CC SR 20230606 J - Legislative Update
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 06/06/2023
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action to affirm letters signed by the City Manager in support
of Assembly Bill (AB) No. 584 (Coastal Development Emergency Waiver), Senate Bill
(SB) No. 363 (Mental Health Database), and letters of opposition to AB 1484 (Temporary
Public Employees), SB 4 (Housing Development Higher Education), and SB 423
(Streamlined Multi-family Housing Developments).
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Affirm the position letters for AB 584, SB 363, AB 1484, SB4, and SB 423.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Shaunna Hunter, Administrative Analyst
REVIEWED BY: Karina Banales, Deputy City Manager
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Signed letter in support of AB 584 (page A-1)
B. Signed letter in support of SB 363 (page B-1)
C. Signed letter in opposition to AB 1484 (page C-1)
D. Signed letter in opposition to SB 4 (page D-1)
E. Signed letter in opposition to SB 423 (page E-1)
F. 2023 Legislative Platform adopted by resolution on December 20, 2022 (page
F-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On December 20, 2022, the City Council adopted the City’s 2023 Legislative Platform,
outlining the policy positions of the City (Attachment F). The platform identifies the
following priorities: Housing and Local Land Use, Public Safety, Community Services,
Environmental Quality, and Government Transparency and Effectiveness.
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES
On May 2, 2023, the Legislative Subcommittee comprising Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank,
Councilmember Alegria, and Staff, met with Sharon Gonsalves from Renne Public Policy
Group (RPPG). The purpose of the meeting was to receive a briefing on pending
legislation. Based on the 2023 Legislative Platform and the discussions at the Legislative
Subcommittee, letters were drafted on the following pending legislative items:
1. Letter of Support - AB 584, California Coastal Act of 1976: coastal development:
emergency waiver. This bill aims to grant the California Coastal Commission more
flexibility in issuing emergency waivers for the reconstruction and repair of fallen
and damaged structures along the California coast.
2. Letter of Support for SB 363, Facilities for inpatient and residential mental health
and substance use disorder: database. This bill proposes the establishment of a
real-time, internet-based database to collect, aggregate, and display information
about beds in inpatient psychiatric facilities, crisis stabilization units, residential
community mental health facilities, and licensed residential drug treatment
facilities.
3. Letter of Opposition for AB 1484, Temporary Public Employees. This bill intends
to create an option for temporary employees of cities and counties to join existing
bargaining units of workers who perform similar work on a permanent basis.
4. Letter of Opposition for SB 4, Planning and zoning: housing development: higher
education institutions and religious institutions . This bill would require that a
housing development project be considered a use by right upon the request of an
applicant for streamlined approval, on any land owned by an independent
institution of higher education or religious institution.
5. Letter of Opposition for SB 423, Land Use: Streamlined housing approvals,
multifamily housing developments. This bill includes provisions such as authorizing
the California Department of General Services, in place of the local government,
for the purposes of ministerial, streamlined review for development on property
owned by or leased to the state. Additionally, the measure indefinitely extends the
provisions of SB 35, which provided streamlined approvals for infill projects for
municipalities that have not met their Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA) allocations. Furthermore, the bill requires the prevailing wage to be paid
on projects that exceed 10 units. On projects over 50 units, the contractor must
offer apprentices employment and provide healthcare for workers and dependents.
The City Council typically votes on positions on bills before letters are sent, in accordance
with City Council Policy No. 29. However, due to time constraints, position letters on these
bills were signed by City Manager Mihranian and are being presented tonight on the
consent calendar for retroactive Council approval. The positions are consistent with the
City’s Legislative Platform.
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CONCLUSION:
Staff, therefore, recommends the City Council affirm the position letters for AB 584, SB
363, AB 1484, SB4, and SB 423.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available for
the City Council’s consideration:
1. Do not affirm the letters of support and opposition signed by the City Manager , and
direct Staff to withdraw the letters.
