League of California Cities, California Contract Cities Association, our legislative advocates, and other local government/professional associations in formulating our positions. • The City will take positions only on proposals that clearly impact our City and its Community, or are a threat to local control. • Actively track key bills through the legislative process, utilizing the City's advocacy services, various Legislative websites, and government/professional associations. • Communicate the City's position to our Federal, State, and County Legislators, bill author(s), committees, and Legislature. • Work cooperatively with the League of California Cities, California Contract Cities Association, regional agencies, and other Cities on advocating our legislative positions. • Meet with Legislators and their representatives, as well as other Federal, State and County government officials, to discuss local government issues, proposed legislation, requests for funding assistance, and City programs and services. Seek Federal, State, and County funding through potential earmarks, grants, and other discretionary funding for City projects, services, and programs. • Provide information to City departments on potential grant funding opportunities and recognition programs. • Advocate and request letters of support for City projects and grant applications or other resources that are being considered for Federal, State, and County funding. 2026 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITES GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 1. Support principles of good governance focused on local decision -making autonomy, commonsense rules for effectively conducting public business, helping cities meet state mandate and the formation and structure of public funding streams that support the delivery of key services. 2. Support efforts to expand and improve regulatory engagement, particularly to provide cities with the necessary time, technical support and resources to meet state or federal requirements. 3. Oppose any new program mandates that are unfunded and/or partially funded. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY 1. Support funding initiatives that align with the City's priorities such as securing resources for affordable housing, public safety, and infrastructure improvements, including EV charging stations and public transportation projects. 2. Oppose any legislation that would make local agencies more dependent on the State for financial stability and policy direction. 3. Oppose any change in revenue allocations that would negatively affect local government, including the redistribution of sales tax, property tax, gas tax, and transient occupancy tax. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1. Support policies, legislation and grants to increase financial literacy and wealth building opportunities for young people, disadvantaged families, and local businesses. 2. Support legislation that allows the City to pursue public -private partnerships. 3. Support policies and legislation that will increase per capita income in the City. 4. Support policies and legislation to reduce the cost of doing business. 5. Support legislation that provides tangible and productive tools and incentives to support job creation and retention. 6. Support policies, legislation and grants to increase access to workforce housing at all market levels. 7. Support policies, legislation and grants to increase private sector investment in citywide economic development initiatives. 8. Support legislation or policies to exempt the City's economic development and grant programs from prevailing wage requirements and/or to provide additional funding to account for the increased costs due to prevailing wage. 3 PLANNING, HOUSING, AND LAND USE 1. Support state and federal level financial incentives for housing production. 2. Support legislation and multi -faceted use funding for affordable housing opportunities and projects for all communities. 3. Advocate for incentive -based housing programs rather than compulsory measures, emphasizing the need for state programs like CalHome to reflect the real estate market's realities in cities like Rosemead. 4. Support legislation that enhances local control of resources and that allows the City to address housing needs. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Advocate for legislative measures to reduce crime and increase service response times. 2. Support strategies and programs that aim to prevent homelessness and minimize chronic homelessness, including workforce development and education programs. 3. Support legislation and grant opportunities that increase funding for law enforcement, fire suppression and prevention, hazardous materials mitigation, and emergency services. 4. Support legislation that provides funding to local agencies for training, disaster preparedness, and emergency planning. 5. Oppose legislation that reduces sentencing guidelines for all crimes against Rosemead residents and businesses. 6. Support strategies to ensure sales tax funding absorbed by Los Angeles County meets public safety needs for the residents and businesses of Rosemead. HOMELESSNESS 1. Support efforts, funding and partnerships for programs that provide comprehensive support and resources for persons experiencing homelessness, aligning with actions from the Homeless Subcommittee as approved by City Council. 2. Support legislation, state budget requests and grant opportunities that increase funding to provide the city with the resources to address homelessness and its effects on the residents of Rosemead. 3. Oppose legislation and other regulatory frameworks that limit the city of Rosemead's ability to address homelessness in a manner that meets community needs and preserves local control. 4. Oppose legislation or other efforts that have the effect of simply transitioning the regional problem of homelessness disproportionately on to the city of Rosemead. 5. Support Homelessness Subcommittee Action Plan objectives, in collaboration with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) and Los Angeles 4 County, to ensure sales tax revenue generated by Rosemead taxpayers is used to support Rosemead programs. BEAUTIFICATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 1. Seek grants and partnerships to upgrade and expand EV charging infrastructure at the Civic Center and explore opportunities for additional infrastructure projects such as Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) that support increased Park and Ride capabilities, provided they do not reduce parking or adversely impact the Rosemead business community. 