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City of City of San Leandro 2016 State Legislative Platform and Policy Guidelines Page 2 of 5 <br />changing state law to allow for greater flexibility of certain funds, especially to help address <br />GHG reductions. <br />Undergrounding of Utilities/Rule 20A. The Public Utilities Commission oversees the <br />funding used to support the undergrounding of utilities. This work is done under provisions <br />of Rule 20A, an electric tariff filed with the California Public Utilities Commission. Projects <br />performed under Rule 20A are nominated by a city, county or municipal agency and <br />discussed with utility companies. Support efforts to fund and approve these projects, <br />including exploring regional approaches. <br />Use of State Highways. Support efforts that would facilitate the use of overweight trucks <br />to transport goods from local San Leandro businesses to and from the Port of Oakland on <br />routes that utilize state highways. <br />Vehicle Miles Traveled Legislation. Monitor new legislation or regulatory efforts with a <br />greater focus on Road Usage Charges (RUC). The Senate Transportation Committee is <br />working on a guide for the development and implementation of a pilot program to study the <br />potential for RUC as an alternative to the gas tax. <br />Water Quality Measures/Trash Capture Devices. Support legislation, regulations, and <br />budget proposals that will provide support and resources to purchase and install trash <br />capture devices to address storm water runoff. <br />Housing & Land Use <br />Affordable Housing.With the dissolution of redevelopment agencies statewide, an <br />ongoing source of funding for affordable housing has been lacking. Support efforts to <br />identify funding, or streamline the process for developing more affordable or work force <br />housing. Support efforts to include a broader range of options that would be eligible to <br />receive state housing element credits, including the conversion of existing commercial and <br />housing stock, senior housing, assisted living units and housing cooperatives. <br />Broadband Infrastructure. Support legislation or funding opportunities that would expand <br />public and private access to broadband, including the development of related infrastructure <br />CEQA Reform. Support legislation that makes common sense reforms to the California <br />Environmental Quality Act, including allowing for the reduction in time delays or excessive <br />lawsuits, while ensuring environmental protections remain in place. Support efforts that <br />would allow local agencies to set criteria for traffic impact levels-of-service based upon <br />locally adopted General Plans and/or other local requirements. <br />Creek Walk, East Bay Greenway, and other Bike/Ped projects. Support legislation, <br />regulations, and budget proposals that would provide funding opportunities or other support <br />for the development of greenway projects, bicycle and pedestrian projects, and other <br />modes of active transportation. <br />Dredging. Support efforts to identify funding for the dredging of recreational marinas. <br />Parks Funding. The Pro Tem elect authored a bill that would establish a 2016 park bond. <br />Support this legislation or similar efforts to identify funding for parks and recreation. <br />Shoreline Development. Support legislative efforts or funding opportunities that would <br />assist in the successful redevelopment of San Leandro’s shoreline area. <br />Law Enforcement & Public Safety <br />Body Cameras.Support legislation addressing best practices for the use of police body- <br />worn cameras,while balancing the needs of the public and law enforcement personnel.