Goleta City Council
December 6, 2022

Agenda Item C.1

CPMS DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Meeting Date: December 6, 2022

TO: Mayor and Councilmembers

FROM: Robert Nisbet, City Manager

CONTACT: Ryan Kintz, Assistant to the City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Management Analyst

SUBJECT: Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2023

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 22-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing the City of Goleta Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2023.”

BACKGROUND:

A legislative platform serves as a declaration of a governing body’s position on the current policy issues it faces and provides a mechanism whereby its interests can be protected at th e state and federal levels. Local government legislative platforms often contain positions related to policy areas including the following: public administration; community services; land use; revenue and taxation; public safety; environmental quality; eco nomic development; and public works. A legislative platform conveys to legislators, policymakers, the public and the media where the City Council stands on important policy issues. Similar to a strategic plan, a legislative platform also provides a way for staff and the City Council to be united in efforts and better coordinate execution of Council’s policies.

A legislative platform allows the City to quickly weigh in on important issues in the upcoming legislative session because of the changing political landscape and issues facing local governments that directly impact the City. For example, letters of support or opposition may be sent by the Mayor or staff without the need to convene the City Council for approval. Timing of these actions can be critical and very often the window to respond does not coincide with the Council’s regular meeting schedule. A legislative platform allows for greater flexibility in reaching out to legislators and assists the City in communicating its interests at the state and federal level in a timely and efficient manner.

In addition, a legislative platform allows the City to take action in support or opposition of projects, programs (i.e. grant applications) and natural resources that affect the Goleta community.
1 Meeting Date: December 6, 2022

The City’s initial Legislative Platform (Platform) was established in 2010 and is reviewed and amended annually by the Ad Hoc Legislative Issues Committee. On October 18, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22 -53 entitled “A Resolution for the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Establishing an Ad Hoc 2023 Legislative Issues Committee;” and appointed the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore to serve on the Ad Hoc 2023 Legislative Issues Committee. The Committee members serve in an adv isory capacity to review the Platform, provide input and make recommendations on proposed amendments.

In this staff report, staff is requesting the City Council to adopt Resolution No. 2 2-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gole ta, California, Establishing the City of Goleta Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2023” (Attachment 1).

DISCUSSION:

During the 2022 legislative session the Mayor signed 20 letters to address bills in areas specifically included in the Platform. Table 1 lists the letters the Mayor signed and were submitted as part of the official records of support/opposition for the State and Federal legislature.

Table 1. 2022 Letters to Address Bills
Bill
Number Policy Area Subject Stance Sent to

N/A ALL
City of Goleta 2022 Funding
Request Support
Senator Monique
Limon,
Assemblymember
Steve Bennett
AB 2635
Governance,
Transparency
and Labor
Relations
Amend Digital Infrastructure
and Video Competition Act of
2006 to require local PEG
access channels to be in HD Support
Assemblymember
Sharon Quirk-Silva,
Assemblymember
Steve Bennet
HR 1190
Community
Services
Award medal of honor to
retired Colonel Philip J.

Conran Support
Congressman
Salud Carbajal
SB 886
Homelessness,
Housing,
Community and
Economic
Development
Exempting student housing
from California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Oppose
Senator Scott
Wiener,
Assemblymember
Luz Rivas,
Governor Gavin
Newson
AB 2647
Governance,
Transparency
and Labor
Relations
Local Government: open
meetings Support
Assemblymember
Marc Levine,
Governor Gavin
Newson
AB 1985
Environmental
Quality
Organic waste: recovered
waste product procurement
targets Support
Senator Anthony
Portantino,
Governor Gavin
Newson
2 Meeting Date: December 6, 2022

AB 1951
Revenue and
Taxation
Sales and use tax:
exemptions: manufacturing Oppose Governor Newson
SB 929
Community
Services
Community mental health
services: data collection Support
Senator Susan
Talamantes
Eggman, Governor
Gavin Newson
SB 513
Homelessness,
Housing,
Community and
Economic
Development
Homeless and domestic
violence shelter grants: pets
and veterinary services Support
Senator Robert
Hertzberg
AB 2097
Homelessness,
Housing,
Community and
Economic
Development
Residential, commercial or
other development types:
parking requirements Oppose
Assemblymember
Laura Friedman,
Governor Gavin
Newson
AB 2622
Environmental
Quality
Sales and use taxes:
exemptions: California Hybrid
and Zero-Emission Truck and
Bus Voucher Incentive
Project: transit buses Support
Assemblymember
Kevin Mullin,
Governor Gavin
Newson
AB 2234
Homelessness,
Housing,
Community and
Economic
Development
Request to Veto - Planning
and zoning: housing and
permits Oppose
Governor Gavin
Newson

The Mayor also took separate action to advocate for projects , programs (i.e. grant applications) and natural resources that affect the Goleta community and also align with the Platform. Table 2 lists the separate actions taken.

Table 2. Other Letters of Action
Subject Requester Stance Addressed to
FY 2023 Community Project Funding
Request - Wastewater Surveillance
UCSB - Kirsten
Deshler Support
Congressman
Salud Carbajal
FY 2023 Community Project Funding
Request - San Marcos Road Stabilization
COSB - Jasmine
McGinty Support
Congressman
Salud Carbajal
FY 2023 Community Project Funding
Request - Next Wave Project
SBMTD - Hillary
Blackerby Support
Congressman
Salud Carbajal
FY 2023 Community Project Funding
Request - Goleta Water District Solar
Panels Kristen Werner Support
Congressman
Salud Carbajal
FY 2022 Sections 5339(b) and (c) Grants
for buses and Bus Facilities and Low and
No Emissions Program Hillary Blackerby Support
Amy Voltz, FTA
Office of Program
Management
Broadband Consortium, Pacific Coast
2022 California Advanced Services Fund
Regional Broadband Consortia Grant
Application
Bill Simmons,
Broadband
Consortium
Pacific Coast Support
CPUC,
Communications
Division, California
3 Meeting Date: December 6, 2022

Advanced Services
Fund
Application for Local Agency Technical
Assistance by the Santa Barbara County
Association of Governments and County
of Santa Barbara SBCAG Support
CPUC
Communications
Division, California
Advanced Services
Fund
Cachuma Resource Conservation
District’s Grant Application to the State
Coastal Conservancy’s Wildfire
Resilience Program for the Santa Barbara
County Wildfire Resilience Collaborative
Cachuma
Resource
Conservation
District Support
Douglas, Bosco,
Chairman
California State
Coastal
Conservancy
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Grant Application to the Department of
Health and Human Services,
Administration for Children and Families,
for the Standing Announcement for
Residential (Shelter) Services for
Unaccompanied Children
Devereux
Advanced
Behavioral Health Support
Karen Code
Administration for
Children and
Families

To prepare for the 20 23 update, the 20 22 Platform was reviewed as the basis for the upcoming year. The Platform was routed to staff and the City’s legislative consultant for feedback and suggestions on any new initiatives or topics that might need to be included.

Staff participated in a League of California Cities legislative webinar on November 15, 2022 that provided a review of 20 22 bills adopted by the State Legislatur e as well as insights on issues the League foresees for the 2023 Legislative Session.

The draft platform was reviewed with the members of the Ad Hoc Legislative Issues Committee – Mayor Paula Perotte and Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin on November 10, 2022. Feedback from the Committee was incorporated and is reflected in Exhibit A to Attachment 1.

A red -line version of the revised Platform is attached (Attachment 2). Changes in the Platform for 2023 include general style changes to specifically align each platform position to the support or opposition of legislation and other non-substantive wording changes for consistency and improved clarity throughout the document. Other notable changes are summarized below per policy area:
 Section 1. Governance Transparency and Labor Relations o Added new section to support modernizing public meeting requirements (pg.7, F2).
 Section 2. Homelessness, Housing, Community and Economic Development o Added language to include support for low-barrier navigation center s (pg. 8, A1 & A2).
o Added a new section to support the new Encampment Resolution Funding Program beginning this year that provides paths to stable and safe house while resorting public space to intended uses (pg. 8, A3). o Added language to include support for affordable housing for lower- and moderate- income households (pg. 8, B1).
4 Meeting Date: December 6, 2022

o Removed section B 4 because historically have n ot limit ed housing occupancy (pg. 9, B4).
o Added new section B 7 to support innovated affordable ho using programs (pg. 9, B7).
o Added language to include opposition to parking requirements (pg. 10, C4). o Removed section C5 regarding project entitlements because it is not relevant (pg. 10, C5).
o Removed section C7 regarding powers of eminent domain because it is no longer relevant and local control is addressed in other sections (pg. 10 C7). o Expanded infrastructure investment to include bikes, pedestrian networks and open spaces (pg. 10, D1).
o Added language to support legislation that is not limited to criteria of disadvantaged communities (pg. 11, F1).
 Section 3. Transportation, Communication and Public works o Removed language that specifically addressed NEPA and CEQA processes (pg. 13, A10).
o Removed section B11 because it is addressed more broadly in other sections (pg. 14, B11).
 Section 4. Community Services
o Added language to support legislation that is not limited to criteria of census tract-based eligibility or disadvantaged communities (pg. 17, A1 & A3). o Added new section that supports funding for acquisition of property for parks and open space (pg. 17, A5).
o Added new section that supports funding for behavioral health services (pg. 19, E13).
 Section 6. Public Safety
o Added new section that supports funding for emergency facilities (pg. 2 6, B6).
o Added new section that supports the mitigation of wildfire risk (pg. 26, B7).

