City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: 03/26/13 Item Number: A-1
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: (1) Presentation and Discussion of an Overview of
Proposed Legislation (Bills) for the 2013-2014 State Legislative Session and (2)
Direction to the City Manager Related Thereto.
Contact Person/Dept.: Shelly Wolfberg /
City Manager’s Office
Phone Number: 310-253-6008
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date: _______________
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas – City Council (03/19/13)
Department Approval:
Martin R. Cole (03/19/13)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (03/19/13)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (03/19/13)
City Manager:
John Nachbar (03/19/13)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council (1) receive a presentation and discuss proposed
legislation that has been introduced for the 2013-2014 state legislative session and
(2) direct the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND:
At the December 10, 2012 City Council meeting, the City Council took several
actions, including approving the implementation of the Legislative Advocacy
Program and requesting the preparation of an annual overview of new legislation for
presentation to the City Council in March of each odd numbered year.
All new legislation for the 2013-2014 Legislative Session was introduced by the
February 22, 2013 deadline as determined by the two Houses of the State
Legislature. Many of the bills that have been introduced are placeholder bills, the
content of which may develop more fully as the legislative session progresses.
Additionally, especially as the legislative session nears an end, bills may undergo
significant change and, in some cases, may transform significantly from their original
subject matter or intent (via the “gut and amend” process)
DISCUSSION:
Over the past few weeks, staff has been reviewing potential bills of interest for the
City (Attachment 1), based on the City Council adopted Legislative Priorities
(Attachment 2). Based on currently available information, staff recommends the City
Council take positions on the following bills as they exist in their current form: City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
1. AB 564 Community redevelopment: successor agencies. (Support);
2. AB 981 Redevelopment dissolution. (Support);
3. SB 7 Public works: charter cities. (Oppose); and
4. SB 135 Earthquake early warning system. (Support).
Staff believes that the Legislative Advocacy Program will provide sufficient guidance
to staff to prepare City position letters on additional bills on an as-needed basis.
Also, as the legislative session moves forward, staff will also monitor bills, with
special emphasis on those four enumerated above, in the case either the intent or
the subject matter should change. Significant changes may result in a change to or
update of the City’s position.
Further, on an ongoing basis, staff will identify and monitor federal legislation.
Federal and state legislation which may not clearly comport with the adopted
Legislative Advocacy program may necessitate staff bringing an item to City Council
for discussion and direction for a position on a bill. This evening, the City Council is
invited to discuss legislation as part of the overview on new bills. Pursuant to City
Council direction and following tonight’s discussion on the overview of new
legislation, staff will begin to schedule the first of the quarterly meetings with state
legislators.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
There is no cost to discuss this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City of Culver City Potential Bills of Interest Report
2. Culver City Legislative Advocacy Program
MOTION:
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Overview of Legislation for the 2013-2014 Legislative
Session; and,
2. Discuss the new proposed legislation and direct the City Manager as deemed
appropriate.
MEETING DATE: March 26, 2013
AGENDA ITEM: Presentation of an Overview of Legislation for the 2013-
2014 State Legislative Session and City Council
Discussion and Direction to the City Manager Related
Thereto
ATTACHMENTS
Pages
1. City of Culver City Potential Bills of Interest Report
1-13
2. Culver City Legislative Advocacy Program
14-23
City of Culver City Potential Bills of Interest
Monday, March 18, 2013
AB 3 (Bocanegra D) Income taxes: credits: film.
Status: 12/4/2012-From printer. May be heard in committee January 3.
Location: 12/3/2012-A. PRINT
Summary:
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law authorize various credits against the
taxes imposed by those laws, including a credit against those taxes attributable to the production of a
qualified motion picture in California, or, where the qualified motion picture has relocated to California
or is an independent film, as provided. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation to expand or continue the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 93. Support legislative efforts to keep film, television, and
commercial advertisement production and post-production in the State of California, especially in
Culver City. 94. Support the California Legislature and the federal government in their efforts at the
federal level to maintain film and television production in the United States.
AB 5 (Ammiano D) Homelessness.
Status: 1/24/2013-Referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would enact the Homeless Person's Bill of Rights and Fairness Act, which would provide that no
person's rights, privileges, or access to public services may be denied or abridged because he or she is
homeless, has a low income, or suffers from a mental illness or physical disability. The bill would
provide that every person in the state, regardless of actual or perceived housing status, income level,
mental illness, or physical disability, shall be free from specified forms of discrimination and shall be
entitled to certain basic human rights, including the right to be free from discrimination by law
enforcement, in the workplace, while seeking or maintaining housing or shelter, and while seeking
services. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 55. Support efforts to reduce homelessness and increase
services to the homeless both locally and regionally. 56. Seek grant funding to assist with the City’s
homeless programs. 57. Support legislation to help cities address homeless encampments in a way
that balances the needs and rights of the homeless with local health and safety concerns.
AB 7 (Wieckowski D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define, among other things, hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would
require an operator of a well to record and include all data on hydraulic fracturing treatment, including
the risk posed by potential seismicity, as a part of the history of the drilling of the well. The bill would
require DOGGR, in consultation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the State Air
Resources Board, and the State Water Resources Control Board, on or before January 1, 2014, to
adopt rules and regulations specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of
wells and well casings and full disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. This
bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 22 (Blumenfield D) Sidewalks: repairs.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a city, county, or city and county that has an ordinance in operation that requires the
city, county, or city and county to repair or reconstruct streets, sidewalks, or driveways that have been
damaged as a result of tree growth from repealing the ordinance without the concurrence of the local
electorate by majority vote. The bill would also declare that this is a matter of statewide concern.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 86. Oppose legislation that would put additional responsibility
on municipalities for the maintenance of sidewalks and other public infrastructure without adequate
funding.
AB 61 (Gatto D) Parking: parking meters.
Status: 1/18/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/18/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a local authority from enacting an ordinance or resolution prohibiting or restricting the
parking of a vehicle in a parking space that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or inoperable
parking payment center, as defined, until January 1, 2017.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 158 (Levine D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would also require these stores, on and after January 1, 2020, to provide a plastic
bag collection bin for their customers, for the purpose of collecting and recycling single-use plastic bags
and reusable bags. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
AB 164 (Wieckowski D) Infrastructure financing.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would require a lease agreement between a governmental agency undertaking an infrastructure
project and a private entity to include performance bonds as security to ensure the completion of the
construction of the facility and payment bonds to secure the payment of claims of laborers, mechanics,
and materialmen employed on the work under contract.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 84. Support legislation that preserves the right of local
government to set fee structures. 87. Support local control over construction contract management,
including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
AB 175 (V. Manuel Pérez D) Vehicles: towing and impoundment: unlicensed drivers.
Status: 1/25/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee February 24.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Current law authorizes a peace officer to impound for 30 days a vehicle driven by a person who had
never been issued a driver's license. Current law subjects to forfeiture, and requires the impoundment
of, a vehicle driven by an unlicensed driver who is a registered owner of the vehicle and who has a
previous misdemeanor conviction of operating a vehicle without a driver's license. This bill would state
the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to prohibit a peace officer from impounding a vehicle
solely on the basis that the driver is unlicensed.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 48. Support efforts to advance the Police Department’s goals
to enhance community safety through the deterrence/prevention of crime, the apprehension of
offenders, and the education of the public in self-protective measures to minimize victimization. 92.
Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 193 (Logue R) Municipal ballot measures: arguments.
Status: 2/15/2013-Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. E. & R.
Summary:
Would require the city elections official , for a measure placed on the ballot by the legislative body, to
give preference and priority to the argument of a member or members of the legislative body
authorized by that body only if the argument is consistent with the position taken by the legislative
body on the measure .
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 206 (Dickinson D) Vehicles: length limitations: buses: bicycle transportation devices.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 2/7/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize the Sacramento Regional Transit District to install folding devices attached to the
front of its buses that are designed and used exclusively for transporting bicycles if the use of the
device meets certain requirements, including, but not limited to, that the device does not extend more
than 40 inches from the front of the bus when fully deployed, and that the handlebars of the bicycles
being transported do not extend more than 46 inches from the front of the bus. The bill would require
the district to submit a report, containing specified requirements, to the Assembly Committee on
Transportation and the Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing on or before December 31,
2018. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 80. Support efforts to reduce barriers to local governments
implementing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, including innovative treatments.
AB 229 (John A. Pérez D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize the creation of an infrastructure and revitalization financing district, as defined, and
the issuance of debt with 2/3 voter approval. The bill would authorize the creation of a district for up
to 40 years and the issuance of debt with a final maturity date of up to 30 years, as specified. The bill
would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 243 (Dickinson D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. The bill would authorize a city to form a district
to finance a project or projects on a former military base, if specified conditions are met. The bill would
provide that the formation of the district and the issuance of debt by such a district on land of a former
military base that is publicly owned is not subject to voter approval, as specified. This bill contains
other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 265 (Gatto D) Local government liability: dog parks.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would provide that a city, county, city and county , or special district that owns or operates a dog park
shall not be held liable for any injury or death suffered by any personor pet resulting solely from the
actions of a dog in the dog park.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 63. Support legislation that limits the City's liability at park and
recreation facilities to instances when the City has acted negligently.
AB 288 (Levine D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/21/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing" and require the operator of a well, at least 30 days prior to any
hydraulic fracturing operations, to file with the State Oil and Gas Supervisor or the district deputy a
written notice of intention, as specified, to commence hydraulic fracturing. The bill would also prohibit
any hydraulic fracturing operations until written approval is given by the supervisor or district deputy
and would require the supervisor or district deputy to notify the operator of the approval or denial of
the notice within 10 working days after the notice is submitted. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 294 (Holden D) Infrastructure financing districts: use of incremental property tax revenue.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize an infrastructure financing district to utilize the Educational Revenue Augmentation
Fund (ERAF) portion of incremental tax revenue. The bill would require an infrastructure financing
district that proposes to utilize the ERAF portion of incremental tax revenue to include that intention in
the financing plan, and prior to adopting a resolution authorizing the first debt issuance utilizing the
ERAF share, obtain and submit an economic analysis to the California Infrastructure and Economic
Development Bank for review and approval, as specified. This bill contains other related provisions and
other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 11. Support legislation that would favorably address the
State/local government fiscal relationship, including the capping and or return of ERAF (Educational
Revenue Augmentation Fund) dollars to cities.
AB 323 (Chesbro D) Solid waste: recycling: diversion: green materials.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to adopt regulations to provide
that, no later than January 1, 2020, the use of green material as alternative daily cover or alternative
intermediate cover does not constitute diversion through recycling and would be considered disposal
for purposes of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. The bill would authorize the
department to delay the effective date of this requirement, as specified. The bill would impose a state-
mandated local program by imposing new duties upon local agencies with regard to the diversion of
solid waste. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 81. Oppose legislation that would compromise local control in
regards to refuse collection, recycling, hazardous materials handling, landfill operations, and the safe
transport of waste both interstate and intrastate.
AB 427 (Mullin D) Local government: Polanco Redevelopment Act.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would specify that a successor agency or successor housing entity may implement hazardous cleanup
pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, with regard to enforceable obligations, including
brownfield cleanup.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 31. Support reasonable environmental regulations aimed at
enhancing air and water quality, reducing stormwater pollution, and providing opportunities for
corresponding funding mechanisms. 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
AB 541 (Daly D) Buses: illuminated advertising: University of California, Irvine.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize, until January 1, 2019, the University of California, Irvine (university) to operate a
pilot program similar to the one operated by the City of Santa Monica. The bill would request that the
university submit a report by July 1, 2018, on the viability of advertisement sales relating to illuminated
signs on public buses to the Legislature. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing
laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 564 (Mullin D) Community redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law requires successor agencies to wind down the affairs of the dissolved redevelopment
agencies and to, among other things, make payments due for enforceable obligations, as defined,
perform obligations required pursuant to any enforceable obligation, dispose of all assets of the
former redevelopment agency, and to remit unencumbered balances of redevelopment agency funds,
including housing funds, to the county auditor-controller for distribution to taxing entities. This bill
would prohibit the Department of Finance from taking any future action to modify the enforceable
obligations described above following the effective date of the approval of those enforceable
obligations after review by the oversight board and the department. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 92. Support legislation that
protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 662 (Atkins D) Local government: infrastructure financing districts.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would delete the prohibition on infrastructure financing district including any portion of a
redevelopment project area.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
AB 669 (Stone D) Oil and gas: drilling.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the well operator prior to drilling operations to submit proof to the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor that the applicable regional water quality control board has approved the method and
location of wastewater disposal for the well.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 690 (Campos D) Jobs and infrastructure financing districts: voter approval.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts and instead provide
for the creation of jobs and infrastructure financing districts (JIDs) with 55% voter approval. The bill
would authorize a public financing authority to enter into joint powers agreements with affected taxing
entities with regard to nontaxing authority or powers only. The bill would authorize a district to
implement hazardous cleanup pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, as specified. This bill
contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 26. Support efforts to retain,
expand, and attract businesses to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and
tax revenues for the local economy.
AB 741 (Brown D) Local government finance: tax equity allocation formula: qualifying cities.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would, commencing with the 2012-13 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, increase the
allocation of property tax revenues under a new TEA formula, as specified, for qualifying cities, as
defined. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 745 (Levine D) Land use: housing element.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize a city or county to request the appropriate council of governments to adjust a density
to be deemed appropriate if it is inconsistent with the city's or county's existing density.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
AB 792 (Mullin D) Local government: open meetings.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
The Ralph M. Brown Act requires the legislative body of a local agency to post, at least 72 hours before
the meeting, an agenda containing a brief general description of each item of business to be
transacted or discussed at a regular meeting, in a location that is freely accessible to members of the
public, and to provide a notice containing similar information with respect to a special meeting at least
24 hours prior to the special meeting. This bill, if the local agency is unable to post the agenda or
notice on its Internet Web site because of software or hardware impairment beyond the local agency's
reasonable control, would require the local agency to post the agenda or notice immediately upon
resolution of the technological problems. The bill would provide that the delay in posting, or the failure
to post, the agenda or notice would not preclude a local agency from conducting the meeting or taking
action on items of business, provided that the agency has complied with all other relevant
requirements. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs. 99. Support legislation and funding that provides for greater
opportunities for transparency, enhanced delivery of government information, government
accountability and public access for the community.
AB 981 (Bloom D) Redevelopment dissolution.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law provides for the transfer of housing assets and functions previously performed by a
dissolved redevelopment agency to one of several specified public entities. This bill would authorize
that entity to designate the use of, and commit, indebtedness obligation proceeds that were issued
prior to June 28, 2011. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 23. Oppose mandates or
restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 982 (Williams D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing." The bill would also require any notice of intent to drill, rework, or
deepen a well where hydraulic fracturing will occur to include a groundwater monitoring plan for review
and approval by the supervisor and the appropriate regional water quality control board, which would
contain specific information relating to groundwater, water quality, and the monitoring of wells and
water quality. The bill would further require any notice of intent to provide specific information
regarding the amount of water, the source of the water, and the method of disposal of produced
wastewater during hydraulic fracturing operations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 1080 (Alejo D) Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize certain public entities of a community revitalization and investment area, as
described, to form a community revitalization plan within a community revitalization and investment
authority (authority) to carry out the Community Redevelopment Law in a specified manner. The bill
would require the authority to adopt a community revitalization plan for a community Revitalization and
investment area and authorize the authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax
increment funds. This bill contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
AB 1320 (Bloom D) Redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Current dissolved redevelopment agencies as of February 1, 2012, and provides for the designation of
successor agencies, as defined. Current law requires the successor agency to dispose of all remaining
assets and terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment, requires any
passthrough payment obligations to cease at that time, and prohibits the allocation of property tax to
the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that agency following termination of the agency. This
bill would eliminate the requirement that the successor agency dispose of all remaining assets and
terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment. The bill would additionally eliminate
the requirement that passthrough payment obligations cease at that time, and would eliminate the
prohibition on the allocation of property tax to the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that
agency.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 23.
Oppose mandates or restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 1323 (Mitchell D) California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impact reports: wind energy.
Status: 2/25/2013-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would reduce the time and expense
associated with the environmental review of qualifying wind energy projects without affecting the
required environmental studies and required mitigation of those studies.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): Awaiting Bill Language. Bill will pertain to Fracking Safety. 40.
Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and public health are protected during oil and
gas drilling.
AB 1343 (Bonilla D) Local government: general plan: housing element.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires the housing element to, among other things, identify adequate
sites for housing, including rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and emergency
shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all economic
segments of the community. This bill would instead require the housing element to identify adequate
sites for housing, including, but not limited to, rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and
emergency shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all
economic segments of the community.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that
support the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City.
ACA 3 (Campos D) Local government financing: public safety services: voter approval.
Status: 1/23/2013-Introduced measure version corrected.
Location: 1/23/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, or special
district to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund certain fire, emergency response, police, or
sheriff buildings or facilities, and equipment, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county,
or special district, as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 51.
Support legislation and pursue grants that would provide funding for public safety facilities, including
resources to support the construction of a replacement Drill Tower/Classroom facility. 52. Support
legislation that provides funding for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that
enhance local capabilities to mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents
and emergencies.
ACA 8 (Blumenfield D) Local government financing: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
Location: 2/13/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, city and
county, or special district, as defined, to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund specified public
improvements and facilities, or buildings used primarily to provide sheriff, police, or fire protection
services, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county, city and county, or special district,
as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 1 (Steinberg D) Sustainable Communities Investment Authority.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on T. & H. (Ayes 4. Noes 2. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
The bill would require the Sustainable Communities Investment Authority to adopt a Sustainable
Communities Investment Plan for a Sustainable Communities Investment Area and authorize the
authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax increment funds provided that certain
economic development and planning requirements are met. The bill would authorize the legislative
body of a city or county forming an authority to dedicate any portion of its net available revenue, as
defined, to the authority through its Sustainable Communities Investment Plan. The bill would require
the authority to contract for an independent financial and performance audit every 5 years. This bill
contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
SB 4 (Pavley D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/13/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Would define the terms hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would require the
Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, on or before January 1, 2015, to cause to be conducted an
independent scientific study on hydraulic fracturing treatments. The bill would require the Division of
Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, on or before January 1, 2015, to adopt rules and regulations
specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of wells and well casings and full
disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. The bill would require the division
to perform random periodic spot check investigations during hydraulic fracturing treatments, as
specified. Because a violation of this bill would create a new crime, it would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 7 (Steinberg D) Public works: charter cities.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page
291.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project if the city has a charter provision or ordinance that authorizes a contractor to not
comply with prevailing wage provisions on any public works contract. The bill would, except as
specified, prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project for up to 2 calendar years if the city has, after January 1, 2014, awarded a public
works contract without requiring the contractor to comply with prevailing wage provisions. This bill
would require the Director of Industrial Relations to maintain a list of charter cities that may receive
and use state funding and financial assistance for their construction projects.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 87. Support local control over construction contract
management, including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
SB 24 (Walters R) Public employees' retirement: benefit plans.
Status: 1/10/2013-Referred to Com. on P.E. & R.
Location: 1/10/2013-S. P.E. & R.
Summary:
Existing law regulates state and local public retirement systems and generally requires public
employees who are new members, as defined, of those systems, on and after January 1, 2013, to
participate in specified benefit plans. Existing law requires, in the case of these plans, if a new defined
benefit formula is adopted on or after January 1, 2013, that the formula meet certain requirements
and, among other things, be approved by the Legislature. This bill would eliminate the requirement
that the Legislature approve the changes in the instances described above. This bill would also
authorize a local agency public employer or public retirement system that offers a defined benefit
pension plan to offer a benefit formula with a lower benefit factor at normal retirement age and that
results in a lower normal cost than the benefit formulas that are currently required, for purposes of
addressing a fiscal necessity.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 14. Support legislation which ensures and enhances quality
public services by fulfilling the human resource and employee relations needs of the City. 92. Support
legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 33 (Wolk D) Infrastructure financing districts: voter approval: repeal.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts. The bill would
eliminate the requirement of voter approval for creation of the district and for bond issuance, and
would authorize the legislative body to create the district subject to specified procedures. The bill
would instead authorize a newly created public financing authority, consisting of 5 members, 3 of
whom are members of the city council or board of supervisors that established the district, and 2 of
whom are members of the public, to adopt the infrastructure financing plan, subject to approval by the
legislative body, and issue bonds by majority vote of the authority by resolution. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 78. Support efforts to maintain and increase funding for
streets and roads maintenance and transportation infrastructure programs throughout the City.
SB 135 (Padilla D) Earthquake early warning system.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on G.O. and N.R. & W.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G.O.
Summary:
Would require the Office of Emergency Services, in collaboration with various entities, including the
United States Geological Survey, to develop a comprehensive statewide earthquake early warning
system in California.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 49. Support the Fire Department’s mission of providing
Emergency Medical Services; fire suppression and rescue services; hazardous material spill mitigation;
fire prevention; arson investigation; and public education. 52. support legislation that provides funding
for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that enhance local capabilities to mitigate,
prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents and emergencies.
SB 186 (Knight R) Land use: housing element.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Com. on RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. RLS.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires each city, county, and city and county to prepare and adopt a
general plan that contains certain mandatory elements, including a housing element that analyzes
current and projected housing needs. That law includes legislative findings and declarations relating to
housing. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those findings and declarations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
SB 211 (Price D) Tax administration: disclosure of information: Franchise Tax Board and cities.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Existing law authorizes, until December 31, 2013, a city that has entered into a reciprocal agreement,
as defined, with the Franchise Tax Board, to exchange tax information, as provided. This bill would
delete the repeal date of the provisions relating to the reciprocal agreements between the Franchise
Tax Board and cities, thus indefinitely extending the duration for these provisions. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 241 (Evans D) Oil severance Tax Law.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would impose an oil severance tax on and after January 1, 2014, upon any producer for the privilege
of severing oil from the earth or water in this state for sale, transport, consumption, storage, profit, or
use, as provided, at the rate of 9.9% of the gross value of each barrel of oil severed. The tax would be
administered by the Department of Conservation and would be collected pursuant to the procedures
set forth in the Fee Collection Procedures Law. This bill contains other related provisions and other
existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 341 (DeSaulnier D) Redevelopment.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to
perform various functions. This bill would change provisions relating to the functions to be performed
by the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to instead refer to
the housing successor. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 395 (Jackson D) Hazardous substances: produced water.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
The Department of Toxic Substances Control is prohibited from duplicating or adopting conflicting
regulations for regulated product categories. A violation of the hazardous waste control law is a crime.
