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1.0 Long-Term Advocacy Positions - Land Use and
Transportation
1.2 The City
(1) Support roadway operations by agencies with facilities in Sunnyvale as long as they do not advertently affect traffic on Sunnyvale streets. [ First Appeared 1993] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 10-016, January 26, 2010) Lead Dept.
DPW
(2) Support provisions to allow group and reside ntial care homes w ithin the City, but allow local control or participation if possible over concentration of such uses. [First Appeared 1992/Modified 1996/2002 NLC Resolution] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC12-009, February 7, 2012) Lead Dept. CDD
(3) Support efforts to maintain the City’s ability to effectively regulate wireless telecommunications facilities and maintain local authority on facilities that directly affect city residents. [2023 Priority Advocacy Issue] (Move d to long term Council Policy, RTC 24-0102, January 30, 2024) Lead Dept. CDD
(4) Support initiatives that help fund prioritized infrastructure projects that improve the quality of life of its residents. [2023 Priority Advocacy I ssue] (Moved to long term Council Policy, RTC 24-0102, January 30, 2024) Lead Dept. DPW
2.0 Long-term Advocacy Positions – Community
Development
2.1 Economic Development
(4) Advocate and support research and deve lopment funding that increases and capitalizes on the capabilitie s of our existing industrie s or emerging technology business development, including chip manufacturing, artificial intelligence, bioscience, information technology, nanotechnology, biomedical device manufacturing, and stem cell and medical rese arch, and increase the role of federal research and development in civilian research and technology. Support programs that promote continued/increased resear ch and development that is innovative, entrepreneurial and ha s growth potential. [Combined from two policies that first appeared in 1994; Modified 2003 Community Development Staff Recommendation; 2003 Community Development Staff Reco mmendation, 2005 modified by staff] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 12-009, February 7, 2012, RTC 22- 0061, January 25, 2022) Lead Dept. OCM
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2.4 Safety and Seismic Safety
(1) Support effective earthquake mitigation programs for all housing through a pre- funded disaster recovery program. [ 1990 Ballot Initiatives–Props. 122 and 127/Modified 1993 and 1996 ] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 12-009, February 7, 2012) Lead Dept. FIN/CDD
(3) Support the posting of specific emergency pr ocedures in apartment buildings and signs in international signage or other language when appropriate. [ 1993 LCC Resolutions] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 12-09, February 7, 2012) Lead Dept. DPS
(4) Support legislation that fundamentally promotes public health and safety, while sustaining the ability of local agencies to appropriately re gulate businesses and recover costs. [2023 Priority Advocacy Issue] (Moved to long term Council Policy, RTC 24-0102, January 30, 2024) Lead Dept. DPS
(5) Support legislation that promotes public health and safety by mirroring Sunnyvale’s existing restrictions impos ed on smoking in outdoor ar eas and public gathering places. [2023 Priority Advocacy Issue] (M oved to long term Council Policy, RTC 24-0102, January 30, 2024) Lead Dept. DPS
3.0 Long-Term Advocacy Positions - Environmental
Management
3.1 Water Resources
(1) Urge the federal government, includi ng FEMA and the Federal Insurance Administration, to amend underwriting re quirements to allow public water and wastewater treatment facili ties to be eligible for flood insurance coverage at affordable rates. [2002 NLC Resolution] (Moved to long term Council Policy, RTC 12-009, February 7, 2012) Lead Dept. ESD
(2) Support legislation that requi res the federal government to provide sufficient funds for clean-up of estuaries and bodies of water. [ 2004 NLC Resolution ] (Moved to long term Council Policy, RTC 12-009, February 7, 2012) Lead Dept. ESD
(3) Support state policy and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit regulations for wastewater and stormwater management that are attainable and reflect local conditions and circumstances . [2023 Priority Advocacy Issue] (Moved to long term Council Policy, RTC 24-0102, January 30, 2024) Lead Dept. ESD
(4) Support local and regional efforts that a ddress water resource issues for new water supply projects and water conservation pr ograms. [2023 Priority Advocacy Issue] (Moved to long term Council Policy, RTC 24-0102, January 30, 2024) Lead Dept.
