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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2006 0503 CC REG ITEM 10BTO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: BACKGROUND MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL '.4 AGENDA REPORT - - Honorable City Council Kim C. Chudoba, Senior Management Analystr.� April 6, 2006 (CC Meeting of 513/06) l/ ' Consider 2006 Legislative Program The City Council adopts an annual Legislative Program outlining the City's position on key municipal issues. If a measure is consistent with the Legislative Program, the Mayor is authorized to send a letter indicating the City's position. If a measure is not addressed by the Legislative Program, or if a staff recommendation differs from the Legislative Program, the Budget and Finance Committee will review the measure and recommend a position for City Council consideration. DISCUSSION To address emergent issues, staff recommends the following changes to the Legislative Program consistent with past City Council actions. The Budget and Finance Committee (Mayor Hunter and Councilmember Harper) concurs. 1. Local Government Finance N. Join with other Ventura County cities to encourage the Ventura County Treasurer -Tax Collector to shorten the time to collect property tax readiustments. 4. Environment H. Support legislation that gives cities authority to meet their National Pollution Elimination Discharge System requirements on a more collective and regional basis. 6. General Government 1. Support legislation that provides maximum local flexibility in contracting for services. 000130 Honorable City Council May 3, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 2 O. Evaluate the benefits of expanding the current boundaries of the Oxnard Harbor District through collaborative legislation with other Ventura County cities and the County of Ventura. 8. Land Use Planning G. Support legislation that allows local control over the establishment of medical marijuana establishments. H. Oppose legislation that limits city use of eminent domain. 9. Housing E. Support legislation that eliminates the current Regional Housing Needs Allocation process and defines an mere equitable process to determine a "fair share" of new housing needed to respond to growth trends in the region. 10. Redevelopment/Economic Development 1. Oppose legislation that limits redevelopment agency use of eminent domain. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt 2006 Legislative Program. Attachment 1: 2006 Legislative Program 000131 ATTACHMENT I CITY OF MOORPARK LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM 20056 The following Legislative Program was developed to allow the City to respond to state and federal legislation in a proactive manner. The Mayor (or Mayor Pro Tern in the Mayor's absence) is authorized to sign correspondence expressing the City's position on pending legislation consistent with the Legislative Program and /or other positions approved by the City Council. The Budget and Finance Committee will also periodically review legislation for recommendation to the City Council. Staff will monitor the League of California Cities' Priority Focus and other sources to identify pending legislation that may impact the City. Letters expressing the City's position will be drafted for the Mayor's signature, and copies will be distributed to each Councilmember. Pending legislation not addressed by the Legislative Program, or staff recommendations that deviate from the Legislative Program, will be agendized for Budget and Finance Committee review and City Council consideration. PLATFORM STATEMENTS 1. Local Government Finance A. Support legislation that limits cities' contributions to the Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) and directs the repayment of past contributions. B. Oppose legislation that eliminates or restricts the taxing authority of cities over development; weakens existing Government Code Section 66000 fee authority; and redefines any development tax, condition, or other monetary charge as development fees. C. Support legislation requiring the state and federal governments to provide full cost reimbursement to cities for all mandated programs and for all programs resulting in revenue losses. D. Support legislation that safeguards existing City revenue sources from preemption or seizure by the state or county. E. Oppose any change in revenue allocations that would negatively affect the City of Moorpark, including but not limited to the redistribution of sales tax, property tax, transient occupancy tax, and vehicle in -lieu fee. F. Oppose legislation that restricts or limits a city's ability to use tax - exempt debt for the purchase or construction of public purpose improvements. G. Support measures that provide greater fiscal independence to cities and result in greater stability and predictability in local government budgeting. Page 1 of 7 000132 H. Support efforts that provide greater accountability on the part of counties for the distribution of funds back to municipalities, including, but not limited to, fines and forfeitures. I. Oppose any measure that makes local agencies more dependent on the state for financial stability and policy direction. J. Support efforts to reduce the fiscal impact of Proposition 218 on cities. K. Support the establishment of a constitutionally - protected funding structure for local government. L. Support legislation that closes the loophole that allows companies currently doing business in California to create dot -com subsidiaries to avoid collection of sales taxes on Internet commerce. M. Support legislation that authorizes a statewide ballot measure to restore the requirement for a simple majority of voters in a city or county to approve an increase in taxes or issue general obligation bonds. N. Join with other Ventura County cities to encourage the Ventura County Treasurer -Tax Collector to shorten the time to collect property tax readjustments. 