2. Take other action, as deemed appropriate.
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Barbara Ferraro, Mayor John Cruikshank, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Alegria, Councilmember David L. Bradley, Councilmember Paul Seo, Councilmember
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May 15, 2023
The Honorable Gregg Hart
California State Assembly
1021 O Street, Suite 6230
Sacramento, CA 95814-0007
RE: Assembly Bill 584 – California Coastal Act of 1976: coastal development: emergency waiver –
SUPPORT (As Amended on March 6, 2023)
On behalf of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, I write to express our support for Assembly Bill (AB) 584,
which would give the Coastal Commission more flexibility in issuing emergency waivers for the
reconstruc�on and repair of fallen and damaged structures along the California coast.
At a �me when natural disasters are affec�ng California’s coastline and infrastructure, emergency permits
and waivers are cri�cal to recovery and repair work in a �mely manner. While the Coastal Commission has
the authority to issue waivers for emergency repair of public property, their authority is limited to projects
that cost less than $25,000. The amount has not changed since 1976 and is inconsistent with present-day
project costs.
By adjus�ng the monetary threshold for repairs to $125,000 to reflect today’s dollars, and to allow it to
adjust annually for infla�on pursuant to the consumer price index, this measure will help with expedited
recovery efforts and allow the Coastal Commission to con�nue using this important tool in the event of
future natural disasters.
Much of Rancho Palos Verdes coastal bluffs are located on public property enrolled in the City-owned Palos
Verdes Nature Preserve which is part of the City ’s Natural Communi�es Conserva�on Plan/Habitat
Conserva�on Plan (NCCP/HCP) for the protec�on of sensi�ve species and their habitats. Addi�onally, a
substan�al por�on of coastal property, is within the boundary limits of the Portuguese Bend Landslide,
renowned as one of the largest and fastest ac�ve landslides in North America.
Given the popularity of the City’s coastal proper�es as a regional passive recrea�on des�na�on, AB 584
will further empower Rancho Palos Verdes to undertake necessary repairs and projects aimed at
preserving natural resources and restoring public access to damaged coastal areas. Consequently, this bill
will enable California’s state and local public agencies to swi�ly address and rec�fy issues in our roads,
trails, and oceans, ensuring the safety and well-being of Californians.
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Rancho Palos Verdes is pleased to support AB 584 and thank you for your leadership on this most
important issue. Should you have any ques�ons, please contact our legisla�ve advocate Sharon Gonsalves
at Renne Public Policy Group at (916) 898-9270.
Sincerely,
Ara Mihranian, AICP
City Manager
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
CC: Barbara Ferraro, Mayor, Rancho Palos Verdes
Rancho Palos Verdes City Council
The Senate Committee
The Honorable Al Muratsuchi, Assembly District 66
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Barbara Ferraro, Mayor John Cruikshank, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Alegria, Councilmember David L. Bradley, Councilmember Paul Seo, Councilmember
30940 HAWTHORNE BLVD. / RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275-5391 / (310) 544-5207 / FAX (310) 544-5291 / WWW.RPVCA.GOV
May 15, 2023
The Honorable Susan Eggman
California State Senate
1021 O Street, Suite 8530
Sacramento, CA 95814-0007
RE: Senate Bill 363 – Facilities for inpatient and residential mental health and substance use
disorder: database – SUPPORT (As Introduced on February 2, 2023)
Dear Senator Eggman,
On behalf of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, I write in support of Senate Bill (SB) 363, which would
establish a real-time, internet-based database to collect, aggregate, and display information about beds
in inpatient psychiatric facilities, crisis stabilization units, residential community mental health facilities,
and licensed residential alcoholism or drug abuse treatment facilities. Additionally, SB 363 would require
specific information, including the contact information for a facility’s designated employee. This would
streamline communication and reduce patient waiting time for placement in appropriate beds.
Access to an up-to-date database of available beds would enable providers to quickly find and secure
treatment for clients in appropriate settings, which reduces delays or extended stays in emergency rooms.
In addition to streamlining access to care, these databases can be useful data tools for cities. Nine state
projects use bed registry data to measure bed capacity and utilization to monitor resources, promote their
appropriate use, and inform budget and policy decisions. Five states use bed registry data to measure the
effectiveness of diversion policies and strategies to treat crises in the least-restrictive environment.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes supports Senate Bill 363 as it may provide access to services available for
individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Real time data including availability of shelter, beds,
and services can improve the outcomes for the many people experiencing homelessness in the region
while providing valuable tools for cities assisting those in most need of shelter support.