ESD
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3.5 Energy
(4) Support the adoption of a national comp rehensive energy stra tegy that minimizes carbon pollution from the energy sector through energy effi ciency, education, research and development of renewable a nd alternative energy sources, and energy storage, as well as encourages reduced dependence on foreign oil and the use of domestic energy sources. [ First Appeared 1992 ] (Moved to long term Council Policy, RTC 12-009, February 7, 2012) Lead Dept. ESD
(5) Support policy that enables, accelerat es and supports the deployment of clean energy. [2023 Priority Advocacy Issue] (Moved to long term Council Policy, RTC 24-0102, January 30, 2024) Lead Dept. ESD
3.7 Air Quality
(2) Support efforts to manage a nd reduce risks from air toxics.[ First Appeared 2003 ] (Moved to long term Council Po licy, RTC 12-009, February 7, 2012) Lead Dept.
ESD
(3) Support efforts to improve or strengthen regional and local regulation of mobile source emissions. [2003 Public Works Staff Recommendation] (Moved to long term Council Policy, RTC 12-009, February 7, 2012) Lead Dept. ESD
(5) Oppose redirecting state and regional re venue used by local government for locally based air quality programs. [1996 LCC Resolution, 2005 modified by staff ] (Moved to long term Council Policy, RTC12-009, February 7, 2012) Lead Dept. ESD
(9) Support the development of greenhouse gas regulations, such as implementation regulations for the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32 and SB 32), to reduce greenhouse gas emis sions by 2030 and beyond. Encourage the Secretary for Environmental Protection a nd the California Air Resources Board to work in partnership with all sectors of the community to ensure that the implementation regulations do not have a negative, long-t erm impact on the resources and services provided by the City of Sunnyvale or the California economy. [DPW & CDD Housing staff co llaboration and recommendation 2007] (Moved to long term Council Po licy, RTC 12-009, February 7, 2012) Lead Dept.
ESD
(10)
Support the progress and implementation of California GHG and climate change policy and plans as they relate to advancement of the City’s climate action goals, considering impacts to City operations and services, a nd funding for the City’s climate action initiatives. [2023 Priority Advocacy Issue] (Moved to long term Council Policy, RTC 24-0102, January 30, 2024) Lead Dept. ESD
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4.0 Long-Term Advocacy Positions - Public Safety
4.1 Law Enforcement
(1) Support legislation that imposes stricter guidelines for the sale and/ or purchase of weapons and limits the availability of high- capacity weapons and ammunition and encourage stricter sentences for convict ion involving firearms. Support adequate safeguards prior to purchases. [ DPS Staff 2007, 2009 DPS staff modification ] (Moved to Long Term Council Poli cy, RTC 12-09, February 7, 2012) Lead Dept.
DPS
(2) Oppose the legalization and or decriminalization of all controlled substances, as defined by Title 21 of the US Code. [*/2001 clarification/amended 2008 ] (Moved to Long Term Council Policy, RTC 12-09, February 7, 2012) Lead Dept. DPS
(3) Support a strong intergovernmen tal partnership for municipa lities in their role in national defense, and collaboration in preventing and responding to disasters. [2003/2006 NLC Resolution ] (Moved to Long Term Council Policy, RTC 12-09, February 7, 2012) Lead Dept. DPS
(4) Support legislation that pr ovides supplemental funding to cities for local law enforcement programs (i.e. Supplemental Law Enforcement Services, SLES) [2003 Public Safety Staff Recommendation ] (Moved to Long Term Council Policy, RTC 12-09, February 7, 2012) Lead Dept. DPS
(5) Support efforts to provide reso urces to assist local law enforcement agencies with the deployment of state-of-the art non-lethal technologies such as electronic control devices in an effort to promote public safety. [ 2007 NLC Resolution; 2009 DPS staff modification] (Moved to Long Term Council Policy, RTC 12-09, February 7, 2012) Lead Dept. DPS
(6) Support legislation that improves educa tion, training, and enforcement efforts aimed at combatting human trafficki ng. (RTC 14-0726, August 12, 2014; Adopted w/ modification, RTC 15-0008, January 6, 2015) Lead Dept. DPS
(7) Support legislation that improves education, training and enforcement efforts aimed at combatting hate crimes. (RTC 22-0061, January 25, 2022) Lead Dept. DPS
