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City of City of San Leandro 2018 State Legislative Platform & Policy Guidelines Page 2 of 6 • Smart City Technologies. Support efforts that provide funding or technical assistance for cities that are implementing smart city technologies designed to improve public safety, quality of life, public access to data, or government efficiency. • Transfer of state urban highways. Support efforts to create a streamlined process for the transfer of state urban highways to local agencies. East 14th Street and Davis Street are presently designated state highways; however, the current mechanism to facilitate the transfer of these highways to the City does not provide sufficient financial commitments from the state prior to any transfer. Support efforts that would facilitate the repaving or reconstruction of both roadways. • Traffic Signal Synchronization. Support legislation or regulatory efforts to address greenhouse gases (GHG) by providing funding for traffic signal synchronization and related actions that reduce traffic and pollution. • Undergrounding of Utilities/Rule 20A. The Public Utilities Commission oversees the funding used to support the undergrounding of utilities. This work is done under provisions of Rule 20A, an electric tariff filed with the California Public Utilities Commission. Projects performed under Rule 20A are nominated by a city, county or municipal agency and discussed with utility companies. Support the approval and funding of such projects, including exploring regional approaches. • Use of State Highways. Support efforts that would facilitate the use of overweight trucks to transport goods from local San Leandro businesses to and from the Port of Oakland on routes that utilize state highways. • Vehicle Miles Traveled Legislation. Monitor new legislation or regulatory efforts with a greater focus on Road Usage Charges (RUC), including the State’s recently completed RUC pilot program to study the potential for RUC as an alternative to the gas tax. • Water Quality Measures/Trash Capture Devices. Support legislation, regulations, and budget proposals that will provide support and resources to purchase and install trash capture devices or other efforts to address storm water runoff and/or protect water quality. Housing, Land Use & Environmental Protection • Affordable Housing. Support efforts to facilitate the development and construction of affordable housing. Monitor any proposed legislation, regulations or statewide guidelines to ensure they meet the needs of the City of San Leandro and the region. • Broadband Infrastructure. Support legislation or funding opportunities that would expand public and private access to broadband, including the development of related infrastructure. • Cannabis Regulations. Support the successful implementation of Proposition 64 (2016), the Medical Cannabis Regulation & Safety Act (2015), as well as San Leandro’s adopted ordinances and/or other related cannabis regulatory programs. Support legislation or administrative regulations designed to protect public safety, ensure effective regulation and protect local interests. Oppose federal actions that interfere with state’s rights, as well as actions or legislation that restrict local control. • Cellular/Wireless Infrastructure. Monitor efforts to change or restrict the ability of local governments to regulate cellular infrastructure. Support efforts that speed the delivery of 5G networks, but oppose legislation that unduly restricts the ability of local governments to regulate aesthetics, community standards and negotiated revenue collection. • CEQA Reform. Support legislation that makes common sense reforms to the California Environmental Quality Act, including allowing for the reduction in time delays or excessive litigation, while ensuring pertinent environmental protections remain in place. Support efforts that would allow local agencies to set criteria for traffic impact levels-of-service based upon locally adopted General Plans and/or other local requirements. 519