For these reasons, we are pleased to support SB 363 and thank you for your leadership on this most
important issue. Should you have any questions, please contact our legislative advocate Sharon Gonsalves
with Renne Public Policy Group at (916) 974-9270.
Sincerely,
Ara Mihranian, AICP
City Manager
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
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CC: Barbara Ferraro, Mayor, Rancho Palos Verdes
Rancho Palos Verdes City Council
Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee
The Honorable Ben Allen, Senate District 24
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Barbara Ferraro, Mayor John Cruikshank, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Alegria, Councilmember David L. Bradley, Councilmember Paul Seo, Councilmember
May 15, 2023
The Honorable Rick Chavez Zbur
California State Assembly
1021 O Street, Suite 4350
Sacramento, CA 95814-0007
RE: Assembly Bill 1484 – Temporary public employees – Notice of Opposition (As Amended on
March 28, 2023)
Dear Assemblymember Zbur,
I am writing on behalf of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to express our respectful opposition to Assembly
Bill (AB) 1484. This bill, which aims to include temporary public employees in the same bargaining unit as
permanent public employees, raises significant concerns for our city and the communities we serve. It will
have a detrimental impact on their employment prospects, by mandating that temporary employees must
be included in the same bargaining unit as permanent employees, the bill disregards the crucial aspect of
"community of interest" that ensures fair representation and bargaining.
Moreover, the provisions of AB 1484, including restrictions on discharging temporary employees and
increased costs for public employers, will discourage public agencies from hiring temporary employees.
This will lead to a reduction in temporary employment opportunities, affecting working parents, students,
and individuals entering or re-entering the workforce. Temporary positions often serve as a steppingstone
to long-term public employment, and by disincentivizing their availability, we are hindering upward
mobility and income equality for those who benefit from such opportunities.
Temporary employees, often hired for seasonal or surge needs, play crucial roles in areas such as
healthcare, election support, inspections, and recreational services. By increasing costs for local
governments in hiring such employees, the bill will inevitably lead to a decrease in service levels,
negatively impacting public health and well-being. Additionally, temporary employees often fill in for
permanent employees on leave or temporary reassignment, and discouraging such hiring will result in
unfilled positions and unserved communities.
The application of AB 1484 to existing local programs and laws raises concerns regarding potential
unintended consequences. One notable issue is the potential for conflicts and anomalous results that may
arise from the mixing of retired annuitants with regular employees within the same bargaining unit. This
arrangement could create conflicts and disrupt the functioning of the unit.
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Furthermore, the inclusion of existing temporary employees from staffing agencies in the bargaining unit
may generate uncertainty regarding their employment status and eligibility. This ambiguity can lead to
disputes and ultimately reduce work opportunities for these individuals.
AB 1484 also poses a challenge to paid student internship programs provided by public agencies, which
play a vital role in offering valuable work experience to future public employees. By mandating the
inclusion of these temporary positions in the bargaining unit and granting discharge protections, the
legislation may discourage local governments from continuing such programs. This could potentially force
them to either discontinue the internships or switch to unpaid arrangements, disproportionately
impacting financially vulnerable students.
It is important to carefully consider the potential consequences of implementing AB 1484 on existing local
programs and laws, in order to ensure that unintended negative effects are minimized, and the overall
goals of the legislation are achieved.
The bill also includes a procedural requirement that public employers may find challenging to fulfill,
especially in cases where temporary employees are hired for immediate, uncertain-duration needs.
Specifying an end date for such employment, as required by AB 1484, would serve no practical purpose,
and may lead to unnecessary disputes.
On behalf of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, I write to express our respectful opposition to your Assembly
Bill (AB) 1484, which would require temporary public employees to be automatically included in the same
bargaining unit as permanent public employees.
Temporary employees are brought in for a temporary and urgent need and the provisions of this bill
severely limit local agencies’ ability to utilize this workforce, ultimately impacting on our ability to provide
much-needed services. The City is unaware of a specific, current problem that AB 1484 would resolve or
prevent. The City is very much aware, however, of the very real harm AB 1484 would cause the residents
of our community. For these reasons, we must respectfully oppose your AB 1484. Should you have any
questions, please contact our legislative advocate Sharon Gonsalves with Renne Public Policy Group at
(916) 974-9270.
