Item 10B: State and Federal Legislative Advocacy Committee Meetings 10B ITEM 10B
2S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S Recommendation of the State and Federal Legislative Advocacy Committees that City Council:1. Approve the 2026 Legislative Platform and Priority Projects; and2. Accept and file the February 2, 2026 State Legislative Advocacy Committee Meeting Minutes; and3. Accept and file the February 2, 2026 Federal Legislative Advocacy Committee Meeting Minutes; and4. Approve the 2026 Delegation Trips to Washington D.C. and Sacramento, California.
PRESENTATION STRUCTURE
3 •Staff Timeline•2026 Legislative Platform •2026 Priority Projects •State Legislative Overview •Federal Legislative Overview•Recommendation and QuestionsS T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S Staff Timeline
4S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S Phase 1: December/Jan• Finalize Priority Projects• Overview Upcoming Legislation as they align with the City’s Strategic Plan Phase 2: February • State Committee meeting• Federal Committee meeting•Forward both Committee Recommendations to full City Council Phase 3: March• Advocacy Trip Prep with State and Federal DelegationsPhase 4:April-Sept. • State Advocacy Trip• Federal Advocacy Trip • Monitor Legislation/ Funding Opportunities Phase 5: Sept./Oct.• Review legislative session, any relevant passed bills, and overview of new laws that go into effect Jan. 01• Present to full Council 2026 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
5S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S GOALS: 1.Streamlining staff actions2.Making Timely and Impactful policy contributions3.Meaningfully Engage with Key Officials 4.Ensuring Transparency2026 Legislative Platform Aligns with Council Adopted Goals and Priorities of the Strategic Plan6S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S 7S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S ,,,,
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PRIORITY PROJECTS
10S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S 2025 Legislative Earmarks
11 •Public Safety Digital Infrastructure Expansion○Rep. Ted Lieu- $1,031,000○PD + IT Project○Signed into law on January 23, 2026•Community Wellness Project ○Rep. Maxine Waters- $850,000○Community Services Project○Signed into law on February 03, 2026S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S
TIMELINE
S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S •November 2025 •Priority Projects due•City Manager team review with departments •December 2025•Review submissions with Van Scoyoc (Legislative Consultant)•January 2026•Review consultant feedback with departments•Follow-up with Department’s on feedback•February 2026•State Legislative Committee Meeting + Federal Legislative Committee Meeting •Present Legislative Platform and Priority Projects to full City Council •April 2026•State Advocacy Trip + Federal Advocacy Trip12 El Nido Park Community Resilience and Recreation Hub Improvements•Support the construction of emergency relief zones at El Nido in partnership with Torrance Unified School District (TUSD) •Community Building, Restroom, outdoor plazas and associated site infrastructure requirements•Currently in CEQA Process •Funding Request: $3.0 million13S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S
Columbia Park Continuation of Wellness Investment•Phase II of the Columbia Park Accessibility Project seeks to install ADA accessible walking paths and picnic spaces •Funding request: $3.0 million14S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S *AI-generated conceptual design
Regional Emergency Operations Improvement•Upgrade regional and local safety operations with improvements to TPD’sCommunications Center and acquire RIPA data collection technology•Funding Request: $700,00015S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S
MedCat for Torrance Public Safety
16S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S •Support to allow the purchase of an armored ambulance designed for Tactical EMS to provide life-saving care in high-risk "hot zones" where traditional ambulances can't go, such as active shooter or disaster situations •Letter of Support•Funding Request: $600,000
STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITES
17S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S Vehicle Code: Amendment •Section 9400.8 of the Vehicle Code•Will allow the City to charge Pavement Impact Fees to private waste haulers addressing the degradation affect they have on City roads•Create the ability for Council to establish a new revenue stream to enhance the City’s pavement maintenance program in the Capital Improvement Plan and ultimately improve the Pavement Condition Index rating of the City. •Collaboration with outside counsel and Cal Cities 18S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S
Water Infrastructure Project: Support•Van Ness Well Field Phase II•Drilling 3 new groundwater wells north of the 405 Freeway to replace the wells taken out of service at the Border Avenue facility due to poor water quality•2026 WRDA Environmental Infrastructure Request•Applying for State Water Resources Control Board Loan for Phase II 19S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S Tort Reform: Amendment
20 •High settlement outcomes for public agencies•Strained municipal budgets•Targeted reforms to state civil liability framework S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S
Fire Severity Zones: Oppose
21S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S •AB 3074As currently written, establishes “Zone 0” wildfire mitigation requirements that would apply uniformly across all Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZs) in California.•While AB 3074 has been approved into law, it is presently under review for potential amendments prior to full implementation. •Numerous fire departments and professional fire service associations across California have expressed opposition to the bill’s current framework, citing concerns regarding feasibility, cost burdens on residents, and one-size-fits-all application.