Update on City’s Legislative Advocate
Last year in December 2021, staff developed and released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Legislative Advocate and received five proposals. Upon staff’s review of the proposals and interviews with the top two candidates, it was determined th e consultant Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange (SYASL) was the best choice. An agreement in the amount not -to-exceed $36,350 was finalized in March 2022 for a term of one year.

Staff has regular communication with SYASL through weekly meetings, emails and newsletters to share and track legislative issues important to the City . SYASL services include but are not limited to the following:

 Actively monitor l egislation in the areas of interest as detailed in the City’s Legislative Platform.
 Provide timely reports on key issues including, but not limited to weekly reports during the legislative session on key bills that are monitored by the City.  Routinely advise the City of the status of legislation in areas of interest via oral and written reports.
5 Meeting Date: December 6, 2022

 Sponsor and/or support legislation that would impact the City’s interest and oppose those measure that would impact the City negatively.
 Draft and submit position letters to the relevant legislators and committees.  Testify in relevant committees and draft testimony for City staff or electeds and prepare them to testify, as necessary.
 Arrange meetings with Capitol decision-makers and legislative staff.  Draft legislation and legislative amendments and identify sponsors for legislation.  Coordinate coalitions with public entity partners and allied interests, such as the League of California Cities.
 Assist in the development of position papers on pending legislation.  Work with Governor Newsom’s administration to secure support for legislative proposals favorable to the City’s interests.
 Provide support from our communications director if needed.  Prepare and file all applicable documents with the Fair Political Practices Commission.

FISCAL IMPACTS:

Maintaining and updating the legislative platform does not include any significant fiscal impacts, other than staff time.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council could choose not to take action on a 20 23 Legislative Platform at this time and ask for additional information from staff. Staff would return with this item at a future meeting date, which would allow for additional Council consideration, but may limit the City’s ability to actively engage in advocacy in the meantime and provide information to our State Legislators as they prepare bills they will introduce in 2023.

Reviewed By: Legal Review By: Approved By:
__________________
Kristine Schmidt
Assistant City Manager
__________________
Megan Garibaldi
City Attorney
_________________
Robert Nisbet
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing the City of Goleta Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2023.

Exhibit A. - Goleta Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 202 3 – Clean version

2. Goleta Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2023 – Redline Version

3. Staff Presentation – 2023 Legislative Platform
6 ATTACHMENT 1

Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing the City of Goleta Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2023.

Exhibit A. - Goleta Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2023 – Clean version

7 RESOLUTION NO. 22-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF GOLETA
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023

WHEREAS, the Goleta City council adopted a legislative platform in December 20 21, with the goal of strengthening our local government by promoting City goals and defending the City against legislative action by state and federal governments that would weaken local government control and/or take away traditional municipal revenue sources; and

WHEREAS, the Legislative Platform is reviewed by the Ad Hoc Legislative Issues Committee each year to ensure that the Platform is current with emerging policy and reflects the City’s current interests as well as priorities common to cities throughout the State of California; and
WHEREAS, it is vital to the fiscal health and self -determination of the City to effectively communicate with state legislators and federal representatives in order to favorably influence state and federal legislation, regulations and grant requests; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to be proactive and involved in the governmental decision-making processes by directly affecting the City legislative priorities identified in Exhibit “A” and other selected issues as may from time to time be recommended by the National League of Cities, the League of California Cities and other agencies conducting legislative analysis and advocacy on behalf of cities; and

WHEREAS, a legislative platform will allow City officials and staff to communicate effectively and in a timely manner with elected officials at the federal, state and county levels and coordinate with similar efforts made by other local government entities; and

WHEREAS, the 202 3 platform will remain in full force and effect until a subsequent platform is reviewed by the committee and adopted by the City Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GOLETA, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves a Legislative Platform for 2023 by adopting the principles attached in Exhibit “A”.

8 @BCL@9015ACB33
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this __ day of _____ 2022.

__________________________

PAULA PEROTTE, MAYOR

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_________________________ __________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ MEGAN GARIBALDI

CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY

9 @BCL@9015ACB33

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss.

CITY OF GOLETA )

I, DEBORAH S. LOPEZ, City Clerk of the City of Goleta, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 22-__ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Goleta a t a regular meeting held on the ___ day of ______, 2022 by the following vote of the Council:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

(SEAL)

_________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ

CITY CLERK

10 2023

LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
Adopted (TBD)
VIEW ONLINE https://www.cityofgoleta.org/city-hall/mayor-and-city- council/legislative-platform
11

This page left intentionally blank.

12

Table of Contents
Introduction. Purpose and Scope .................................................. 4 Section 1. Governance, Transparency and Labor Relations ....... 5 A. Employee and Labor Relations .................................................. 5 B. Tort Reform ................................................................................ 5 C. Elections .................................................................................... 6 D. Public Records Act ..................................................................... 6 E. Political Reform Act/Ethics/Conflict of Interest Laws ................... 6 F. Brown Act/Public Notice ............................................................. 7 Section 2. Homelessness, Housing, Community and Economic Development ................................................................................... 8 A. Homelessness ............................................................................ 8 B. Housing ...................................................................................... 8 C. Land Use Planning ..................................................................... 9 D. Regional Governance/Growth Management ................................ 10 E. Local Agency Formation Commissions’ (“LAFCO”) Policies ..... 10 F. Economic Development ............................................................. 11 Section 3. Transportation, Communication and Public Works.. 12 A. Transportation .......................................................................... 12 B. Water and Biological Resources .............................................. 13 C. Telecommunications and Utilities .............................................. 14 D. Contracts .................................................................................. 15 Section 4. Community Services ................................................... 17 A. Parks and Recreation ............................................................... 17 B. Facilities ................................................................................... 17 C. Libraries ................................................................................... 17 D. Arts, Cultural Resources and Historic Preservation .................. 18 E. Family Services ........................................................................ 18 F. Animal Welfare ......................................................................... 19 Section 5. Environmental Quality ................................................ 20 A. Climate Adaptation and Sustainability ...................................... 20 B. Oil and Gas Cleanup, Restoration, and Oil-Spill Prevention ..... 21 C. Solid Waste .............................................................................. 22 Section 6. Public Safety ................................................................ 24 A. Public Safety ............................................................................ 24 B. Emergency Preparedness .......................................................... 26 C. Crime Victims ........................................................................... 26 Section 7. Revenue and Taxation ................................................ 28

13

CITY OF GOLETA
2023 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

Introduction. Purpose and Scope

The purpose of the City of Goleta’s Legislative Platform is to promote the adoption of state and federal legislation that will establish sound public policy for responsible local governance; protect and enhance public health, safety and welfare; and aid the City’s delivery of high-quality, equitable services to its residents.

The Legislative Platform is intended to articulate the City’s positions on issues that are currently, or are anticipated to be, the focus of future legislation by the state or federal governments. Overarching positions include opposing unf unded mandates as well as any federal or state legislation that takes away local control.

The positions contained in the Platform are intended to supplement the broad range of goals, policies and programs reflected in the Goleta Strategic Plan, the Genera l Plan, the Municipal Code and other adopted documents. Therefore, advocacy efforts may be based on references articulated in these policy documents as they provide current direction for the City organization.

City departments are authorized to review proposed legislation to determine how it relates to the City’s Legislative Platform and to recommend that the Mayor take a position on legislation that the department determines to be “high priority” and write lett ers, contact legislators, and otherwise communicate the position of the City as appropriate. The Mayor or his/her designee is authorized to send letters in support of grant applications from organizations that are consistent with the positions expressed he rein. The Mayor, or his/her designee, after conferring with City staff, may make contact with legislators to advocate for or against legislation consistent with the legislative platform.
14

Section 1. Governance, Transparency and Labor Relations

A. Employee and Labor Relations

1. Support legislation that increases the transparency of all public employee compensation and benefits.

2. Support legislation that grants public pension and other post - retirement benefit reform that is fiscally responsible, sustainable, affordable and equitable for employees and taxpayers in the long term.

3. Support legislation that streamlines the Workers’ Compensation system and makes it easier for employers, employees and health care providers to navigate.

4. Support legislation and polic y that control escalating workers’ compensation costs to public agencies and taxpayers.

5. Oppose legislation that limits a public sector employer’s ability to conduct job related pre -employment inquiries and
background checks in order to prevent physical, fi nancial, economic and personal threats to employees and general
public.

6. Support legislation that enhances tax-advantaged health saving accounts (HSAs) for employees.

7. Support legislation that enhances participation and promotes increased retirement savings in various types of deferred compensation plan.

B. Tort Reform

1. Support legislation to limit local government liability.

2. Oppose legislation that limits power of local government to negotiate indemnification protections in public contracts.

3. Support legislation to reform California’s tort system to curtail unreasonable liability exposure for public agencies and restore the ability of public agencies to obtain affordable insurance. 15

C. Elections

1. Support legislation to reduce unnecessary and costly procedures for conducting municipal elections.

2. Support legislation that encourages and expands civic engagement and voter participation in elections.

3. Support legislation that lowers the threshold for passage of local special purpose agency funding propositions.

4. Support legisl ation that maintains the integrity of the recall process.

5. Support legislation that reduces the amount of recall abuse while improving, streamlining and ensuring that the public has full knowledge of the issues.