Sincerely,
Ara Mihranian, AICP
City Manager
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
CC: Barbara Ferraro, Mayor, Rancho Palos Verdes
Rancho Palos Verdes City Council
Members of the Assembly Appropriations Committee
The Honorable Al Muratsuchi, Assembly District 66
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Barbara Ferraro, Mayor John Cruikshank, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Alegria, Councilmember David L. Bradley, Councilmember Paul Seo, Councilmember
30940 HAWTHORNE BLVD. / RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275-5391 / (310) 544-5207 / FAX (310) 544-5291 / WWW.RPVCA.GOV
May 15, 2023
The Honorable Scott Wiener
California State Senate
1021 O Street, Suite 3330
Sacramento, CA 95814-0007
RE: Senate Bill 4 – Planning and zoning: housing development: higher education institutions and
religious institutions – Notice of Opposition (As Amended on March 28, 2023)
Dear Senator Wiener,
On behalf of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, I write to express our respectful, yet firm opposition to
Senate Bill (SB) 4, which would authorize the construction of housing up to 40 units per acre on lands
owned by an institution of higher education or a religious institution “by right,” without compliance with
environmental analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), local government zoning,
or public hearing requirements.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is concerned that bypassing environmental review and public hearing
requirements for institutional housing projects erodes transparency and may result in development that
does not achieve the health, safety, and public welfare goals of our community. SB 4 ignores all the
planning the City has done and proposes to bypass local transparency and public discussion to authorize
the development of additional projects that are disconnected from analysis of environmental impacts,
existing zoning, local infrastructure, or service capacity. Allowing dense residential development without
evaluating existing utility infrastructure adequacy, habitat, biological, and watershed impacts, or geologic
hazards may result in unnecessary land use conflicts. SB 4 has the potential to unduly expose existing and
future residents to geologic hazards that exist throughout Rancho Palos Verdes, including the active
Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex.
SB 4 undermines the public’s trust in local government by hindering the City’s ability to plan and
implement the City’s General Plan, particularly the housing element. The City supports a more cooperative
and collaborative approach between local and state government to solve California’s housing crisis
suitable for each city, rather than a one size fits all approach.
For these reasons, we must respectfully oppose your measure. Should you have any questions, please
contact our legislative advocate Sharon Gonsalves with Renne Public Policy Group at (916) 974-9270.
Sincerely,
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Ara Mihranian, AICP
City Manager
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
CC: Barbara Ferraro, Mayor, Rancho Palos Verdes
Rancho Palos Verdes City Council
Members of the Assembly Appropriations Committee
The Honorable Ben Allen, Senate District 24
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Barbara Ferraro, Mayor John Cruikshank, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Alegria, Councilmember David L. Bradley, Councilmember Paul Seo, Councilmember
30940 HAWTHORNE BLVD. / RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275-5391 / (310) 544-5207 / FAX (310) 544-5291 / WWW.RPVCA.GOV
May 15, 2023
The Honorable Scott Wiener
California State Senate
1021 O Street, Suite 3330
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Senate Bill 423 – Land use: streamlined housing approvals: multifamily housing developments
– Notice of Opposition (As Amended on March 28, 2023)
Dear Senator Wiener,
On behalf of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, I write to express our opposition to Senate Bill (SB) 423,
which would expand SB 35 (Chapter 366, Statutes of 2017) provisions and eliminate the Jan. 1, 2026,
sunset date.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes understands the State’s housing and affordability crisis as it plays out in
our community every day. The City diligently is seeking solutions to add housing of all income levels in a
manner that is conducive to the character of the community and respectful of the environmental and
topographic challenges.