(8) Support efforts to strengthen legislation pertaining to gun vi olence restraining orders (GVROs), including increasing th e duration of GVROs and enhancing the ability of law enforcement agencies to remove firearms from those who may be a danger to themselves or others. (Adopted, RTC 21-0025, January 12, 2021) Lead Dept. DPS
(9) Support legislation that provides f unding and access to programs to enhance wellness, address mental health concerns, and provide cris is intervention for police and fire personnel. Lead Dept. DPS
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5.0 Long-term Advocacy Positions – Socio-Economic
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5.1 General
(1) Support federal and state funding to assist with the ongoing operations, expansion or upgrade of the 2-1-1 system as an information and refe rral for health and human services. [Council Resolution RTC #03-109] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 09-046, February 24, 2009; Adopted w/ modification, RTC 15-0008, January 6, 2015) Lead Dept. LCSLRS/DPS
(2) Support legislation and community-based efforts that improve the quality of life for children and families through increased access to educational support, health care, housing, emancipation transition services fo r foster youth, and vocational training programs. [OCM Staff Recommendation, 2007] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 09-046, February 24, 2009) Lead Dept. LCSLRS
(3) Urge the federal government to provide local governments with financial and technical assistance to alleviate the local impact of new immigrants, including the costs of providing social services, hea lth care, education, language services, and civic integration. [2007 NLC Resolution] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 09-046, February 24, 2009) Lead Dept. LCSLRS
5.3 Education and Training
(6) Support federal reimburseme nt to local school districts for up to 40 percent of the costs of special education programs mandated by federal law. [2002, 2003, 2004 NLC Resolution] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 09-046, February 24, 2009) Lead Dept. LCSLRS
(7) Support efforts by the State Legislature and/or Alloca tion Board to increase the rates and/or inflation calculator to reflect current school facility costs more realistically or consider other provisions to allow school districts to effectively mitigate the impacts of new development. [2023 Priority Advocacy Issue] (Moved to long term Council Policy, RTC 24-0102, January 30, 2024) Lead Dept. CDD
5.4 Health and Social Services
(1) Support childcare related legislation that:
Provides funding targeted to address the child care needs of low- income individuals;
Establishes demonstration projects to test alternative child care delivery models;
Establishes employer incentives, such as tax credits to encourage employers to share in providing child care for employees; Provides adequate funding of existi ng child care programs, including appropriate cost-of-living increases;
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Establishes the public sc hool system as the primary delivery agent of state sponsored child care programs;
Establishes quality child care progr ams by appropriate regulations to protect health and safety, but minimizes regulatory obstacles; Provides incentives to increase the quality and wages of child care workers;
Advocate for and support measures to encourage and involve industry in providing child care and/or child care benefits to their employees. [Council Action, RTC 07-363] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 09-046, February 24, 2009) Lead Dept. LCSLRS
(2) Support the establishment of quality standards for childcare providers and programs. [1989 NLC Resolution/Modified in 1993, 1995 and 1998-December] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 09-046, February 24, 2009) Lead Dept.
LCSLRS
(3) Support the Food Stamp Program, the School Breakfast and Lunch Program, the WIC Program, senior nutri tion programs, and support services for homeless families. [*/First Appeared 1992/Modified 1995] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 09-046, February 24, 2009) Lead Dept. LCSLRS
(4) Support the use of state Proposition 10 funds (tobacco tax funds), for the development or enhancement of educational and social services for the prenatal through five population and their families. [2002, 2003, 2004 NLC Resolution] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 09-046, February 24, 2009) Lead Dept.