D. Public Records Act

1. Support legislation to imp rove data management systems and allow public agencies greater access to data.

E. Political Reform Act/Ethics/Conflict of Interest Laws

1. Support legislation and regulations that establish sound practices and principles related to political campaigns.

Regulations that would restrict or preempt local authority are opposed.

2. Support legislation designed to improve and streamline the Political Reform Act and its implementation through regulations.

3. Support legislation that increases the transparency of all p ublic official compensation and benefits.

4. Support legislation to revise laws governing local agency transparency and ethics when it addresses material and
documented inadequacies and has a reasonable relationship to resolving those problems, is internally consistent, avoids redundancy, and accommodates the practical challenges of implementation.
16

F. Brown Act/Public Notice

1. Support legislation modernizing the methods by which a local agency may comply with public noticing, advertisement, and posting requirements related to agendas, hearings, resolutions, ordinances and other government matters.

2. Support legislation clarifying and modernizing public meeting requirements for elected officials and the public to take advantage of technological advances and provide maximum flexibility for participation with advancing the goals of the Brown Act.

17

Section 2. Homelessness, Housing, Community and Economic Development

A. Homelessness

1. 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 and low -barrier navigation centers ; increasing the supply of permanent supportive housing;
expanding permanent affordable housing; increasing outreach to persons experiencing homelessness; and promoting self - empowerment through counseling, job training and other
supportive services.

2. Support leg islation and local, state and federal programs that reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness by promoting mental health and substance abuse services;
providing emergency and transitional housing and low -barrier navigation centers; expanding pe rmanent affordable/supportive housing; and promoting self- empowerment through counseling, job training, and other supportive services for those who suffer from mental health issues and/or substance abuse.

3. Support legislation and local, state and federal programs that encourage and fund collaborative efforts to provide services to assist those e xperiencing unsheltered homelessness in
encampments and vehicles , to support people living in
encampments onto paths to safe and stable housing and result in sustainable restoration of public spaces to their intended uses while safeguarding the needs of unhoused people seeking shelter.

B. Housing

1. Support legislation that increases financial assistance to local governments, nonprofit housing organizations and public/private partnerships to provide affordable, transitional, subsidized, supportive, and emergency housing to lower and moderate income households, seniors, farmworkers , and people with 18

special needs.

2. Support legislation that increases the City’s ability to effectively compete for state and federal housing funding.

3. Support legislation and grants that promote development and enhancement of safe, affordable, sustainable, equitable, and accessible housing within the City.

4. Support legislation allowing local jurisdictions to pool resources to meet sub-regional affordable housing goals.

5. Support legislation that provides the City with options in meeting its housing needs and that would simplify the Housing Element review process, while still ensuring City housing needs are met.

6. Oppose legislation that cuts funding for affordable housing and services to vulnerable populations through programs such as HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).

7. Support legislation that creates or expands innovative programs that leverage funds to subsidize affordable housing, such as the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program.

C. Land Use Planning

1. Support legislation that promotes environmentally sustainable land use patterns, maintains safe residential neighborhoods, bolsters economic prosperity, preserves open space, and enhances the overall quality of life in the City of Goleta.

2. Support legislation that is consistent with the principle of local control and the local exercise of police powers over local land use.

3. Support legislation that would provide priority processing of Coastal Development Permits for critical needs, including affordable housing projects, public and quasi -public medical facilities, and public safety facilities.

4. Oppose legislation that diminishes the City’s authority to apply discretion to approve land use patterns and review entitlement 19

applications or restrict s City permitting and land use planning authority including over land use procedures, parking
requirements, development standards, and fees.

5. Oppose legislation that impacts areas outside the City of Goleta, such as the Santa Barbara Airport in the City of Santa Barbara, which may have negative impacts on the City of Goleta. Support legislation impacting these areas which may provide benefits to the City of Goleta.

6. Support legislation that streamlines the California
Environmental Quality Act, while supporting its legislative intent.

D. Regional Governance/Growth Management

1. Support legislation funding state and local investment in the physical infrastructure of California, including but not limited to its roadways, bridges, railway systems, bicycle and pedestrian networks, levees, dams, parks and open spaces , libraries, public safety facilities, jails, prisons , and systems for delivering and treating water, wastewater, and storm water.

2. Support legislation to achieve fair and proportionate representation on statewide and regional boards.

3. Support legislation encouraging regional , sub -regional and County-wide cooperation in planning and land use strategies in areas such as: transportation, air quality, affordable housing , and conservation; especially those that provide funding for effective implementation of agreed upon goals.

4. Oppose legislation that mandates compliance of the City’s local land use authority with regional, sub -regional, or Countywide plans.

E. Local Agency Formation Commissions’ (“LAFCO”) Policies

1. Support legislation that clarifies and redefines the sphere of influence concept to provide better planning for growth, development and service delivery , while preserving agricultural and open space resources, discouraging urban sprawl , and coordinating local and regional planning.
20

2. Support legislation that enhances LA FCO’s ability to mitigate fiscal impacts regarding “change of organization” proposals through tax- sharing conditions.

3. Support legislation that provides for tax reform to mitigate negative fiscal impacts to local governments from past and present tax revenue shifts away from said local governments.

4. Support legislation aimed at creating equity in determining annexation matters.

5. Support legislation that amends the state’s Revenue and Taxation Code so that counties are no longer allowed to block annexations in exchange for unreasonable property tax -sharing agreements.

F. Economic Development

1. Support legislation that encourages economic development using criteria which are not limited to census tract -based eligibility or designation as a disadvantaged community.

2. Support legislation that enhances or expands community and economic development tools and funding to address
revitalization and redevelopment needs.

3. Support legislation that provides tools and incentives to support job creation and retention and address th e infrastructure and jobs/housing needs and long-term affordability within the City and State.

4. Support legislation that help s the City recover from economic downturns.
21

Section 3. Transportation, Communication and Public Works

A. Transportation

1. Support legislation to enhance the ability of local agencies to finance local transportation programs and facilities.

2. Support legislation that ensures the City of Goleta receives its fair share of transportation revenue.

3. Support legislation that provides i ncreased state and federal funding for preservation and maintenance of local streets and roads and secures the maximum amount of state and federal funding for maintenance and construction of local streets, roads, infrastructure, transportation projects , and major corridors.

4. Support legislation that reduces local reliance on local gas tax revenues for road and street improvements and proposes new alternative funding solutions with longer-term sustainability.

5. Support legislation protecting dedicated transp ortation-related tax revenues and funding for transit operations and
maintenance.

6. Support legislation that provides funding for development of an integrated, comprehensive, and efficient multi -modal
transportation network; this includes inter -county and in tra- county highways, pedestrian and bicycle, mass transit,
commuter rail service, facilities , and infrastructure within the region.

7. Support legislation that provides local agencies greater discretionary authority to expend available transportation funds.

8. Support legislation funding opportunities for transit and para - transit operations, including service for persons with disabilities as well as the senior citizen community.

9. Support legislation that encourages reform to expedite federal review and reduce dela ys in payment of local agencies and 22

their contractors for transportation project development, right-of- way, and construction activities.

10. Support legislation that increases administrative flexibility and streamlines reforms that assist cities with operating and maintaining the existing transportation network.

11. Support legislation that ensures transportation infrastructure funding and does not jeopardize critical projects with each reauthorization.

12. Support legislation that allows for discretion on the part of traffic engineering professionals in setting appropriate speed limits rather than having to rely on prevailing speeds.

B. Water and Biological Resources

1. Support legislation to diversify the City’s water supply resources and improve water quality in the region.

2. Support legislation that would increase funding for infrastructure to distribute reclaimed water city -wide. Support legislation that calls for the conservation of water resources.

3. Support legislation that provides federal and state rebate programs, tax credits, and other financial incentives that encourage property owners to invest in water efficient systems and landscaping.

4. Support legislation that would increase funding and flexibility for trash reduction strategies in creeks and watersheds.

5. Support legislation, funding, research, and implementation strategies based on scientific data and human/ecological risk assessment for addressing urban water and stormwater runoff.

6. Support legislation for performance -based and diversified stormwater protection strategies that can be adapted to local environmental conditions.

7. Oppose legislation or policies that are overly prescriptive or inflexible with respect to implementation strategies.
23

8. Support legislation or policy that promotes agricultural practices that are adequately protective of water quality and water resources.

9. Support legislation providing for policy development, “watershed- based” solutions, funding and research for
addressing urban runoff and beach closures, which identify the sources of bacterial , viral and other contaminants as well as human pathogens.

10. Support legislation that would regionally retain any Regional Board fines that are levied against stormwater permit violators within the Region.

11. Support legislation and grants that promote wildlife , habitat protection and preservation of endangered or threatened species, including care for injured wildlife.

12. Oppose legislation that places the burden of assessment and remediation related to manufactured products on local
jurisdictions instead of manuf acturers or potentially responsible parties.

C. Telecommunications and Utilities

1. Support legislation that preserves state and local authority to manage public rights-of-way including the appearance and aesthetics of equipment placed within them, and zoning and planning for the deployment of telecommunications
infrastructure that protects public safety and welfare.

2. Oppose legislation that pre -empts the City’s authority to negotiate compensation paid to cities for the use of their property and rights- of-way for telecommunications.