2. Support new and innovative revenue options or continuous appropriations of new funding to cities to preserve, maintain, rehabilitate, and develop Local Street and road systems. 3. Support efforts to provide revenue options or funding for water supply, wastewater, stormwater, and other critical infrastructure systems. 4. Support legislation to use local funds to improve transportation services. PARKS & RECREATION 1. Support the development of recreational and open spaces in Rosemead, including leveraging partnerships with private companies and other agencies to create community gardens and parks. 2. Support funding for American Disabilities Act (ADA) facility and park upgrades. 3. Pursue innovative water management solutions that integrate recreational purposes and future climate action initiatives into the design of open spaces. 4. Support efforts to secure funding for energy efficiency upgrades to park facilities and infrastructure systems, such as irrigation. Attachment B 2026 State and Federal Legislative Platform (Redline Version Redline Version Pam,-,TFOR� LEGISLATIVE 2026 City of Rosemead Table Of Contents Introduction..................................................................................................................... 1 Platform Goals And Strategies........................................................................................ 2 2026 Legislative Priorites................................................................................................ 3 GeneralAdministration........................................................................................................... 3 FiscalResponsibility............................................................................................................... 3 EconomicDevelopment........................................................................................................1. 3 Planning Housing, And Land Use.......................................................................................... 4 PublicSafety.......................................................................................................................... 4 Homelessness........................................................................................................................ 4 Beautification And Infrastructure............................................................................................. 6 Parks& Recreation...............................................................................................................1. 6 In}rnlJlIGtmE)n 'I DIaFfnrm i'nalc And C4rnF�i�e�........................................................................................ 7026 I onic lat2ye ❑rinrltes Gene al Admirostra- inn ....................................................... aI [?,cspnn ihilifii `2 ............................................................................................................... v EGORGMOG D eyelep-pqf....................................... 0........... APIaRn'nn, nwsinn v........... ......................................................................... rnr�naI P blin Safety _ A WaRRiRg, HE)USiRg, and Land Use ........................................................................................ 4 Public Safety ........................................................................................................................ 4 R- P- a -, t-6 f-; t-i -q A- a A- d- I P- f-ra S, t- F 6 1 e t w F e ....................................................................................... 4 PaFks& ReEFeatiSR . . . . . ............................................................................................... ......... 5 INTRODUCTION The purpose of the 20265 Legislative Platform is to identify official City positions on legislative matters. The City Council provides direction on these matters through the Platform. The Platform reflects the City's Strategic Plan priorities, offering a guide for legislative actions. It enables the City Manager to swiftly handle legislation that impacts the City by monitoring and advocating for the City's best interests. The City may support or oppose state and federal proposals based on its priorities. The City Manager prepares position letters signed by the Mayor. City departments should track legislative issues related to their fields, directing requests for positions to the City Manager. Departments need City Manager approval to take positions. For proposals aligned with the City's Platform or past positions, the City Manager prepares letters for the Mayor. If not covered in the Platform, items are added to a future City Council agenda. 1 PLATFORM GOALS AND STRATEGIES GOALS • Advocate the City's legislative interests at the Federal, State and County levels. • Inform and provide information to our Legislators, City Council, and Staff on the legislative process, key issues and legislation that could have a potential impact on the City. • Serve as an active participant with other local governments, the League of California Cities, California Contract Cities Association, regional agencies such as SCAG, COG, SCAQMD, and local professional organizations on legislative/regulatory issues that are important to the City and our Region. • Seek grant and funding assistance for City projects, services, and programs to enhance services for our community. STRATEGIES Communicate legislative positions on proposed Federal, State, and County legislation, measures, initiatives, and governmental regulations. • Organize and execute meetings with local and state representatives to discuss legislation and initiatives. • Work with City departments and our legislative advocates to develop positions on proposed Federal and State legislative measures. • Review the positions and analysis done by the League of California Cities, California Contract Cities Association, our legislative advocates, and other local government/professional associations in formulating our positions. • The City will take positions only on proposals that clearly impact our City and its Community, or are a threat to local control. • Actively track key bills through the legislative process, utilizing the City's advocacy services, various Legislative websites, and govern ment/professional associations. • Communicate the City's position to our Federal, State, and County Legislators, bill author(s), committees, and Legislature. • Work cooperatively with the League of California Cities, California Contract Cities Association, regional agencies, and other Cities on advocating our legislative positions. • Meet with Legislators and their representatives, as well as other Federal, State and County government officials, to discuss local government issues, proposed legislation, requests for funding assistance, and City programs and services. Seek Federal, State, and County funding through potential earmarks, grants, and other discretionary funding for City projects, services, and programs. Provide information to City departments on potential grant funding opportunities and recognition programs. Advocate and request letters of support for City projects and grant applications or other resources that are being considered for Federal, State, and County funding. 