CALPERS Investment and Accountability: Reform
22S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S •The Challenge•CalPERS manages $556B, yet ≤1%is invested in California public infrastructure•Infrastructure portfolio prioritizes international assets, forcing CA cities to compete globally•California faces an $835B infrastructure funding gapover the next decade•Why Reform Is Needed•Local taxpayers and public employees fund CalPERS, but see limited reinvestment at home•Cities absorb risk when CalPERS misses its 6.8% return targetthrough higher employer contributions•CalPERS’ $2.7B administrative budgetremains largely insulated from underperformance•Proposed Solution•Establish a “California-First” infrastructure investment framework•Implement a fiscal performance triggerto align operating costs with investment outcomes•Ensure shared accountability and reinvestment in California communities•Next Step•Seek City Council approval to form a multi-year coalitionwith at least four Cal Cities agencies•Advance a Cal Cities resolutionto build statewide support for potential legislation Automated Traffic Enforcement Systems -Added
23 •California Vehicle Code § 40247 ○Substantive provisions allowing local public agencies to install and operate automated camera enforcement systems on street sweepers, define terms, set retention and confidentiality rules, and outline citation procedures.○Citations can only be issued for vehicles in violation during the specific hoursof street sweeping. •Speed Safety System Pilot Program (AB 645)○In effect until January 1, 2032○Los Angeles, San Jose, Oakland, Glendale, and Long Beach, and the City and County of San Francisco•Seeking Council Direction on next stepsS T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S
State Delegation Trip•Dates: April 29-30•Meetings: •Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi •Senator Ben Allen •California Natural Resource Agency 24S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S Outdated Zip Code Boundaries
26S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S Municipal JurisdictionMailing AddressZip CodeTorranceRedondo Beach90277TorranceRedondo Beach90278TorranceGardena 90247TorranceGardena 90248Harbor Gateway/ LA CountyTorrance90502•Seeking Council Direction to Join Coalition of 80 municipalities in 30+ states advocating for zip code reform World War II Camp Memorial Project•Council Oral: Direct staff to pursue a federal earmark for the World War II Japanese American Monument project for an additional $5 million •Potential federal designation 27S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S
Federal Advocacy Trip •Dates: April 13-16•Meetings: •U.S. Dept. of War•National Park Service•National Endowment for the Arts•Sen. Padilla + Schiff •Various International Embassies (TBA)28S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S
RECCOMENDATION
29S T A T E | F E D E R A L L E G I S L A T I V E A D V O C A C Y C O M I T T E E S Recommendation of the State and Federal Legislative Advocacy Committees that City Council:1. Approve the 2026 Legislative Platform and Priority Projects; and2. Accept and file the February 2, 2026 State Legislative Advocacy Committee Meeting Minutes; and3. Accept and file the February 2, 2026 Federal Legislative Advocacy Committee Meeting Minutes; and4. Approve the 2026 Delegation Trips to Washington D.C. and Sacramento, California.
QUESTIONS?
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