This bill would define produced water and require its regulation as a hazardous substance during the
extraction of oil and gas, including hydraulic fracturing operations. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 405 (Padilla D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would, on and after July 1, 2016, additionally impose these prohibitions and
requirements on convenience food stores, foodmarts, and certain other specified stores. This bill
contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
SB 436 (Jackson D) California Environmental Quality Act: notice.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Would require a lead agency to conduct at least one public scoping meeting for the specified projects
and to provide notice to the specified entities of at least one public scoping meeting. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
SB 513 (Hancock D) Local development.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires a development project located within a district that participates in the Transit
Priority Project Program to meet certain requirements, including the requirement that the project
provides 20% affordable units in rental or owner-occupied housing for low- or moderate-income
persons and families, or pays a fee in an amount equivalent to the cost to provide affordable units
elsewhere within the city's or county's jurisdiction, as determined by the city or county. This bill would
revise that percentage requirement to 10%.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 71. Support efforts to
maintain and increase funding for transportation operations, programs and projects throughout the
City including public transit, alternative transportation, bicycle and pedestrian projects, to enhance
safety, reduce congestion, and increase efficient circulation in the City.
SB 665 (Wolk D) Oil and gas: drilling: indemnity bonds.
Status: 3/14/2013-Set for hearing April 23.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Current law requires specified persons in the oil and gas industry, to file with the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor an indemnity bond in a specified amount, but permits the operator, with the approval of the
supervisor, to make certain deposits in lieu of the bond. This bill would delete the amounts specified in
these provisions for indemnity bonds and deposits in lieu of indemnity bonds, leaving those amounts
unspecified.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 684 (Hill D) Advertising displays: redevelopment agency project areas.
Status: 3/12/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Would provide that an advertising display advertising businesses and activities within the boundary
limits of, and as a part of, an individual redevelopment agency project, as the project boundaries
existed on January 1, 2012, may continue to exist and be considered an on-premises display, for a
period not to exceed 10 years, if the display is located within the original boundary limits of the project
and if the display was constructed, is under construction, or is approved for construction by the
designated successor agency on or before January 1, 2013. This bill would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 26. Support efforts to retain, expand, and attract businesses
to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and tax revenues for the local
economy.
27. Support efforts to ensure that requirements and government mandates for local businesses are
reasonable.
SB 798 (De León D) California Green Infrastructure Bank Act.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would enact the California Green Infrastructure Bank Act (act). The bill would establish the California
Green Infrastructure Bank (bank) as a public corporation and would make it responsible for
administering the act. The bill would make the bank under the direction of an executive director to be
appointed by the Governor subject to Senate confirmation. This bill contains other related provisions
and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
SCA 4 (Liu D) Local government transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for local transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its
voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical,
nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 8 (Corbett D) Transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its voters
voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive
changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 9 (Corbett D) Local government: economic development: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for community and economic development projects, as specified, requires
the approval of 55% of its voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming
and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight.
SCA 11 (Hancock D) Local government: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
The California Constitution conditions the imposition of a special tax by a local government upon the
approval of 2/3 of the voters of the local government voting on that tax, and prohibits a local
government from imposing an ad valorem tax on real property or a transactions tax or sales tax on the
sale of real property. This measure would instead condition the imposition, extension, or increase of a
special tax by a local government upon the approval of 55% of the voters voting on the proposition.
The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
Total Measures: 54
Total Tracking Forms: 54
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AB 3 (Bocanegra D) Income taxes: credits: film.
Status: 12/4/2012-From printer. May be heard in committee January 3.
Location: 12/3/2012-A. PRINT
Summary:
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law authorize various credits against the
taxes imposed by those laws, including a credit against those taxes attributable to the production of a
qualified motion picture in California, or, where the qualified motion picture has relocated to California
or is an independent film, as provided. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation to expand or continue the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 93. Support legislative efforts to keep film, television, and
commercial advertisement production and post-production in the State of California, especially in
Culver City. 94. Support the California Legislature and the federal government in their efforts at the
federal level to maintain film and television production in the United States.
AB 5 (Ammiano D) Homelessness.
Status: 1/24/2013-Referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would enact the Homeless Person's Bill of Rights and Fairness Act, which would provide that no
person's rights, privileges, or access to public services may be denied or abridged because he or she is
homeless, has a low income, or suffers from a mental illness or physical disability. The bill would
provide that every person in the state, regardless of actual or perceived housing status, income level,
mental illness, or physical disability, shall be free from specified forms of discrimination and shall be
entitled to certain basic human rights, including the right to be free from discrimination by law
enforcement, in the workplace, while seeking or maintaining housing or shelter, and while seeking
services. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 55. Support efforts to reduce homelessness and increase
services to the homeless both locally and regionally. 56. Seek grant funding to assist with the City’s
homeless programs. 57. Support legislation to help cities address homeless encampments in a way
that balances the needs and rights of the homeless with local health and safety concerns.
AB 7 (Wieckowski D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define, among other things, hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would
require an operator of a well to record and include all data on hydraulic fracturing treatment, including
the risk posed by potential seismicity, as a part of the history of the drilling of the well. The bill would
require DOGGR, in consultation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the State Air
Resources Board, and the State Water Resources Control Board, on or before January 1, 2014, to
adopt rules and regulations specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of
wells and well casings and full disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. This
bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 22 (Blumenfield D) Sidewalks: repairs.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a city, county, or city and county that has an ordinance in operation that requires the
city, county, or city and county to repair or reconstruct streets, sidewalks, or driveways that have been
damaged as a result of tree growth from repealing the ordinance without the concurrence of the local
electorate by majority vote. The bill would also declare that this is a matter of statewide concern.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 86. Oppose legislation that would put additional responsibility
on municipalities for the maintenance of sidewalks and other public infrastructure without adequate
funding.
AB 61 (Gatto D) Parking: parking meters.
Status: 1/18/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/18/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a local authority from enacting an ordinance or resolution prohibiting or restricting the
parking of a vehicle in a parking space that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or inoperable
parking payment center, as defined, until January 1, 2017.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 158 (Levine D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would also require these stores, on and after January 1, 2020, to provide a plastic
bag collection bin for their customers, for the purpose of collecting and recycling single-use plastic bags
and reusable bags. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
AB 164 (Wieckowski D) Infrastructure financing.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would require a lease agreement between a governmental agency undertaking an infrastructure
project and a private entity to include performance bonds as security to ensure the completion of the
construction of the facility and payment bonds to secure the payment of claims of laborers, mechanics,
and materialmen employed on the work under contract.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 84. Support legislation that preserves the right of local
government to set fee structures. 87. Support local control over construction contract management,
including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
AB 175 (V. Manuel Pérez D) Vehicles: towing and impoundment: unlicensed drivers.
Status: 1/25/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee February 24.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Current law authorizes a peace officer to impound for 30 days a vehicle driven by a person who had
never been issued a driver's license. Current law subjects to forfeiture, and requires the impoundment
of, a vehicle driven by an unlicensed driver who is a registered owner of the vehicle and who has a
previous misdemeanor conviction of operating a vehicle without a driver's license. This bill would state
the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to prohibit a peace officer from impounding a vehicle
solely on the basis that the driver is unlicensed.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 48. Support efforts to advance the Police Department’s goals
to enhance community safety through the deterrence/prevention of crime, the apprehension of
offenders, and the education of the public in self-protective measures to minimize victimization. 92.
Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 193 (Logue R) Municipal ballot measures: arguments.
Status: 2/15/2013-Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. E. & R.
Summary:
Would require the city elections official , for a measure placed on the ballot by the legislative body, to
give preference and priority to the argument of a member or members of the legislative body
authorized by that body only if the argument is consistent with the position taken by the legislative
body on the measure .
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 206 (Dickinson D) Vehicles: length limitations: buses: bicycle transportation devices.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 2/7/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize the Sacramento Regional Transit District to install folding devices attached to the
front of its buses that are designed and used exclusively for transporting bicycles if the use of the
device meets certain requirements, including, but not limited to, that the device does not extend more
than 40 inches from the front of the bus when fully deployed, and that the handlebars of the bicycles
being transported do not extend more than 46 inches from the front of the bus. The bill would require
the district to submit a report, containing specified requirements, to the Assembly Committee on
Transportation and the Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing on or before December 31,
2018. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 80. Support efforts to reduce barriers to local governments
implementing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, including innovative treatments.
AB 229 (John A. Pérez D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize the creation of an infrastructure and revitalization financing district, as defined, and
the issuance of debt with 2/3 voter approval. The bill would authorize the creation of a district for up
to 40 years and the issuance of debt with a final maturity date of up to 30 years, as specified. The bill
would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 243 (Dickinson D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. The bill would authorize a city to form a district
to finance a project or projects on a former military base, if specified conditions are met. The bill would
provide that the formation of the district and the issuance of debt by such a district on land of a former
military base that is publicly owned is not subject to voter approval, as specified. This bill contains
other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 265 (Gatto D) Local government liability: dog parks.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would provide that a city, county, city and county , or special district that owns or operates a dog park
shall not be held liable for any injury or death suffered by any personor pet resulting solely from the
actions of a dog in the dog park.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 63. Support legislation that limits the City's liability at park and
recreation facilities to instances when the City has acted negligently.
AB 288 (Levine D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/21/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing" and require the operator of a well, at least 30 days prior to any
hydraulic fracturing operations, to file with the State Oil and Gas Supervisor or the district deputy a
written notice of intention, as specified, to commence hydraulic fracturing. The bill would also prohibit
any hydraulic fracturing operations until written approval is given by the supervisor or district deputy
and would require the supervisor or district deputy to notify the operator of the approval or denial of
the notice within 10 working days after the notice is submitted. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 294 (Holden D) Infrastructure financing districts: use of incremental property tax revenue.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize an infrastructure financing district to utilize the Educational Revenue Augmentation
Fund (ERAF) portion of incremental tax revenue. The bill would require an infrastructure financing
district that proposes to utilize the ERAF portion of incremental tax revenue to include that intention in
the financing plan, and prior to adopting a resolution authorizing the first debt issuance utilizing the
ERAF share, obtain and submit an economic analysis to the California Infrastructure and Economic
Development Bank for review and approval, as specified. This bill contains other related provisions and
other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 11. Support legislation that would favorably address the
State/local government fiscal relationship, including the capping and or return of ERAF (Educational
Revenue Augmentation Fund) dollars to cities.
AB 323 (Chesbro D) Solid waste: recycling: diversion: green materials.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to adopt regulations to provide
that, no later than January 1, 2020, the use of green material as alternative daily cover or alternative
intermediate cover does not constitute diversion through recycling and would be considered disposal
for purposes of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. The bill would authorize the
department to delay the effective date of this requirement, as specified. The bill would impose a state-
mandated local program by imposing new duties upon local agencies with regard to the diversion of
solid waste. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 81. Oppose legislation that would compromise local control in
regards to refuse collection, recycling, hazardous materials handling, landfill operations, and the safe
transport of waste both interstate and intrastate.
AB 427 (Mullin D) Local government: Polanco Redevelopment Act.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would specify that a successor agency or successor housing entity may implement hazardous cleanup
pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, with regard to enforceable obligations, including
brownfield cleanup.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 31. Support reasonable environmental regulations aimed at
enhancing air and water quality, reducing stormwater pollution, and providing opportunities for
corresponding funding mechanisms. 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
AB 541 (Daly D) Buses: illuminated advertising: University of California, Irvine.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize, until January 1, 2019, the University of California, Irvine (university) to operate a
pilot program similar to the one operated by the City of Santa Monica. The bill would request that the
university submit a report by July 1, 2018, on the viability of advertisement sales relating to illuminated
signs on public buses to the Legislature. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing
laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 564 (Mullin D) Community redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law requires successor agencies to wind down the affairs of the dissolved redevelopment
agencies and to, among other things, make payments due for enforceable obligations, as defined,
perform obligations required pursuant to any enforceable obligation, dispose of all assets of the
former redevelopment agency, and to remit unencumbered balances of redevelopment agency funds,
including housing funds, to the county auditor-controller for distribution to taxing entities. This bill
would prohibit the Department of Finance from taking any future action to modify the enforceable
obligations described above following the effective date of the approval of those enforceable
obligations after review by the oversight board and the department. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 92. Support legislation that
protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 662 (Atkins D) Local government: infrastructure financing districts.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would delete the prohibition on infrastructure financing district including any portion of a
redevelopment project area.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
AB 669 (Stone D) Oil and gas: drilling.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the well operator prior to drilling operations to submit proof to the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor that the applicable regional water quality control board has approved the method and
location of wastewater disposal for the well.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 690 (Campos D) Jobs and infrastructure financing districts: voter approval.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts and instead provide
for the creation of jobs and infrastructure financing districts (JIDs) with 55% voter approval. The bill
would authorize a public financing authority to enter into joint powers agreements with affected taxing
entities with regard to nontaxing authority or powers only. The bill would authorize a district to
implement hazardous cleanup pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, as specified. This bill
contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 26. Support efforts to retain,
expand, and attract businesses to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and
tax revenues for the local economy.
AB 741 (Brown D) Local government finance: tax equity allocation formula: qualifying cities.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would, commencing with the 2012-13 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, increase the
allocation of property tax revenues under a new TEA formula, as specified, for qualifying cities, as
defined. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 745 (Levine D) Land use: housing element.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize a city or county to request the appropriate council of governments to adjust a density
to be deemed appropriate if it is inconsistent with the city's or county's existing density.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
AB 792 (Mullin D) Local government: open meetings.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
The Ralph M. Brown Act requires the legislative body of a local agency to post, at least 72 hours before
the meeting, an agenda containing a brief general description of each item of business to be
transacted or discussed at a regular meeting, in a location that is freely accessible to members of the
public, and to provide a notice containing similar information with respect to a special meeting at least
24 hours prior to the special meeting. This bill, if the local agency is unable to post the agenda or
notice on its Internet Web site because of software or hardware impairment beyond the local agency's
reasonable control, would require the local agency to post the agenda or notice immediately upon
resolution of the technological problems. The bill would provide that the delay in posting, or the failure
to post, the agenda or notice would not preclude a local agency from conducting the meeting or taking
action on items of business, provided that the agency has complied with all other relevant
requirements. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs. 99. Support legislation and funding that provides for greater
opportunities for transparency, enhanced delivery of government information, government
accountability and public access for the community.
AB 981 (Bloom D) Redevelopment dissolution.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law provides for the transfer of housing assets and functions previously performed by a
dissolved redevelopment agency to one of several specified public entities. This bill would authorize
that entity to designate the use of, and commit, indebtedness obligation proceeds that were issued
prior to June 28, 2011. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 23. Oppose mandates or
restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 982 (Williams D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing." The bill would also require any notice of intent to drill, rework, or
deepen a well where hydraulic fracturing will occur to include a groundwater monitoring plan for review
and approval by the supervisor and the appropriate regional water quality control board, which would
contain specific information relating to groundwater, water quality, and the monitoring of wells and
water quality. The bill would further require any notice of intent to provide specific information
regarding the amount of water, the source of the water, and the method of disposal of produced
wastewater during hydraulic fracturing operations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 1080 (Alejo D) Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize certain public entities of a community revitalization and investment area, as
described, to form a community revitalization plan within a community revitalization and investment
authority (authority) to carry out the Community Redevelopment Law in a specified manner. The bill
would require the authority to adopt a community revitalization plan for a community Revitalization and
investment area and authorize the authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax
increment funds. This bill contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
AB 1320 (Bloom D) Redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Current dissolved redevelopment agencies as of February 1, 2012, and provides for the designation of
successor agencies, as defined. Current law requires the successor agency to dispose of all remaining
assets and terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment, requires any
passthrough payment obligations to cease at that time, and prohibits the allocation of property tax to
the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that agency following termination of the agency. This
bill would eliminate the requirement that the successor agency dispose of all remaining assets and
terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment. The bill would additionally eliminate
the requirement that passthrough payment obligations cease at that time, and would eliminate the
prohibition on the allocation of property tax to the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that
agency.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 23.
Oppose mandates or restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 1323 (Mitchell D) California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impact reports: wind energy.
Status: 2/25/2013-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would reduce the time and expense
associated with the environmental review of qualifying wind energy projects without affecting the
required environmental studies and required mitigation of those studies.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): Awaiting Bill Language. Bill will pertain to Fracking Safety. 40.
Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and public health are protected during oil and
gas drilling.
AB 1343 (Bonilla D) Local government: general plan: housing element.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires the housing element to, among other things, identify adequate
sites for housing, including rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and emergency
shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all economic
segments of the community. This bill would instead require the housing element to identify adequate
sites for housing, including, but not limited to, rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and
emergency shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all
economic segments of the community.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that
support the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City.
ACA 3 (Campos D) Local government financing: public safety services: voter approval.
Status: 1/23/2013-Introduced measure version corrected.
Location: 1/23/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, or special
district to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund certain fire, emergency response, police, or
sheriff buildings or facilities, and equipment, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county,
or special district, as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 51.
Support legislation and pursue grants that would provide funding for public safety facilities, including
resources to support the construction of a replacement Drill Tower/Classroom facility. 52. Support
legislation that provides funding for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that
enhance local capabilities to mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents
and emergencies.
ACA 8 (Blumenfield D) Local government financing: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
Location: 2/13/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, city and
county, or special district, as defined, to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund specified public
improvements and facilities, or buildings used primarily to provide sheriff, police, or fire protection
services, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county, city and county, or special district,
as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 1 (Steinberg D) Sustainable Communities Investment Authority.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on T. & H. (Ayes 4. Noes 2. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
The bill would require the Sustainable Communities Investment Authority to adopt a Sustainable
Communities Investment Plan for a Sustainable Communities Investment Area and authorize the
authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax increment funds provided that certain
economic development and planning requirements are met. The bill would authorize the legislative
body of a city or county forming an authority to dedicate any portion of its net available revenue, as
defined, to the authority through its Sustainable Communities Investment Plan. The bill would require
the authority to contract for an independent financial and performance audit every 5 years. This bill
contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
SB 4 (Pavley D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/13/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Would define the terms hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would require the
Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, on or before January 1, 2015, to cause to be conducted an
independent scientific study on hydraulic fracturing treatments. The bill would require the Division of
Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, on or before January 1, 2015, to adopt rules and regulations
specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of wells and well casings and full
disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. The bill would require the division
to perform random periodic spot check investigations during hydraulic fracturing treatments, as
specified. Because a violation of this bill would create a new crime, it would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 7 (Steinberg D) Public works: charter cities.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page
291.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project if the city has a charter provision or ordinance that authorizes a contractor to not
comply with prevailing wage provisions on any public works contract. The bill would, except as
specified, prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project for up to 2 calendar years if the city has, after January 1, 2014, awarded a public
works contract without requiring the contractor to comply with prevailing wage provisions. This bill
would require the Director of Industrial Relations to maintain a list of charter cities that may receive
and use state funding and financial assistance for their construction projects.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 87. Support local control over construction contract
management, including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
SB 24 (Walters R) Public employees' retirement: benefit plans.
Status: 1/10/2013-Referred to Com. on P.E. & R.
Location: 1/10/2013-S. P.E. & R.
Summary:
Existing law regulates state and local public retirement systems and generally requires public
employees who are new members, as defined, of those systems, on and after January 1, 2013, to
participate in specified benefit plans. Existing law requires, in the case of these plans, if a new defined
benefit formula is adopted on or after January 1, 2013, that the formula meet certain requirements
and, among other things, be approved by the Legislature. This bill would eliminate the requirement
that the Legislature approve the changes in the instances described above. This bill would also
authorize a local agency public employer or public retirement system that offers a defined benefit
pension plan to offer a benefit formula with a lower benefit factor at normal retirement age and that
results in a lower normal cost than the benefit formulas that are currently required, for purposes of
addressing a fiscal necessity.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 14. Support legislation which ensures and enhances quality
public services by fulfilling the human resource and employee relations needs of the City. 92. Support
legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 33 (Wolk D) Infrastructure financing districts: voter approval: repeal.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts. The bill would
eliminate the requirement of voter approval for creation of the district and for bond issuance, and
would authorize the legislative body to create the district subject to specified procedures. The bill
would instead authorize a newly created public financing authority, consisting of 5 members, 3 of
whom are members of the city council or board of supervisors that established the district, and 2 of
whom are members of the public, to adopt the infrastructure financing plan, subject to approval by the
legislative body, and issue bonds by majority vote of the authority by resolution. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 78. Support efforts to maintain and increase funding for
streets and roads maintenance and transportation infrastructure programs throughout the City.
SB 135 (Padilla D) Earthquake early warning system.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on G.O. and N.R. & W.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G.O.
Summary:
Would require the Office of Emergency Services, in collaboration with various entities, including the
United States Geological Survey, to develop a comprehensive statewide earthquake early warning
system in California.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 49. Support the Fire Department’s mission of providing
Emergency Medical Services; fire suppression and rescue services; hazardous material spill mitigation;
fire prevention; arson investigation; and public education. 52. support legislation that provides funding
for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that enhance local capabilities to mitigate,
prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents and emergencies.