2. Labor Relations A. Oppose legislation that would restrict a city's ability to use its own employees on public works projects when such projects have previously been advertised for bid. B. Oppose legislation that requires the use of city employees rather than contracting out. C. Oppose any legislation that would grant employee benefits that should be decided at the local bargaining table. D. Oppose legislation that removes or reduces management rights, such as deciding staffing or service levels, either by direct action or increased liability. E. Support legislation that would reform the Workers' Compensation system to reduce employer cost through the reduction of system abuse. F. Support legislation that limits the ability of employees to receive Workers' Compensation benefits for occupational injuries /illnesses that result from stress, disciplinary action, or performance evaluation consultations. G. Oppose legislation that expands or extends any presumptions of occupational injury or illness. Page 2 of 7 000133 H. Oppose any measure that imposes compulsory and binding interest arbitration. Oppose efforts that reduce local control over public employee disputes or impose regulations of an outside agency on such disputes. J. Oppose a mandatory Social Security tax for public employers and public employees. 3. Transportation A. Oppose legislation that redirects local transportation funds away from cities. B. Support legislation that would provide additional resources to cities to finance local transportation systems, facilities, and improvements. C. Support legislation that provides greater flexibility for the use of local transportation funds for both public transit and street maintenance and construction purposes. D. Support legislation that will help reduce non -local commercial vehicle traffic on SR -118 through the City. E. Oppose legislation that limits and /or decreases the existing amount of retention proceeds withheld from any payment by a public entity to the contractor on a public project. 4. Environment A. Support legislation that streamlines the state's environmental review process and maintains public participation. B. Support legislation that would eliminate unfunded mandates such as the water course pollution prevention programs. C. Support legislation that reduces or eliminates local government's owner /operator Superfund liability. D. Support legislation to either consolidate or streamline the federal and state Clean Air Acts without reducing air quality standards. E. Support air quality efforts that emphasize use of advanced technologies and market incentives, including use of alternative fuels and development of an infrastructure for alternative fuel vehicles. F. Support legislation that reimburses cities for revenue losses stemming from environmental decisions made without city participation. Page 3 of 7 000134 G. Support legislation that provides money to local governments for energy conservation programs. H. Support legislation that gives cities authority to meet their National Pollution Elimination Discharge System requirements on a more collective and regional basis. 5. Waste Management A. Support legislation that provides cities with financial assistance for programs designed to provide for the safe disposal of solid, hazardous, and special waste. B. Support legislation that strengthens cities' ability to direct municipal solid waste flow to designated solid waste facilities. C. Support legislation that streamlines AB 939 tracking and reporting requirements. D. Support legislation that would make grants available to local agencies for programs that encourage the recycling /reclaiming of resources. E. Support legislation that promotes source reduction measures without creating an unfunded mandate. F. Oppose legislation that would restrict or limit local government's ability to franchise refuse and recycling collection services, to direct municipal solid waste flow (flow control), or to contractually require haulers to guarantee achievement of AB 939 goals. G. Support legislation that promotes recycling and expands the market for recycled materials. H. Support new resource recovery and conversion technologies, such as bio- diesel from organic waste. Support legislation that implements the concept of extended manufacturer responsibility for electronic waste and other material types requiring incentives for recycling. 6. General Government A. Support legislation that ensures cities receive a proportionate share of property taxes upon withdrawal from a county library services district, or any other county service or district for which property taxes are received. B. Support legislation that provides financial assistance for local public libraries without the imposition of new taxes. Page 4 of 7 000105 C. Support legislation that limits libraries' contributions to the Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund. D. Oppose legislation that reduces funding for libraries including Public Library Funds. E. Support legislation that reinstates effective local regulation of the cable television industry and other deregulated utilities, including financial reimbursement for use of public right -of -ways. F. Oppose legislation that restricts' or weakens a city's ability