3. Support legislation that grants the ability of local governments to provide electricity and ancillary services to residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

4. Support legislation that grants cities’ authority to zone and plan for the deployment of telecommunications infrastructure. 24

5. Support legislation that protects cities’ ability to maintain and manage the public right -of-way and negotiate compensation for its use.

6. Support legislation to specifically allow municipalities and other local agencies to use public funds for development of
renewable energy sources and battery energy storage systems; and require public utilities to improve and expand incentive structures for renewable energy generation and battery energy storage.

7. Oppose legislation that erodes the ability of local governments to maintain existing fees on telecommunications services.

8. Support legislation that would result in lower energy rates for the residents and businesses of the City of Goleta including funding that assi sts with the conversion of outdated energy systems to new energy efficient options.

9. Support legislation that improves the reliability and consistency of electrical supply and improves transmission of electricity to local governments and their communities.

10. Support legislation that enhances the public power options available to local governments and oppose legislation that reduces the public power options available to local
governments.

11. Support legislation and grants that encourage the development of broadban d infrastructure and establish and enhance
equitable access to broadband services.

D. Contracts

1. Support legislation that allows cities the option to use design/build contracting and other innovations designed to bring efficiency to the public contracting process.

2. Support legislation that preserves a minimum 5 percent retention for construction contracts.

3. Support legislation to maintain maximum local flexibility in the 25

area of contracting and contract negotiations.
26

Section 4. Community Services

A. Parks and Recreation

1. Support legislation and park bond measures that provide per capita grants which are not limited to census tract -based eligibility or designation as a disadvantaged community to local governments that fund parks, recreation and capital
improvements, as well as programs that enhance the quality of life for the City of Goleta residents.

2. Support legislation to develop regional and state parks and connecting trail systems.

3. Support legislation which is not limited to census tract -based eligibility or designation as a disadvantaged communit y that increases funding to repair, maintain and develop state and local park and facility infrastructures.

4. Support legislation to monitor and protect Goleta Beach Park and to support kelp bed restoration in the Goleta Bay.

5. Support legislation that increases funding for acquisition of property for parks and open space.

B. Facilities

1. Support legislation, grants and low -cost financing that provide for construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of public facilities.

C. Libraries

1. Support legislation and grants that provide increased funding for library programs and services, construction, renovation and development.

2. Support legislation that restores state funding for public libraries.

3. Support local legislation for additio nal funding for the Goleta Valley Library.
27

4. Support legislation that provides state funding and resources for regional cooperation and materials sharing between libraries and library systems.

D. Arts, Cultural Resources and Historic Preservation

1. Support legislation providing funding for local arts activities and historic preservation.

2. Support legislation providing funding for high quality art programs in schools and for the community at large.

E. Family Services

1. Support legislation and grants that provide for the overall wellbeing and physical, mental and emotional health of the individuals within the City of Goleta including children, youth, seniors, persons with disabilities, low -income and other disadvantaged populations.

2. Support legislation providing affordable universal access to health care.

3. Support legislation and grants that provide affordable, quality prenatal care and childcare services and promote regional cooperation in addressing childcare needs.

4. Support legislation and grants that facilitate the provi sion of recreational activities for all segments of our population.

5. Support legislative reforms in healthcare policy that address prevention, promote health and wellness and encourage
affordability and cost containment.

6. Support legislation and policies tha t promote mental health and substance use disorder services and make resources available that support and assist members of our community.

7. Support legislation and grant programs that provide funding for youth programs, such as job training programs, after school programs, educational programs and those designed
specifically for transitional and marginalized youth.
28

8. Support legislation and grants that provide services for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities; services will specifically include nutrition, housing, transportation, recreation, and social services.

9. Support legislation that addresses the needs of at -risk youth, juvenile offenders and juveniles that are placed on court - ordered probation.

10. Support legislation that provides funding at the local level to address gang prevention and intervention programs including after school programs for at-risk teens.

11. Support legislation that educates and protects children from tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and other drugs.

12. Support legislation that encourages safe routes to schools including enforcement of school zone speed limits and
expanded school zones.

13. Support legislation and federal/state funding for behavioral health services such as substance use disorder treatment , mental health services and sober living housing.

F. Animal Welfare

1. Support legislation that facilitates responsible pet ownership.

2. Support legislation that supports humane treatment of animals and increases the penalties for animal abuse.
29

Section 5. Environmental Quality

A. Climate Adaptation and Sustainability

1. Oppose legislative infringement on local control and authority to plan for and adapt to future climate conditions, including sea level rise, precipitation patterns, temperatures, and air quality attainment strategies.

2. Support legislation that provides funding and incentives for local governments to work together on local and regional energy and climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience initiatives to improve air quality by reducing emissions and to advance economic, social and environmental equity.

3. Support legislation that holds gross polluters (those which exceed current standards) directly accountable for increased emissions.

4. Support legislation that supports energy resiliency and programs to achieve state emission reduction targets, in addition to providing incentives and grants for their
implementation.

5. Support legislation and California Public Utility Commission and California Energy Commission regulatory actions and legislative activities that are favorable to co mmunity resiliency, energy efficiency and local distributed energy generation, renewable energy, energy storage, electrification initiatives and Community Choice Energy programs.

6. Identify, evaluate, and advocate for changes to state and federal regulatory requirements that create unnecessary and/or unintended barriers to implementation of renewable energy programs and projects.

7. Support legislation to increase state and federal funding for reforestation.

8. Support legislation that provides funding and other in centives for the installation of charging stations for “low” and “zero 30

emission” vehicles.

9. Support legislation enhancing building energy efficiency standards and building safety standards.

10. Support legislation that promotes environmental and economic equity, including targeted distribution of funding sources to historically underserved and/or disadvantaged communities.

11. Oppose legislation that diminishes the authority of local jurisdictions to enforce building codes or mandates the manner of enforcement.

12. Support legislation that promotes changes in the State Building Code that encourage electrification of buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the use of natural gas.

13. Support legislation that provides federal and state rebate programs, tax credits, and other financial incentives that encourage property owners to invest in energy efficiency, renewable energy and battery energy storage systems.

14. Support legislation to ensure that new construction and major renovations include smart meters, pre -wiring of buildings to accommodate future GHG -reducing retrofits such as solar hot water heaters, photovoltaic (PV) panels or other distributed renewable power sources and electric vehicle chargers in parking areas for electric vehicles.

15. Support legislation that pr omotes the use of green building rating systems for new construction and existing buildings as one of several model options for achieving verifiable
greenhouse gases emissions reductions and improving energy efficiency.

B. Oil and Gas Cleanup, Restoration, and Oil-Spill Prevention

1. Support legislation that results in the discontinuation of offshore unused or abandoned facilities, and the restoration of areas affected by existing or former oil and gas facilities within the City.
31

2. Support legislation that mandates a percentage of state revenue from onshore and offshore coastal leases be directed to the cleanup and natural restoration of those leaseholds, particularly those leaseholds that lie along Haskell’s Beach, Ellwood Mesa, Sands Beach and Coal Oil Point.

3. Support legislation to fund oil -spill prevention and response as well as to remediate improperly abandoned legacy oil and gas wells, support structures, equipment, pipelines and cables, and the Ellwood Onshore Oil and Gas Processing Facility.

4. Support legislation that would eliminate hydraulic fracturing.

5. Oppose legislation that grants any new oil drilling, well leases, hydraulic fracturing , or any other high -intensity petroleum operations off the coast of California.

C. Solid Waste

1. Support legislation that expands the market for recyclable materials and encourages meeting state and local commercial recycling goals.

2. Oppose legislation that dictates greenhouse gas emissions strategies that are not based on scientific data or credible information.

3. Support legislation that provides greater flexibility and diversification in the use of methane -reducing technologies and strategies with respect to food -based (organics) greenhouse gas emissions and that increases state and local funding to support the development of new org anic waste recycling infrastructure and programs.

4. Support legislation that maintains and enhances local authority and flexibility to regulate solid waste and recyclables.

5. Support legislation that streamlines compliance and implementation of the Integrated Waste Management Act.

6. Oppose legislation that invalidates the Integrated Waste Management Act indemnification and/or prevent cities from 32

negotiating indemnification clauses with waste haulers.

7. Support legislation that increases local funding to governments and special districts for the collection of household waste.

8. Support legislation that reduces the toxic and non -reusable waste load.

9. Support Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation to encourage manufacturers to design environmentally friendly products by holding producers responsible for the costs of managing their products at end of life.
33

Section 6. Public Safety
A. Public Safety

1. Support legislation to provide state and federal funding to support local law enforcement through equipment up grades, capital improvements, training, and emergency preparedness initiatives.

2. Support legislation that provides a greater share of asset forfeiture funds for cities and increases latitude for spending local funds.

3. Support legislation that seeks to reimbu rse the City for the overtime costs associated with public safety personnel who are required to appear before state or county courts.

4. Support legislation that: promotes comprehensive drug and alcohol education and rehabilitation; discourages drivers from operating motor vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol; and maintains state funding necessary to post and operate sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints.

5. Support legislation that seeks funding to assist local law enforcement with crime prevention and reduction.

6. Support legislation that provides flexible block grants to local governments that improve security and public safety at the local level.

7. Support legislation and grants that promote Crisis Intervention Team training for local law enf orcement agencies in order to reduce arrests of people with mental illness and increase law enforcement’s ability to do their job safely and effectively.

8. Support legislation that grants federal funding for first responder training and improved communicatio ns systems as part of Homeland Security.

