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City of City of San Leandro 2020 State Legislative Platform & Policy Guidelines Page 2 of 7  Public Utilities, Wildfire Liability and Vegetation Management. Monitor legislation regarding wildfire liability. Following some of the most destructive wildfires in California history, the State is expected to implement new plans to improve disaster preparedness. Support funding to off-set local costs or other mitigation efforts associated with public safety power shut-offs. Monitor proposals that would transition investor-owned utilities into customer-owned/publicly governed utilities.  Railroad Safety. Support funding opportunities and advocate for projects that will increase public safety in proximity to railroad tracks and rail crossings.  Reclaimed/Recycled Water Projects. Support legislation that advances the use of recycled or reclaimed water while meeting the needs of local agencies, especially during times of drought. Related efforts could include support for permitting, construction, or maintenance of recycled water pipelines or water storage and distribution systems. Oppose legislation or regulations that would hinder these efforts.  Recycling Programs. Support legislation to extend incentives for both household and commercial recycling efforts. Oppose legislation that hampers recycling efforts or reduces incentives to recycle.  SB1 Transportation Funding. Support projects and programs that would lead to local transportation improvements using funds derived from the statewide gas tax that was implemented via Senate Bill 1 (2017).  Small Cell Towers. Oppose legislation or regulatory efforts that seek to restrict local control over the permitting of small cell wireless equipment, or that would otherwise restrict the rates local governments may charge for placement of equipment on publicly-owned property, such as streetlights and traffic signal poles.  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.  Traffic Signal Synchronization. Support legislation or regulatory efforts to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by providing funding for traffic signal synchronization and related actions that reduce traffic and pollution.  Undergrounding of Utilities/Rule 20A. Support the approval and funding of projects that would lead to the undergrounding of utility lines, and support the exploration of related regional approaches. The Public Utilities Commission oversees Rule 20A, a program that establishes an electric tariff for related work. Support common sense reforms to this program that would streamline or otherwise help to facilitate undergrounding projects.  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 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. Oppose efforts that would significantly 47