to regulate smoking areas, alcoholic beverage licenses, or adult- oriented business establishments. G. Support legislation limiting a city's liability associated with hazardous recreational activities, such as skateboarding and in -line skating. H. Oppose legislation that increases local government's exposure to litigation. Support legislation that provides maximum local flexibility in contracting for services. J. Oppose efforts to cut funding for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs and other community services and workforce assistance programs to serve low- income and /or other disadvantaged residents. K. Support legislation to give non - entitlement cities the same rights as entitlement cities in CDBG program administration. L. Support legislation that makes funds available to refurbish and improve parks. M. Support legislation that promotes low -cost or no -cost spay and neuter programs. N. Support legislation that holds animal owners accountable for injuries or property damage caused by animals under their care or control. O. Evaluate the benefits of expanding the current boundaries of the Oxnard Harbor District through collaborative legislation with other Ventura County cities and the County of Ventura. 7. Public Safetv A. Support legislation that would provide cities with a greater share of fines and forfeitures. B. Support legislation that would provide additional resources for commercial truck safety inspections and the enforcement of commercial truck vehicle codes. Page 5 of 7 0001 G C. Oppose legislation that weakens enforcement of, and penalties for, commercial truck violations. D. Support legislation that would provide cities with contract law enforcement a proportionate share of Proposition 172 sales tax revenues for public safety. E. Support legislation that increases local law enforcement resources without increasing taxes. F. Support legislation that would provide a greater share of seized assets to cities. G. Support legislation that allows use of state and federal public safety grants for maintenance efforts in addition to service increases. 8. Land Use Planning A. Support legislation that reforms annexation law by strengthening cities' authority over spheres of influence and ensures that fair property tax agreements can be obtained. B. Support legislation that provides for shared land use determinations between counties and cities when the General Plan of the city establishes a planning area consistent with Government Code provisions. C. Support legislation that enhances local control and diminishes litigation surrounding adult entertainment facilities. D. Support legislation that strengthens local control to prepare, adopt, and implement fiscal plans for orderly growth, development, beautification, and conservation of local planning areas, including, but not limited to, regulatory authority over zoning, subdivisions, annexations, and redevelopment areas. E. Support efforts that are consistent with the doctrine of "home rule" and the local exercise of police powers, through planning and zoning processes, over local land use. F. Oppose county development projects for undeveloped areas in the city's area of interest that do not conform to city standards. G. Support legislation that allows local control over the establishment of medical marquana establishments. H. Oppose legislation that limits city use of eminent domain 9. Housing A. Support legislation that addresses occupancy levels and strengthens cities' ability to reduce overcrowding in residential housing. Page 6 of 7 000,113► -11 B. Support efforts to develop federal, state, and county participation, financial support, and incentives for programs that provide adequate, affordable housing for the elderly, handicapped, and low- income persons throughout the community. C. Oppose legislation that expands the state Department of Housing and Community Development's review role for local Housing Elements. D. Support Housing Element reform legislation that provides greater local control and flexibility, simplifies the process, and improves its effectiveness. E. Support legislation that eliminates the current Regional Housing Needs Allocation process and defines an ewe equitable process to determine a "fair share" of new housing needed to respond to growth trends in the region. F. Oppose legislation that expands the state exemption for second dwelling units in single family zones. 10. Redevelopment/Economic Development A. Oppose legislation that further weakens a city redevelopment agency's authority to use eminent domain. B. Oppose legislation that would prohibit or limit the establishment of new redevelopment project areas and /or the expansion of existing project areas. C. Oppose legislation that reduces the amount of gross tax increment allocable to redevelopment agencies. D. Support legislation that reforms reporting requirements for redevelopment agencies by simplifying the process and eliminating reporting confusion. E. Oppose legislation that adds restrictions and procedural requirements regarding closed session discussions on land acquisition, use of eminent domain, and disposal of property. F. Oppose measures that would diminish the current authority or financing capabilities of redevelopment agencies. G. Support legislation that gives cities resources to finance economic development efforts, such as business attraction, retention, and growth, as well as marketing and tourism. H. Support legislation that simplifies and streamlines the process for foreign trade. I. Oppose legislation that limits redevelopment agency use of eminent domain Page 7 of 7 0001 -38