9. Support legislation that mitigates the impacts of transferring state and federal inmates into our community.
34

10. Oppose legislation that eliminates local control of alcohol beverage establishments and any state or federal interference with local codes or compliance mechanisms.

11. Support legislation that promotes and increases vehicle, bicycle, scooter and pedestrian safety.

12. Oppose legislation which relaxes the ban on the personal possession and use of weapons with aut omatic firing
capabilities.

13. Support legislation that strengthens cities’ authority to regulate business that serve as fronts for illegal conduct such as human trafficking and prostitution.

14. Support legislation to reduce gun violence through measures such as enhancing background check requirements, prohibiting unlicensed transfers of guns through unregulated secondary sales and increasing law enforcement’s ability to trace crime guns.

15. Support legislation protecting the rights of residents of all national orig ins, races, ethnicities, religious beliefs, genders, gender identities and sexual orientations to reside safely in our community, free from violence and intimidation.

16. Support police reform legislation that provides de -escalation training and the funding fo r such training, and that reduces unnecessary and excessive use of force.

17. Oppose legislation that diminishes local authority to establish regulations regarding reasonable use of public space and appropriate behavior in public spaces.

18. Support legislation th at enhances local control to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries, cooperatives, collectives or other distribution points.

19. Support legislation that increases the cannabis industry’s access to banking systems and supports a consistency
between state and federal regulation in this area.
35

20. Support legislation to develop processes and standards for evaluating impairment due to cannabis influence for drivers.

B. Emergency Preparedness

1. Support legislation, strategies and initiatives that provide increased state an d federal funding for emergency
preparedness, planning, response and recovery.

2. Support legislation that secures adequate frequencies and communications systems for multi -jurisdictional connectivity for public safety and protects the frequencies from intrusion.

3. Support legislation that increases Emergency Management Performance Grant funding which retains flexibility of fund usage for emergency preparedness training, disaster events and disaster communication outreach efforts.

4. Support federal, state, and loc al regulations that provide the highest levels of public health and safety in the transportation of hazardous materials.

5. Support legislation that ensures first responders can perform their duties during an emergency without interference from unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones, and legislation that provide local agencies immunity if responders damage or destroy UAS during emergency operations.

6. Support legislation that provides funding for constructi ng and equipping emergency facilities such as fire stat ions and emergency operations centers.

7. Support legislation that incentivizes the mitigation of wildfire risk.

C. Crime Victims

1. Support legislation that strengthens and enforces legal protections for all individuals who are victims of crime, especially victims of family violence and sexual assault.

2. Support legislation that provides funding for shelters and victim advocacy, as well as trauma and crisis counseling to assist 36

victims of violent crime.
37

Section 7. Revenue and Taxation

A. Local Government Finance

1. Support legislation that provides tax reform to mitigate negative fiscal impacts to local governments from past and present tax revenue shifts away from local governments.

2. Support legislation to change the terms of the Revenue Neutrality Agreement, including the tax sharing arrangements at the state and local level.

3. Support legislation that grants full cost reimbursement to local agencies by the state and federal government for all mandated programs.

4. 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, vehicle license fees, development fees, etc.

5. Support legislation that authorizes a simple majority of the voters in a city to establish local priorities such as the right to increase taxes or issue general obligation bonds.

6. Oppose legislation, such as “maintenance of effort” requirements, that further limit cities’ ability to administer their own revenues.

7. Oppose legislation that delays the payment of revenues due the City.

8. Support legislation that will enhance revenue for cities.

9. Support legislation that bolsters local authority to enforce local ordinances and tools to collect revenue associated with short - term vacation rentals.

10. Oppose legislation that undermines the City’s ability to manage financial resources and limits decisions regarding the long -term interests of local residents.
38

11. Support legislation which streamlines the creation and expands the applicability of Infrastructur e Finance Districts as well as Enhanced Infrastructure Finance Districts.

12. Oppose legislation that threatens tax exemption for municipal bonds, including reinstating authority to issue tax -exempt advance refunding bonds.

B. Property Tax Appeals Process

1. Support legislation that changes the property tax appeals procedures providing each public agency receiving property tax with the legal standing to appear and be heard at any property tax appeal affecting property tax revenue received by such agency.

2. Support legislation that would require the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to inform local jurisdictions in a timely manner of Sales Tax disputes prior to the issuance of adjustments to the local jurisdictions Sales Tax payment. 39 ATTACHMENT 2

Goleta Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2023 – Redline version

40 20232

LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

Adopted (TBDDecember 21,
2021)
VIEW ONLINE https://www.cityofgoleta.org/city-hall/mayor-and-city- council/legislative-platform
Style Definition: Heading 2
Formatted: Centered
Formatted: Font: 24 pt, Font color: Background 1
Formatted: Font: 24 pt, Font color: Background 1
Formatted: Font: 24 pt, Font color: Background 1
Formatted: Right: 1.04", Space Before: 4.55 pt
Formatted: Font: 18 pt, Font color: Background 1
Formatted: Font: 24 pt, Font color: Background 1
Formatted: Font: Bold, Font color: Background 1
Formatted: Centered
Formatted: Font color: Background 1
Formatted: Font color: Background 1
Formatted: Font color: Background 1
41

This page left intentionally blank.

42

Table of Contents
Introduction. Purpose and Scope ................................................... 4 Section 1. Governance, Transparency and Labor Relations ....... 5 A. Employee and Labor Relations ................................................... 5 B. Tort Reform ................................................................................. 5 C. Elections ...................................................................................... 6 D. Public Records Act ...................................................................... 6 E. Political Reform Act/Ethics/Conflict of Interest Laws ................... 6 F. Brown Act/Public Notice .............................................................. 7 Section 2. Homelessness, Housin g, Community and Economic Development ..................................................................................... 8 A. Homelessness ............................................................................. 8 B. Housing ....................................................................................... 8 C. Land Use Planning ...................................................................... 9 D. Regional Governance/Growth Management ................................ 10 E. Local Agency Formation Commissions’ (“LAFCO”) Policies . 1111 F. Economic Development .............................................................. 1 1 Section 3. Transportation, Communication and Public Works ..................................................................................................... 1313 A. Transportation ....................................................................... 1313 B. Water and Biological Resources ........................................... 1414 C. Telecommunications and Utilities ........................................... 1515 D. Contracts ............................................................................... 1717 Section 4. Community Services ................................................ 1818 A. Parks and Recreation ............................................................ 1818 B. Facilities ................................................................................ 1818 C. Libraries ................................................................................ 1818 D. Arts, Cultural Resources and Historic Preservation .............. 1919 E. Family Services ..................................................................... 1919 F. Animal Welfare ...................................................................... 2020 Section 5. Environmental Quality ............................................. 2121 A. Climate Adaptation and Sustainability ................................... 2121 B. Oil and Gas Cleanup, Restoration, and Oil-Spill Prevention . 2222 C. Solid Waste ........................................................................... 2323 Section 6. Public Safety ............................................................. 2525 A. Public Safety ......................................................................... 2525 B. Emergency Preparedness ....................................................... 2727 C. Crime Victims ........................................................................ 2727 Section 7. Revenue and Taxation ............................................. 2928 43

CITY OF GOLETA
20232 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

Introduction. Purpose and Scope

The purpose of the City of Goleta’s Legislative Platform is to promote the adoption of state and federal legislation that will establish sound public policy for responsible local governance; protect and enhance public health, safety and welfare; and aid the City’s delivery of high-quality, equitable services to its residents.

The Legislative Platform is intended to articulate the City’s p ositions on issues that are currently, or are anticipated to be, the focus of future legislation by the state or federal governments. Overarc hing positions include opposing unfunded mandates as well as any federal or state legislation that takes away local control.

The positions contained in the Platform are intended to supplem ent the broad range of goals, policies and programs reflected in th e Goleta Strategic Plan, the General Plan, the Municipal Code and other adopted documents. Therefore, advocacy efforts may be based on references articulated in these policy documents as th ey provide current direction for the City organization.

City departments are authorized to review proposed legislation to determine how it relates to the City’s Legislative Platform and t o recommend that the Mayor take a position on legislation that th e department determines to be “high priority” and write letters, contact legislators, and otherwise communicate the position of the City a s appropriate.  The Mayor or his/her designee is authorized to send letters in support of grant applications from organizations tha t are consistent with the positions expressed herein. The Mayor, or his/her designee, after conferring with City staff, may make co ntact with legislators to advocate for or against legislation consist ent with the legislative platform.

Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt
44

Section 1. Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations

A. Employee and Labor Relations

1. Support legislation that increas es the transparency of all publ ic employee compensation and benefits.

2. Support legislation that grants public pension and other post- retirement benefit reform that is fiscally responsible, sustainable, affordable and equitable for employees and taxpayers in the long term.

3. Support legislation that streamlines the Workers’ Compensation system and makes it easier fo r employers, employees and health care providers to navigate.

4. Support legislation and policy t hat control escalating workers’ compensation costs to public agencies and taxpayers.

5. Oppose legislation that limits a public sector employer’s abili ty to conduct job related pre-employment inquiries and
background checks in order to prevent physical, financial, economic and personal threats to employees and general
public.

6. Support legislation that enhances tax-advantaged health saving accounts (HSAs) for employees.

7. Support legislation that enhances participation and promotes increased retirement savings in various types of deferred compensation plan.

