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CC - Item 6D - Proposed 2024 State and Federal Legislative PlatformROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: BEN KIM. CITY MANAGER DATE: JUNE 11, 2024 SUBJECT: PROPOSED 2024 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM C1IMMARV In recent years, a Legislative Platform ("Platform") was developed 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. Staff will utilize the Platform as a guideline 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. At the Legislative Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Staff received direction to prepare and present a 2024 Platform to the City Council. The content in the proposed Platform 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 provide staff with the ability 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. DISCUSSION The City Manager's Office will continue to exercise day-to-day 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. In summary, 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 6.1) City Council Meeting June 11, 2024 Paee 2 of 2 Furthermore, the 2024 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 2024 State and Federal Legislative Platform. 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: anda Moreno, Senior Management Analyst Attachment A: 2024 State and Federal Legislative Platform Attachment B: 2024 State Legislative Calendar Attachment C: 2024 Federal Legislative Calendar Attachment A 2024 State and Federal Legislative Platform CITY OF ROSEMEAD 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM TABLE OF CONTENTS Legislative Platform Introduction................................................................................................... 2 Legislative Proposals Streamlines Process..................................................................................... 3 Platform Goals and Strategies........................................................................................................ 4 A. General Administration................................................................................................. 5 B. Fiscal Responsibility...................................................................................................... 5 C. Economic Development................................................................................................ 6 D. Planning, Housing, and Land Use.................................................................................. 7 E. Public Safety.................................................................................................................. 8 F. Beautification and Infrastructure................................................................................. 9 G. Parks & Recreation.................................................................................................................9 1 INTRODUCTION The 2024 Legislative Priorities provide a framework for the City of Rosemead's Legislative Platform ("Platform"). The primary objective of Platform is to represent the official City positions on proposed regional, state, and federal legislation. With the adoption of the Platform, the City's legislative advocacy process is streamlined by receiving clear direction from the City Council on pertinent legislative issues. The Platform was originally developed using the priorities outlined in the City's Strategic Plan. These priorities will serve as a reference guide for legislative positions and objectives that provide direction from the City Council on how to respond to legislation that is important to the City. The Platform gives direction to the City Manager to respond and act quickly to regional, state, or federal legislation that may impact the City. The City Manager shall coordinate the monitoring of legislative issues that impact the City and ensure that the City advocates for the best outcome. In summary, the City supports the protection of existing local and state 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 ("local control") and opposes preemption of local control. 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 state and federal legislative proposals and policies consistent with its legislative priorities. Conversely, the City may oppose policies or proposals that are inconsistent with its priorities. The City Manager 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. City departments may not take positions on legislative issues without the City Manager approval. For proposed legislation, either consistent with the City's Platform or consistent with legislative positions the City has taken in the past, the City Manager shall be authorized to prepare position letters for the Mayor's signature. Items not addressed in the City's Platform shall be placed on a future City Council agenda for further direction. For questions regarding the City's Legislative Platform, please contact the City Manager's Office. 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 next 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. 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. 4 2024 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITES A. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 1. Support legislation that enhances local control and allows cities to address the needs of local constituents within a framework of regional cooperation. 2. Oppose preemption of local authority whether by State or Federal legislation or ballot propositions. 3. Oppose legislation that would diminish or eliminate local government's abilityto contract out for the provision of services. 