SB 423 would result in approved housing projects that removes and disregards transparency, public input,
and much needed environmental review. Public engagement also often leads to better projects, and not
having such outlets will increase public distrust of government. Furthermore, the City is comprised of
unique land challenges including the geological hazards of the Portuguese Bend Landslide, one of the
fastest and largest landslides in North America, biological resources, and the Very High Fire Severity Zone
classified by the California Department of Forestry and Fire protection. Allowing dense residential
development without evaluating existing utility infrastructure sufficiency, habitat and watershed impacts,
or geologic hazards will result in unnecessary land use conflicts. The city is concerned that SB423 would
interfere with the public welfare goals of our community currently evaluated through public processes
and the consideration of the unique land features of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Rather than implementing a one-size-fits-all legislation, we believe it is crucial for lawmakers to
collaborate with local officials. Therefore, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes respectfully opposes the
proposed measure. If you have any inquiries or require further information, please do not hesitate to
reach out to our legislative advocate, Sharon Gonsalves, at the Renne Public Policy Group, via (916) 974-
9270.
Sincerely,
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Ara Mihranian, AICP
City Manager
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
CC: Barbara Ferraro, Mayor, Rancho Palos Verdes
Rancho Palos Verdes City Council
Members of the Assembly Appropriations Committee
The Honorable Ben Allen, Senate District 24
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-71
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE CITY'S 2023 LEGISLATIVE
PLATFORM
WHEREAS, the City Council has an interest in weighing in on state, fede·ral, and
regional legislative issues that impact the City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Council annually takes action on numerous legislative proposals
brought forward throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes is committed to maintaining and
enhancing a high quality of life and safety for all residents; and
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2020, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No. 2020-46, expressing opposition to proposed planning and zoning
legislation that usurps local control and imposes unfunded mandates, and expressing
support for actions to further strengthen local democracy, authority and control; and
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2021, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution
No. 2021-31, adopting the. City's Housing and Local Land Use Legislative Platform; and
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2021, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No. 2021-057, adopting the City's 2022 Legislative Platform; and
WHEREAS, the City Council continues to take an active advocacy role on a variety
of topics, including housing and local land use legislative policie.s, proposed by the State
Legislature.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes does
hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1: The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein
by reference.
Section 2: The City Council hereby adopts and approves the City's 2023
Legislative Platform attached (Attachment A) and incorporated herein by this reference
as the official legislative policy of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Section 3: The 2023 Legislative Platform will be used to guide legislative advocacy
including position letters on proposed legislation.
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Section 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage, approval, and adoption of I
this resolution, and shall cause this resolution and its certification to be entered in the
Book of Resolutions of the City Council of the City.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THE 20TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2022.
ATTEST:
State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss
City of Rancho Palos Verdes )
I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the
above Resolution No. 2022-71 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said
City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on December 20, 2022.
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Attachment A
2023 Legislative Platform
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
2023 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
DATE ADOPTED: Resolution No. 2022-71 on December 20, 2022.
PURPOSE
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes' 2023 Legislative Platform (Platform) outlines the policy
positions of the City Council on current issues which directly or indirectly impact the City.
This Platform serves as a guideline to actively pursue pending legislation, with City
Council approval.
The City looks forward to working with regional, state, and federal partners to best serve
residents. The statements outlined in the Platform represent the City's general position
on legislative and regulatory issues of interest and concern.
PRIORITY CITY PROJECTS
Through the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), major projects are planned for a
period of five years. The list below includes important projects of regional significance
listed within the CIP that do not have sufficient funding. The City is supportive of
legislation, policies, programs, or administrative actions that would assist in funding these
projects.
A. Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation Project
Total Cost: $33 million
Status: Environmental analysis and documentation
Funds Committed: $2.3 million
The Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex (PBLC) is the largest active landslide in
the continental United States, encompassing two of the City's roughly 14 square
miles, directly impacting Palos Verdes Drive South, a major arterial street providing
transportation for the wider region, including neighboring cities of Palos Verdes
Estates and the City .of Los Angeles (San Pedro). Continued land movement poses
a catastrophic environmental threat to the California coastline due to an above-
ground sewer trunk line located adjacent to the Pacific Ocean at severe risk of
rupture. The project seeks to protect life, public health, safety, and the environment
through mitigation of land movement in the PBLC area.
1. HOUSING AND LOCAL LAND USE
A. Oppose legislation that usurps local control and erodes the City's authority to
control its own affairs.
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B. Support actions which further strengthen local democracy, authority, and control.
C. Support policies or programs that allow city and state collaboration on housing
production, alongside sustainable transportation, broadband deployment, and
other key infrastructure areas to support our communities. Support state grants,
legislation, or programs which encourage sustainable and affordable housing
development. Support policies or grants which encourage the development of
regional housing trusts.
