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MEMORANDUM CHULAVISTA
OFFICE OF DEPUTY MAYOR
DATE: 03/ 15/ 2024
TO: Mayor & City Councilmembers
FROM: Deputy Councilmember Alonso Gonzalez
SUBJECT: Support for Senate Bill 1208 (SB1208) and AssemblyBill 2783 (AB-2783) Dear Mayor and Council Members,
As part of my Councilmember Comments at our upcoming City Council meeting on March 19, 2024, | will seekconsensusfrom the Council to place two state bills on the agenda for March 26th, specifically for the consideration of statements of support: Senate Bill 1208 (Padilla, SB1208) and Assembly Bill 2783 (Alvarez, AB 2783). These pieces of legislation have significant implications for environmental management and governancepractices affecting our community. | believe a council discussion on these matters is both appropriate and timely.
Senate Bill 1208 (SB1208) - Waste Discharge Permits: Landfills SB1208 aims to enhance environmental protections within the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserveby amending current waste management regulations. This bill seeksto prevent the issuanceof waste discharge permits for new landfills or lateral expansions of existing ones in sensitive areas, including locations within the Tijuana Riverwatershed. Given our proximity to this ecologically significant area, supporting SB1208 aligns with our commitment to environmental stewardship and public health.
Assembly Bill 2783 (AB-2783) - Transparency and Accountability in Port Governance AB-2783 focuses on reforming governance practices within the SanDiego Unified Port District, which hasdirect implications for our city. By promoting transparency, accountability, and public 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA91910 | T: (619) 407-3516 | E: [email protected] oversight, AB-2783 addresseslongstanding concerns regarding the Port's operations. The bill's proposed reforms, including term limits for Commissionersand the establishment of ethical standards, are crucial for ensuring that Port decisionsreflect the public interest.
Request for Council Discussion
respectfully request that this memo be included in and distributed with the Council meeting materials, available to both the Council and the public. | look forward to a discussionthat will be instrumental in guiding our city's response and ensuring that our actions are aligned with the best interests of our community.
Thank you for considering this request.
Sincerely,
AlonsMGonzate? (Mar15, 202414:54PDT)
Alonso Gonzalez
Deputy Mayor
City of ChulaVista, District 3
276 Fourth Avenue, ChulaVista, CA91910 | T: (619) 407-3516 | E: [email protected]