B. Tort Reform

1. Support legislation to limit local government liability.

2. Oppose legislation that limits power of local government to negotiate indemnification protections in public contracts.

3. Support legislation to reform Cali fornia’s tort system to curta il unreasonable liability exposure for public agencies and restore the ability of public agencies to obtain affordable insurance. 45

C. Elections

1. Support legislation to reduce unnecessary and costly procedures for conducting municipal elections.

2. Support legislation that encourages and expands civic engagement and voter participation in elections.

3. Support legislation that lowers the threshold for passage of local special purpose agency funding propositions.

4. Support legislation that maintains the integrity of the recall process.

5. Support legislation that reduces the amount of recall abuse while improving, streamlining and ensuring that the public has full knowledge of the issues.

D. Public Records Act

1. Support legislation to improve data management systems and allow public agencies greater access to data.

E. Political Reform Act/Ethics/Conflict of Interest Laws

1. Support legislation and regul ations that establish sound practices and principles related to political campaigns.

Regulations that would restrict or preempt local authority are opposed.

2. Support legislation designed to improve and streamline the Political Reform Act and its implementation through regulations.

3. Support legislation that increas es the transparency of all publ ic official compensation and benefits.

4. Support legislation to revise laws governing local agency transparency and ethics when it addresses material and
documented inadequacies and has a reasonable relationship to resolving those problems, is internally consistent, avoids redundancy, and accommodates the practical challenges of implementation.
46

F. Brown Act/Public Notice

1. Support legislation modernizing the methods by which a local agency may comply with public noticing, advertisement, and posting requirements related to agendas, hearings, resolutions, ordinances and other government matters.

2. Support legislation clarifying a nd modernizing public meeting requirements for elected officials and the public to take advantage of technological advances and provide maximum flexibility for participation with advancing the goals of the Brown Act.

Formatted: Font: 14 pt
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.75", No bullets or
numbering
47

Section 2. Homelessness, Housing, Community , and Economic Development

A. Homelessness

1. Support legislation and local, state and federal programs th at employs 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 and low-barrier navigation centers ; increasing the supply of permanent supportive housing;
expanding permanent affordable housing; increasing outreach to persons experiencing homelessness; and promoting self- empowerment through counseling, job training and other
supportive services.

2. Support legislation and local, state and federal programs that reduces the number of people experiencing homelessness by promoting mental health and substance abuse services;
providing emergency and transitional housing and low-barrier navigation centers; expanding permanent affordable/supportive housing; and promoting self- empowerment through counseling, job training, and other supportive services for those who suffe r from mental health issues and/or substance abuse.

2.3. Support legislation and local, state and federal programs that encourage and fund collaborative efforts to provide services to assist those experiencing unsheltered homelessness in
encampments and vehicles, to support people living in
encampments onto paths to safe and stable housing and result in sustainable restoration of public spaces to their intended uses while safeguarding the needs of unhoused people seeking shelter.

B. Housing

1. Support legislation that incr eases financial assistance to l ocal governments, nonprofit housing organizations and public/private partnerships to provide affordable, transitional, subsidized, supportive, and emergency housing to lower and moderate income households, seniors, farmworkers, and people with 48

special needs.

2. Support legislation that incr eases the City’s ability to eff ectively compete for state and federal housing funding.

3. Support legislation and grants that promote development and enhancement of safe, affordable, sustainable, equitable, and accessible housing within the City.

3. Support legislation that maint ains local government’s statutory authority to implement non-discriminatory housing occupancy limitations

4. Support legislation allowing local jurisdictions to pool res ources to meet sub-regional affordable housing goals.

5. Support legislation that provi des the City with options in meeting its housing needs a n d ; o r that would simplify the Housing Element review process, while still ensuring City housing needs are being met.

6. Oppose legislation that cuts funding for affordable housing and services to vulnerable populations through programs such as HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).

6.7. Support legislation that creates or expands innovative programs that leverage funds to subsidize affordable housing, such as the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program.

C. Land Use Planning

1. Support legislation that promotes environmentally sustainabl e land use patterns, maintains safe residential neighborhoods, bolsters economic prosperity, preserves open space, and enhances the overall quality of life in the City of Goleta.

2. Support legislation that is consistent with the principle of l o ca l control and the local exercise of police powers over local land use.

3. Support legislation that would provide priority processing o f 49

Coastal Development Permits for critical needs, including affordable housing projects, public and quasi-public medical facilities, and public safety facilities.

4. Oppose legislation that diminishes the City’s authority to apply discretion discretionary ability to approve land use patterns and review entitlement applications or restrict s cCity permitting and land use planning authority including over land use
processesprocedures, parking requirements, decisions
development standards, and fees.

5.4. Oppose project entitlements in a reas outside the City limits, but within the City’s General Plan proposed sphere of influence that do not conform to current City standards.

6.5. Oppose legislation that impacts in areas outside the City of Goleta, such as the Santa Barbara Airport in the City of Santa Barbara, which may have negative impacts on the City of Goleta. Support legislation in impacting these areas which may provide benefits to the City of Goleta.

7. Support legislation that retains the discretion of cities to prohibit or limit their own use of power of eminent domain to acquire property.

8.6. Support legislation that streamlines the California Environmental Quality Act, while supporting its goalslegislative intent.

D. Regional Governance/Growth Management

1. Support legislation funding state and local investment in th e physical infrastructure of California, including but not limite d to, its roadways, bridges, railway systems, bicycle and pedestrian networks, levees, dams, parks and open spaces , libraries, public safety facilities, jails, prisons, and systems for delivering and treating water, wastewater, and storm water.

2. Support legislation to achieve fair and proportionate representation on statewide and regional boards.

3. Support legislation encouraging regional, sub-regional orand Formatted: Font: 14 pt
Formatted: Right: 0.24"
Formatted: Right: 0.24"
Formatted: Not Expanded by / Condensed by
50

Ccounty-wide cooperation in planning urban developmentand land use strategies in areas such as : transportation, air quality, affordable housing , and conservation; especially those that provide funding for effective implementation of agreed upon goals.

4. Oppose legislation that mandates compliance of the City’s lo cal land use authority towith regional, sub-regional, or Countywide plans.

E. Local Agency Formation Commissions’ (“LAFCO”) Policies

1. Support legislation that cla rifies and redefines the sphere of influence concept to provide better planning for growth, development and service delivery , while preserving agricultural and open space resources, discouraging urban sprawl , and coordinating local and regional planning.

2. Support legislation that enhances LAFCO’s ability to mitigat e fiscal impacts regarding “change of organization” proposals through tax- sharing conditions.

3. Support legislation that provides for tax reform to mitigate negative fiscal impacts to local governments from past and present tax revenue shifts away from said local governments.

4. Support legislation aimed at creating equity in determining annexation matters.

5. Support legislation that a mends the state’s Revenue and Taxation Code so that counties are no longer allowed to block annexations in exchange for unreasonable property tax-sharing agreements.

F. Economic Development

1. Support legislation that encourages economic development using criteria which are not limited to census tract-based eligibility or designation as a disadvantaged community.

2. Support legislation that enhances or expands community and economic development tools and funding to address
51

revitalization and redevelopment needs.

3. Support legislation that will provides tools and incentives to support job creation and retention and address the
infrastructure and jobs/housing needs and long-term
affordability within the City and State.

4. Support legislation that will helps the City recover from economic downturns.
52

Section 3. Transportation, Communication, and Public Works

A. Transportation

1. Support legislation to enhance the ability of local agencies t o finance local transportation programs and facilities.

2. Support legislation that ensures the City of Goleta receives its fair share of transportation revenue.

3. Support legislation that provides increased state and federa l funding for preservation and maintenance of local streets and roads and secures the maximum amount of state and federal funding for maintenance and construction of local streets, roads, infrastructure, transportation projects, and major corridors.

4. Support legislation that reduc es local reliance on local gas tax r e v e n u e s f o r r o a ds a n d s t r e e ts improvements and proposes new alternative funding solutions with longer-term sustainability.

5. Support legislation protecting dedicated transportation-rela ted tax revenues and funding for transit operations and
maintenance.

6. Support legislation that provides funding for development of an integrated, comprehensive, and efficient multi-modal
transportation network; this includes inter-county and intra- county highways, pedestria n and bicycle, mass transit, commuter rail service, facilities , and infrastructure within the region.

7. Support legislation that provides local agencies greater discretionary authority to expend available transportation funds.

8. Support legislation funding oppor tunities for transit and pa ra- transit operations, including service for persons with disabili ties as well as the senior citizen community.

9. Support legislation that encour ages reform to expedite federal review and reduce delays in payment of local agencies and 53

their contractors for transportation project development, right-of- way, and construction activities.

10. Support legislation that incr eases administrative flexibili ty and streamlines reforms that assist cities with operating and maintaining the existing transportation network .; this includes lobbying for consistency between the National Environmental Protection Act (“NEPA”) and the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) to alleviate redundant environmental review of transportation projects which will promote expedited project delivery.

11. Support legislation that ensures transportation infrastruct ure funding and does not jeopardize critical projects with each reauthorization.

12. Support legislation that allows for discretion on the part of traffic engineering professionals in setting appropriate speed limits rather than having to rely on prevailing speeds.

B. Water and Biological Resources

1. Support legislation to diversify the City’s water supply res ources and improve water quality in the region.

2. Support legislation that would increase funding for infrastr ucture to distribute reclaimed water ci ty-wide. Support legislation th at calls for the conservation of water resources.