SB 186 (Knight R) Land use: housing element.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Com. on RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. RLS.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires each city, county, and city and county to prepare and adopt a
general plan that contains certain mandatory elements, including a housing element that analyzes
current and projected housing needs. That law includes legislative findings and declarations relating to
housing. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those findings and declarations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
SB 211 (Price D) Tax administration: disclosure of information: Franchise Tax Board and cities.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Existing law authorizes, until December 31, 2013, a city that has entered into a reciprocal agreement,
as defined, with the Franchise Tax Board, to exchange tax information, as provided. This bill would
delete the repeal date of the provisions relating to the reciprocal agreements between the Franchise
Tax Board and cities, thus indefinitely extending the duration for these provisions. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 241 (Evans D) Oil severance Tax Law.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would impose an oil severance tax on and after January 1, 2014, upon any producer for the privilege
of severing oil from the earth or water in this state for sale, transport, consumption, storage, profit, or
use, as provided, at the rate of 9.9% of the gross value of each barrel of oil severed. The tax would be
administered by the Department of Conservation and would be collected pursuant to the procedures
set forth in the Fee Collection Procedures Law. This bill contains other related provisions and other
existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 341 (DeSaulnier D) Redevelopment.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to
perform various functions. This bill would change provisions relating to the functions to be performed
by the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to instead refer to
the housing successor. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 395 (Jackson D) Hazardous substances: produced water.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
The Department of Toxic Substances Control is prohibited from duplicating or adopting conflicting
regulations for regulated product categories. A violation of the hazardous waste control law is a crime.
This bill would define produced water and require its regulation as a hazardous substance during the
extraction of oil and gas, including hydraulic fracturing operations. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 405 (Padilla D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would, on and after July 1, 2016, additionally impose these prohibitions and
requirements on convenience food stores, foodmarts, and certain other specified stores. This bill
contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
SB 436 (Jackson D) California Environmental Quality Act: notice.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Would require a lead agency to conduct at least one public scoping meeting for the specified projects
and to provide notice to the specified entities of at least one public scoping meeting. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
SB 513 (Hancock D) Local development.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires a development project located within a district that participates in the Transit
Priority Project Program to meet certain requirements, including the requirement that the project
provides 20% affordable units in rental or owner-occupied housing for low- or moderate-income
persons and families, or pays a fee in an amount equivalent to the cost to provide affordable units
elsewhere within the city's or county's jurisdiction, as determined by the city or county. This bill would
revise that percentage requirement to 10%.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 71. Support efforts to
maintain and increase funding for transportation operations, programs and projects throughout the
City including public transit, alternative transportation, bicycle and pedestrian projects, to enhance
safety, reduce congestion, and increase efficient circulation in the City.
SB 665 (Wolk D) Oil and gas: drilling: indemnity bonds.
Status: 3/14/2013-Set for hearing April 23.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Current law requires specified persons in the oil and gas industry, to file with the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor an indemnity bond in a specified amount, but permits the operator, with the approval of the
supervisor, to make certain deposits in lieu of the bond. This bill would delete the amounts specified in
these provisions for indemnity bonds and deposits in lieu of indemnity bonds, leaving those amounts
unspecified.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 684 (Hill D) Advertising displays: redevelopment agency project areas.
Status: 3/12/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Would provide that an advertising display advertising businesses and activities within the boundary
limits of, and as a part of, an individual redevelopment agency project, as the project boundaries
existed on January 1, 2012, may continue to exist and be considered an on-premises display, for a
period not to exceed 10 years, if the display is located within the original boundary limits of the project
and if the display was constructed, is under construction, or is approved for construction by the
designated successor agency on or before January 1, 2013. This bill would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 26. Support efforts to retain, expand, and attract businesses
to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and tax revenues for the local
economy.
27. Support efforts to ensure that requirements and government mandates for local businesses are
reasonable.
SB 798 (De León D) California Green Infrastructure Bank Act.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would enact the California Green Infrastructure Bank Act (act). The bill would establish the California
Green Infrastructure Bank (bank) as a public corporation and would make it responsible for
administering the act. The bill would make the bank under the direction of an executive director to be
appointed by the Governor subject to Senate confirmation. This bill contains other related provisions
and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
SCA 4 (Liu D) Local government transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for local transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its
voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical,
nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 8 (Corbett D) Transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its voters
voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive
changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 9 (Corbett D) Local government: economic development: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for community and economic development projects, as specified, requires
the approval of 55% of its voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming
and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight.
SCA 11 (Hancock D) Local government: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
The California Constitution conditions the imposition of a special tax by a local government upon the
approval of 2/3 of the voters of the local government voting on that tax, and prohibits a local
government from imposing an ad valorem tax on real property or a transactions tax or sales tax on the
sale of real property. This measure would instead condition the imposition, extension, or increase of a
special tax by a local government upon the approval of 55% of the voters voting on the proposition.
The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
Total Measures: 54
Total Tracking Forms: 54
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AB 3 (Bocanegra D) Income taxes: credits: film.
Status: 12/4/2012-From printer. May be heard in committee January 3.
Location: 12/3/2012-A. PRINT
Summary:
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law authorize various credits against the
taxes imposed by those laws, including a credit against those taxes attributable to the production of a
qualified motion picture in California, or, where the qualified motion picture has relocated to California
or is an independent film, as provided. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation to expand or continue the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 93. Support legislative efforts to keep film, television, and
commercial advertisement production and post-production in the State of California, especially in
Culver City. 94. Support the California Legislature and the federal government in their efforts at the
federal level to maintain film and television production in the United States.
AB 5 (Ammiano D) Homelessness.
Status: 1/24/2013-Referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would enact the Homeless Person's Bill of Rights and Fairness Act, which would provide that no
person's rights, privileges, or access to public services may be denied or abridged because he or she is
homeless, has a low income, or suffers from a mental illness or physical disability. The bill would
provide that every person in the state, regardless of actual or perceived housing status, income level,
mental illness, or physical disability, shall be free from specified forms of discrimination and shall be
entitled to certain basic human rights, including the right to be free from discrimination by law
enforcement, in the workplace, while seeking or maintaining housing or shelter, and while seeking
services. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 55. Support efforts to reduce homelessness and increase
services to the homeless both locally and regionally. 56. Seek grant funding to assist with the City’s
homeless programs. 57. Support legislation to help cities address homeless encampments in a way
that balances the needs and rights of the homeless with local health and safety concerns.
AB 7 (Wieckowski D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define, among other things, hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would
require an operator of a well to record and include all data on hydraulic fracturing treatment, including
the risk posed by potential seismicity, as a part of the history of the drilling of the well. The bill would
require DOGGR, in consultation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the State Air
Resources Board, and the State Water Resources Control Board, on or before January 1, 2014, to
adopt rules and regulations specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of
wells and well casings and full disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. This
bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 22 (Blumenfield D) Sidewalks: repairs.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a city, county, or city and county that has an ordinance in operation that requires the
city, county, or city and county to repair or reconstruct streets, sidewalks, or driveways that have been
damaged as a result of tree growth from repealing the ordinance without the concurrence of the local
electorate by majority vote. The bill would also declare that this is a matter of statewide concern.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 86. Oppose legislation that would put additional responsibility
on municipalities for the maintenance of sidewalks and other public infrastructure without adequate
funding.
AB 61 (Gatto D) Parking: parking meters.
Status: 1/18/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/18/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a local authority from enacting an ordinance or resolution prohibiting or restricting the
parking of a vehicle in a parking space that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or inoperable
parking payment center, as defined, until January 1, 2017.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 158 (Levine D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would also require these stores, on and after January 1, 2020, to provide a plastic
bag collection bin for their customers, for the purpose of collecting and recycling single-use plastic bags
and reusable bags. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
AB 164 (Wieckowski D) Infrastructure financing.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would require a lease agreement between a governmental agency undertaking an infrastructure
project and a private entity to include performance bonds as security to ensure the completion of the
construction of the facility and payment bonds to secure the payment of claims of laborers, mechanics,
and materialmen employed on the work under contract.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 84. Support legislation that preserves the right of local
government to set fee structures. 87. Support local control over construction contract management,
including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
AB 175 (V. Manuel Pérez D) Vehicles: towing and impoundment: unlicensed drivers.
Status: 1/25/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee February 24.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Current law authorizes a peace officer to impound for 30 days a vehicle driven by a person who had
never been issued a driver's license. Current law subjects to forfeiture, and requires the impoundment
of, a vehicle driven by an unlicensed driver who is a registered owner of the vehicle and who has a
previous misdemeanor conviction of operating a vehicle without a driver's license. This bill would state
the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to prohibit a peace officer from impounding a vehicle
solely on the basis that the driver is unlicensed.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 48. Support efforts to advance the Police Department’s goals
to enhance community safety through the deterrence/prevention of crime, the apprehension of
offenders, and the education of the public in self-protective measures to minimize victimization. 92.
Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 193 (Logue R) Municipal ballot measures: arguments.
Status: 2/15/2013-Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. E. & R.
Summary:
Would require the city elections official , for a measure placed on the ballot by the legislative body, to
give preference and priority to the argument of a member or members of the legislative body
authorized by that body only if the argument is consistent with the position taken by the legislative
body on the measure .
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 206 (Dickinson D) Vehicles: length limitations: buses: bicycle transportation devices.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 2/7/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize the Sacramento Regional Transit District to install folding devices attached to the
front of its buses that are designed and used exclusively for transporting bicycles if the use of the
device meets certain requirements, including, but not limited to, that the device does not extend more
than 40 inches from the front of the bus when fully deployed, and that the handlebars of the bicycles
being transported do not extend more than 46 inches from the front of the bus. The bill would require
the district to submit a report, containing specified requirements, to the Assembly Committee on
Transportation and the Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing on or before December 31,
2018. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 80. Support efforts to reduce barriers to local governments
implementing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, including innovative treatments.
AB 229 (John A. Pérez D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize the creation of an infrastructure and revitalization financing district, as defined, and
the issuance of debt with 2/3 voter approval. The bill would authorize the creation of a district for up
to 40 years and the issuance of debt with a final maturity date of up to 30 years, as specified. The bill
would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 243 (Dickinson D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. The bill would authorize a city to form a district
to finance a project or projects on a former military base, if specified conditions are met. The bill would
provide that the formation of the district and the issuance of debt by such a district on land of a former
military base that is publicly owned is not subject to voter approval, as specified. This bill contains
other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 265 (Gatto D) Local government liability: dog parks.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would provide that a city, county, city and county , or special district that owns or operates a dog park
shall not be held liable for any injury or death suffered by any personor pet resulting solely from the
actions of a dog in the dog park.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 63. Support legislation that limits the City's liability at park and
recreation facilities to instances when the City has acted negligently.
AB 288 (Levine D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/21/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing" and require the operator of a well, at least 30 days prior to any
hydraulic fracturing operations, to file with the State Oil and Gas Supervisor or the district deputy a
written notice of intention, as specified, to commence hydraulic fracturing. The bill would also prohibit
any hydraulic fracturing operations until written approval is given by the supervisor or district deputy
and would require the supervisor or district deputy to notify the operator of the approval or denial of
the notice within 10 working days after the notice is submitted. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 294 (Holden D) Infrastructure financing districts: use of incremental property tax revenue.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize an infrastructure financing district to utilize the Educational Revenue Augmentation
Fund (ERAF) portion of incremental tax revenue. The bill would require an infrastructure financing
district that proposes to utilize the ERAF portion of incremental tax revenue to include that intention in
the financing plan, and prior to adopting a resolution authorizing the first debt issuance utilizing the
ERAF share, obtain and submit an economic analysis to the California Infrastructure and Economic
Development Bank for review and approval, as specified. This bill contains other related provisions and
other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 11. Support legislation that would favorably address the
State/local government fiscal relationship, including the capping and or return of ERAF (Educational
Revenue Augmentation Fund) dollars to cities.
AB 323 (Chesbro D) Solid waste: recycling: diversion: green materials.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to adopt regulations to provide
that, no later than January 1, 2020, the use of green material as alternative daily cover or alternative
intermediate cover does not constitute diversion through recycling and would be considered disposal
for purposes of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. The bill would authorize the
department to delay the effective date of this requirement, as specified. The bill would impose a state-
mandated local program by imposing new duties upon local agencies with regard to the diversion of
solid waste. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 81. Oppose legislation that would compromise local control in
regards to refuse collection, recycling, hazardous materials handling, landfill operations, and the safe
transport of waste both interstate and intrastate.
AB 427 (Mullin D) Local government: Polanco Redevelopment Act.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would specify that a successor agency or successor housing entity may implement hazardous cleanup
pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, with regard to enforceable obligations, including
brownfield cleanup.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 31. Support reasonable environmental regulations aimed at
enhancing air and water quality, reducing stormwater pollution, and providing opportunities for
corresponding funding mechanisms. 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
AB 541 (Daly D) Buses: illuminated advertising: University of California, Irvine.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize, until January 1, 2019, the University of California, Irvine (university) to operate a
pilot program similar to the one operated by the City of Santa Monica. The bill would request that the
university submit a report by July 1, 2018, on the viability of advertisement sales relating to illuminated
signs on public buses to the Legislature. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing
laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 564 (Mullin D) Community redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law requires successor agencies to wind down the affairs of the dissolved redevelopment
agencies and to, among other things, make payments due for enforceable obligations, as defined,
perform obligations required pursuant to any enforceable obligation, dispose of all assets of the
former redevelopment agency, and to remit unencumbered balances of redevelopment agency funds,
including housing funds, to the county auditor-controller for distribution to taxing entities. This bill
would prohibit the Department of Finance from taking any future action to modify the enforceable
obligations described above following the effective date of the approval of those enforceable
obligations after review by the oversight board and the department. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 92. Support legislation that
protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 662 (Atkins D) Local government: infrastructure financing districts.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would delete the prohibition on infrastructure financing district including any portion of a
redevelopment project area.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
AB 669 (Stone D) Oil and gas: drilling.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the well operator prior to drilling operations to submit proof to the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor that the applicable regional water quality control board has approved the method and
location of wastewater disposal for the well.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 690 (Campos D) Jobs and infrastructure financing districts: voter approval.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts and instead provide
for the creation of jobs and infrastructure financing districts (JIDs) with 55% voter approval. The bill
would authorize a public financing authority to enter into joint powers agreements with affected taxing
entities with regard to nontaxing authority or powers only. The bill would authorize a district to
implement hazardous cleanup pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, as specified. This bill
contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 26. Support efforts to retain,
expand, and attract businesses to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and
tax revenues for the local economy.
AB 741 (Brown D) Local government finance: tax equity allocation formula: qualifying cities.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would, commencing with the 2012-13 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, increase the
allocation of property tax revenues under a new TEA formula, as specified, for qualifying cities, as
defined. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 745 (Levine D) Land use: housing element.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize a city or county to request the appropriate council of governments to adjust a density
to be deemed appropriate if it is inconsistent with the city's or county's existing density.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
AB 792 (Mullin D) Local government: open meetings.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
The Ralph M. Brown Act requires the legislative body of a local agency to post, at least 72 hours before
the meeting, an agenda containing a brief general description of each item of business to be
transacted or discussed at a regular meeting, in a location that is freely accessible to members of the
public, and to provide a notice containing similar information with respect to a special meeting at least
24 hours prior to the special meeting. This bill, if the local agency is unable to post the agenda or
notice on its Internet Web site because of software or hardware impairment beyond the local agency's
reasonable control, would require the local agency to post the agenda or notice immediately upon
resolution of the technological problems. The bill would provide that the delay in posting, or the failure
to post, the agenda or notice would not preclude a local agency from conducting the meeting or taking
action on items of business, provided that the agency has complied with all other relevant
requirements. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs. 99. Support legislation and funding that provides for greater
opportunities for transparency, enhanced delivery of government information, government
accountability and public access for the community.
AB 981 (Bloom D) Redevelopment dissolution.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law provides for the transfer of housing assets and functions previously performed by a
dissolved redevelopment agency to one of several specified public entities. This bill would authorize
that entity to designate the use of, and commit, indebtedness obligation proceeds that were issued
prior to June 28, 2011. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 23. Oppose mandates or
restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 982 (Williams D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing." The bill would also require any notice of intent to drill, rework, or
deepen a well where hydraulic fracturing will occur to include a groundwater monitoring plan for review
and approval by the supervisor and the appropriate regional water quality control board, which would
contain specific information relating to groundwater, water quality, and the monitoring of wells and
water quality. The bill would further require any notice of intent to provide specific information
regarding the amount of water, the source of the water, and the method of disposal of produced
wastewater during hydraulic fracturing operations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 1080 (Alejo D) Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize certain public entities of a community revitalization and investment area, as
described, to form a community revitalization plan within a community revitalization and investment
authority (authority) to carry out the Community Redevelopment Law in a specified manner. The bill
would require the authority to adopt a community revitalization plan for a community Revitalization and
investment area and authorize the authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax
increment funds. This bill contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
AB 1320 (Bloom D) Redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Current dissolved redevelopment agencies as of February 1, 2012, and provides for the designation of
successor agencies, as defined. Current law requires the successor agency to dispose of all remaining
assets and terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment, requires any
passthrough payment obligations to cease at that time, and prohibits the allocation of property tax to
the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that agency following termination of the agency. This
bill would eliminate the requirement that the successor agency dispose of all remaining assets and
terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment. The bill would additionally eliminate
the requirement that passthrough payment obligations cease at that time, and would eliminate the
prohibition on the allocation of property tax to the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that
agency.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 23.
Oppose mandates or restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 1323 (Mitchell D) California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impact reports: wind energy.
Status: 2/25/2013-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would reduce the time and expense
associated with the environmental review of qualifying wind energy projects without affecting the
required environmental studies and required mitigation of those studies.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): Awaiting Bill Language. Bill will pertain to Fracking Safety. 40.
Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and public health are protected during oil and
gas drilling.
AB 1343 (Bonilla D) Local government: general plan: housing element.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires the housing element to, among other things, identify adequate
sites for housing, including rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and emergency
shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all economic
segments of the community. This bill would instead require the housing element to identify adequate
sites for housing, including, but not limited to, rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and
emergency shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all
economic segments of the community.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that
support the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City.
ACA 3 (Campos D) Local government financing: public safety services: voter approval.
Status: 1/23/2013-Introduced measure version corrected.
Location: 1/23/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, or special
district to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund certain fire, emergency response, police, or
sheriff buildings or facilities, and equipment, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county,
or special district, as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 51.
Support legislation and pursue grants that would provide funding for public safety facilities, including
resources to support the construction of a replacement Drill Tower/Classroom facility. 52. Support
legislation that provides funding for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that
enhance local capabilities to mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents
and emergencies.
ACA 8 (Blumenfield D) Local government financing: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
Location: 2/13/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, city and
county, or special district, as defined, to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund specified public
improvements and facilities, or buildings used primarily to provide sheriff, police, or fire protection
services, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county, city and county, or special district,
as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 1 (Steinberg D) Sustainable Communities Investment Authority.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on T. & H. (Ayes 4. Noes 2. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
The bill would require the Sustainable Communities Investment Authority to adopt a Sustainable
Communities Investment Plan for a Sustainable Communities Investment Area and authorize the
authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax increment funds provided that certain
economic development and planning requirements are met. The bill would authorize the legislative
body of a city or county forming an authority to dedicate any portion of its net available revenue, as
defined, to the authority through its Sustainable Communities Investment Plan. The bill would require
the authority to contract for an independent financial and performance audit every 5 years. This bill
contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
SB 4 (Pavley D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/13/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Would define the terms hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would require the
Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, on or before January 1, 2015, to cause to be conducted an
independent scientific study on hydraulic fracturing treatments. The bill would require the Division of
Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, on or before January 1, 2015, to adopt rules and regulations
specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of wells and well casings and full
disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. The bill would require the division
to perform random periodic spot check investigations during hydraulic fracturing treatments, as
specified. Because a violation of this bill would create a new crime, it would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 7 (Steinberg D) Public works: charter cities.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page
291.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project if the city has a charter provision or ordinance that authorizes a contractor to not
comply with prevailing wage provisions on any public works contract. The bill would, except as
specified, prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project for up to 2 calendar years if the city has, after January 1, 2014, awarded a public
works contract without requiring the contractor to comply with prevailing wage provisions. This bill
would require the Director of Industrial Relations to maintain a list of charter cities that may receive
and use state funding and financial assistance for their construction projects.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 87. Support local control over construction contract
management, including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
SB 24 (Walters R) Public employees' retirement: benefit plans.
Status: 1/10/2013-Referred to Com. on P.E. & R.
Location: 1/10/2013-S. P.E. & R.
Summary:
Existing law regulates state and local public retirement systems and generally requires public
employees who are new members, as defined, of those systems, on and after January 1, 2013, to
participate in specified benefit plans. Existing law requires, in the case of these plans, if a new defined
benefit formula is adopted on or after January 1, 2013, that the formula meet certain requirements
and, among other things, be approved by the Legislature. This bill would eliminate the requirement
that the Legislature approve the changes in the instances described above. This bill would also
authorize a local agency public employer or public retirement system that offers a defined benefit
pension plan to offer a benefit formula with a lower benefit factor at normal retirement age and that
results in a lower normal cost than the benefit formulas that are currently required, for purposes of
addressing a fiscal necessity.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 14. Support legislation which ensures and enhances quality
public services by fulfilling the human resource and employee relations needs of the City. 92. Support
legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 33 (Wolk D) Infrastructure financing districts: voter approval: repeal.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts. The bill would
eliminate the requirement of voter approval for creation of the district and for bond issuance, and
would authorize the legislative body to create the district subject to specified procedures. The bill
would instead authorize a newly created public financing authority, consisting of 5 members, 3 of
whom are members of the city council or board of supervisors that established the district, and 2 of
whom are members of the public, to adopt the infrastructure financing plan, subject to approval by the
legislative body, and issue bonds by majority vote of the authority by resolution. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 78. Support efforts to maintain and increase funding for
streets and roads maintenance and transportation infrastructure programs throughout the City.
SB 135 (Padilla D) Earthquake early warning system.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on G.O. and N.R. & W.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G.O.
Summary:
Would require the Office of Emergency Services, in collaboration with various entities, including the
United States Geological Survey, to develop a comprehensive statewide earthquake early warning
system in California.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 49. Support the Fire Department’s mission of providing
Emergency Medical Services; fire suppression and rescue services; hazardous material spill mitigation;
fire prevention; arson investigation; and public education. 52. support legislation that provides funding
for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that enhance local capabilities to mitigate,
prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents and emergencies.
