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Experience, Continued J <br />LEGISLATIVE WINS AND SUCCESSES <br />TPA monitors and analyzes numerous bills pertaining to priority areas that could affect <br />its clients and has shepherded dozens of client -sponsored legislation into law. See <br />below for a snapshot of bills TPA has been successful with that might be of particular interest to <br />the City. <br />0 Proposal for State Legislative Advocacy Services I City of San Leandro Page 14 <br />DESCRIPTIONISSUE <br />HIGHER EDUCATION <br />In 2008, TPA sponsored AB 2804 (Hayashi) on behalf of the Chabot Las Positas <br />Community College District. This measure added flexibility for community colleges <br />participating in the California Solar Initiative for solar panel installation at community <br />college sites. <br />In 2012, TPA sponsored AB 2478 (Hayashi) on behalf of the Orange County Community <br />College Legislative Task Force — a coalition comprised of the four community college <br />districts in Orange County. The bill provided an incentive for veterans to attend community <br />college in California by extending the length of time that veterans are able to access in- <br />state tuition rates at California Community Colleges. The bill was pursued as a state <br />solution in response to changes in federal law that would have severely restricted tuition <br />benefits to veterans. <br />In 2009, TPA sponsored AB 1080 (Skinner) on behalf of the City of Emeryville and the <br />Emery Unified School District to allow for expanded joint -use partnerships between cities <br />and school districts. This bill allowed public agencies to efficiently use local resources for <br />the construction of community facilities while protecting the state's investment in school <br />facilities and respecting the safety needs of students. TPA worked very closely with the <br />local Assembly Member Skinner on this legislation which supports the efforts of Emery <br />Unified School District and the City of Emeryville to move forward and construct and <br />operate the Center of Community Life. <br />LOCAL <br />GOVERNMENT <br />In 2008, TPA sponsored AB 2001 (Swanson), on behalf of the City of Oakland which <br />allowed local governments to establish whistle -blower hotlines and additional provisions to <br />protect their identity. <br />In 2010, TPA sponsored AB 191 (Solorio) on behalf of the City of Santa Ana which <br />exempted select cities from Highway User Tax Account (gas tax) deferrals, if the deferrals <br />create a hardship for the city. This measure resulted in the City collecting hundreds of <br />thousands of dollars that the State otherwise would have delayed payment to the City <br />under the provisions of the State budget. <br />In 2011, TPA sponsored AB 184 (Swanson) on behalf of the City of Oakland. This bill <br />gives local governments the authority to loan money to homeowners for seismic safety <br />improvements. The bill makes seismic retrofits more affordable by providing homeowners <br />with a financing option that removes much of the upfront expense. AB 184 enjoyed bi- <br />partisan support in the Legislature and was one of the first bills signed by Governor Brown. <br />In 2013, TPA sponsored AB 1144 (Hall) on behalf of the City of Carson authorized the <br />City to establish a post-retirement medical program vesting schedule in accordance with <br />the collective bargaining agreements reached between the City and their respective <br />bargaining units. This measure helped the City of Carson address an otherwise unfunded <br />liability, which was projected at $48 million. Collaboration between Assembly Member <br />Hall, the City, the local bargaining units, CalPERS, and legislative committee staff was <br />crucial to the success of this legislation. TPA is proud to have played a guiding hand in <br />strategically crafting this legislation and shepherding it through the legislative process. <br />0 Proposal for State Legislative Advocacy Services I City of San Leandro Page 14 <br />