4. Oppose any legislation that preempts local authority. Each community has unique needs and characteristics that are best dealt with by the local governing body. 5. Oppose any new program mandates that are unfunded and/or partially funded. B. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY 1. Support timely and full cost reimbursement to the City for all Federal, State and County - mandated programs. 2. Support legislation that strengthens and expands ongoing revenue for the City. 3. Oppose any legislation that would make local agencies more dependent on the State for financial stability and policy direction. 4. Oppose legislation that would impose State mandated costs for which there is no guarantee of local reimbursement or offsetting benefits. 5. 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. 6. Oppose legislation that undermines and preempts local authority over local taxes and fees. C. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1. 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. 2. Support legislation that expands the eligibility and allowable uses of CDBG and HOME funds. 3. Support legislation that enhances the City's efforts to retain existing businesses and attract new businesses. 4. Support legislation that provides tangible and productive tools and incentives to support job creation and retention. 5. 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. 6. Support the preservation of funding for the CDBG and HOME programs and increase the program's funds. 7. Oppose legislation that would reduce funds dedicated to the CDBG and HOME programs. 8. Oppose restrictions to or the elimination of the CDBG and HOME programs. 9. Oppose efforts that impose additional restrictions on local agencies receiving CDBG and HOME funding, including requirements that dictate cities' housing and zoning decisions. D. PLANNING, HOUSING, AND LAND USE 1. Supports legislation that provides an increase of input from municipalities in developing the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). 2. Supports legislation that provides flexibility for local jurisdictions to work together to provide housing that counts toward Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). 3. 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. 4. Support legislation and funding for affordable housing opportunities and projects for all communities. 5. Support legislation and appropriations that support Veteran's housing. 6. Support legislation that enhances local control of resources and that allows the City to address housing. 7. Oppose legislation that limits the City's ability to condition and deny projects that negatively impact the community. 8. Oppose legislation that overrides the City's adopted zoning ordinances. 9. 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). E. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Support legislation and grant opportunities that increase funding for law enforcement, fire suppression and prevention, hazardous materials mitigation, and emergency medical services. 2. Support legislation that provides funding to local agencies for training, disaster preparedness, and emergency planning. 3. Support legislation and local, state, and federal programs that provide funding for rental and utility assistance. 4. 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 forthose at -risk; providing emergency and transitional housing; 11 expanding affordable permanent housing; and promoting self -empowerment through counseling, job training, and other supportive services. 5. Support legislation that increases sentencing guidelines for all crimes against Rosemead residents and businesses. 6. Oppose legislation that reduces sentencing guidelines for all crimes against Rosemead residents and businesses. 7. Oppose legislation that would impede local law enforcement from addressing crime problems and recovering costs resulting from a crime committed by the guilty party. 8. Oppose legislation that weakens local governments' ability to regulate massage establishments through zoning code provisions. F. BEAUTIFICATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 1. Support measures to finance local and regional transportation programs and improvements, including alternative modes of transportation and transportation management systems. 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 efforts that enhance the safety of City streets for car, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, and reduce congestion. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Oppose legislation that imposes an undue hardship on local agencies to implement environmental regulations. 8. 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. G. PARKS & RECREATION 1. Support legislation that creates new funding opportunities for parks and community facilities. 2. Support funding for American Disabilities Act (ADA) facility and park upgrades. 3. Support funding that will expand state resources for local libraries, recreation, arts and culture programs. 4. Support legislation on statewide initiatives for: a. Early education VA b. After-school/Summer Programs for Youth c. Services for vulnerable populations 5. Support legislation aimed at enhancing school sites and support education partnerships between cities and school districts. Attachment B 2024 State Legislative Calendar 2024 TENTATIVE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR COMPILED BY THE OFFICE OF THE ASSEMBLY CHIEF CLERK AND THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE Revised 11-1-22 ARY S M T W TH F S wV 1 3 4 5 6 Wk. 4 08239 6 10 11 12 13 Wk,3 11 12 6 17 18 19 20 Wk",3 18 19 20 24 25 26 27 wk.1 25 26 0 31 29 31 FEBRUARY S M T W TH F S wV 1 1 1 2 3 Wk.2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Wk,3 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Wk,4 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 wk.1 25 26 27 28 29 31 MARCH S M T W TH F S wk. I wk1 1 2 WL2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Wk.3 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Wk.4 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Spring Recess 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 WL 1 31 29 30 31 APRIL S M T W TH F S Wk.1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wk.2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 wk.3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Wk. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Wk.1 28 29 30 MAY S M T W TH F S wk1 1 2 3 4 Wk.2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Wk.3 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 No lirgs. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Wk,4 26 27 28 29 30 31 'Holiday schedule subject to final approval by Rules Commite,. DEADLINES Jan. 1 Somtes take effect (Art_ IV, Sec. 8(c)). Jan.3 Legislature reconvenes(7R 51(a)(4)) Jan. 10 Budget must be submitted by Governor (An. IV, Sec 12(a)). Jan. 12 Last day for policy committees to hear and report to fiscal committees fiscal bills introduced in their house in the odd -numbered year (JR. 61(b)(1)L Jan. 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Jan. 19 Last day for any committee to hear and report to the Floor bills introduced in that house in the odd -numbered year. (LR. 61@)(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 L R. 61(b)(3)) (Art. IV. Sec. 10(c))_ Feb. 16 Last day for bills to be introduced (LR. 61(b)(4), JR 54m)). Feb. 19 Presidents' Day. Mar.21 Spring Recess begins upon adjoumment(J.R 51(6)(1)). Mar. 29 Cesar Chavez Day observed. Apr.I Legislature reconvenes from Spring Recess (J.R. 51(b)(1)). Apr. 26 Last day for policy committees to hear and report to fiscal committees fiscal bills introduced in theirhouse (JR. 61(b)(5)). May 3 Last day for policy committees to hear and report to the Floor nonfiscal bills introduced in their house (I R. 61(b)(6)). May 10 Last day for policy committees to meet prior to May 28 (J.R. 61(b)(7)). May 17 Last day for fiscal committees to hear and report to the Floor bills introduced in their house (JR. 61 (b)(8)L Last day for risen] committees to meet prior to May 28 (J.R. 61 (bx9)). May 20-24 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)(I(H1_ May 24 Last day for each house to pass bills introduced in that house (JR. 61(6)(11)). May 27 Memonal Day. May28 Committee meetings may resume (JR 61(6)(12))_ OVER Page 1 of 2 2024 TENTATIVE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR COMPILED BY THE OFFICE OF THE ASSEMBLY CHIEF CLERK AND THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE Revised II -1-22 JUNE S M T W TH F S Wk.4 1 2 3 4 5 1 w><.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Wk 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Wk.3 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Wk,4 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 wk. t 30 1 1 24 25 26 27 JULY S M T W TH F S Wk.1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sommer 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Recess 5 6 7 8 9 10 Summer 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Recess 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 50' 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Recess 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Summer 28 2q 30 31 Recess AUGUST S M T W TH F S 9o7or 1 2 3 Recess ws4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Wk.3 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 No 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Hr N0 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 H s. June 15 Budget Bill must be passed by midnight (An. IV, Sec 12(c)) June 27 Last day for a legislative measure to qualify for the Nov. 5 General Election ballot (Elections Code Sec. 9040). July 3 Last day for policy committees to meet and report bills (1.R 61(6x13)). Summer Recess begins upon adjournment, provided Budget Bill has been passed C R. 51(b)(2)). July 4 Independence Day. Aug.5 Legislature reconvenes from Summer Recess 0 R 51(6)(2)1_ Aug. 16 Last day for fiscal committees to meet and report bills (1.R. 61(b)(14)). Aug. 19 -31 Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuantto Assembly Rule 77 2, and Conference Commtnees (1 R 61(6)(15))_ Aug. 23 Last day to amend bills on the Floor (1.R 61(b)(16)). Aug.31 Last day for each house to pass bills(Art. IV, Sec 10(c), J.R. 61(6)(17). Final Recess begins upon adjournment (1.R. 51(b)(3)). IMPORTANT DATES OCCURRING DURING FINAL RECESS 2024 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. I0(b)(2)). Oct. 2 Bills enacted on or before this date take effect January 1, 2025. (Art. IV, Sec. 8(c)). Nov. 5 General Election. Nov. 30 Adjournment sine die at midnight (Art. IV, Sec. 3(a)). Dec. 2 2025-26 Regular Session convenes for Organizational Session at 12 noon. (Art. IV, Sec. 3(a)). 2025 Jan. I Statutes take effect (Art. IV, Sec. 8(c)). "Holiday schedule subject to final approval by Rules Committee. Page 2 of 2 Attachment C 2024 Federal Legislative Calendar 2024 CONGRESSIONAL CALENDAR cQAlk .caii ❑ Both chambers in session January Sun. Mon. I Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 He. 9 10 11 12 13 H Nna years Ed al -Flt WMAV xrreDay 84 ("M) 7 Day (beeiN) (e Ms) it 9 13 71011 15 18 17 19 is 13 14 15 1618 a4 25 19 20 WRga Y KDay 2O al E3 U25 21 :.. 23a5 Z4 1", 27 ae 28 30 29 30 April Sun. Mon. Tnex Wed. Thurs. Fri. 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