SB 186 (Knight R) Land use: housing element.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Com. on RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. RLS.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires each city, county, and city and county to prepare and adopt a
general plan that contains certain mandatory elements, including a housing element that analyzes
current and projected housing needs. That law includes legislative findings and declarations relating to
housing. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those findings and declarations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
SB 211 (Price D) Tax administration: disclosure of information: Franchise Tax Board and cities.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Existing law authorizes, until December 31, 2013, a city that has entered into a reciprocal agreement,
as defined, with the Franchise Tax Board, to exchange tax information, as provided. This bill would
delete the repeal date of the provisions relating to the reciprocal agreements between the Franchise
Tax Board and cities, thus indefinitely extending the duration for these provisions. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 241 (Evans D) Oil severance Tax Law.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would impose an oil severance tax on and after January 1, 2014, upon any producer for the privilege
of severing oil from the earth or water in this state for sale, transport, consumption, storage, profit, or
use, as provided, at the rate of 9.9% of the gross value of each barrel of oil severed. The tax would be
administered by the Department of Conservation and would be collected pursuant to the procedures
set forth in the Fee Collection Procedures Law. This bill contains other related provisions and other
existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 341 (DeSaulnier D) Redevelopment.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to
perform various functions. This bill would change provisions relating to the functions to be performed
by the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to instead refer to
the housing successor. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 395 (Jackson D) Hazardous substances: produced water.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
The Department of Toxic Substances Control is prohibited from duplicating or adopting conflicting
regulations for regulated product categories. A violation of the hazardous waste control law is a crime.
This bill would define produced water and require its regulation as a hazardous substance during the
extraction of oil and gas, including hydraulic fracturing operations. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 405 (Padilla D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would, on and after July 1, 2016, additionally impose these prohibitions and
requirements on convenience food stores, foodmarts, and certain other specified stores. This bill
contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
SB 436 (Jackson D) California Environmental Quality Act: notice.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Would require a lead agency to conduct at least one public scoping meeting for the specified projects
and to provide notice to the specified entities of at least one public scoping meeting. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
SB 513 (Hancock D) Local development.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires a development project located within a district that participates in the Transit
Priority Project Program to meet certain requirements, including the requirement that the project
provides 20% affordable units in rental or owner-occupied housing for low- or moderate-income
persons and families, or pays a fee in an amount equivalent to the cost to provide affordable units
elsewhere within the city's or county's jurisdiction, as determined by the city or county. This bill would
revise that percentage requirement to 10%.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 71. Support efforts to
maintain and increase funding for transportation operations, programs and projects throughout the
City including public transit, alternative transportation, bicycle and pedestrian projects, to enhance
safety, reduce congestion, and increase efficient circulation in the City.
SB 665 (Wolk D) Oil and gas: drilling: indemnity bonds.
Status: 3/14/2013-Set for hearing April 23.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Current law requires specified persons in the oil and gas industry, to file with the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor an indemnity bond in a specified amount, but permits the operator, with the approval of the
supervisor, to make certain deposits in lieu of the bond. This bill would delete the amounts specified in
these provisions for indemnity bonds and deposits in lieu of indemnity bonds, leaving those amounts
unspecified.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 684 (Hill D) Advertising displays: redevelopment agency project areas.
Status: 3/12/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Would provide that an advertising display advertising businesses and activities within the boundary
limits of, and as a part of, an individual redevelopment agency project, as the project boundaries
existed on January 1, 2012, may continue to exist and be considered an on-premises display, for a
period not to exceed 10 years, if the display is located within the original boundary limits of the project
and if the display was constructed, is under construction, or is approved for construction by the
designated successor agency on or before January 1, 2013. This bill would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 26. Support efforts to retain, expand, and attract businesses
to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and tax revenues for the local
economy.
27. Support efforts to ensure that requirements and government mandates for local businesses are
reasonable.
SB 798 (De León D) California Green Infrastructure Bank Act.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would enact the California Green Infrastructure Bank Act (act). The bill would establish the California
Green Infrastructure Bank (bank) as a public corporation and would make it responsible for
administering the act. The bill would make the bank under the direction of an executive director to be
appointed by the Governor subject to Senate confirmation. This bill contains other related provisions
and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
SCA 4 (Liu D) Local government transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for local transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its
voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical,
nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 8 (Corbett D) Transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its voters
voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive
changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 9 (Corbett D) Local government: economic development: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for community and economic development projects, as specified, requires
the approval of 55% of its voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming
and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight.
SCA 11 (Hancock D) Local government: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
The California Constitution conditions the imposition of a special tax by a local government upon the
approval of 2/3 of the voters of the local government voting on that tax, and prohibits a local
government from imposing an ad valorem tax on real property or a transactions tax or sales tax on the
sale of real property. This measure would instead condition the imposition, extension, or increase of a
special tax by a local government upon the approval of 55% of the voters voting on the proposition.
The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
Total Measures: 54
Total Tracking Forms: 54
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AB 3 (Bocanegra D) Income taxes: credits: film.
Status: 12/4/2012-From printer. May be heard in committee January 3.
Location: 12/3/2012-A. PRINT
Summary:
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law authorize various credits against the
taxes imposed by those laws, including a credit against those taxes attributable to the production of a
qualified motion picture in California, or, where the qualified motion picture has relocated to California
or is an independent film, as provided. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation to expand or continue the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 93. Support legislative efforts to keep film, television, and
commercial advertisement production and post-production in the State of California, especially in
Culver City. 94. Support the California Legislature and the federal government in their efforts at the
federal level to maintain film and television production in the United States.
AB 5 (Ammiano D) Homelessness.
Status: 1/24/2013-Referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would enact the Homeless Person's Bill of Rights and Fairness Act, which would provide that no
person's rights, privileges, or access to public services may be denied or abridged because he or she is
homeless, has a low income, or suffers from a mental illness or physical disability. The bill would
provide that every person in the state, regardless of actual or perceived housing status, income level,
mental illness, or physical disability, shall be free from specified forms of discrimination and shall be
entitled to certain basic human rights, including the right to be free from discrimination by law
enforcement, in the workplace, while seeking or maintaining housing or shelter, and while seeking
services. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 55. Support efforts to reduce homelessness and increase
services to the homeless both locally and regionally. 56. Seek grant funding to assist with the City’s
homeless programs. 57. Support legislation to help cities address homeless encampments in a way
that balances the needs and rights of the homeless with local health and safety concerns.
AB 7 (Wieckowski D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define, among other things, hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would
require an operator of a well to record and include all data on hydraulic fracturing treatment, including
the risk posed by potential seismicity, as a part of the history of the drilling of the well. The bill would
require DOGGR, in consultation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the State Air
Resources Board, and the State Water Resources Control Board, on or before January 1, 2014, to
adopt rules and regulations specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of
wells and well casings and full disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. This
bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 22 (Blumenfield D) Sidewalks: repairs.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a city, county, or city and county that has an ordinance in operation that requires the
city, county, or city and county to repair or reconstruct streets, sidewalks, or driveways that have been
damaged as a result of tree growth from repealing the ordinance without the concurrence of the local
electorate by majority vote. The bill would also declare that this is a matter of statewide concern.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 86. Oppose legislation that would put additional responsibility
on municipalities for the maintenance of sidewalks and other public infrastructure without adequate
funding.
AB 61 (Gatto D) Parking: parking meters.
Status: 1/18/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/18/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a local authority from enacting an ordinance or resolution prohibiting or restricting the
parking of a vehicle in a parking space that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or inoperable
parking payment center, as defined, until January 1, 2017.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 158 (Levine D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would also require these stores, on and after January 1, 2020, to provide a plastic
bag collection bin for their customers, for the purpose of collecting and recycling single-use plastic bags
and reusable bags. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
AB 164 (Wieckowski D) Infrastructure financing.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would require a lease agreement between a governmental agency undertaking an infrastructure
project and a private entity to include performance bonds as security to ensure the completion of the
construction of the facility and payment bonds to secure the payment of claims of laborers, mechanics,
and materialmen employed on the work under contract.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 84. Support legislation that preserves the right of local
government to set fee structures. 87. Support local control over construction contract management,
including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
AB 175 (V. Manuel Pérez D) Vehicles: towing and impoundment: unlicensed drivers.
Status: 1/25/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee February 24.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Current law authorizes a peace officer to impound for 30 days a vehicle driven by a person who had
never been issued a driver's license. Current law subjects to forfeiture, and requires the impoundment
of, a vehicle driven by an unlicensed driver who is a registered owner of the vehicle and who has a
previous misdemeanor conviction of operating a vehicle without a driver's license. This bill would state
the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to prohibit a peace officer from impounding a vehicle
solely on the basis that the driver is unlicensed.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 48. Support efforts to advance the Police Department’s goals
to enhance community safety through the deterrence/prevention of crime, the apprehension of
offenders, and the education of the public in self-protective measures to minimize victimization. 92.
Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 193 (Logue R) Municipal ballot measures: arguments.
Status: 2/15/2013-Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. E. & R.
Summary:
Would require the city elections official , for a measure placed on the ballot by the legislative body, to
give preference and priority to the argument of a member or members of the legislative body
authorized by that body only if the argument is consistent with the position taken by the legislative
body on the measure .
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 206 (Dickinson D) Vehicles: length limitations: buses: bicycle transportation devices.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 2/7/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize the Sacramento Regional Transit District to install folding devices attached to the
front of its buses that are designed and used exclusively for transporting bicycles if the use of the
device meets certain requirements, including, but not limited to, that the device does not extend more
than 40 inches from the front of the bus when fully deployed, and that the handlebars of the bicycles
being transported do not extend more than 46 inches from the front of the bus. The bill would require
the district to submit a report, containing specified requirements, to the Assembly Committee on
Transportation and the Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing on or before December 31,
2018. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 80. Support efforts to reduce barriers to local governments
implementing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, including innovative treatments.
AB 229 (John A. Pérez D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize the creation of an infrastructure and revitalization financing district, as defined, and
the issuance of debt with 2/3 voter approval. The bill would authorize the creation of a district for up
to 40 years and the issuance of debt with a final maturity date of up to 30 years, as specified. The bill
would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 243 (Dickinson D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. The bill would authorize a city to form a district
to finance a project or projects on a former military base, if specified conditions are met. The bill would
provide that the formation of the district and the issuance of debt by such a district on land of a former
military base that is publicly owned is not subject to voter approval, as specified. This bill contains
other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 265 (Gatto D) Local government liability: dog parks.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would provide that a city, county, city and county , or special district that owns or operates a dog park
shall not be held liable for any injury or death suffered by any personor pet resulting solely from the
actions of a dog in the dog park.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 63. Support legislation that limits the City's liability at park and
recreation facilities to instances when the City has acted negligently.
AB 288 (Levine D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/21/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing" and require the operator of a well, at least 30 days prior to any
hydraulic fracturing operations, to file with the State Oil and Gas Supervisor or the district deputy a
written notice of intention, as specified, to commence hydraulic fracturing. The bill would also prohibit
any hydraulic fracturing operations until written approval is given by the supervisor or district deputy
and would require the supervisor or district deputy to notify the operator of the approval or denial of
the notice within 10 working days after the notice is submitted. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 294 (Holden D) Infrastructure financing districts: use of incremental property tax revenue.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize an infrastructure financing district to utilize the Educational Revenue Augmentation
Fund (ERAF) portion of incremental tax revenue. The bill would require an infrastructure financing
district that proposes to utilize the ERAF portion of incremental tax revenue to include that intention in
the financing plan, and prior to adopting a resolution authorizing the first debt issuance utilizing the
ERAF share, obtain and submit an economic analysis to the California Infrastructure and Economic
Development Bank for review and approval, as specified. This bill contains other related provisions and
other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 11. Support legislation that would favorably address the
State/local government fiscal relationship, including the capping and or return of ERAF (Educational
Revenue Augmentation Fund) dollars to cities.
AB 323 (Chesbro D) Solid waste: recycling: diversion: green materials.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to adopt regulations to provide
that, no later than January 1, 2020, the use of green material as alternative daily cover or alternative
intermediate cover does not constitute diversion through recycling and would be considered disposal
for purposes of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. The bill would authorize the
department to delay the effective date of this requirement, as specified. The bill would impose a state-
mandated local program by imposing new duties upon local agencies with regard to the diversion of
solid waste. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 81. Oppose legislation that would compromise local control in
regards to refuse collection, recycling, hazardous materials handling, landfill operations, and the safe
transport of waste both interstate and intrastate.
AB 427 (Mullin D) Local government: Polanco Redevelopment Act.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would specify that a successor agency or successor housing entity may implement hazardous cleanup
pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, with regard to enforceable obligations, including
brownfield cleanup.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 31. Support reasonable environmental regulations aimed at
enhancing air and water quality, reducing stormwater pollution, and providing opportunities for
corresponding funding mechanisms. 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
AB 541 (Daly D) Buses: illuminated advertising: University of California, Irvine.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize, until January 1, 2019, the University of California, Irvine (university) to operate a
pilot program similar to the one operated by the City of Santa Monica. The bill would request that the
university submit a report by July 1, 2018, on the viability of advertisement sales relating to illuminated
signs on public buses to the Legislature. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing
laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 564 (Mullin D) Community redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law requires successor agencies to wind down the affairs of the dissolved redevelopment
agencies and to, among other things, make payments due for enforceable obligations, as defined,
perform obligations required pursuant to any enforceable obligation, dispose of all assets of the
former redevelopment agency, and to remit unencumbered balances of redevelopment agency funds,
including housing funds, to the county auditor-controller for distribution to taxing entities. This bill
would prohibit the Department of Finance from taking any future action to modify the enforceable
obligations described above following the effective date of the approval of those enforceable
obligations after review by the oversight board and the department. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 92. Support legislation that
protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 662 (Atkins D) Local government: infrastructure financing districts.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would delete the prohibition on infrastructure financing district including any portion of a
redevelopment project area.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
AB 669 (Stone D) Oil and gas: drilling.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the well operator prior to drilling operations to submit proof to the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor that the applicable regional water quality control board has approved the method and
location of wastewater disposal for the well.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 690 (Campos D) Jobs and infrastructure financing districts: voter approval.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts and instead provide
for the creation of jobs and infrastructure financing districts (JIDs) with 55% voter approval. The bill
would authorize a public financing authority to enter into joint powers agreements with affected taxing
entities with regard to nontaxing authority or powers only. The bill would authorize a district to
implement hazardous cleanup pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, as specified. This bill
contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 26. Support efforts to retain,
expand, and attract businesses to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and
tax revenues for the local economy.
AB 741 (Brown D) Local government finance: tax equity allocation formula: qualifying cities.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would, commencing with the 2012-13 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, increase the
allocation of property tax revenues under a new TEA formula, as specified, for qualifying cities, as
defined. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 745 (Levine D) Land use: housing element.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize a city or county to request the appropriate council of governments to adjust a density
to be deemed appropriate if it is inconsistent with the city's or county's existing density.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
AB 792 (Mullin D) Local government: open meetings.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
The Ralph M. Brown Act requires the legislative body of a local agency to post, at least 72 hours before
the meeting, an agenda containing a brief general description of each item of business to be
transacted or discussed at a regular meeting, in a location that is freely accessible to members of the
public, and to provide a notice containing similar information with respect to a special meeting at least
24 hours prior to the special meeting. This bill, if the local agency is unable to post the agenda or
notice on its Internet Web site because of software or hardware impairment beyond the local agency's
reasonable control, would require the local agency to post the agenda or notice immediately upon
resolution of the technological problems. The bill would provide that the delay in posting, or the failure
to post, the agenda or notice would not preclude a local agency from conducting the meeting or taking
action on items of business, provided that the agency has complied with all other relevant
requirements. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs. 99. Support legislation and funding that provides for greater
opportunities for transparency, enhanced delivery of government information, government
accountability and public access for the community.
AB 981 (Bloom D) Redevelopment dissolution.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law provides for the transfer of housing assets and functions previously performed by a
dissolved redevelopment agency to one of several specified public entities. This bill would authorize
that entity to designate the use of, and commit, indebtedness obligation proceeds that were issued
prior to June 28, 2011. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 23. Oppose mandates or
restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 982 (Williams D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing." The bill would also require any notice of intent to drill, rework, or
deepen a well where hydraulic fracturing will occur to include a groundwater monitoring plan for review
and approval by the supervisor and the appropriate regional water quality control board, which would
contain specific information relating to groundwater, water quality, and the monitoring of wells and
water quality. The bill would further require any notice of intent to provide specific information
regarding the amount of water, the source of the water, and the method of disposal of produced
wastewater during hydraulic fracturing operations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 1080 (Alejo D) Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize certain public entities of a community revitalization and investment area, as
described, to form a community revitalization plan within a community revitalization and investment
authority (authority) to carry out the Community Redevelopment Law in a specified manner. The bill
would require the authority to adopt a community revitalization plan for a community Revitalization and
investment area and authorize the authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax
increment funds. This bill contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
AB 1320 (Bloom D) Redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Current dissolved redevelopment agencies as of February 1, 2012, and provides for the designation of
successor agencies, as defined. Current law requires the successor agency to dispose of all remaining
assets and terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment, requires any
passthrough payment obligations to cease at that time, and prohibits the allocation of property tax to
the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that agency following termination of the agency. This
bill would eliminate the requirement that the successor agency dispose of all remaining assets and
terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment. The bill would additionally eliminate
the requirement that passthrough payment obligations cease at that time, and would eliminate the
prohibition on the allocation of property tax to the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that
agency.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 23.
Oppose mandates or restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 1323 (Mitchell D) California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impact reports: wind energy.
Status: 2/25/2013-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would reduce the time and expense
associated with the environmental review of qualifying wind energy projects without affecting the
required environmental studies and required mitigation of those studies.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): Awaiting Bill Language. Bill will pertain to Fracking Safety. 40.
Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and public health are protected during oil and
gas drilling.
AB 1343 (Bonilla D) Local government: general plan: housing element.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires the housing element to, among other things, identify adequate
sites for housing, including rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and emergency
shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all economic
segments of the community. This bill would instead require the housing element to identify adequate
sites for housing, including, but not limited to, rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and
emergency shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all
economic segments of the community.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that
support the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City.
ACA 3 (Campos D) Local government financing: public safety services: voter approval.
Status: 1/23/2013-Introduced measure version corrected.
Location: 1/23/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, or special
district to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund certain fire, emergency response, police, or
sheriff buildings or facilities, and equipment, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county,
or special district, as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 51.
Support legislation and pursue grants that would provide funding for public safety facilities, including
resources to support the construction of a replacement Drill Tower/Classroom facility. 52. Support
legislation that provides funding for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that
enhance local capabilities to mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents
and emergencies.
ACA 8 (Blumenfield D) Local government financing: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
Location: 2/13/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, city and
county, or special district, as defined, to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund specified public
improvements and facilities, or buildings used primarily to provide sheriff, police, or fire protection
services, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county, city and county, or special district,
as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 1 (Steinberg D) Sustainable Communities Investment Authority.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on T. & H. (Ayes 4. Noes 2. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
The bill would require the Sustainable Communities Investment Authority to adopt a Sustainable
Communities Investment Plan for a Sustainable Communities Investment Area and authorize the
authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax increment funds provided that certain
economic development and planning requirements are met. The bill would authorize the legislative
body of a city or county forming an authority to dedicate any portion of its net available revenue, as
defined, to the authority through its Sustainable Communities Investment Plan. The bill would require
the authority to contract for an independent financial and performance audit every 5 years. This bill
contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
SB 4 (Pavley D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/13/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Would define the terms hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would require the
Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, on or before January 1, 2015, to cause to be conducted an
independent scientific study on hydraulic fracturing treatments. The bill would require the Division of
Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, on or before January 1, 2015, to adopt rules and regulations
specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of wells and well casings and full
disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. The bill would require the division
to perform random periodic spot check investigations during hydraulic fracturing treatments, as
specified. Because a violation of this bill would create a new crime, it would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 7 (Steinberg D) Public works: charter cities.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page
291.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project if the city has a charter provision or ordinance that authorizes a contractor to not
comply with prevailing wage provisions on any public works contract. The bill would, except as
specified, prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project for up to 2 calendar years if the city has, after January 1, 2014, awarded a public
works contract without requiring the contractor to comply with prevailing wage provisions. This bill
would require the Director of Industrial Relations to maintain a list of charter cities that may receive
and use state funding and financial assistance for their construction projects.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 87. Support local control over construction contract
management, including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
SB 24 (Walters R) Public employees' retirement: benefit plans.
Status: 1/10/2013-Referred to Com. on P.E. & R.
Location: 1/10/2013-S. P.E. & R.
Summary:
Existing law regulates state and local public retirement systems and generally requires public
employees who are new members, as defined, of those systems, on and after January 1, 2013, to
participate in specified benefit plans. Existing law requires, in the case of these plans, if a new defined
benefit formula is adopted on or after January 1, 2013, that the formula meet certain requirements
and, among other things, be approved by the Legislature. This bill would eliminate the requirement
that the Legislature approve the changes in the instances described above. This bill would also
authorize a local agency public employer or public retirement system that offers a defined benefit
pension plan to offer a benefit formula with a lower benefit factor at normal retirement age and that
results in a lower normal cost than the benefit formulas that are currently required, for purposes of
addressing a fiscal necessity.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 14. Support legislation which ensures and enhances quality
public services by fulfilling the human resource and employee relations needs of the City. 92. Support
legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 33 (Wolk D) Infrastructure financing districts: voter approval: repeal.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts. The bill would
eliminate the requirement of voter approval for creation of the district and for bond issuance, and
would authorize the legislative body to create the district subject to specified procedures. The bill
would instead authorize a newly created public financing authority, consisting of 5 members, 3 of
whom are members of the city council or board of supervisors that established the district, and 2 of
whom are members of the public, to adopt the infrastructure financing plan, subject to approval by the
legislative body, and issue bonds by majority vote of the authority by resolution. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 78. Support efforts to maintain and increase funding for
streets and roads maintenance and transportation infrastructure programs throughout the City.
