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DRAFT 2018 Federal Advocacy Platform (cont’d) <br />Immigration Policies. Monitor efforts at the federal level that would impact undocumented <br />populations, including immigration enforcement practices. Oppose efforts that would restrict access to <br />federal funds by cities or other public agencies based on local policy positions related to immigration. <br />Support positive relations between law enforcement and immigrant communities. <br /> <br />Infrastructure. Support efforts to advance federal investment in infrastructure, including funding for <br />transportation. Advocate for additional funding for local and regional projects. <br /> <br />National League of Cities and U.S. Conference of Mayors. Support efforts by the National <br />League of Cities and U.S. Conference of Mayors to protect the interests of cities at the national level, <br />including related advocacy efforts by these organizations’ policy committees and task forces. <br /> <br />Railroad Safety. Urge Congress and the Administration to work towards implementation of Positive <br />Train Control technology in locomotives. Support U.S. Department of Transportation initiatives for <br />new safety measures, such as reduced train speeds in urban areas, and strong oversight of rail <br />safety. Support federal funding for railroad safety improvements. <br /> <br />Renewable Energy Micro-grid. Seek funding opportunities that could assist in San Leandro’s <br />efforts to develop of a renewable energy micro-grid. <br /> <br />Smart Cities Initiatives. Seek opportunities to leverage public-private partnerships and emerging <br />technology resources that would assist communities in transforming traditional industrial sites into <br />modern manufacturing workplaces. Support programs or opportunities to humanize industrial <br />districts, including funding for place-making. <br /> <br />Shoreline Project. Support legislative efforts or federal funding opportunities that would assist in <br />the successful redevelopment of San Leandro’s shoreline area. Support federal funding for the <br />dredging of recreational marinas. <br /> <br />Telecommunications Facilities and Local Rights-of-Way. Oppose efforts to preempt or <br />restrict zoning and/or other local land use regulations related to the location, placement, size, <br />appearance, screening or siting of transmission and receiving facilities, or other communications <br />facilities such as satellite dishes, radio towers, broadcast facilities, microwave facilities, equipment <br />housing or similar facilities. Oppose federal preemption of local control over local rights-of-way. <br /> <br />Tax Reform. Monitor implementation of the 2017 federal tax reform legislation. Support common <br />sense modifications that would benefit California taxpayers and/or address federal deficits. <br /> <br />Urban Greenway. Support efforts that could lead to additional funding for bicycle and <br />pedestrian projects, including the East Bay Greenway. <br /> <br />Urban Waters Small Grants: Support efforts to maintain or increase funding to vital state and <br />local government grants provided both by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Interior <br />Department. <br /> <br />