CC - Item 5D - Proposed 2022 State and Federal Legislative PlatformROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO:
THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
BEN KIM, ACTING CITY MANAGER 35�
DATE:
APRIL 12, 2022
SUBJECT: PROPOSED 2022 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
SUMMARY
In recent years, the City implemented a Legislative Platform ("Platform") to provide a streamlined process
for responding to legislative proposals that may impact the City. The proposed Platform identifies the
fundamental legislative issues deemed critical to the City and, upon Council approval, would allow staff
to efficiently respond to legislative items.
DISCUSSION
Staff will utilize the Platform as a guide for requests in support, against, or neutral positions of a legislative
proposal. However, legislative support requiring Resolutions or important and unique issues would
continue to be taken to the Council for formal consideration and adoption.
The proposed Platform's content has remained relatively unchanged with minor revisions from previous
years and uses the City's Strategic Plan for guidance. The City Council may add, remove, or modify items
within the adopted Platform throughout the year. The Legislative Platform will also allow staff to
proactively manage the City's legislative positions and respond to issues that may significantly impact the
City and are within the City's purview.
The City Manager's Office will continue to exercise oversight of legislative matters as in the past. In
addition to coordinating formal action through the City Council, the City Manager will administer the
Platform as outlined in the document.
Staff will work with and 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.
AGENDA ITEM 5.1)
City Council Meeting
April 12, 2022
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The 2022 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; and
• Staff will distribute a copy of the final letter to the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt the proposed 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform.
FISCAL IMPACT - None
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
The Legislative Platform will directly relate to funding opportunities and initiatives to be outlined in the
Strategic Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW — None
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared and Submitted By:
Daisy G r o, Senior Management Analyst
Attachment A: 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform
Attachment B: 2022 State Legislative Calendar
Attachment A
2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Legislative Platform Introduction................................................................................................2
Legislative Proposals Streamlines Process..................................................................................3
Platform Goals and Strategies.....................................................................................................4
GeneralAdministration...............................................................................................................5
FiscalResponsibility...................................................................................................................5
Economic Development..............................................................................................................6
Planning, Housing, and Land Use................................................................................................7
PublicSafety...............................................................................................................................8
Beautification and Infrastructure.................................................................................................9
Parks& Recreation.....................................................................................................................9
Attachment B: 2022 State Legislative Calendar
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INTRODUCTION
The primary objective of the City's Legislative Platform is to represent the official City positions
on proposed regional, state, and federal legislation. By doing this, the legislative approval process
is streamlined by receiving clear direction from the City Council on pertinent legislative issues.
The Platform was originally developed using the City's Strategic Plan adopted by the City Council.
The 2022 Legislative Priorities provide a framework for the City of Rosemead's Legislative
Platform. These priorities will serve as a reference guide for legislative positions and objectives
that provide direction for the City Council and Staff throughout the year. The Platform gives a
clear direction to the City Manager to respond and take action quickly, under the direction of the
City Council, as initiatives that impact the City are considered at the regional, state, and federal
levels. The City Manager shall coordinate the monitoring of legislative issues that impact the City
and ensure that the City takes a position on all applicable proposed matters.
The City supports the protection of existing state and local funding sources and the authorities that
provide revenues to the City of Rosemead. The City opposes any new mandates that are unfunded
and/or inadequately funded. The City also supports local decision-making authority and opposes
preemption of local control. Cities are voluntarily created by the residents of a community to
provide local self-government and to make decisions at a local level to best meet the needs of the
community. Each community has unique needs and characteristics that are best met by policies set
by its local governing body. Statewide efforts to remove the ability to set policy at the local level
should be opposed while promoting legislation that allows flexibility in the City's effort to cost-
effectively meet mandates.
The City may support federal and state legislative proposals and policies consistent with the
legislative priorities. Conversely, the City may oppose those policies or proposals inconsistent
with the priorities. City staff shall be authorized to prepare position letters for the Mayor's
signature. City departments are encouraged to monitor and be knowledgeable of any legislative
issues related to their discipline. However, requests for the City to take positions on a legislative
matter must be directed to the City Manager's Office. City departments may not take positions on
legislative issues without City Manager's Office review and approval.
For proposed legislation, either consistent with the City's Legislative Platform or consistent with
legislative positions the City has taken in the past, City Staff shall be authorized to prepare position
letters for the Mayor's signature. Items not addressed in the City's legislative priorities will require
further Council direction and will be brought before the Council.
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LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL STREAMLINE PROCESS
The process for responding to legislative proposals is streamlined as follows:
1. 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;
2. The City Manager will send the draft position letter to the Mayor for review;
3. If the Mayor has concerns that the letter is not consistent with the City Council's position,
staff will place the letter on the neat City Council agenda for consideration;
4. Staff will finalize or modify the position letter as directed for the Mayor's signature and
send it to the appropriate recipient; and
5. Staff will distribute a copy of the final letter to the City Council.
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.