LCSLRS
(5) Support childcare providers having a voi ce in the development of potential Universal Preschool legislation. [2003 Office of the City Manager Staff Recommendation] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 09-046, February 24, 2009) Lead Dept. LCSLRS
(6) Support Congressional action to rectify the current Medicare payment formula Inequities and reduce geographic disparities. [2004 NLC Resolution] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 09-046, February 24, 2009) Lead Dept. LCSLRS
(7) Support legislation that requires the federal government to fully fund the Every Student Succeeds Act including corrective pr ogram, and the Dream Act. Urge the Federal Government to improve access to funding for early education programs and services such as Head Start and for E nglish language learner students and farm worker children. [2004 NLC Resolution/2006 Modifi ed by OCM staff/2007 NLC Resolution] (Moved to long-term Council Poli cy, RTC 09-046, February 24, 2009) Lead Dept. LCSLRS
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5.5 Human Services Planning and Policy
(1) Support formal relationships with school s, non-profit agen cies, the business community and other government organiza tions to assess hum an service needs. [*/First Appeared 1993] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 09-046, February 24, 2009) Lead Dept. LCSLRS
5.6 Affordable Housing and Homelessness
(1) Encourage Federal, State, and County governments to provide more financing resources and to streamline access to financing (including application processes and availability of funds) for the development and preservation of affordable housing to lower- and moderate-income households to address local hous ing needs. [2023 Priority Advocacy Issue] (Moved to long term Council Policy, RTC 24-0102, January 30, 2024) Lead Dept. CDD
(2) Encourage more funding support at the State, Regional, and Federal level (specifically the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit). The City provides financing for new affordable housing primarily through its Housing Mitigation Fund, but it is not enough to support new affordab le housing on its own. F unding sources must also be streamlined to enable affordable housing to be built at the rate necessary to meet the growing need. [2023 Priority Advocacy Issue] (Moved to long term Council Policy, RTC 24-0102, January 30, 2024) Lead Dept. CDD
(3) Encourage California Depart ment of Housing and Co mmunity Development to allocate fair and reasonable Regional Housing Needs Allocations to the Region and continue to participate with the A ssociation of Bay Area Governments on allocations to individual counties a nd cities. [2023 Priority Advocacy Issue] (Moved to long term Council Policy, RTC 24-0102, January 30, 2024) Lead Dept.
CDD
6.0 Long-term Advocacy Positions – Cultural
6.2 Library
(2) Support funding of public library capital pr ojects including possi ble legislation to lower the threshold for future library bond measures to 55% as was done for school bonds. [2009 Library Staff Recommendation] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 12-09, February 7, 2012) Lead Dept. LRS
(3) Actively monitor and oppose legislation that jeopardizes the c onfidentiality of library patron information ., including certain provisions of the USA Patriot Act.
Support the U.S. campaign against terrorism and affirm a commitment to the U.S.
Constitution and respective state constitutio ns while urging the U.S. Congress to amend the PATRIOT ACT in order to restore and protect our nation’s fundamental and inalienable rights and liberties. [ 2003 Library Staff Recommendation; 2004 Attachment 3
Modification, 2005 modified by staff/2006 NLC Resolution ] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 11-022, February 8, 2011) Lead Dept. LRS
(4) Support funding of California Library Lite racy Services (CLLS), a state program that allows California’s public libraries to direct services to low-literate adults and their families. [2010 Library Staff Recommendation] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 12-09, February 7, 2012) Lead Dept LRS
(5) Support full funding for the State Public Library Fund. [*/Modified 1994] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 09-046 (February 24, 2009) Lead Dept. LRS
(6) Support full funding for the State’s Tran saction Based Reimbursement Program which reimburses public librari es for loaning books and mate rials to other libraries’ residents. [First appeared 1994; Re-added, 2003 Li brary Staff Recommendation; 2007 Library staff modification] (Moved to long-term C ouncil Policy, RTC 09-046 (February 24, 2009) Lead Dept. LRS
(7) Support adequate funding and reauthor ization of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). [2001, Staff recommendation] (Moved to long-term Council Policy, RTC 08-063, February 26, 2008) Lead Dept. LRS
(8) Actively monitor and oppose any state or federal mandate that restricts open access to information [in any form at]. Oppose federal governme nt programs that direct libraries to provide filtering for Internet Access. [*/2001 Modification/2002 NLC Resolution] (Moved to long-term Council Poli cy, RTC 08-063, February 26, 2008) Lead Dept. LRS