D. Oppose legislation that penalizes a city or local government if the units identified
in the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) are not constructed. Oppose
legislation that proposes to convert RHNA from a planning process to a production
standard.
E. Support legislation that preserves local authority to manage public rights-of-way
including the appearance and aesthetics of equipment placed within them.
F. Support legislation that preserves local authority to zone and plan for the
deployment of telecommunications infrastructure in public rights-of-way.
G. Oppose legislation that diminishes the authority of local jurisdictions to process
permits and enforce building codes or mandates the manner of enforcement.
H. Oppose legislation that seeks to limit or eliminate municipal authority to regulate
street or sidewalk vendors.
I. Support legislation and administrative actions that protect the ability for a local
jurisdiction to preserve open space in and around a local government's jurisdiction.
o Potential Coalition Partners: League of California Cities (Cal Cities), South Bay
Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), California Contract Cities Association
(CCCA), Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Palos Verdes
Peninsula Cities (PV Cities), Our Neighborhood Voices Initiative
2. PUBLIC SAFETY
A. Support legislation that enhances emergency preparedness, resiliency, and public
safety.
B. Support legislation that strengthens and enforces legal protections for all
individuals who are victims of crimes.
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C. Support measures that provide funding to local agencies for training, effective
disaster preparedness, sheriff's station infrastructure, fire department
infrastructure, and emergency planning.
D. Support legislation, regulations, or administrative actions ensuring all cities,
including contract cities, have equal access to public safety funding.
E. Support legislation which maintains law enforcement's ability to utilize automatic
license plate reading (ALPR) cameras as an investigatory tool.
F. Support legislation that provides tools to deter catalytic converter theft.
G. Support legislation that provides tools to deter organized and serial retail theft.
H. Support legislation to accelerate the development and implementation of
enhanced electrical utility infrastructure, including untlergrounding of utility
equipment that ensures reliable utility service and public safety and prevents the
use of public safety power shutoffs.
I. Support legislation that protects insurance coverage for properties within and
adjacent to very high fire zones and geologic hazard abatement districts.
o Potential Coalition Partners: Cal Cities, SBCCOG, CCCA, Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department (LASO), PV Cities
3. COMMUNITY SERVICES
A. 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; promoting mental
health and substance abuse services; providing emergency and transitional
housing; expanding permanent affordable housing; and promoting self-
empowerment through counseling, job training, and other supportive services.
B. Support legislation and local, state, and federal programs which seek to provide
mental health services, including youth and young adult programs, community
resource centers, and education in accessing mental health care.
o Potential Coalition Partners: Cal Cities, SBCCOG, CCCA, Los Angeles Homeless
Services Authority, PV Cities, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
4. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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A. Support legislation, regulations, or administrative actions to remediate the harmful
effects of dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) and other chemicals in coastal
waters, especially near Santa Catalina Island and the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
B. Support legislation that provides rebate programs, tax credits, and other financial
incentives that encourage property owners to invest in water efficient systems and
landscaping and energy efficiency and renewable energy systems.
o Potential Coalition Partners: Cal Cities, SBCCOG, PV Cities, coastal cities
5. GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS
A. Support legislation that grants full cost reimbursement to local agencies by the
state and federal government for all mandated programs.
B. Support legislation that ensures the retention of existing local revenue sources,
including the City's share of property taxes, sales and use taxes, transient
occupancy taxes, etc. Support legislation that will enhance revenue for cities.
C. Support legislation modernizing the methods by which a local agency may comply
with the Brown Act. Support legislation that allows for the continued use of
teleconferencing platforms to continue holding hybrid public meetings outside of a
declared state of emergency. Hybrid meetings increase access to public meetings
and encourage greater transparency.
D. Support legislation which allows for regional considerations within Los Angeles
County, particularly at the council of governments (COG) level, in relationship to
public health, homelessness, and sustainability, among other areas of regional
importance.
E. Oppose legislation that would prohibit or limit local governments' ability to contract
out for the provision of services.
o Potential Coalition Partners: Cal Cities, SBCCOG, CCCA, PV Cities
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