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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 athreat 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.
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2022 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITES
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• Support legislation that enhances local control and allows cities to address the needs of
local constituents within a framework of regional cooperation.
• Oppose preemption of local authority whether by State or Federal legislation or ballot
propositions.
• Oppose legislation that would diminish or eliminate local government's ability to contract
out for the provision of services.
• Oppose any legislation that preempts local authority. Each community has unique needs
and characteristics that are best dealt with by the local governing body.
• Oppose any new program mandates that are unfunded and/or partially funded.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
• Support timely and full cost reimbursement to the City for all Federal, State and County -
mandated programs.
• Support legislation that strengthens and expands ongoing revenue for the City.
• Oppose any legislation that would make local agencies more dependent on the State for
financial stability and policy direction.
• Oppose legislation that would impose State mandated costs for which there is no guarantee
of local reimbursement or offsetting benefits.
• Oppose any change in revenue allocations that would negatively (current or future) affect
local government, including the redistribution of sales tax, property tax, gas tax, and
transient occupancy tax.
• Oppose legislation that undermines and preempts local authority over local taxes and fees.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• Support legislation that preserves or increases funding for the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) program and the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
as provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• Support legislation that expands the eligibility and allowable uses of CDBG and HOME
funds.
• Support legislation that enhances the City's efforts to retain existing businesses and attract
new businesses.
• Support legislation that provides tangible and productive tools and incentives to support
job creation and retention.
• Support legislation that would consolidate and streamline the administration and reporting
requirements of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME
Investment Partnership Program (HOME) programs. Advocate for greater flexibility of
local appropriation and use of monies.
• Support the preservation of funding for the CDBG and HOME programs and increase the
program's funds.
• Oppose legislation that would reduce funds dedicated to the CDBG and HOME programs.
• Oppose restrictions to or the elimination of the CDBG and HOME programs.
• Oppose efforts that impose additional restrictions on local agencies receiving CDBG and
HOME funding, including requirements that dictate cities' housing and zoning decisions.
PLANNING, HOUSING, AND LAND USE
• Supports legislation that provides an increase of input from municipalities in developing
the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).
• Supports legislation that provides flexibility for local jurisdictions to work together to
provide housing that counts toward Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).
• Supports legislation that strengthens and allows cities to maintain local control over
medical marijuana dispensaries and upholds the cities' ability to regulate and band
dispensaries.
• Support legislation and funding for affordable housing opportunities and projects for all
communities.
• Support legislation and appropriations that support Veteran's housing.
• Support legislation that enhances local control of resources and that allows the City to
address housing.
• Oppose legislation that limits the City's ability to condition and deny projects that
negatively impact the community.
• Oppose legislation that overrides the City's adopted zoning ordinances.
• Oppose legislation that reduces local land -use authority and/or alters local land use zoning
designations without the approval of the local City Council (such as SB 50).
• Support legislation and appropriate that support veterans housing support veteran housing.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
• Support legislation and grant opportunities that increase funding for 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.
• Support legislation and local, state, and federal programs that provide funding for rental
and utility assistance.
• Support legislation and local, state, and federal programs that employ evidence -based best
practice strategies to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness by
preventing homelessness for those at -risk; providing emergency and transitional housing;
expanding affordable permanent housing; and promoting self -empowerment through
counseling, job training, and other supportive services.
• Oppose legislation that would impede local law enforcement from addressing crime
problems and recovering costs resulting from a crime committed by the guilty party.
• Oppose legislation that weakens local governments' ability to regulate massage
establishments through zoning code provisions.
BEAUTIFICATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
• Support measures to finance local and regional transportation programs and improvements,
including alternative modes of transportation and transportation management systems.
• 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.
• Support efforts to provide revenue options or funding for water supply, wastewater,
stormwater, and other critical infrastructure systems.
• Support efforts that enhance the safety of City streets for car, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic,
and reduce congestion.
• Support a long-term transportation authorization bill that provides continuous
appropriations of new monies directly to cities to help them plan to preserve, maintain,
rehabilitate, and develop local infrastructure.
• Oppose actions by Regional Water Quality Control Boards that impose mandates on cities
that exceed State or Federal regulations and/or are outside their jurisdictional authority to
impose or enforce.
• Oppose legislation that imposes an undue hardship on local agencies to implement
environmental regulations.
• Oppose transportation proposals that would adversely affect the quality of life in the San
Gabriel Valley by causing traffic congestion, air pollution, or other problems.