3. Support legislation that provides federal and state rebate programs, tax credits, and other financial incentives that encourage property owners to invest in water efficient systems and landscaping.

4. Support legislation that would increase funding and flexibility for trash reduction strategies in creeks and watersheds.

5. Support legislation, funding, research, and implementation strategies based on scientific data and human/ecological risk assessment for addressing urban water and stormwater runoff.

6. Support legislation for performance-based and diversified 54

stormwater protection strategies that can be adapted to local environmental conditions.

7. Oppose legislation or policies that are overly prescriptive or inflexible with respect to implementation strategies.

8. Support legislation or policy that promotes agricultural pra ctices that are adequately protective of water quality and water resources.

9. Support legislation providing for policy development, “watershed- based” solutions, funding and research for
addressing urban runoff and beach closures, which identify the sources of bacterial, viral and other contaminants as well as human pathogens.

10. Support legislation that would regionally retain any Region al Board fines that are levied against stormwater permit violators within the Region.

11. Oppose unfunded legislative actions and mandates from the State Water Resources Control Board or Regional Water
Quality Control Board.

12.11. Support legislation and grants th at promote wildlife, habitat protection and preservation of endangered or threatened species, including care for injured wildlife.

13.12. Oppose legislation that places the burden of assessment and remediation related to manufactured products on local jurisdictions instead of manufacturers or potentially responsib le parties.

C. Telecommunications and Utilities

1. Support legislation that prese rves state and local authority t o manage public rights-of-way including the appearance and aesthetics of equipment placed within them, and zoning and planning for the deployment of telecommunications
infrastructure that protects public safety and welfare.

2. Oppose legislation that pre -empts the City’s authority to 55

negotiate compensation paid to cities for the use of their property and rights- of-way for telecommunications.

3. Support legislation that gran ts the ability of local governments to provide electricity and ancillary services to residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

4. Support legislation that grants cities’ authority to zone an d plan for the deployment of telecommunications infrastructure.

5. Support legislation that protects cities’ ability to maintai n and manage the public right-of-way and negotiate compensation for its use.

6. Support legislation to specifically allow municipalities and other local agencies to use public funds for development of
renewable energy sources and battery energy storage systems; and require public utilities to improve and expand incentive structures for renewable energy generation and battery energy storage.

7. Oppose legislation that erodes the ability of local governments to maintain existing fees on telecommunications services.

8. Support legislation that would result in lower energy rates for the residents and businesses of the City of Goleta including funding that assists with the conversion of outdated energy systems to new energy efficient options.

9. Support legislation that improves the reliability and consis tency of electrical supply and impro ves transmission of electricity t o local governments and their communities.

10. Support legislation that enhances the public power options available to local governments and oppose legislation that reduces the public power options available to local
governments.

11. Support legislation and grants that encourage the developme nt of broadband infrastructure and establish and enhance
equitable access to broadband services.
56

D. Contracts

1. Support legislation that allows cities the option to use design/build contracting and other innovations designed to bring efficiency to the public contracting process.

2. Support legislation that preserves a minimum 5 percent retention for construction contracts.

3. Support legislation to maintai n maximum local flexibility in t h e area of contracting and contract negotiations.
57

Section 4. Community Services

A. Parks and Recreation

1. Support legislation and park bo nd measures that provide per capita grants which are not limited to census tract-based eligibility or designation as a disadvantaged community to local governments that fund parks, recreation and capital
improvements, as well as programs that enhance the quality of life for the City of Goleta residents.

2. Support legislation to develop regional and state parks and connecting trail systems.

3. Support legislation which is not limited to census tract-based eligibility or designation as a disadvantaged community that increases funding to repair, maintain and develop state and local park and facility infrastructures.

4. Support legislation to monitor and protect Goleta Beach Park and to support kelp bed restoration in the Goleta Bay.

4.5. Support legislation that increas es funding for acquisition of property for parks and open space.

B. Facilities

1. Support legislation, grants and low-cost financing that prov ide for construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of public facilities.

C. Libraries

1. Support legislation and grants that provide increased fundin g for library programs and services, construction, renovation and development.

2. Support legislation that restores state funding for public libraries.

3. Support local legislation for additional funding for the Gol eta Valley Library.

Formatted: Right: 0.24", Space After: 12 pt, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.45" + Indent at: 0.75" 58

4. Support legislation that provides state funding and resource s for regional cooperation and materials sharing between libraries and library systems.

D. Arts, Cultural Resources and Historic Preservation

1. Support legislation providing funding for local arts activit ies and historic preservation.

2. Support legislation providi ng funding for high quality art programs in schools and for the community at large.

E. Family Services

1. Support legislation and grants that provide for the overall wellbeing and physical, mental and emotional health of the individuals within the City of Goleta including children, youth , seniors, persons with disabilities, low-income and other disadvantaged populations.

2. Support legislation providing affordable universal access to health care.

3. Support legislation and grants that provide affordable, qual ity prenatal care and childcare services and promote regional cooperation in addressing childcare needs.

4. Support legislation and grants that facilitate the provision o f recreational activities for all segments of our population.

5. Support legislative reforms in healthcare policy that addres s prevention, promote health and wellness and encourage
affordability and cost containment.

6. Support legislation and policies that promote mental health and substance use disorder services and make resources available that support and assist members of our community.

7. Support legislation and grant programs that provide funding for youth programs, such as job training programs, after school programs, educational programs and those designed
specifically for transitional and marginalized youth.
59

8. Support legislation and grants that provide services for sen ior citizens and individuals with disabilities; services will speci fically include nutrition, housing, transportation, recreation, and soc ial services.

9. Support legislation that addresses the needs of at-risk yout h, juvenile offenders and juveniles that are placed on court- ordered probation.

10. Support legislation that provides funding at the local leve l to address gang prevention and intervention programs including after school programs for at-risk teens.

11. Support legislation that educates and protects children from tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and other drugs.

12. Support legislation that encourages safe routes to schools including enforcement of sc hool zone speed limits and
expanded school zones.

12.13. Support legislation and federal/state funding for behavioral health services such as substance use disorder treatment, mental health services and sober living housing.

F. Animal Welfare

1. Support legislation that facilitates responsible pet ownersh ip.

2. Support legislation that suppor ts humane treatment of animal s and increases the penalties for animal abuse.
60

Section 5. Environmental Quality

A. Climate Adaptation and Sustainability

1. Oppose legislative infringement on local control and authori ty to plan for and adapt to future climate conditions, including sea level rise, precipitation patterns, temperatures, and air quali ty attainment strategies.

2. Support legislation that provides funding and incentives for local governments to work together on local and regional energy and climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience initiatives to improve air quality by reducing emissions and to advance economic, social and environmental equity.

3. Support legislation that holds gross polluters (those which exceed current standards) directly accountable for increased emissions.

4. Support legislation that supports energy resiliency and programs to achieve state emission reduction targets, in addition to providing incentives and grants for their
implementation.

5. Support legislation and California Public Utility Commission and California Energy Commission regulatory actions and legislative activities that are favorable to community resiliency, energy efficiency and local distributed energy generation, renewable energy, energy storage, electrification initiatives and Community Choice Energy programs.

6. Identify, evaluate, and advocate for changes to state and federal regulatory requirements that create unnecessary and/or unintended barriers to implementation of renewable energy programs and projects.

7. Support legislation to increase state and federal funding fo r reforestation.

8. Support legislation that provides funding and other incentives for the installation of charging stations for “low” and “zero 61

emission” vehicles.

9. Support legislation enhancing building energy efficiency standards and building safety standards.

10. Support legislation that promotes environmental and economi c equity, including targeted distribution of funding sources to historically underserved and/or disadvantaged communities.

11. Oppose legislation that diminishes the authority of local jurisdictions to enforce building codes or mandates the manner of enforcement.

12. Support legislation that promotes changes in the State Buil ding Code that encourage electrification of buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the use of natural gas.

13. Support legislation that provides federal and state rebate programs, tax credits, and other financial incentives that encourage property owners to invest in energy efficiency, renewable energy and battery energy storage systems.

14. Support legislation to ensure that new construction and maj or renovations include smart meters, pre-wiring of buildings to accommodate future GHG-reducing retrofits such as solar hot water heaters, photovoltaic (PV) panels or other distributed renewable power sources and electric vehicle chargers in parking areas for electric vehicles.

15. Support legislation that promotes the use of green building rating systems for new construction and existing buildings as one of several model options for achieving verifiable
greenhouse gases emissions reductions and improving energy efficiency.

B. Oil and Gas Cleanup, Restoration, and Oil-Spill Prevention

1. Support legislation that resul ts in the discontinuation of o ffshore unused or abandoned facilities, and the restoration of areas affected by existing or former oil and gas facilities within th e City.
62

2. Support legislation that mandates a percentage of state revenue from onshore and offshore coastal leases be directed to the cleanup and natural restoration of those leaseholds, particularly those leaseholds tha t lie along Haskell’s Beach, Ellwood Mesa, Sands Beach and Coal Oil Point.

3. Support legislation to fund o il-spill prevention and respons e as well as to remediate improperly abandoned legacy oil and gas wells, support structures, equipment, pipelines and cables, and the Ellwood Onshore Oil and Gas Processing Facility.

