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City of San Leandro <br />2019 State Legislative Platform and Policy Guidance <br />December 17, 2018 <br />The City of San Leandro’s legislative agenda for 2019 is designed to reflect the adopted priorities and <br />policy direction of the Mayor and City Council with direct input from the City Administration. This <br />strategic agenda includes advocating for legislation, regulations, and funding that is consistent with the <br />City’s adopted priorities. It is informed by the City Council’s 2018 adopted legislative platform, and has <br />been updated for 2019 to reflect new or emerging policy issues. <br />This agenda is designed to provide standing authority for the Mayor and members of the City Council, <br />City staff, or the City’s legislative advocates to take action on pending legislative matters on behalf of <br />the City of San Leandro when time or other constraints preclude bringing such matters before the City <br />Council in advance. Such actions could include issuing letters, attending or scheduling meetings, or <br />otherwise advocating for actions that are consistent with the policy language contained herein. This <br />document is also designed to provide the public and the City’s advocates a better understanding of the <br />Mayor and City Council’s policy preferences regarding a variety of legislative and intergovernmental <br />issues that might arise during the course of the year. <br />This report is two sections: <br />1. City Specific State Legislative Priorities for Recommended Action, and <br />2. Policy Priorities for Ongoing Monitoring or Advocacy. <br />1. City Specific State Legislative Priorities for Recommended Action <br />Below is a list of specific legislative priorities for the City. Direct advocacy with the Governor, the <br />Legislature, State agencies, and other organizations will be focused on these areas. <br />While the 2019-20 legislative session will be the first under Governor Elect Newsom and his <br />Administration, staff expects that the Legislature will maintain its focus on its recent policy priorities, <br />including: climate change, housing supply, homelessness, public safety, and regulation of cannabis. <br />Transportation & Public Works <br />Autonomous Vehicles. Monitor legislation and regulations for the development and operation <br />of autonomous vehicles and support efforts to develop a consistent statewide framework that <br />supports innovation and protects public safety. <br />Bus Rapid Transit. Continue to work with AC Transit to identify ways to expedite completion <br />and the successful launch of the Bus Rapid Transit project. Support related efforts that would <br />enhance the project or otherwise address community concerns. <br />East 14th Street Pavement Conditions.Advocate for administrative or legislative solutions that <br />would lead to repaving or improvement to the condition of East 14th Street. The East 14th street <br />right-of-way is a state highway so maintenance is currently with the California Department of <br />Transportation. <br />Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.Support efforts and funding programs that provide greater <br />flexibility and opportunities to enhance and build out electric vehicle infrastructure. <br />Extended Producer Responsibility and Zero Waste Programs. Support efforts to enhance <br />and fund programs that advocate zero-waste practices, recycling and/or Extended Producer <br />Responsibility (EPR) among product manufacturers, retailers and grocery stores for products <br />that can be recycled, including pharmaceuticals, to ensure safe and proper disposal. <br />Illegal Dumping & Graffiti Abatement. Support legislative efforts that provide for greater <br />penalties or consumer based incentives to reduce the amount of illegal dumping, waste <br />disposal, and graffiti.