• Support legislation that creates new funding opportunities for parks and community
facilities.
• Support funding for American Disabilities Act (ADA) facility and park upgrades.
• Support funding that will expand state resources for local libraries, recreation, arts and
culture programs.
• Support legislation on statewide initiatives for:
o Early education
o After-school/Summer Programs for Youth
o Services for vulnerable populations
• Support legislation aimed at enhancing school sites and support education partnerships
between cities and school districts.
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Attachment B
2022 State Legislative Calendar
2022 TENTATIVE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR
COMPILED BY THE OFFICE OF THE ASSEMBLY CHIEF CLERK AND THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE
Revised 10-21-21
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'Holiday schedule subject to final approval by Rules Committee.
DEADLINES
Jan. 1 Statutes take effect (Art. IV, Sec. 8(c)).
Jan. 3 Legislature reconvenes (J.R. 51(a)(4)).
Jan. 10 Budget must be submitted by Governor (Art. IV, Sec. 12(a)).
Jan. 14 Last day for policy committees to hear and report to fiscal committees
fiscal bills introduced in their house in the odd -numbered year
(J.R. 61(b)(1)).
Jan. 17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Jan. 21 Last day for any committee to hear and report to the floor bills introduced
in that house in the odd -numbered year. (J.R. 61(b)(2)).
Last day to submit bill requests to the Office of Legislative Counsel.
Jan. 31 Last day for each house to pass bills introduced in that house in the odd -
numbered year (J.R. 61(b)(3)) (Art. IV, Sec. 10(c)).
Feb. 18 Last day for bills to be introduced (J.R. 61(b)(4), J.R. 54(a)).
Feb. 21 Presidents' Day.
Apr. 1 Cesar Chavez Day observed.
Apr. 7 Spring Recess begins upon adjournment (J.R. 51(b)(1)).
Apr. 18 Legislature reconvenes from Spring Recess (J.R. 51(b)(1)).
Apr. 29 Last day for policy committees to hear and report to fiscal committees
fiscal bills introduced in their house (J.R. 61(b)(5)).
May 6 Last day for policy committees to hear and report to the floor nonfiscal
bills introduced in their house (J.R. 61(b)(6)).
May 13 Last day for policy committees to meet prior to May 31 (J.R. 61(b)(7)).
May 20 Last day for fiscal committees to hear and report to the floor
bills introduced in their house (J.R. 61 (b)(8)).
Last day for fiscal committees to meet prior to May 31 (J.R. 61 (b)(9)).
May 23 - 27 Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose
except for Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly
Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(10)).
May 27 Last day for each house to pass bills introduced in that house
(J.R. 61(b)(11)).
May 30 Memorial Day.
May 31 Committee meetings may resume (J.R. 61(b)(12)).
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2022 TENTATIVE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR
COMPILED BY THE OFFICE OF THE ASSEMBLY CHIEF CLERK AND THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE
Revised 10-21-21
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June 15 Budget Bill must be passed by midnight (Art. IV, Sec. 12(c)).
June 30 Last day for a legislative measure to qualify for the Nov. 8 General
Election ballot (Elections Code Sec. 9040).
July 1 Last day for policy committees to meet and report bills (J.R. 61(6)(14)).
Summer Recess begins upon adjournment, provided Budget Bill has been
passed (J.R. 51(b)(2)).
July 4 Independence Day.
Aug. 1 Legislature reconvenes from Summer Recess (J.R. 51(b)(2)).
Aug. 12 Last day for fiscal committees to meet and report bills (J.R. 61(b)(15)).
Aug. 15 — 31 Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except
Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and
Conference Committees (J. R. 61(b)(16)).
Aug. 25 Last day to amend bills on the floor (J.R. 61(b)(17)).
Aug. 31 Last day for each house to pass bills (Art. IV, Sec 10(c), J.R. 61(b)(18)).
Final Recess begins upon adjournment (J.R. 51(b)(3)).
IMPORTANT DATES OCCURRING DURING FINAL RECESS
2022
Sept. 30 Last day for Governor to sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature before Sept. 1
and in the Governor's possession on or after Sept. 1 (Art. IV, Sec. 10(b)(2)).
Oct. 2 Bills enacted on or before this date take effect January 1, 2023. (Art. IV, Sec. 8(c)).
Nov. 8 General Election.
Nov. 30 Adjournment sine die at midnight (Art. IV, Sec. 3(a)).
Dec. 5 2023-24 Regular Session convenes for Organizational Session at 12 noon.
(Art. IV, Sec. 3(a)).
2023
Jan. 1 Statutes take effect (Art. IV, Sec. 8(c)).
*Holiday schedule subject to final approval by Rules Committee.
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