SB 135 (Padilla D) Earthquake early warning system.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on G.O. and N.R. & W.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G.O.
Summary:
Would require the Office of Emergency Services, in collaboration with various entities, including the
United States Geological Survey, to develop a comprehensive statewide earthquake early warning
system in California.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 49. Support the Fire Department’s mission of providing
Emergency Medical Services; fire suppression and rescue services; hazardous material spill mitigation;
fire prevention; arson investigation; and public education. 52. support legislation that provides funding
for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that enhance local capabilities to mitigate,
prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents and emergencies.
SB 186 (Knight R) Land use: housing element.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Com. on RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. RLS.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires each city, county, and city and county to prepare and adopt a
general plan that contains certain mandatory elements, including a housing element that analyzes
current and projected housing needs. That law includes legislative findings and declarations relating to
housing. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those findings and declarations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
SB 211 (Price D) Tax administration: disclosure of information: Franchise Tax Board and cities.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Existing law authorizes, until December 31, 2013, a city that has entered into a reciprocal agreement,
as defined, with the Franchise Tax Board, to exchange tax information, as provided. This bill would
delete the repeal date of the provisions relating to the reciprocal agreements between the Franchise
Tax Board and cities, thus indefinitely extending the duration for these provisions. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 241 (Evans D) Oil severance Tax Law.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would impose an oil severance tax on and after January 1, 2014, upon any producer for the privilege
of severing oil from the earth or water in this state for sale, transport, consumption, storage, profit, or
use, as provided, at the rate of 9.9% of the gross value of each barrel of oil severed. The tax would be
administered by the Department of Conservation and would be collected pursuant to the procedures
set forth in the Fee Collection Procedures Law. This bill contains other related provisions and other
existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 341 (DeSaulnier D) Redevelopment.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to
perform various functions. This bill would change provisions relating to the functions to be performed
by the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to instead refer to
the housing successor. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 395 (Jackson D) Hazardous substances: produced water.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
The Department of Toxic Substances Control is prohibited from duplicating or adopting conflicting
regulations for regulated product categories. A violation of the hazardous waste control law is a crime.
This bill would define produced water and require its regulation as a hazardous substance during the
extraction of oil and gas, including hydraulic fracturing operations. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 405 (Padilla D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would, on and after July 1, 2016, additionally impose these prohibitions and
requirements on convenience food stores, foodmarts, and certain other specified stores. This bill
contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
SB 436 (Jackson D) California Environmental Quality Act: notice.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Would require a lead agency to conduct at least one public scoping meeting for the specified projects
and to provide notice to the specified entities of at least one public scoping meeting. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
SB 513 (Hancock D) Local development.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires a development project located within a district that participates in the Transit
Priority Project Program to meet certain requirements, including the requirement that the project
provides 20% affordable units in rental or owner-occupied housing for low- or moderate-income
persons and families, or pays a fee in an amount equivalent to the cost to provide affordable units
elsewhere within the city's or county's jurisdiction, as determined by the city or county. This bill would
revise that percentage requirement to 10%.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 71. Support efforts to
maintain and increase funding for transportation operations, programs and projects throughout the
City including public transit, alternative transportation, bicycle and pedestrian projects, to enhance
safety, reduce congestion, and increase efficient circulation in the City.
SB 665 (Wolk D) Oil and gas: drilling: indemnity bonds.
Status: 3/14/2013-Set for hearing April 23.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Current law requires specified persons in the oil and gas industry, to file with the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor an indemnity bond in a specified amount, but permits the operator, with the approval of the
supervisor, to make certain deposits in lieu of the bond. This bill would delete the amounts specified in
these provisions for indemnity bonds and deposits in lieu of indemnity bonds, leaving those amounts
unspecified.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 684 (Hill D) Advertising displays: redevelopment agency project areas.
Status: 3/12/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Would provide that an advertising display advertising businesses and activities within the boundary
limits of, and as a part of, an individual redevelopment agency project, as the project boundaries
existed on January 1, 2012, may continue to exist and be considered an on-premises display, for a
period not to exceed 10 years, if the display is located within the original boundary limits of the project
and if the display was constructed, is under construction, or is approved for construction by the
designated successor agency on or before January 1, 2013. This bill would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 26. Support efforts to retain, expand, and attract businesses
to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and tax revenues for the local
economy.
27. Support efforts to ensure that requirements and government mandates for local businesses are
reasonable.
SB 798 (De León D) California Green Infrastructure Bank Act.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would enact the California Green Infrastructure Bank Act (act). The bill would establish the California
Green Infrastructure Bank (bank) as a public corporation and would make it responsible for
administering the act. The bill would make the bank under the direction of an executive director to be
appointed by the Governor subject to Senate confirmation. This bill contains other related provisions
and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
SCA 4 (Liu D) Local government transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for local transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its
voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical,
nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 8 (Corbett D) Transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its voters
voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive
changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 9 (Corbett D) Local government: economic development: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for community and economic development projects, as specified, requires
the approval of 55% of its voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming
and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight.
SCA 11 (Hancock D) Local government: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
The California Constitution conditions the imposition of a special tax by a local government upon the
approval of 2/3 of the voters of the local government voting on that tax, and prohibits a local
government from imposing an ad valorem tax on real property or a transactions tax or sales tax on the
sale of real property. This measure would instead condition the imposition, extension, or increase of a
special tax by a local government upon the approval of 55% of the voters voting on the proposition.
The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
Total Measures: 54
Total Tracking Forms: 54
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AB 3 (Bocanegra D) Income taxes: credits: film.
Status: 12/4/2012-From printer. May be heard in committee January 3.
Location: 12/3/2012-A. PRINT
Summary:
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law authorize various credits against the
taxes imposed by those laws, including a credit against those taxes attributable to the production of a
qualified motion picture in California, or, where the qualified motion picture has relocated to California
or is an independent film, as provided. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation to expand or continue the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 93. Support legislative efforts to keep film, television, and
commercial advertisement production and post-production in the State of California, especially in
Culver City. 94. Support the California Legislature and the federal government in their efforts at the
federal level to maintain film and television production in the United States.
AB 5 (Ammiano D) Homelessness.
Status: 1/24/2013-Referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would enact the Homeless Person's Bill of Rights and Fairness Act, which would provide that no
person's rights, privileges, or access to public services may be denied or abridged because he or she is
homeless, has a low income, or suffers from a mental illness or physical disability. The bill would
provide that every person in the state, regardless of actual or perceived housing status, income level,
mental illness, or physical disability, shall be free from specified forms of discrimination and shall be
entitled to certain basic human rights, including the right to be free from discrimination by law
enforcement, in the workplace, while seeking or maintaining housing or shelter, and while seeking
services. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 55. Support efforts to reduce homelessness and increase
services to the homeless both locally and regionally. 56. Seek grant funding to assist with the City’s
homeless programs. 57. Support legislation to help cities address homeless encampments in a way
that balances the needs and rights of the homeless with local health and safety concerns.
AB 7 (Wieckowski D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define, among other things, hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would
require an operator of a well to record and include all data on hydraulic fracturing treatment, including
the risk posed by potential seismicity, as a part of the history of the drilling of the well. The bill would
require DOGGR, in consultation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the State Air
Resources Board, and the State Water Resources Control Board, on or before January 1, 2014, to
adopt rules and regulations specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of
wells and well casings and full disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. This
bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 22 (Blumenfield D) Sidewalks: repairs.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a city, county, or city and county that has an ordinance in operation that requires the
city, county, or city and county to repair or reconstruct streets, sidewalks, or driveways that have been
damaged as a result of tree growth from repealing the ordinance without the concurrence of the local
electorate by majority vote. The bill would also declare that this is a matter of statewide concern.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 86. Oppose legislation that would put additional responsibility
on municipalities for the maintenance of sidewalks and other public infrastructure without adequate
funding.
AB 61 (Gatto D) Parking: parking meters.
Status: 1/18/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/18/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a local authority from enacting an ordinance or resolution prohibiting or restricting the
parking of a vehicle in a parking space that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or inoperable
parking payment center, as defined, until January 1, 2017.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 158 (Levine D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would also require these stores, on and after January 1, 2020, to provide a plastic
bag collection bin for their customers, for the purpose of collecting and recycling single-use plastic bags
and reusable bags. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
AB 164 (Wieckowski D) Infrastructure financing.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would require a lease agreement between a governmental agency undertaking an infrastructure
project and a private entity to include performance bonds as security to ensure the completion of the
construction of the facility and payment bonds to secure the payment of claims of laborers, mechanics,
and materialmen employed on the work under contract.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 84. Support legislation that preserves the right of local
government to set fee structures. 87. Support local control over construction contract management,
including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
AB 175 (V. Manuel Pérez D) Vehicles: towing and impoundment: unlicensed drivers.
Status: 1/25/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee February 24.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Current law authorizes a peace officer to impound for 30 days a vehicle driven by a person who had
never been issued a driver's license. Current law subjects to forfeiture, and requires the impoundment
of, a vehicle driven by an unlicensed driver who is a registered owner of the vehicle and who has a
previous misdemeanor conviction of operating a vehicle without a driver's license. This bill would state
the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to prohibit a peace officer from impounding a vehicle
solely on the basis that the driver is unlicensed.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 48. Support efforts to advance the Police Department’s goals
to enhance community safety through the deterrence/prevention of crime, the apprehension of
offenders, and the education of the public in self-protective measures to minimize victimization. 92.
Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 193 (Logue R) Municipal ballot measures: arguments.
Status: 2/15/2013-Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. E. & R.
Summary:
Would require the city elections official , for a measure placed on the ballot by the legislative body, to
give preference and priority to the argument of a member or members of the legislative body
authorized by that body only if the argument is consistent with the position taken by the legislative
body on the measure .
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 206 (Dickinson D) Vehicles: length limitations: buses: bicycle transportation devices.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 2/7/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize the Sacramento Regional Transit District to install folding devices attached to the
front of its buses that are designed and used exclusively for transporting bicycles if the use of the
device meets certain requirements, including, but not limited to, that the device does not extend more
than 40 inches from the front of the bus when fully deployed, and that the handlebars of the bicycles
being transported do not extend more than 46 inches from the front of the bus. The bill would require
the district to submit a report, containing specified requirements, to the Assembly Committee on
Transportation and the Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing on or before December 31,
2018. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 80. Support efforts to reduce barriers to local governments
implementing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, including innovative treatments.
AB 229 (John A. Pérez D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize the creation of an infrastructure and revitalization financing district, as defined, and
the issuance of debt with 2/3 voter approval. The bill would authorize the creation of a district for up
to 40 years and the issuance of debt with a final maturity date of up to 30 years, as specified. The bill
would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 243 (Dickinson D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. The bill would authorize a city to form a district
to finance a project or projects on a former military base, if specified conditions are met. The bill would
provide that the formation of the district and the issuance of debt by such a district on land of a former
military base that is publicly owned is not subject to voter approval, as specified. This bill contains
other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 265 (Gatto D) Local government liability: dog parks.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would provide that a city, county, city and county , or special district that owns or operates a dog park
shall not be held liable for any injury or death suffered by any personor pet resulting solely from the
actions of a dog in the dog park.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 63. Support legislation that limits the City's liability at park and
recreation facilities to instances when the City has acted negligently.
AB 288 (Levine D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/21/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing" and require the operator of a well, at least 30 days prior to any
hydraulic fracturing operations, to file with the State Oil and Gas Supervisor or the district deputy a
written notice of intention, as specified, to commence hydraulic fracturing. The bill would also prohibit
any hydraulic fracturing operations until written approval is given by the supervisor or district deputy
and would require the supervisor or district deputy to notify the operator of the approval or denial of
the notice within 10 working days after the notice is submitted. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 294 (Holden D) Infrastructure financing districts: use of incremental property tax revenue.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize an infrastructure financing district to utilize the Educational Revenue Augmentation
Fund (ERAF) portion of incremental tax revenue. The bill would require an infrastructure financing
district that proposes to utilize the ERAF portion of incremental tax revenue to include that intention in
the financing plan, and prior to adopting a resolution authorizing the first debt issuance utilizing the
ERAF share, obtain and submit an economic analysis to the California Infrastructure and Economic
Development Bank for review and approval, as specified. This bill contains other related provisions and
other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 11. Support legislation that would favorably address the
State/local government fiscal relationship, including the capping and or return of ERAF (Educational
Revenue Augmentation Fund) dollars to cities.
AB 323 (Chesbro D) Solid waste: recycling: diversion: green materials.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to adopt regulations to provide
that, no later than January 1, 2020, the use of green material as alternative daily cover or alternative
intermediate cover does not constitute diversion through recycling and would be considered disposal
for purposes of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. The bill would authorize the
department to delay the effective date of this requirement, as specified. The bill would impose a state-
mandated local program by imposing new duties upon local agencies with regard to the diversion of
solid waste. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 81. Oppose legislation that would compromise local control in
regards to refuse collection, recycling, hazardous materials handling, landfill operations, and the safe
transport of waste both interstate and intrastate.
AB 427 (Mullin D) Local government: Polanco Redevelopment Act.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would specify that a successor agency or successor housing entity may implement hazardous cleanup
pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, with regard to enforceable obligations, including
brownfield cleanup.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 31. Support reasonable environmental regulations aimed at
enhancing air and water quality, reducing stormwater pollution, and providing opportunities for
corresponding funding mechanisms. 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
AB 541 (Daly D) Buses: illuminated advertising: University of California, Irvine.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize, until January 1, 2019, the University of California, Irvine (university) to operate a
pilot program similar to the one operated by the City of Santa Monica. The bill would request that the
university submit a report by July 1, 2018, on the viability of advertisement sales relating to illuminated
signs on public buses to the Legislature. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing
laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 564 (Mullin D) Community redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law requires successor agencies to wind down the affairs of the dissolved redevelopment
agencies and to, among other things, make payments due for enforceable obligations, as defined,
perform obligations required pursuant to any enforceable obligation, dispose of all assets of the
former redevelopment agency, and to remit unencumbered balances of redevelopment agency funds,
including housing funds, to the county auditor-controller for distribution to taxing entities. This bill
would prohibit the Department of Finance from taking any future action to modify the enforceable
obligations described above following the effective date of the approval of those enforceable
obligations after review by the oversight board and the department. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 92. Support legislation that
protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 662 (Atkins D) Local government: infrastructure financing districts.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would delete the prohibition on infrastructure financing district including any portion of a
redevelopment project area.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
AB 669 (Stone D) Oil and gas: drilling.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the well operator prior to drilling operations to submit proof to the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor that the applicable regional water quality control board has approved the method and
location of wastewater disposal for the well.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 690 (Campos D) Jobs and infrastructure financing districts: voter approval.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts and instead provide
for the creation of jobs and infrastructure financing districts (JIDs) with 55% voter approval. The bill
would authorize a public financing authority to enter into joint powers agreements with affected taxing
entities with regard to nontaxing authority or powers only. The bill would authorize a district to
implement hazardous cleanup pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, as specified. This bill
contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 26. Support efforts to retain,
expand, and attract businesses to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and
tax revenues for the local economy.
AB 741 (Brown D) Local government finance: tax equity allocation formula: qualifying cities.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would, commencing with the 2012-13 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, increase the
allocation of property tax revenues under a new TEA formula, as specified, for qualifying cities, as
defined. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 745 (Levine D) Land use: housing element.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize a city or county to request the appropriate council of governments to adjust a density
to be deemed appropriate if it is inconsistent with the city's or county's existing density.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
AB 792 (Mullin D) Local government: open meetings.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
The Ralph M. Brown Act requires the legislative body of a local agency to post, at least 72 hours before
the meeting, an agenda containing a brief general description of each item of business to be
transacted or discussed at a regular meeting, in a location that is freely accessible to members of the
public, and to provide a notice containing similar information with respect to a special meeting at least
24 hours prior to the special meeting. This bill, if the local agency is unable to post the agenda or
notice on its Internet Web site because of software or hardware impairment beyond the local agency's
reasonable control, would require the local agency to post the agenda or notice immediately upon
resolution of the technological problems. The bill would provide that the delay in posting, or the failure
to post, the agenda or notice would not preclude a local agency from conducting the meeting or taking
action on items of business, provided that the agency has complied with all other relevant
requirements. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs. 99. Support legislation and funding that provides for greater
opportunities for transparency, enhanced delivery of government information, government
accountability and public access for the community.
AB 981 (Bloom D) Redevelopment dissolution.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law provides for the transfer of housing assets and functions previously performed by a
dissolved redevelopment agency to one of several specified public entities. This bill would authorize
that entity to designate the use of, and commit, indebtedness obligation proceeds that were issued
prior to June 28, 2011. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 23. Oppose mandates or
restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 982 (Williams D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing." The bill would also require any notice of intent to drill, rework, or
deepen a well where hydraulic fracturing will occur to include a groundwater monitoring plan for review
and approval by the supervisor and the appropriate regional water quality control board, which would
contain specific information relating to groundwater, water quality, and the monitoring of wells and
water quality. The bill would further require any notice of intent to provide specific information
regarding the amount of water, the source of the water, and the method of disposal of produced
wastewater during hydraulic fracturing operations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 1080 (Alejo D) Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize certain public entities of a community revitalization and investment area, as
described, to form a community revitalization plan within a community revitalization and investment
authority (authority) to carry out the Community Redevelopment Law in a specified manner. The bill
would require the authority to adopt a community revitalization plan for a community Revitalization and
investment area and authorize the authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax
increment funds. This bill contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
AB 1320 (Bloom D) Redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Current dissolved redevelopment agencies as of February 1, 2012, and provides for the designation of
successor agencies, as defined. Current law requires the successor agency to dispose of all remaining
assets and terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment, requires any
passthrough payment obligations to cease at that time, and prohibits the allocation of property tax to
the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that agency following termination of the agency. This
bill would eliminate the requirement that the successor agency dispose of all remaining assets and
terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment. The bill would additionally eliminate
the requirement that passthrough payment obligations cease at that time, and would eliminate the
prohibition on the allocation of property tax to the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that
agency.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 23.
Oppose mandates or restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 1323 (Mitchell D) California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impact reports: wind energy.
Status: 2/25/2013-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would reduce the time and expense
associated with the environmental review of qualifying wind energy projects without affecting the
required environmental studies and required mitigation of those studies.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): Awaiting Bill Language. Bill will pertain to Fracking Safety. 40.
Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and public health are protected during oil and
gas drilling.
AB 1343 (Bonilla D) Local government: general plan: housing element.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires the housing element to, among other things, identify adequate
sites for housing, including rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and emergency
shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all economic
segments of the community. This bill would instead require the housing element to identify adequate
sites for housing, including, but not limited to, rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and
emergency shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all
economic segments of the community.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that
support the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City.
ACA 3 (Campos D) Local government financing: public safety services: voter approval.
Status: 1/23/2013-Introduced measure version corrected.
Location: 1/23/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, or special
district to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund certain fire, emergency response, police, or
sheriff buildings or facilities, and equipment, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county,
or special district, as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 51.
Support legislation and pursue grants that would provide funding for public safety facilities, including
resources to support the construction of a replacement Drill Tower/Classroom facility. 52. Support
legislation that provides funding for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that
enhance local capabilities to mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents
and emergencies.
ACA 8 (Blumenfield D) Local government financing: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
Location: 2/13/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, city and
county, or special district, as defined, to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund specified public
improvements and facilities, or buildings used primarily to provide sheriff, police, or fire protection
services, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county, city and county, or special district,
as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 1 (Steinberg D) Sustainable Communities Investment Authority.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on T. & H. (Ayes 4. Noes 2. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
The bill would require the Sustainable Communities Investment Authority to adopt a Sustainable
Communities Investment Plan for a Sustainable Communities Investment Area and authorize the
authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax increment funds provided that certain
economic development and planning requirements are met. The bill would authorize the legislative
body of a city or county forming an authority to dedicate any portion of its net available revenue, as
defined, to the authority through its Sustainable Communities Investment Plan. The bill would require
the authority to contract for an independent financial and performance audit every 5 years. This bill
contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
SB 4 (Pavley D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/13/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Would define the terms hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would require the
Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, on or before January 1, 2015, to cause to be conducted an
independent scientific study on hydraulic fracturing treatments. The bill would require the Division of
Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, on or before January 1, 2015, to adopt rules and regulations
specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of wells and well casings and full
disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. The bill would require the division
to perform random periodic spot check investigations during hydraulic fracturing treatments, as
specified. Because a violation of this bill would create a new crime, it would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 7 (Steinberg D) Public works: charter cities.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page
291.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project if the city has a charter provision or ordinance that authorizes a contractor to not
comply with prevailing wage provisions on any public works contract. The bill would, except as
specified, prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project for up to 2 calendar years if the city has, after January 1, 2014, awarded a public
works contract without requiring the contractor to comply with prevailing wage provisions. This bill
would require the Director of Industrial Relations to maintain a list of charter cities that may receive
and use state funding and financial assistance for their construction projects.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 87. Support local control over construction contract
management, including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
SB 24 (Walters R) Public employees' retirement: benefit plans.
Status: 1/10/2013-Referred to Com. on P.E. & R.
Location: 1/10/2013-S. P.E. & R.
Summary:
Existing law regulates state and local public retirement systems and generally requires public
employees who are new members, as defined, of those systems, on and after January 1, 2013, to
participate in specified benefit plans. Existing law requires, in the case of these plans, if a new defined
benefit formula is adopted on or after January 1, 2013, that the formula meet certain requirements
and, among other things, be approved by the Legislature. This bill would eliminate the requirement
that the Legislature approve the changes in the instances described above. This bill would also
authorize a local agency public employer or public retirement system that offers a defined benefit
pension plan to offer a benefit formula with a lower benefit factor at normal retirement age and that
results in a lower normal cost than the benefit formulas that are currently required, for purposes of
addressing a fiscal necessity.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 14. Support legislation which ensures and enhances quality
public services by fulfilling the human resource and employee relations needs of the City. 92. Support
legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 33 (Wolk D) Infrastructure financing districts: voter approval: repeal.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts. The bill would
eliminate the requirement of voter approval for creation of the district and for bond issuance, and
would authorize the legislative body to create the district subject to specified procedures. The bill
would instead authorize a newly created public financing authority, consisting of 5 members, 3 of
whom are members of the city council or board of supervisors that established the district, and 2 of
whom are members of the public, to adopt the infrastructure financing plan, subject to approval by the
legislative body, and issue bonds by majority vote of the authority by resolution. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 78. Support efforts to maintain and increase funding for
streets and roads maintenance and transportation infrastructure programs throughout the City.