4. Support legislation that would eliminate hydraulic fracturin g.

5. Oppose legislation that grant s any new oil drilling, well le ases, hydraulic fracturing , or any other high-intensity petroleum operations off the coast of California.

C. Solid Waste

1. Support legislation that expands the market for recyclable materials and encourages meeting state and local commercial recycling goals.

2. Oppose legislation that dictates greenhouse gas emissions strategies that are not based on scientific data or credible information.

3. Support legislation that provides greater flexibility and diversification in the use of methane-reducing technologies and strategies with respect to food-based (organics) greenhouse gas emissions and that increases state and local funding to support the development of new organic waste recycling
infrastructure and programs.

4. Support legislation that mai ntains and enhances local author ity and flexibility to regulate solid waste and recyclables.

5. Support legislation that streamlines compliance and
implementation of the Integrated Waste Management Act.

6. Oppose legislation that invalidates the Integrated Waste Management Act indemnification and/or prevent cities from 63

negotiating indemnification clauses with waste haulers.

7. Support legislation that increases local funding to governme nts and special districts for the collection of household waste.

8. Support legislation that red uces the toxic and non-reusable waste load.

9. Support Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation t o encourage manufacturers to design environmentally friendly products by holding producers responsible for the costs of managing their products at end of life.
64

Section 6. Public Safety
A. Public Safety

1. Support legislation to provide state and federal funding to support local law enforcement through equipment upgrades, capital improvements, traini ng, and emergency preparedness initiatives.

2. Support legislation that provides a greater share of asset forfeiture funds for cities and increases latitude for spending local funds.

3. Support legislation that seeks to reimburse the City for the overtime costs associated with public safety personnel who are required to appear before state or county courts.

4. Support legislation that: prom otes comprehensive drug and alcohol education and rehabilitation; discourages drivers from operating motor vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol; and maintains state funding necessary to post and operate sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints.

5. Support legislation that seeks funding to assist local law enforcement with crime prevention and reduction.

6. Support legislation that provides flexible block grants to l ocal governments that improve security and public safety at the loca l level.

7. Support legislation and grants that promote Crisis Intervent ion Team training for local law enforcement agencies in order to reduce arrests of people with mental illness and increase law enforcement’s ability to do their job safely and effectively.

8. Support legislation that grants federal funding for first re sponder training and improved communications systems as part of Homeland Security.

9. Support legislation that mitigates the impacts of transferri ng state and federal inmates into our community.
65

10. Oppose legislation that eliminates local control of alcohol beverage establishments and any state or federal interference with local codes or compliance mechanisms.

11. Support legislation that promotes and increases vehicle, bicycle, scooter and pedestrian safety.

12. Oppose legislation which relaxes the ban on the personal possession and use of weapons with automatic firing
capabilities.

13. Support legislation that str engthens cities’ authority to regulate business that serve as fronts for illegal conduct such as human trafficking and prostitution.

14. Support legislation to reduce gun violence through measures such as enhancing background check requirements, prohibiting unlicensed transfers of guns through unregulated secondary sales and increasing law enforcement’s ability to trace crime guns.

15. Support legislation protecti ng the rights of residents of a ll national origins, races, ethnicit ies, religious beliefs, gender s, gender identities and sexual orient ations to reside safely in our community, free from violence and intimidation.

16. Support police reform legislation that provides de-escalati on training and the funding for such training, and that reduces unnecessary and excessive use of force.

17. Oppose legislation that diminishes local authority to estab lish regulations regarding reasonable use of public space and appropriate behavior in public spaces.

18. Support legislation that enhances local control to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries, cooperatives, collectives or other distribution points.

19. Support legislation that increases the cannabis industry’s access to banking systems and supports a consistency
between state and federal regulation in this area.
66

20. Support legislation to develop processes and standards for evaluating impairment due to cannabis influence for drivers.

B. Emergency Preparedness

1. Support legislation, strategies and initiatives that provide increased state and federal funding for emergency
preparedness, planning, response and recovery.

2. Support legislation that s ecures adequate frequencies and communications systems for multi- jurisdictional connectivity fo r public safety and protects the frequencies from intrusion.

3. Support legislation that i ncreases Emergency Management Performance Grant funding which retains flexibility of fund usage for emergency preparedness training, disaster events and disaster communication outreach efforts.

4. Support federal, state, and local regulations that provide t he highest levels of public health and safety in the transportatio n of hazardous materials.

5. Support legislation that ensures first responders can perform their duties during an emergency without interference from unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones, and legislation that provide local agencies immunity if responders damage or destroy UAS during emergency operations.

6. Support legislation that provi des funding for constructing a nd equipingequipping emergency facilities such as fire stations and emergency operations centers.

5.7. Support legislation that incentivizes the mitigation of wildfir e risk.

C. Crime Victims

1. Support legislation that strengthens and enforces legal protections for all individuals who are victims of crime, especially victims of family violence and sexual assault.

2. Support legislation that provides funding for shelters and v ictim advocacy, as well as trauma and crisis counseling to assist Formatted: Font: 14 pt
Formatted: Right: 0.24", Space After: 12 pt, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.45" + Indent at: 0.75" 67

victims of violent crime.
68

Section 7. Revenue and Taxation

A. Local Government Finance

1. Support legislation that provi des tax reform to mitigate neg ative fiscal impacts to local governments from past and present tax revenue shifts away from local governments.

2. Support legislation to change the terms of the Revenue Neutrality Agreement, including the tax sharing arrangements at the state and local level.

3. Support legislation that grants full cost reimbursement to l ocal agencies by the state and federal government for all mandated programs.

4. Support legislation that ensur es the retention of existing l ocal revenue sources, including the City’s share of property taxes, sales and use taxes, transient o ccupancy taxes, vehicle license fees, development fees, etc.

5. Support legislation that author izes a simple majority of the voters in a city to establish local priorities such as the righ t to increase taxes or issue general obligation bonds.

6. Oppose legislation, such as “maintenance of effort”
requirements, that fur ther limit cities’ ability to administer their own revenues.

7. Oppose legislation that delays the payment of revenues due t he City.

8. Support legislation that will enhance revenue for cities.

9. Support legislation that bolst ers local authority to enforce local ordinances and tools to collect revenue associated with short- term vacation rentals.

10. Oppose legislation that undermines the City’s ability to manage financial resources and limits decisions regarding the long-ter m interests of local residents.
69

11. Support legislation which streamlines the creation and expa nds the applicability of Infrastructure Finance Districts as well a s Enhanced Infrastructure Finance Districts.

12. Oppose legislation that threatens tax exemption for municip al bonds, including reinstating aut hority to issue tax-exempt advance refunding bonds.

B. Property Tax Appeals Process

1. Support legislation that changes the property tax appeals procedures providing each public agency receiving property tax with the legal standing to appear and be heard at any property tax appeal affecting property tax revenue received by such agency.

2. Support legislation that would require the California Depart ment of Tax and Fee Administration to inform local jurisdictions in a timely manner of Sales Tax disput es prior to the issuance of adjustments to the local jurisdictions Sales Tax payment. 70 ATTACHMENT 3

Staff Presentation – Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2023 71 2023 Legislative
Platform
Ryan Kintz, Assistant to the City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Management Analyst
Silvia Solis Shaw, SYASLLegislative Advocate
72 Agenda
Introduction – S ilvia Solis Shaw (Shaw Yoder Antwih
Schmelzer & Lange)
Overview of Legislative Platform
Recap of 2022 Legislative Session
Updates to 2023 Legislative Platform
2023 Legislative Session – Wha t to expect…
December 6, 2022, City Council Meeting 2
73 Introductions
December 6, 2022, City Council Meeting 3
74 Overview of
Legislative
Platform
December 6, 2022, City Council Meeting 4
75 Purpose of
Legislative
Platform
Provides clear
understanding of where
the City stands on
important policy issues
Allows for active
legislative engagement at
the local, state and
federal level
Promotes and enhances
the interests of Goleta’s
residents and businesses
December 6, 2022, City Council Meeting 5
76 Legislative Platform
Sections

1. Governance, Transparency and
L
abor Relations

2. Homelessness, Housing,
C
ommunity and Economic
Development

3. Transportation,
C
ommunication and Public
Works

4. Community Services

5. Environmental Quality

6. Public Safety

7. Revenue and Taxation
December 6, 2022, City Council Meeting 6
77 Recap of 2022
Legislative
Session
78 Recap of 2022 Legislative Session
29 Total Advocacy
Letters Sent
7 Bills Supported
4 Bills Opposed
9 Other Agency Letter
December 6, 2022, City Council Meeting 8
Regular communication with
City’s advocacy firm
Meetings with elected
representatives
Cal Cities webinars
Advocacy letters to legislators
79 Updates to
2023
Legislative
Platform
December 6, 2022, City Council Meeting 9
80 Updates to 2023 Legislative Platform
Section 1. Governance Transparency and Labor Relations Section 2. Homelessness, Housing, Community and
E
conomic Development
Section 3. Transportation, Communication and Public works Section 4. Community Services
Section 6. Public Safety
December 6, 2022, City Council Meeting 10
81 2023 Legislative Session – What to expect…
December 6, 2022, City Council Meeting 11
82 2023 Legislative Session
– What to expect…
New Speaker
New Legislators
Key policy areas:
 Housing/land use
 Homelessness
 Climate
C
hange/Sustainability
State Budget
83 13
Questions?
84