20265 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITES GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 1. Support principles of good governance focused on local decision -making autonomy, commonsense rules for effectively conducting public business, helping cities meet state mandate and the formation and structure of public funding streams that support the delivery of key services. 2. Support efforts to expand and improve regulatory engagement, particularly to provide cities with the necessary time, technical support and resources to meet state or federal requirements. 3. Oppose any new program mandates that are unfunded and/or partially funded. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY 1. Support funding initiatives that align with the City's priorities such as securing resources for affordable housing, public safety, and infrastructure improvements, including EV charging stations and public transportation projects. 2. Oppose any legislation that would make local agencies more dependent on the State for financial stability and policy direction. 3. Oppose any change in revenue allocations that would negatively affect local government, including the redistribution of sales tax, property tax, gas tax, and transient occupancy tax. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1. Support policies, legislation and grants to increase financial literacy and wealth building opportunities for young people, disadvantaged families, and local businesses. 2. Support legislation that allows the City to pursue public -private partnerships. 3. Support policies and legislation that will increase per capita income in the City. 4. Support policies and legislation to reduce the cost of doing business. 5. Support legislation that provides tangible and productive tools and incentives to support job creation and retention. 6. Support policies, legislation and grants to increase access to workforce housing at all market levels. 7. Support policies, legislation and grants to increase private sector investment in citywide economic development initiatives. 7--.8. Support legislation or policies to exempt the City's economic development and rail *grant programs from prevailing wage requirements and/or to provide additional funding to account for the increased costs due to prevailing wage. 3 PLANNING, HOUSING, AND LAND USE 1. Support state and federal level financial incentives for housing production. 2. Support legislation and multi -faceted use funding for affordable housing opportunities and projects for all communities. 3. Advocate for incentive -based housing programs rather than compulsory measures, emphasizing the need for state programs like CalHome to reflect the real estate market's realities in cities like Rosemead. 4. Support legislation that enhances local control of resources and that allows the City to address housing needs. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Advocate for legislative measures to reduce crime and increase service response times. 2. Support strategies and programs that aim to prevent homelessness and minimize chronic homelessness, including workforce development and education programs. 4.3. Support legislation and grant opportunities that increase funding for law enforcement, fire suppression and prevention, hazardous materials mitigation, and emergency services. a -A. Support legislation that provides funding to local agencies for training, disaster preparedness, and emergency planning. 5. Oppose legislation that reduces sentencing guidelines for all crimes against Rosemead residents and businesses. 6. Support strategies to ensure sales tax funding absorbed by t#eLos Angeles eCounty meets public safety needs for the residents and businesses of Rosemead. HOMELESSNESS 1. Support efforts, funding and partnerships for programs that provide comprehensive support and resources for persons experiencing homelessness aligning with actions from the Homeless Subcommittee as approved by City Council. 2. Support legislation, state budget requests and grant opportunities that increase funding to provide the city with the resources to address homelessness and its effects on the residents of Rosemead. 3. Oppose legislation and other regulatory frameworks that limit the city of Rosemead's ability to address homelessness in a manner that meets community needs and preserves local control. 4 ose leaislation or other efforts that have the effect of simaly transitionina the regional problem of homelessness disproportionately on to the city of Rosemead. 4-5. Support Homelessness Subcommittee Action Plan objectives, in collaboration with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) and Los Angeles County, to ensure sales tax revenue generated by Rosemead taxpayers is used to support Rosemead programs. BEAUTIFICATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 1. Seek grants and partnerships to upgrade and expand EV charging infrastructure at the Civic Center and explore opportunities for additional infrastructure projects such as Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) that support increased Park and Ride capabilities, provided they do not reduce parking or adversely impact the Rosemead business community. . 2. Support new and innovative revenue options or continuous appropriations of new funding to cities to preserve, maintain, rehabilitate, and develop Local Street and road systems. 3. Support efforts to provide revenue options or funding for water supply, wastewater, stormwater, and other critical infrastructure systems. 4. Support legislation to use local funds to improve transportation services. PARKS & RECREATION 1. Support the development of recreational and open spaces in Rosemead, including leveraging partnerships with private companies and other agencies to create community gardens and parks. 2. Support funding for American Disabilities Act (ADA) facility and park upgrades. 3. Pursue innovative water management solutions that integrate recreational purposes and future climate action initiatives into the design of open spaces. 3-A. Support efforts to secure funding for energy efficiency upgrades to park facilities and infrastructure systems, such as irrigation. 0