SB 135 (Padilla D) Earthquake early warning system.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on G.O. and N.R. & W.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G.O.
Summary:
Would require the Office of Emergency Services, in collaboration with various entities, including the
United States Geological Survey, to develop a comprehensive statewide earthquake early warning
system in California.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 49. Support the Fire Department’s mission of providing
Emergency Medical Services; fire suppression and rescue services; hazardous material spill mitigation;
fire prevention; arson investigation; and public education. 52. support legislation that provides funding
for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that enhance local capabilities to mitigate,
prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents and emergencies.
SB 186 (Knight R) Land use: housing element.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Com. on RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. RLS.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires each city, county, and city and county to prepare and adopt a
general plan that contains certain mandatory elements, including a housing element that analyzes
current and projected housing needs. That law includes legislative findings and declarations relating to
housing. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those findings and declarations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
SB 211 (Price D) Tax administration: disclosure of information: Franchise Tax Board and cities.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Existing law authorizes, until December 31, 2013, a city that has entered into a reciprocal agreement,
as defined, with the Franchise Tax Board, to exchange tax information, as provided. This bill would
delete the repeal date of the provisions relating to the reciprocal agreements between the Franchise
Tax Board and cities, thus indefinitely extending the duration for these provisions. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 241 (Evans D) Oil severance Tax Law.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would impose an oil severance tax on and after January 1, 2014, upon any producer for the privilege
of severing oil from the earth or water in this state for sale, transport, consumption, storage, profit, or
use, as provided, at the rate of 9.9% of the gross value of each barrel of oil severed. The tax would be
administered by the Department of Conservation and would be collected pursuant to the procedures
set forth in the Fee Collection Procedures Law. This bill contains other related provisions and other
existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 341 (DeSaulnier D) Redevelopment.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to
perform various functions. This bill would change provisions relating to the functions to be performed
by the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to instead refer to
the housing successor. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 395 (Jackson D) Hazardous substances: produced water.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
The Department of Toxic Substances Control is prohibited from duplicating or adopting conflicting
regulations for regulated product categories. A violation of the hazardous waste control law is a crime.
This bill would define produced water and require its regulation as a hazardous substance during the
extraction of oil and gas, including hydraulic fracturing operations. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 405 (Padilla D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would, on and after July 1, 2016, additionally impose these prohibitions and
requirements on convenience food stores, foodmarts, and certain other specified stores. This bill
contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
SB 436 (Jackson D) California Environmental Quality Act: notice.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Would require a lead agency to conduct at least one public scoping meeting for the specified projects
and to provide notice to the specified entities of at least one public scoping meeting. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
SB 513 (Hancock D) Local development.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires a development project located within a district that participates in the Transit
Priority Project Program to meet certain requirements, including the requirement that the project
provides 20% affordable units in rental or owner-occupied housing for low- or moderate-income
persons and families, or pays a fee in an amount equivalent to the cost to provide affordable units
elsewhere within the city's or county's jurisdiction, as determined by the city or county. This bill would
revise that percentage requirement to 10%.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 71. Support efforts to
maintain and increase funding for transportation operations, programs and projects throughout the
City including public transit, alternative transportation, bicycle and pedestrian projects, to enhance
safety, reduce congestion, and increase efficient circulation in the City.
SB 665 (Wolk D) Oil and gas: drilling: indemnity bonds.
Status: 3/14/2013-Set for hearing April 23.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Current law requires specified persons in the oil and gas industry, to file with the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor an indemnity bond in a specified amount, but permits the operator, with the approval of the
supervisor, to make certain deposits in lieu of the bond. This bill would delete the amounts specified in
these provisions for indemnity bonds and deposits in lieu of indemnity bonds, leaving those amounts
unspecified.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 684 (Hill D) Advertising displays: redevelopment agency project areas.
Status: 3/12/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Would provide that an advertising display advertising businesses and activities within the boundary
limits of, and as a part of, an individual redevelopment agency project, as the project boundaries
existed on January 1, 2012, may continue to exist and be considered an on-premises display, for a
period not to exceed 10 years, if the display is located within the original boundary limits of the project
and if the display was constructed, is under construction, or is approved for construction by the
designated successor agency on or before January 1, 2013. This bill would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 26. Support efforts to retain, expand, and attract businesses
to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and tax revenues for the local
economy.
27. Support efforts to ensure that requirements and government mandates for local businesses are
reasonable.
SB 798 (De León D) California Green Infrastructure Bank Act.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would enact the California Green Infrastructure Bank Act (act). The bill would establish the California
Green Infrastructure Bank (bank) as a public corporation and would make it responsible for
administering the act. The bill would make the bank under the direction of an executive director to be
appointed by the Governor subject to Senate confirmation. This bill contains other related provisions
and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
SCA 4 (Liu D) Local government transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for local transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its
voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical,
nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 8 (Corbett D) Transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its voters
voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive
changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 9 (Corbett D) Local government: economic development: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for community and economic development projects, as specified, requires
the approval of 55% of its voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming
and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight.
SCA 11 (Hancock D) Local government: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
The California Constitution conditions the imposition of a special tax by a local government upon the
approval of 2/3 of the voters of the local government voting on that tax, and prohibits a local
government from imposing an ad valorem tax on real property or a transactions tax or sales tax on the
sale of real property. This measure would instead condition the imposition, extension, or increase of a
special tax by a local government upon the approval of 55% of the voters voting on the proposition.
The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
Total Measures: 54
Total Tracking Forms: 54
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AB 3 (Bocanegra D) Income taxes: credits: film.
Status: 12/4/2012-From printer. May be heard in committee January 3.
Location: 12/3/2012-A. PRINT
Summary:
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law authorize various credits against the
taxes imposed by those laws, including a credit against those taxes attributable to the production of a
qualified motion picture in California, or, where the qualified motion picture has relocated to California
or is an independent film, as provided. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation to expand or continue the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 93. Support legislative efforts to keep film, television, and
commercial advertisement production and post-production in the State of California, especially in
Culver City. 94. Support the California Legislature and the federal government in their efforts at the
federal level to maintain film and television production in the United States.
AB 5 (Ammiano D) Homelessness.
Status: 1/24/2013-Referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would enact the Homeless Person's Bill of Rights and Fairness Act, which would provide that no
person's rights, privileges, or access to public services may be denied or abridged because he or she is
homeless, has a low income, or suffers from a mental illness or physical disability. The bill would
provide that every person in the state, regardless of actual or perceived housing status, income level,
mental illness, or physical disability, shall be free from specified forms of discrimination and shall be
entitled to certain basic human rights, including the right to be free from discrimination by law
enforcement, in the workplace, while seeking or maintaining housing or shelter, and while seeking
services. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 55. Support efforts to reduce homelessness and increase
services to the homeless both locally and regionally. 56. Seek grant funding to assist with the City’s
homeless programs. 57. Support legislation to help cities address homeless encampments in a way
that balances the needs and rights of the homeless with local health and safety concerns.
AB 7 (Wieckowski D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define, among other things, hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would
require an operator of a well to record and include all data on hydraulic fracturing treatment, including
the risk posed by potential seismicity, as a part of the history of the drilling of the well. The bill would
require DOGGR, in consultation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the State Air
Resources Board, and the State Water Resources Control Board, on or before January 1, 2014, to
adopt rules and regulations specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of
wells and well casings and full disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. This
bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 22 (Blumenfield D) Sidewalks: repairs.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a city, county, or city and county that has an ordinance in operation that requires the
city, county, or city and county to repair or reconstruct streets, sidewalks, or driveways that have been
damaged as a result of tree growth from repealing the ordinance without the concurrence of the local
electorate by majority vote. The bill would also declare that this is a matter of statewide concern.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 86. Oppose legislation that would put additional responsibility
on municipalities for the maintenance of sidewalks and other public infrastructure without adequate
funding.
AB 61 (Gatto D) Parking: parking meters.
Status: 1/18/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/18/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a local authority from enacting an ordinance or resolution prohibiting or restricting the
parking of a vehicle in a parking space that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or inoperable
parking payment center, as defined, until January 1, 2017.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 158 (Levine D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would also require these stores, on and after January 1, 2020, to provide a plastic
bag collection bin for their customers, for the purpose of collecting and recycling single-use plastic bags
and reusable bags. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
AB 164 (Wieckowski D) Infrastructure financing.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would require a lease agreement between a governmental agency undertaking an infrastructure
project and a private entity to include performance bonds as security to ensure the completion of the
construction of the facility and payment bonds to secure the payment of claims of laborers, mechanics,
and materialmen employed on the work under contract.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 84. Support legislation that preserves the right of local
government to set fee structures. 87. Support local control over construction contract management,
including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
AB 175 (V. Manuel Pérez D) Vehicles: towing and impoundment: unlicensed drivers.
Status: 1/25/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee February 24.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Current law authorizes a peace officer to impound for 30 days a vehicle driven by a person who had
never been issued a driver's license. Current law subjects to forfeiture, and requires the impoundment
of, a vehicle driven by an unlicensed driver who is a registered owner of the vehicle and who has a
previous misdemeanor conviction of operating a vehicle without a driver's license. This bill would state
the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to prohibit a peace officer from impounding a vehicle
solely on the basis that the driver is unlicensed.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 48. Support efforts to advance the Police Department’s goals
to enhance community safety through the deterrence/prevention of crime, the apprehension of
offenders, and the education of the public in self-protective measures to minimize victimization. 92.
Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 193 (Logue R) Municipal ballot measures: arguments.
Status: 2/15/2013-Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. E. & R.
Summary:
Would require the city elections official , for a measure placed on the ballot by the legislative body, to
give preference and priority to the argument of a member or members of the legislative body
authorized by that body only if the argument is consistent with the position taken by the legislative
body on the measure .
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 206 (Dickinson D) Vehicles: length limitations: buses: bicycle transportation devices.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 2/7/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize the Sacramento Regional Transit District to install folding devices attached to the
front of its buses that are designed and used exclusively for transporting bicycles if the use of the
device meets certain requirements, including, but not limited to, that the device does not extend more
than 40 inches from the front of the bus when fully deployed, and that the handlebars of the bicycles
being transported do not extend more than 46 inches from the front of the bus. The bill would require
the district to submit a report, containing specified requirements, to the Assembly Committee on
Transportation and the Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing on or before December 31,
2018. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 80. Support efforts to reduce barriers to local governments
implementing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, including innovative treatments.
AB 229 (John A. Pérez D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize the creation of an infrastructure and revitalization financing district, as defined, and
the issuance of debt with 2/3 voter approval. The bill would authorize the creation of a district for up
to 40 years and the issuance of debt with a final maturity date of up to 30 years, as specified. The bill
would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 243 (Dickinson D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. The bill would authorize a city to form a district
to finance a project or projects on a former military base, if specified conditions are met. The bill would
provide that the formation of the district and the issuance of debt by such a district on land of a former
military base that is publicly owned is not subject to voter approval, as specified. This bill contains
other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 265 (Gatto D) Local government liability: dog parks.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would provide that a city, county, city and county , or special district that owns or operates a dog park
shall not be held liable for any injury or death suffered by any personor pet resulting solely from the
actions of a dog in the dog park.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 63. Support legislation that limits the City's liability at park and
recreation facilities to instances when the City has acted negligently.
AB 288 (Levine D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/21/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing" and require the operator of a well, at least 30 days prior to any
hydraulic fracturing operations, to file with the State Oil and Gas Supervisor or the district deputy a
written notice of intention, as specified, to commence hydraulic fracturing. The bill would also prohibit
any hydraulic fracturing operations until written approval is given by the supervisor or district deputy
and would require the supervisor or district deputy to notify the operator of the approval or denial of
the notice within 10 working days after the notice is submitted. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 294 (Holden D) Infrastructure financing districts: use of incremental property tax revenue.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize an infrastructure financing district to utilize the Educational Revenue Augmentation
Fund (ERAF) portion of incremental tax revenue. The bill would require an infrastructure financing
district that proposes to utilize the ERAF portion of incremental tax revenue to include that intention in
the financing plan, and prior to adopting a resolution authorizing the first debt issuance utilizing the
ERAF share, obtain and submit an economic analysis to the California Infrastructure and Economic
Development Bank for review and approval, as specified. This bill contains other related provisions and
other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 11. Support legislation that would favorably address the
State/local government fiscal relationship, including the capping and or return of ERAF (Educational
Revenue Augmentation Fund) dollars to cities.
AB 323 (Chesbro D) Solid waste: recycling: diversion: green materials.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to adopt regulations to provide
that, no later than January 1, 2020, the use of green material as alternative daily cover or alternative
intermediate cover does not constitute diversion through recycling and would be considered disposal
for purposes of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. The bill would authorize the
department to delay the effective date of this requirement, as specified. The bill would impose a state-
mandated local program by imposing new duties upon local agencies with regard to the diversion of
solid waste. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 81. Oppose legislation that would compromise local control in
regards to refuse collection, recycling, hazardous materials handling, landfill operations, and the safe
transport of waste both interstate and intrastate.
AB 427 (Mullin D) Local government: Polanco Redevelopment Act.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would specify that a successor agency or successor housing entity may implement hazardous cleanup
pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, with regard to enforceable obligations, including
brownfield cleanup.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 31. Support reasonable environmental regulations aimed at
enhancing air and water quality, reducing stormwater pollution, and providing opportunities for
corresponding funding mechanisms. 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
AB 541 (Daly D) Buses: illuminated advertising: University of California, Irvine.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize, until January 1, 2019, the University of California, Irvine (university) to operate a
pilot program similar to the one operated by the City of Santa Monica. The bill would request that the
university submit a report by July 1, 2018, on the viability of advertisement sales relating to illuminated
signs on public buses to the Legislature. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing
laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 564 (Mullin D) Community redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law requires successor agencies to wind down the affairs of the dissolved redevelopment
agencies and to, among other things, make payments due for enforceable obligations, as defined,
perform obligations required pursuant to any enforceable obligation, dispose of all assets of the
former redevelopment agency, and to remit unencumbered balances of redevelopment agency funds,
including housing funds, to the county auditor-controller for distribution to taxing entities. This bill
would prohibit the Department of Finance from taking any future action to modify the enforceable
obligations described above following the effective date of the approval of those enforceable
obligations after review by the oversight board and the department. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 92. Support legislation that
protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 662 (Atkins D) Local government: infrastructure financing districts.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would delete the prohibition on infrastructure financing district including any portion of a
redevelopment project area.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
AB 669 (Stone D) Oil and gas: drilling.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the well operator prior to drilling operations to submit proof to the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor that the applicable regional water quality control board has approved the method and
location of wastewater disposal for the well.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 690 (Campos D) Jobs and infrastructure financing districts: voter approval.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts and instead provide
for the creation of jobs and infrastructure financing districts (JIDs) with 55% voter approval. The bill
would authorize a public financing authority to enter into joint powers agreements with affected taxing
entities with regard to nontaxing authority or powers only. The bill would authorize a district to
implement hazardous cleanup pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, as specified. This bill
contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 26. Support efforts to retain,
expand, and attract businesses to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and
tax revenues for the local economy.
AB 741 (Brown D) Local government finance: tax equity allocation formula: qualifying cities.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would, commencing with the 2012-13 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, increase the
allocation of property tax revenues under a new TEA formula, as specified, for qualifying cities, as
defined. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 745 (Levine D) Land use: housing element.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize a city or county to request the appropriate council of governments to adjust a density
to be deemed appropriate if it is inconsistent with the city's or county's existing density.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
AB 792 (Mullin D) Local government: open meetings.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
The Ralph M. Brown Act requires the legislative body of a local agency to post, at least 72 hours before
the meeting, an agenda containing a brief general description of each item of business to be
transacted or discussed at a regular meeting, in a location that is freely accessible to members of the
public, and to provide a notice containing similar information with respect to a special meeting at least
24 hours prior to the special meeting. This bill, if the local agency is unable to post the agenda or
notice on its Internet Web site because of software or hardware impairment beyond the local agency's
reasonable control, would require the local agency to post the agenda or notice immediately upon
resolution of the technological problems. The bill would provide that the delay in posting, or the failure
to post, the agenda or notice would not preclude a local agency from conducting the meeting or taking
action on items of business, provided that the agency has complied with all other relevant
requirements. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs. 99. Support legislation and funding that provides for greater
opportunities for transparency, enhanced delivery of government information, government
accountability and public access for the community.
AB 981 (Bloom D) Redevelopment dissolution.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law provides for the transfer of housing assets and functions previously performed by a
dissolved redevelopment agency to one of several specified public entities. This bill would authorize
that entity to designate the use of, and commit, indebtedness obligation proceeds that were issued
prior to June 28, 2011. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 23. Oppose mandates or
restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 982 (Williams D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing." The bill would also require any notice of intent to drill, rework, or
deepen a well where hydraulic fracturing will occur to include a groundwater monitoring plan for review
and approval by the supervisor and the appropriate regional water quality control board, which would
contain specific information relating to groundwater, water quality, and the monitoring of wells and
water quality. The bill would further require any notice of intent to provide specific information
regarding the amount of water, the source of the water, and the method of disposal of produced
wastewater during hydraulic fracturing operations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 1080 (Alejo D) Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize certain public entities of a community revitalization and investment area, as
described, to form a community revitalization plan within a community revitalization and investment
authority (authority) to carry out the Community Redevelopment Law in a specified manner. The bill
would require the authority to adopt a community revitalization plan for a community Revitalization and
investment area and authorize the authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax
increment funds. This bill contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
AB 1320 (Bloom D) Redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Current dissolved redevelopment agencies as of February 1, 2012, and provides for the designation of
successor agencies, as defined. Current law requires the successor agency to dispose of all remaining
assets and terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment, requires any
passthrough payment obligations to cease at that time, and prohibits the allocation of property tax to
the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that agency following termination of the agency. This
bill would eliminate the requirement that the successor agency dispose of all remaining assets and
terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment. The bill would additionally eliminate
the requirement that passthrough payment obligations cease at that time, and would eliminate the
prohibition on the allocation of property tax to the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that
agency.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 23.
Oppose mandates or restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 1323 (Mitchell D) California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impact reports: wind energy.
Status: 2/25/2013-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would reduce the time and expense
associated with the environmental review of qualifying wind energy projects without affecting the
required environmental studies and required mitigation of those studies.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): Awaiting Bill Language. Bill will pertain to Fracking Safety. 40.
Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and public health are protected during oil and
gas drilling.
AB 1343 (Bonilla D) Local government: general plan: housing element.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires the housing element to, among other things, identify adequate
sites for housing, including rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and emergency
shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all economic
segments of the community. This bill would instead require the housing element to identify adequate
sites for housing, including, but not limited to, rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and
emergency shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all
economic segments of the community.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that
support the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City.
ACA 3 (Campos D) Local government financing: public safety services: voter approval.
Status: 1/23/2013-Introduced measure version corrected.
Location: 1/23/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, or special
district to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund certain fire, emergency response, police, or
sheriff buildings or facilities, and equipment, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county,
or special district, as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 51.
Support legislation and pursue grants that would provide funding for public safety facilities, including
resources to support the construction of a replacement Drill Tower/Classroom facility. 52. Support
legislation that provides funding for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that
enhance local capabilities to mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents
and emergencies.
ACA 8 (Blumenfield D) Local government financing: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
Location: 2/13/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, city and
county, or special district, as defined, to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund specified public
improvements and facilities, or buildings used primarily to provide sheriff, police, or fire protection
services, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county, city and county, or special district,
as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 1 (Steinberg D) Sustainable Communities Investment Authority.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on T. & H. (Ayes 4. Noes 2. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
The bill would require the Sustainable Communities Investment Authority to adopt a Sustainable
Communities Investment Plan for a Sustainable Communities Investment Area and authorize the
authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax increment funds provided that certain
economic development and planning requirements are met. The bill would authorize the legislative
body of a city or county forming an authority to dedicate any portion of its net available revenue, as
defined, to the authority through its Sustainable Communities Investment Plan. The bill would require
the authority to contract for an independent financial and performance audit every 5 years. This bill
contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
SB 4 (Pavley D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/13/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Would define the terms hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would require the
Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, on or before January 1, 2015, to cause to be conducted an
independent scientific study on hydraulic fracturing treatments. The bill would require the Division of
Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, on or before January 1, 2015, to adopt rules and regulations
specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of wells and well casings and full
disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. The bill would require the division
to perform random periodic spot check investigations during hydraulic fracturing treatments, as
specified. Because a violation of this bill would create a new crime, it would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 7 (Steinberg D) Public works: charter cities.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page
291.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project if the city has a charter provision or ordinance that authorizes a contractor to not
comply with prevailing wage provisions on any public works contract. The bill would, except as
specified, prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project for up to 2 calendar years if the city has, after January 1, 2014, awarded a public
works contract without requiring the contractor to comply with prevailing wage provisions. This bill
would require the Director of Industrial Relations to maintain a list of charter cities that may receive
and use state funding and financial assistance for their construction projects.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 87. Support local control over construction contract
management, including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
SB 24 (Walters R) Public employees' retirement: benefit plans.
Status: 1/10/2013-Referred to Com. on P.E. & R.
Location: 1/10/2013-S. P.E. & R.
Summary:
Existing law regulates state and local public retirement systems and generally requires public
employees who are new members, as defined, of those systems, on and after January 1, 2013, to
participate in specified benefit plans. Existing law requires, in the case of these plans, if a new defined
benefit formula is adopted on or after January 1, 2013, that the formula meet certain requirements
and, among other things, be approved by the Legislature. This bill would eliminate the requirement
that the Legislature approve the changes in the instances described above. This bill would also
authorize a local agency public employer or public retirement system that offers a defined benefit
pension plan to offer a benefit formula with a lower benefit factor at normal retirement age and that
results in a lower normal cost than the benefit formulas that are currently required, for purposes of
addressing a fiscal necessity.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 14. Support legislation which ensures and enhances quality
public services by fulfilling the human resource and employee relations needs of the City. 92. Support
legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 33 (Wolk D) Infrastructure financing districts: voter approval: repeal.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts. The bill would
eliminate the requirement of voter approval for creation of the district and for bond issuance, and
would authorize the legislative body to create the district subject to specified procedures. The bill
would instead authorize a newly created public financing authority, consisting of 5 members, 3 of
whom are members of the city council or board of supervisors that established the district, and 2 of
whom are members of the public, to adopt the infrastructure financing plan, subject to approval by the
legislative body, and issue bonds by majority vote of the authority by resolution. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 78. Support efforts to maintain and increase funding for
streets and roads maintenance and transportation infrastructure programs throughout the City.
SB 135 (Padilla D) Earthquake early warning system.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on G.O. and N.R. & W.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G.O.
Summary:
Would require the Office of Emergency Services, in collaboration with various entities, including the
United States Geological Survey, to develop a comprehensive statewide earthquake early warning
system in California.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 49. Support the Fire Department’s mission of providing
Emergency Medical Services; fire suppression and rescue services; hazardous material spill mitigation;
fire prevention; arson investigation; and public education. 52. support legislation that provides funding
for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that enhance local capabilities to mitigate,
prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents and emergencies.
SB 186 (Knight R) Land use: housing element.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Com. on RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. RLS.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires each city, county, and city and county to prepare and adopt a
general plan that contains certain mandatory elements, including a housing element that analyzes
current and projected housing needs. That law includes legislative findings and declarations relating to
housing. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those findings and declarations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
SB 211 (Price D) Tax administration: disclosure of information: Franchise Tax Board and cities.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Existing law authorizes, until December 31, 2013, a city that has entered into a reciprocal agreement,
as defined, with the Franchise Tax Board, to exchange tax information, as provided. This bill would
delete the repeal date of the provisions relating to the reciprocal agreements between the Franchise
Tax Board and cities, thus indefinitely extending the duration for these provisions. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 241 (Evans D) Oil severance Tax Law.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would impose an oil severance tax on and after January 1, 2014, upon any producer for the privilege
of severing oil from the earth or water in this state for sale, transport, consumption, storage, profit, or
use, as provided, at the rate of 9.9% of the gross value of each barrel of oil severed. The tax would be
administered by the Department of Conservation and would be collected pursuant to the procedures
set forth in the Fee Collection Procedures Law. This bill contains other related provisions and other
existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 341 (DeSaulnier D) Redevelopment.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to
perform various functions. This bill would change provisions relating to the functions to be performed
by the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to instead refer to
the housing successor. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 395 (Jackson D) Hazardous substances: produced water.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
The Department of Toxic Substances Control is prohibited from duplicating or adopting conflicting
regulations for regulated product categories. A violation of the hazardous waste control law is a crime.
This bill would define produced water and require its regulation as a hazardous substance during the
extraction of oil and gas, including hydraulic fracturing operations. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 405 (Padilla D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would, on and after July 1, 2016, additionally impose these prohibitions and
requirements on convenience food stores, foodmarts, and certain other specified stores. This bill
contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
SB 436 (Jackson D) California Environmental Quality Act: notice.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Would require a lead agency to conduct at least one public scoping meeting for the specified projects
and to provide notice to the specified entities of at least one public scoping meeting. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
SB 513 (Hancock D) Local development.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires a development project located within a district that participates in the Transit
Priority Project Program to meet certain requirements, including the requirement that the project
provides 20% affordable units in rental or owner-occupied housing for low- or moderate-income
persons and families, or pays a fee in an amount equivalent to the cost to provide affordable units
elsewhere within the city's or county's jurisdiction, as determined by the city or county. This bill would
revise that percentage requirement to 10%.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 71. Support efforts to
maintain and increase funding for transportation operations, programs and projects throughout the
City including public transit, alternative transportation, bicycle and pedestrian projects, to enhance
safety, reduce congestion, and increase efficient circulation in the City.
SB 665 (Wolk D) Oil and gas: drilling: indemnity bonds.
Status: 3/14/2013-Set for hearing April 23.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Current law requires specified persons in the oil and gas industry, to file with the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor an indemnity bond in a specified amount, but permits the operator, with the approval of the
supervisor, to make certain deposits in lieu of the bond. This bill would delete the amounts specified in
these provisions for indemnity bonds and deposits in lieu of indemnity bonds, leaving those amounts
unspecified.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 684 (Hill D) Advertising displays: redevelopment agency project areas.
Status: 3/12/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Would provide that an advertising display advertising businesses and activities within the boundary
limits of, and as a part of, an individual redevelopment agency project, as the project boundaries
existed on January 1, 2012, may continue to exist and be considered an on-premises display, for a
period not to exceed 10 years, if the display is located within the original boundary limits of the project
and if the display was constructed, is under construction, or is approved for construction by the
designated successor agency on or before January 1, 2013. This bill would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 26. Support efforts to retain, expand, and attract businesses
to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and tax revenues for the local
economy.
27. Support efforts to ensure that requirements and government mandates for local businesses are
reasonable.
SB 798 (De León D) California Green Infrastructure Bank Act.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would enact the California Green Infrastructure Bank Act (act). The bill would establish the California
Green Infrastructure Bank (bank) as a public corporation and would make it responsible for
administering the act. The bill would make the bank under the direction of an executive director to be
appointed by the Governor subject to Senate confirmation. This bill contains other related provisions
and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
SCA 4 (Liu D) Local government transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for local transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its
voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical,
nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 8 (Corbett D) Transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its voters
voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive
changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 9 (Corbett D) Local government: economic development: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for community and economic development projects, as specified, requires
the approval of 55% of its voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming
and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight.
SCA 11 (Hancock D) Local government: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
The California Constitution conditions the imposition of a special tax by a local government upon the
approval of 2/3 of the voters of the local government voting on that tax, and prohibits a local
government from imposing an ad valorem tax on real property or a transactions tax or sales tax on the
sale of real property. This measure would instead condition the imposition, extension, or increase of a
special tax by a local government upon the approval of 55% of the voters voting on the proposition.
The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
Total Measures: 54
Total Tracking Forms: 54
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AB 3 (Bocanegra D) Income taxes: credits: film.
Status: 12/4/2012-From printer. May be heard in committee January 3.
Location: 12/3/2012-A. PRINT
Summary:
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law authorize various credits against the
taxes imposed by those laws, including a credit against those taxes attributable to the production of a
qualified motion picture in California, or, where the qualified motion picture has relocated to California
or is an independent film, as provided. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation to expand or continue the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 93. Support legislative efforts to keep film, television, and
commercial advertisement production and post-production in the State of California, especially in
Culver City. 94. Support the California Legislature and the federal government in their efforts at the
federal level to maintain film and television production in the United States.
AB 5 (Ammiano D) Homelessness.
Status: 1/24/2013-Referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would enact the Homeless Person's Bill of Rights and Fairness Act, which would provide that no
person's rights, privileges, or access to public services may be denied or abridged because he or she is
homeless, has a low income, or suffers from a mental illness or physical disability. The bill would
provide that every person in the state, regardless of actual or perceived housing status, income level,
mental illness, or physical disability, shall be free from specified forms of discrimination and shall be
entitled to certain basic human rights, including the right to be free from discrimination by law
enforcement, in the workplace, while seeking or maintaining housing or shelter, and while seeking
services. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 55. Support efforts to reduce homelessness and increase
services to the homeless both locally and regionally. 56. Seek grant funding to assist with the City’s
homeless programs. 57. Support legislation to help cities address homeless encampments in a way
that balances the needs and rights of the homeless with local health and safety concerns.
AB 7 (Wieckowski D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define, among other things, hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would
require an operator of a well to record and include all data on hydraulic fracturing treatment, including
the risk posed by potential seismicity, as a part of the history of the drilling of the well. The bill would
require DOGGR, in consultation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the State Air
Resources Board, and the State Water Resources Control Board, on or before January 1, 2014, to
adopt rules and regulations specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of
wells and well casings and full disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. This
bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 22 (Blumenfield D) Sidewalks: repairs.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a city, county, or city and county that has an ordinance in operation that requires the
city, county, or city and county to repair or reconstruct streets, sidewalks, or driveways that have been
damaged as a result of tree growth from repealing the ordinance without the concurrence of the local
electorate by majority vote. The bill would also declare that this is a matter of statewide concern.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 86. Oppose legislation that would put additional responsibility
on municipalities for the maintenance of sidewalks and other public infrastructure without adequate
funding.
AB 61 (Gatto D) Parking: parking meters.
Status: 1/18/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/18/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a local authority from enacting an ordinance or resolution prohibiting or restricting the
parking of a vehicle in a parking space that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or inoperable
parking payment center, as defined, until January 1, 2017.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 158 (Levine D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would also require these stores, on and after January 1, 2020, to provide a plastic
bag collection bin for their customers, for the purpose of collecting and recycling single-use plastic bags
and reusable bags. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
AB 164 (Wieckowski D) Infrastructure financing.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would require a lease agreement between a governmental agency undertaking an infrastructure
project and a private entity to include performance bonds as security to ensure the completion of the
construction of the facility and payment bonds to secure the payment of claims of laborers, mechanics,
and materialmen employed on the work under contract.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 84. Support legislation that preserves the right of local
government to set fee structures. 87. Support local control over construction contract management,
including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
AB 175 (V. Manuel Pérez D) Vehicles: towing and impoundment: unlicensed drivers.
Status: 1/25/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee February 24.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Current law authorizes a peace officer to impound for 30 days a vehicle driven by a person who had
never been issued a driver's license. Current law subjects to forfeiture, and requires the impoundment
of, a vehicle driven by an unlicensed driver who is a registered owner of the vehicle and who has a
previous misdemeanor conviction of operating a vehicle without a driver's license. This bill would state
the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to prohibit a peace officer from impounding a vehicle
solely on the basis that the driver is unlicensed.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 48. Support efforts to advance the Police Department’s goals
to enhance community safety through the deterrence/prevention of crime, the apprehension of
offenders, and the education of the public in self-protective measures to minimize victimization. 92.
Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 193 (Logue R) Municipal ballot measures: arguments.
Status: 2/15/2013-Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. E. & R.
Summary:
Would require the city elections official , for a measure placed on the ballot by the legislative body, to
give preference and priority to the argument of a member or members of the legislative body
authorized by that body only if the argument is consistent with the position taken by the legislative
body on the measure .
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 206 (Dickinson D) Vehicles: length limitations: buses: bicycle transportation devices.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 2/7/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize the Sacramento Regional Transit District to install folding devices attached to the
front of its buses that are designed and used exclusively for transporting bicycles if the use of the
device meets certain requirements, including, but not limited to, that the device does not extend more
than 40 inches from the front of the bus when fully deployed, and that the handlebars of the bicycles
being transported do not extend more than 46 inches from the front of the bus. The bill would require
the district to submit a report, containing specified requirements, to the Assembly Committee on
Transportation and the Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing on or before December 31,
2018. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 80. Support efforts to reduce barriers to local governments
implementing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, including innovative treatments.
AB 229 (John A. Pérez D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize the creation of an infrastructure and revitalization financing district, as defined, and
the issuance of debt with 2/3 voter approval. The bill would authorize the creation of a district for up
to 40 years and the issuance of debt with a final maturity date of up to 30 years, as specified. The bill
would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 243 (Dickinson D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. The bill would authorize a city to form a district
to finance a project or projects on a former military base, if specified conditions are met. The bill would
provide that the formation of the district and the issuance of debt by such a district on land of a former
military base that is publicly owned is not subject to voter approval, as specified. This bill contains
other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 265 (Gatto D) Local government liability: dog parks.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would provide that a city, county, city and county , or special district that owns or operates a dog park
shall not be held liable for any injury or death suffered by any personor pet resulting solely from the
actions of a dog in the dog park.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 63. Support legislation that limits the City's liability at park and
recreation facilities to instances when the City has acted negligently.
AB 288 (Levine D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/21/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing" and require the operator of a well, at least 30 days prior to any
hydraulic fracturing operations, to file with the State Oil and Gas Supervisor or the district deputy a
written notice of intention, as specified, to commence hydraulic fracturing. The bill would also prohibit
any hydraulic fracturing operations until written approval is given by the supervisor or district deputy
and would require the supervisor or district deputy to notify the operator of the approval or denial of
the notice within 10 working days after the notice is submitted. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 294 (Holden D) Infrastructure financing districts: use of incremental property tax revenue.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize an infrastructure financing district to utilize the Educational Revenue Augmentation
Fund (ERAF) portion of incremental tax revenue. The bill would require an infrastructure financing
district that proposes to utilize the ERAF portion of incremental tax revenue to include that intention in
the financing plan, and prior to adopting a resolution authorizing the first debt issuance utilizing the
ERAF share, obtain and submit an economic analysis to the California Infrastructure and Economic
Development Bank for review and approval, as specified. This bill contains other related provisions and
other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 11. Support legislation that would favorably address the
State/local government fiscal relationship, including the capping and or return of ERAF (Educational
Revenue Augmentation Fund) dollars to cities.
AB 323 (Chesbro D) Solid waste: recycling: diversion: green materials.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to adopt regulations to provide
that, no later than January 1, 2020, the use of green material as alternative daily cover or alternative
intermediate cover does not constitute diversion through recycling and would be considered disposal
for purposes of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. The bill would authorize the
department to delay the effective date of this requirement, as specified. The bill would impose a state-
mandated local program by imposing new duties upon local agencies with regard to the diversion of
solid waste. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 81. Oppose legislation that would compromise local control in
regards to refuse collection, recycling, hazardous materials handling, landfill operations, and the safe
transport of waste both interstate and intrastate.
AB 427 (Mullin D) Local government: Polanco Redevelopment Act.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would specify that a successor agency or successor housing entity may implement hazardous cleanup
pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, with regard to enforceable obligations, including
brownfield cleanup.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 31. Support reasonable environmental regulations aimed at
enhancing air and water quality, reducing stormwater pollution, and providing opportunities for
corresponding funding mechanisms. 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
AB 541 (Daly D) Buses: illuminated advertising: University of California, Irvine.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize, until January 1, 2019, the University of California, Irvine (university) to operate a
pilot program similar to the one operated by the City of Santa Monica. The bill would request that the
university submit a report by July 1, 2018, on the viability of advertisement sales relating to illuminated
signs on public buses to the Legislature. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing
laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 564 (Mullin D) Community redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law requires successor agencies to wind down the affairs of the dissolved redevelopment
agencies and to, among other things, make payments due for enforceable obligations, as defined,
perform obligations required pursuant to any enforceable obligation, dispose of all assets of the
former redevelopment agency, and to remit unencumbered balances of redevelopment agency funds,
including housing funds, to the county auditor-controller for distribution to taxing entities. This bill
would prohibit the Department of Finance from taking any future action to modify the enforceable
obligations described above following the effective date of the approval of those enforceable
obligations after review by the oversight board and the department. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 92. Support legislation that
protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 662 (Atkins D) Local government: infrastructure financing districts.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would delete the prohibition on infrastructure financing district including any portion of a
redevelopment project area.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
AB 669 (Stone D) Oil and gas: drilling.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the well operator prior to drilling operations to submit proof to the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor that the applicable regional water quality control board has approved the method and
location of wastewater disposal for the well.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 690 (Campos D) Jobs and infrastructure financing districts: voter approval.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts and instead provide
for the creation of jobs and infrastructure financing districts (JIDs) with 55% voter approval. The bill
would authorize a public financing authority to enter into joint powers agreements with affected taxing
entities with regard to nontaxing authority or powers only. The bill would authorize a district to
implement hazardous cleanup pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, as specified. This bill
contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 26. Support efforts to retain,
expand, and attract businesses to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and
tax revenues for the local economy.
AB 741 (Brown D) Local government finance: tax equity allocation formula: qualifying cities.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would, commencing with the 2012-13 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, increase the
allocation of property tax revenues under a new TEA formula, as specified, for qualifying cities, as
defined. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 745 (Levine D) Land use: housing element.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize a city or county to request the appropriate council of governments to adjust a density
to be deemed appropriate if it is inconsistent with the city's or county's existing density.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
AB 792 (Mullin D) Local government: open meetings.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
The Ralph M. Brown Act requires the legislative body of a local agency to post, at least 72 hours before
the meeting, an agenda containing a brief general description of each item of business to be
transacted or discussed at a regular meeting, in a location that is freely accessible to members of the
public, and to provide a notice containing similar information with respect to a special meeting at least
24 hours prior to the special meeting. This bill, if the local agency is unable to post the agenda or
notice on its Internet Web site because of software or hardware impairment beyond the local agency's
reasonable control, would require the local agency to post the agenda or notice immediately upon
resolution of the technological problems. The bill would provide that the delay in posting, or the failure
to post, the agenda or notice would not preclude a local agency from conducting the meeting or taking
action on items of business, provided that the agency has complied with all other relevant
requirements. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs. 99. Support legislation and funding that provides for greater
opportunities for transparency, enhanced delivery of government information, government
accountability and public access for the community.
AB 981 (Bloom D) Redevelopment dissolution.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law provides for the transfer of housing assets and functions previously performed by a
dissolved redevelopment agency to one of several specified public entities. This bill would authorize
that entity to designate the use of, and commit, indebtedness obligation proceeds that were issued
prior to June 28, 2011. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 23. Oppose mandates or
restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 982 (Williams D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing." The bill would also require any notice of intent to drill, rework, or
deepen a well where hydraulic fracturing will occur to include a groundwater monitoring plan for review
and approval by the supervisor and the appropriate regional water quality control board, which would
contain specific information relating to groundwater, water quality, and the monitoring of wells and
water quality. The bill would further require any notice of intent to provide specific information
regarding the amount of water, the source of the water, and the method of disposal of produced
wastewater during hydraulic fracturing operations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 1080 (Alejo D) Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize certain public entities of a community revitalization and investment area, as
described, to form a community revitalization plan within a community revitalization and investment
authority (authority) to carry out the Community Redevelopment Law in a specified manner. The bill
would require the authority to adopt a community revitalization plan for a community Revitalization and
investment area and authorize the authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax
increment funds. This bill contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
AB 1320 (Bloom D) Redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Current dissolved redevelopment agencies as of February 1, 2012, and provides for the designation of
successor agencies, as defined. Current law requires the successor agency to dispose of all remaining
assets and terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment, requires any
passthrough payment obligations to cease at that time, and prohibits the allocation of property tax to
the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that agency following termination of the agency. This
bill would eliminate the requirement that the successor agency dispose of all remaining assets and
terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment. The bill would additionally eliminate
the requirement that passthrough payment obligations cease at that time, and would eliminate the
prohibition on the allocation of property tax to the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that
agency.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 23.
Oppose mandates or restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 1323 (Mitchell D) California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impact reports: wind energy.
Status: 2/25/2013-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would reduce the time and expense
associated with the environmental review of qualifying wind energy projects without affecting the
required environmental studies and required mitigation of those studies.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): Awaiting Bill Language. Bill will pertain to Fracking Safety. 40.
Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and public health are protected during oil and
gas drilling.
AB 1343 (Bonilla D) Local government: general plan: housing element.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires the housing element to, among other things, identify adequate
sites for housing, including rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and emergency
shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all economic
segments of the community. This bill would instead require the housing element to identify adequate
sites for housing, including, but not limited to, rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and
emergency shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all
economic segments of the community.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that
support the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City.
ACA 3 (Campos D) Local government financing: public safety services: voter approval.
Status: 1/23/2013-Introduced measure version corrected.
Location: 1/23/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, or special
district to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund certain fire, emergency response, police, or
sheriff buildings or facilities, and equipment, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county,
or special district, as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 51.
Support legislation and pursue grants that would provide funding for public safety facilities, including
resources to support the construction of a replacement Drill Tower/Classroom facility. 52. Support
legislation that provides funding for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that
enhance local capabilities to mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents
and emergencies.
ACA 8 (Blumenfield D) Local government financing: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
Location: 2/13/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, city and
county, or special district, as defined, to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund specified public
improvements and facilities, or buildings used primarily to provide sheriff, police, or fire protection
services, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county, city and county, or special district,
as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 1 (Steinberg D) Sustainable Communities Investment Authority.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on T. & H. (Ayes 4. Noes 2. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
The bill would require the Sustainable Communities Investment Authority to adopt a Sustainable
Communities Investment Plan for a Sustainable Communities Investment Area and authorize the
authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax increment funds provided that certain
economic development and planning requirements are met. The bill would authorize the legislative
body of a city or county forming an authority to dedicate any portion of its net available revenue, as
defined, to the authority through its Sustainable Communities Investment Plan. The bill would require
the authority to contract for an independent financial and performance audit every 5 years. This bill
contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
SB 4 (Pavley D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/13/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Would define the terms hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would require the
Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, on or before January 1, 2015, to cause to be conducted an
independent scientific study on hydraulic fracturing treatments. The bill would require the Division of
Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, on or before January 1, 2015, to adopt rules and regulations
specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of wells and well casings and full
disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. The bill would require the division
to perform random periodic spot check investigations during hydraulic fracturing treatments, as
specified. Because a violation of this bill would create a new crime, it would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 7 (Steinberg D) Public works: charter cities.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page
291.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project if the city has a charter provision or ordinance that authorizes a contractor to not
comply with prevailing wage provisions on any public works contract. The bill would, except as
specified, prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project for up to 2 calendar years if the city has, after January 1, 2014, awarded a public
works contract without requiring the contractor to comply with prevailing wage provisions. This bill
would require the Director of Industrial Relations to maintain a list of charter cities that may receive
and use state funding and financial assistance for their construction projects.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 87. Support local control over construction contract
management, including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
SB 24 (Walters R) Public employees' retirement: benefit plans.
Status: 1/10/2013-Referred to Com. on P.E. & R.
Location: 1/10/2013-S. P.E. & R.
Summary:
Existing law regulates state and local public retirement systems and generally requires public
employees who are new members, as defined, of those systems, on and after January 1, 2013, to
participate in specified benefit plans. Existing law requires, in the case of these plans, if a new defined
benefit formula is adopted on or after January 1, 2013, that the formula meet certain requirements
and, among other things, be approved by the Legislature. This bill would eliminate the requirement
that the Legislature approve the changes in the instances described above. This bill would also
authorize a local agency public employer or public retirement system that offers a defined benefit
pension plan to offer a benefit formula with a lower benefit factor at normal retirement age and that
results in a lower normal cost than the benefit formulas that are currently required, for purposes of
addressing a fiscal necessity.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 14. Support legislation which ensures and enhances quality
public services by fulfilling the human resource and employee relations needs of the City. 92. Support
legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 33 (Wolk D) Infrastructure financing districts: voter approval: repeal.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts. The bill would
eliminate the requirement of voter approval for creation of the district and for bond issuance, and
would authorize the legislative body to create the district subject to specified procedures. The bill
would instead authorize a newly created public financing authority, consisting of 5 members, 3 of
whom are members of the city council or board of supervisors that established the district, and 2 of
whom are members of the public, to adopt the infrastructure financing plan, subject to approval by the
legislative body, and issue bonds by majority vote of the authority by resolution. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 78. Support efforts to maintain and increase funding for
streets and roads maintenance and transportation infrastructure programs throughout the City.
SB 135 (Padilla D) Earthquake early warning system.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on G.O. and N.R. & W.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G.O.
Summary:
Would require the Office of Emergency Services, in collaboration with various entities, including the
United States Geological Survey, to develop a comprehensive statewide earthquake early warning
system in California.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 49. Support the Fire Department’s mission of providing
Emergency Medical Services; fire suppression and rescue services; hazardous material spill mitigation;
fire prevention; arson investigation; and public education. 52. support legislation that provides funding
for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that enhance local capabilities to mitigate,
prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents and emergencies.
SB 186 (Knight R) Land use: housing element.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Com. on RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. RLS.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires each city, county, and city and county to prepare and adopt a
general plan that contains certain mandatory elements, including a housing element that analyzes
current and projected housing needs. That law includes legislative findings and declarations relating to
housing. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those findings and declarations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
SB 211 (Price D) Tax administration: disclosure of information: Franchise Tax Board and cities.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Existing law authorizes, until December 31, 2013, a city that has entered into a reciprocal agreement,
as defined, with the Franchise Tax Board, to exchange tax information, as provided. This bill would
delete the repeal date of the provisions relating to the reciprocal agreements between the Franchise
Tax Board and cities, thus indefinitely extending the duration for these provisions. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 241 (Evans D) Oil severance Tax Law.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would impose an oil severance tax on and after January 1, 2014, upon any producer for the privilege
of severing oil from the earth or water in this state for sale, transport, consumption, storage, profit, or
use, as provided, at the rate of 9.9% of the gross value of each barrel of oil severed. The tax would be
administered by the Department of Conservation and would be collected pursuant to the procedures
set forth in the Fee Collection Procedures Law. This bill contains other related provisions and other
existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 341 (DeSaulnier D) Redevelopment.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to
perform various functions. This bill would change provisions relating to the functions to be performed
by the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to instead refer to
the housing successor. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 395 (Jackson D) Hazardous substances: produced water.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
The Department of Toxic Substances Control is prohibited from duplicating or adopting conflicting
regulations for regulated product categories. A violation of the hazardous waste control law is a crime.
This bill would define produced water and require its regulation as a hazardous substance during the
extraction of oil and gas, including hydraulic fracturing operations. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 405 (Padilla D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would, on and after July 1, 2016, additionally impose these prohibitions and
requirements on convenience food stores, foodmarts, and certain other specified stores. This bill
contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
SB 436 (Jackson D) California Environmental Quality Act: notice.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Would require a lead agency to conduct at least one public scoping meeting for the specified projects
and to provide notice to the specified entities of at least one public scoping meeting. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
SB 513 (Hancock D) Local development.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires a development project located within a district that participates in the Transit
Priority Project Program to meet certain requirements, including the requirement that the project
provides 20% affordable units in rental or owner-occupied housing for low- or moderate-income
persons and families, or pays a fee in an amount equivalent to the cost to provide affordable units
elsewhere within the city's or county's jurisdiction, as determined by the city or county. This bill would
revise that percentage requirement to 10%.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 71. Support efforts to
maintain and increase funding for transportation operations, programs and projects throughout the
City including public transit, alternative transportation, bicycle and pedestrian projects, to enhance
safety, reduce congestion, and increase efficient circulation in the City.
SB 665 (Wolk D) Oil and gas: drilling: indemnity bonds.
Status: 3/14/2013-Set for hearing April 23.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Current law requires specified persons in the oil and gas industry, to file with the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor an indemnity bond in a specified amount, but permits the operator, with the approval of the
supervisor, to make certain deposits in lieu of the bond. This bill would delete the amounts specified in
these provisions for indemnity bonds and deposits in lieu of indemnity bonds, leaving those amounts
unspecified.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 684 (Hill D) Advertising displays: redevelopment agency project areas.
Status: 3/12/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Would provide that an advertising display advertising businesses and activities within the boundary
limits of, and as a part of, an individual redevelopment agency project, as the project boundaries
existed on January 1, 2012, may continue to exist and be considered an on-premises display, for a
period not to exceed 10 years, if the display is located within the original boundary limits of the project
and if the display was constructed, is under construction, or is approved for construction by the
designated successor agency on or before January 1, 2013. This bill would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 26. Support efforts to retain, expand, and attract businesses
to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and tax revenues for the local
economy.
27. Support efforts to ensure that requirements and government mandates for local businesses are
reasonable.
SB 798 (De León D) California Green Infrastructure Bank Act.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would enact the California Green Infrastructure Bank Act (act). The bill would establish the California
Green Infrastructure Bank (bank) as a public corporation and would make it responsible for
administering the act. The bill would make the bank under the direction of an executive director to be
appointed by the Governor subject to Senate confirmation. This bill contains other related provisions
and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
SCA 4 (Liu D) Local government transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for local transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its
voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical,
nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 8 (Corbett D) Transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its voters
voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive
changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 9 (Corbett D) Local government: economic development: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for community and economic development projects, as specified, requires
the approval of 55% of its voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming
and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight.
SCA 11 (Hancock D) Local government: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
The California Constitution conditions the imposition of a special tax by a local government upon the
approval of 2/3 of the voters of the local government voting on that tax, and prohibits a local
government from imposing an ad valorem tax on real property or a transactions tax or sales tax on the
sale of real property. This measure would instead condition the imposition, extension, or increase of a
special tax by a local government upon the approval of 55% of the voters voting on the proposition.
The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
Total Measures: 54
Total Tracking Forms: 54
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AB 3 (Bocanegra D) Income taxes: credits: film.
Status: 12/4/2012-From printer. May be heard in committee January 3.
Location: 12/3/2012-A. PRINT
Summary:
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law authorize various credits against the
taxes imposed by those laws, including a credit against those taxes attributable to the production of a
qualified motion picture in California, or, where the qualified motion picture has relocated to California
or is an independent film, as provided. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation to expand or continue the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 93. Support legislative efforts to keep film, television, and
commercial advertisement production and post-production in the State of California, especially in
Culver City. 94. Support the California Legislature and the federal government in their efforts at the
federal level to maintain film and television production in the United States.
AB 5 (Ammiano D) Homelessness.
Status: 1/24/2013-Referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would enact the Homeless Person's Bill of Rights and Fairness Act, which would provide that no
person's rights, privileges, or access to public services may be denied or abridged because he or she is
homeless, has a low income, or suffers from a mental illness or physical disability. The bill would
provide that every person in the state, regardless of actual or perceived housing status, income level,
mental illness, or physical disability, shall be free from specified forms of discrimination and shall be
entitled to certain basic human rights, including the right to be free from discrimination by law
enforcement, in the workplace, while seeking or maintaining housing or shelter, and while seeking
services. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 55. Support efforts to reduce homelessness and increase
services to the homeless both locally and regionally. 56. Seek grant funding to assist with the City’s
homeless programs. 57. Support legislation to help cities address homeless encampments in a way
that balances the needs and rights of the homeless with local health and safety concerns.
AB 7 (Wieckowski D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define, among other things, hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would
require an operator of a well to record and include all data on hydraulic fracturing treatment, including
the risk posed by potential seismicity, as a part of the history of the drilling of the well. The bill would
require DOGGR, in consultation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the State Air
Resources Board, and the State Water Resources Control Board, on or before January 1, 2014, to
adopt rules and regulations specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of
wells and well casings and full disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. This
bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 22 (Blumenfield D) Sidewalks: repairs.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a city, county, or city and county that has an ordinance in operation that requires the
city, county, or city and county to repair or reconstruct streets, sidewalks, or driveways that have been
damaged as a result of tree growth from repealing the ordinance without the concurrence of the local
electorate by majority vote. The bill would also declare that this is a matter of statewide concern.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 86. Oppose legislation that would put additional responsibility
on municipalities for the maintenance of sidewalks and other public infrastructure without adequate
funding.
AB 61 (Gatto D) Parking: parking meters.
Status: 1/18/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/18/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a local authority from enacting an ordinance or resolution prohibiting or restricting the
parking of a vehicle in a parking space that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or inoperable
parking payment center, as defined, until January 1, 2017.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 158 (Levine D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would also require these stores, on and after January 1, 2020, to provide a plastic
bag collection bin for their customers, for the purpose of collecting and recycling single-use plastic bags
and reusable bags. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
AB 164 (Wieckowski D) Infrastructure financing.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would require a lease agreement between a governmental agency undertaking an infrastructure
project and a private entity to include performance bonds as security to ensure the completion of the
construction of the facility and payment bonds to secure the payment of claims of laborers, mechanics,
and materialmen employed on the work under contract.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 84. Support legislation that preserves the right of local
government to set fee structures. 87. Support local control over construction contract management,
including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
AB 175 (V. Manuel Pérez D) Vehicles: towing and impoundment: unlicensed drivers.
Status: 1/25/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee February 24.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Current law authorizes a peace officer to impound for 30 days a vehicle driven by a person who had
never been issued a driver's license. Current law subjects to forfeiture, and requires the impoundment
of, a vehicle driven by an unlicensed driver who is a registered owner of the vehicle and who has a
previous misdemeanor conviction of operating a vehicle without a driver's license. This bill would state
the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to prohibit a peace officer from impounding a vehicle
solely on the basis that the driver is unlicensed.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 48. Support efforts to advance the Police Department’s goals
to enhance community safety through the deterrence/prevention of crime, the apprehension of
offenders, and the education of the public in self-protective measures to minimize victimization. 92.
Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 193 (Logue R) Municipal ballot measures: arguments.
Status: 2/15/2013-Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. E. & R.
Summary:
Would require the city elections official , for a measure placed on the ballot by the legislative body, to
give preference and priority to the argument of a member or members of the legislative body
authorized by that body only if the argument is consistent with the position taken by the legislative
body on the measure .
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 206 (Dickinson D) Vehicles: length limitations: buses: bicycle transportation devices.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 2/7/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize the Sacramento Regional Transit District to install folding devices attached to the
front of its buses that are designed and used exclusively for transporting bicycles if the use of the
device meets certain requirements, including, but not limited to, that the device does not extend more
than 40 inches from the front of the bus when fully deployed, and that the handlebars of the bicycles
being transported do not extend more than 46 inches from the front of the bus. The bill would require
the district to submit a report, containing specified requirements, to the Assembly Committee on
Transportation and the Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing on or before December 31,
2018. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 80. Support efforts to reduce barriers to local governments
implementing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, including innovative treatments.
AB 229 (John A. Pérez D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize the creation of an infrastructure and revitalization financing district, as defined, and
the issuance of debt with 2/3 voter approval. The bill would authorize the creation of a district for up
to 40 years and the issuance of debt with a final maturity date of up to 30 years, as specified. The bill
would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 243 (Dickinson D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. The bill would authorize a city to form a district
to finance a project or projects on a former military base, if specified conditions are met. The bill would
provide that the formation of the district and the issuance of debt by such a district on land of a former
military base that is publicly owned is not subject to voter approval, as specified. This bill contains
other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 265 (Gatto D) Local government liability: dog parks.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would provide that a city, county, city and county , or special district that owns or operates a dog park
shall not be held liable for any injury or death suffered by any personor pet resulting solely from the
actions of a dog in the dog park.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 63. Support legislation that limits the City's liability at park and
recreation facilities to instances when the City has acted negligently.
AB 288 (Levine D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/21/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing" and require the operator of a well, at least 30 days prior to any
hydraulic fracturing operations, to file with the State Oil and Gas Supervisor or the district deputy a
written notice of intention, as specified, to commence hydraulic fracturing. The bill would also prohibit
any hydraulic fracturing operations until written approval is given by the supervisor or district deputy
and would require the supervisor or district deputy to notify the operator of the approval or denial of
the notice within 10 working days after the notice is submitted. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 294 (Holden D) Infrastructure financing districts: use of incremental property tax revenue.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize an infrastructure financing district to utilize the Educational Revenue Augmentation
Fund (ERAF) portion of incremental tax revenue. The bill would require an infrastructure financing
district that proposes to utilize the ERAF portion of incremental tax revenue to include that intention in
the financing plan, and prior to adopting a resolution authorizing the first debt issuance utilizing the
ERAF share, obtain and submit an economic analysis to the California Infrastructure and Economic
Development Bank for review and approval, as specified. This bill contains other related provisions and
other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 11. Support legislation that would favorably address the
State/local government fiscal relationship, including the capping and or return of ERAF (Educational
Revenue Augmentation Fund) dollars to cities.
AB 323 (Chesbro D) Solid waste: recycling: diversion: green materials.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to adopt regulations to provide
that, no later than January 1, 2020, the use of green material as alternative daily cover or alternative
intermediate cover does not constitute diversion through recycling and would be considered disposal
for purposes of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. The bill would authorize the
department to delay the effective date of this requirement, as specified. The bill would impose a state-
mandated local program by imposing new duties upon local agencies with regard to the diversion of
solid waste. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 81. Oppose legislation that would compromise local control in
regards to refuse collection, recycling, hazardous materials handling, landfill operations, and the safe
transport of waste both interstate and intrastate.
AB 427 (Mullin D) Local government: Polanco Redevelopment Act.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would specify that a successor agency or successor housing entity may implement hazardous cleanup
pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, with regard to enforceable obligations, including
brownfield cleanup.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 31. Support reasonable environmental regulations aimed at
enhancing air and water quality, reducing stormwater pollution, and providing opportunities for
corresponding funding mechanisms. 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
AB 541 (Daly D) Buses: illuminated advertising: University of California, Irvine.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize, until January 1, 2019, the University of California, Irvine (university) to operate a
pilot program similar to the one operated by the City of Santa Monica. The bill would request that the
university submit a report by July 1, 2018, on the viability of advertisement sales relating to illuminated
signs on public buses to the Legislature. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing
laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 564 (Mullin D) Community redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law requires successor agencies to wind down the affairs of the dissolved redevelopment
agencies and to, among other things, make payments due for enforceable obligations, as defined,
perform obligations required pursuant to any enforceable obligation, dispose of all assets of the
former redevelopment agency, and to remit unencumbered balances of redevelopment agency funds,
including housing funds, to the county auditor-controller for distribution to taxing entities. This bill
would prohibit the Department of Finance from taking any future action to modify the enforceable
obligations described above following the effective date of the approval of those enforceable
obligations after review by the oversight board and the department. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 92. Support legislation that
protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 662 (Atkins D) Local government: infrastructure financing districts.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would delete the prohibition on infrastructure financing district including any portion of a
redevelopment project area.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
AB 669 (Stone D) Oil and gas: drilling.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the well operator prior to drilling operations to submit proof to the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor that the applicable regional water quality control board has approved the method and
location of wastewater disposal for the well.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 690 (Campos D) Jobs and infrastructure financing districts: voter approval.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts and instead provide
for the creation of jobs and infrastructure financing districts (JIDs) with 55% voter approval. The bill
would authorize a public financing authority to enter into joint powers agreements with affected taxing
entities with regard to nontaxing authority or powers only. The bill would authorize a district to
implement hazardous cleanup pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, as specified. This bill
contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 26. Support efforts to retain,
expand, and attract businesses to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and
tax revenues for the local economy.
AB 741 (Brown D) Local government finance: tax equity allocation formula: qualifying cities.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would, commencing with the 2012-13 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, increase the
allocation of property tax revenues under a new TEA formula, as specified, for qualifying cities, as
defined. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 745 (Levine D) Land use: housing element.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize a city or county to request the appropriate council of governments to adjust a density
to be deemed appropriate if it is inconsistent with the city's or county's existing density.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
AB 792 (Mullin D) Local government: open meetings.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
The Ralph M. Brown Act requires the legislative body of a local agency to post, at least 72 hours before
the meeting, an agenda containing a brief general description of each item of business to be
transacted or discussed at a regular meeting, in a location that is freely accessible to members of the
public, and to provide a notice containing similar information with respect to a special meeting at least
24 hours prior to the special meeting. This bill, if the local agency is unable to post the agenda or
notice on its Internet Web site because of software or hardware impairment beyond the local agency's
reasonable control, would require the local agency to post the agenda or notice immediately upon
resolution of the technological problems. The bill would provide that the delay in posting, or the failure
to post, the agenda or notice would not preclude a local agency from conducting the meeting or taking
action on items of business, provided that the agency has complied with all other relevant
requirements. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs. 99. Support legislation and funding that provides for greater
opportunities for transparency, enhanced delivery of government information, government
accountability and public access for the community.
AB 981 (Bloom D) Redevelopment dissolution.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law provides for the transfer of housing assets and functions previously performed by a
dissolved redevelopment agency to one of several specified public entities. This bill would authorize
that entity to designate the use of, and commit, indebtedness obligation proceeds that were issued
prior to June 28, 2011. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 23. Oppose mandates or
restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 982 (Williams D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing." The bill would also require any notice of intent to drill, rework, or
deepen a well where hydraulic fracturing will occur to include a groundwater monitoring plan for review
and approval by the supervisor and the appropriate regional water quality control board, which would
contain specific information relating to groundwater, water quality, and the monitoring of wells and
water quality. The bill would further require any notice of intent to provide specific information
regarding the amount of water, the source of the water, and the method of disposal of produced
wastewater during hydraulic fracturing operations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 1080 (Alejo D) Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize certain public entities of a community revitalization and investment area, as
described, to form a community revitalization plan within a community revitalization and investment
authority (authority) to carry out the Community Redevelopment Law in a specified manner. The bill
would require the authority to adopt a community revitalization plan for a community Revitalization and
investment area and authorize the authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax
increment funds. This bill contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
AB 1320 (Bloom D) Redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Current dissolved redevelopment agencies as of February 1, 2012, and provides for the designation of
successor agencies, as defined. Current law requires the successor agency to dispose of all remaining
assets and terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment, requires any
passthrough payment obligations to cease at that time, and prohibits the allocation of property tax to
the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that agency following termination of the agency. This
bill would eliminate the requirement that the successor agency dispose of all remaining assets and
terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment. The bill would additionally eliminate
the requirement that passthrough payment obligations cease at that time, and would eliminate the
prohibition on the allocation of property tax to the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that
agency.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 23.
Oppose mandates or restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 1323 (Mitchell D) California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impact reports: wind energy.
Status: 2/25/2013-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would reduce the time and expense
associated with the environmental review of qualifying wind energy projects without affecting the
required environmental studies and required mitigation of those studies.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): Awaiting Bill Language. Bill will pertain to Fracking Safety. 40.
Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and public health are protected during oil and
gas drilling.
AB 1343 (Bonilla D) Local government: general plan: housing element.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires the housing element to, among other things, identify adequate
sites for housing, including rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and emergency
shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all economic
segments of the community. This bill would instead require the housing element to identify adequate
sites for housing, including, but not limited to, rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and
emergency shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all
economic segments of the community.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that
support the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City.
ACA 3 (Campos D) Local government financing: public safety services: voter approval.
Status: 1/23/2013-Introduced measure version corrected.
Location: 1/23/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, or special
district to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund certain fire, emergency response, police, or
sheriff buildings or facilities, and equipment, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county,
or special district, as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 51.
Support legislation and pursue grants that would provide funding for public safety facilities, including
resources to support the construction of a replacement Drill Tower/Classroom facility. 52. Support
legislation that provides funding for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that
enhance local capabilities to mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents
and emergencies.
ACA 8 (Blumenfield D) Local government financing: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
Location: 2/13/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, city and
county, or special district, as defined, to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund specified public
improvements and facilities, or buildings used primarily to provide sheriff, police, or fire protection
services, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county, city and county, or special district,
as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 1 (Steinberg D) Sustainable Communities Investment Authority.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on T. & H. (Ayes 4. Noes 2. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
The bill would require the Sustainable Communities Investment Authority to adopt a Sustainable
Communities Investment Plan for a Sustainable Communities Investment Area and authorize the
authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax increment funds provided that certain
economic development and planning requirements are met. The bill would authorize the legislative
body of a city or county forming an authority to dedicate any portion of its net available revenue, as
defined, to the authority through its Sustainable Communities Investment Plan. The bill would require
the authority to contract for an independent financial and performance audit every 5 years. This bill
contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
SB 4 (Pavley D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/13/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Would define the terms hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would require the
Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, on or before January 1, 2015, to cause to be conducted an
independent scientific study on hydraulic fracturing treatments. The bill would require the Division of
Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, on or before January 1, 2015, to adopt rules and regulations
specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of wells and well casings and full
disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. The bill would require the division
to perform random periodic spot check investigations during hydraulic fracturing treatments, as
specified. Because a violation of this bill would create a new crime, it would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 7 (Steinberg D) