MO 2025-004 2025 Federal and State Legislative Platforms

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City of San Leandro 2025 State Legislative Platform and Policy Guidance Presented for City Council Consideration: January 13, 2025 The City of San Leandro’s state legislative agenda for 2025 is designed to reflect the priorities and policy direction of the Mayor and City Council with direct input from the City Administration. This strategic agenda includes advocating for legislation, regulations, and funding that is consistent with the City’s adopted priorities. It is informed by the City Council’s prior year adopted legislative platform, and has been updated for 2025 to reflect new or emerging policy issues. This agenda is designed to provide standing authority for the Mayor and members of the City Council, City staff, or the City’s legislative advocates to take action on pending legislative matters on behalf of the City of San Leandro when time or other constraints preclude bringing such matters before the City Council in advance. Such actions could include issuing letters on behalf of the City, expressing the City’s position in policy committee hearings or legislative conferences, attending or scheduling meetings, or otherwise advocating for actions that are consistent with the policy language contained herein. This document is also designed to provide the public and the City’s advocates a better understanding of the Mayor and City Council’s policy preferences regarding a variety of legislative and intergovernmental issues that might arise during the year. This report is two sections: 1. City Specific State Legislative Priorities for Recommended Action, and 2. General Policy Priorities for Ongoing Monitoring or Advocacy 1. City Specific State Legislative Priorities for Recommended Action Below is a list of specific legislative priorities for the city. Direct advocacy with the Governor, the Legislature, State agencies, and other organizations will be generally focused on these areas. It is expected that that the Legislature will maintain its focus on recent policy priorities, including: housing supply, homelessness, climate change & environmental protection, transportation, public health & safety, emergency preparedness and other topics. Transportation, Public Works, and Technology • Autonomous Vehicles. Monitor legislation and regulations for the development and operation of autonomous vehicles and support efforts to develop a consistent statewide framework that supports innovation and protects public safety. • Capitol Corridor South Bay Connect Project. Advocate for the residents or businesses within San Leandro that may be affected by the project. Support project alternatives or other changes to mitigate impacts associated with the project. • Closing the Digital Divide. Support efforts to address the digital divide, including efforts to better support the public engaged in remote work. • East 14th Street, and Other State Rights-of-Way Pavement Conditions. Advocate for administrative or legislative solutions that would lead to further improvement to the condition of East 14th Street throughout the entirety of San Leandro. The East 14th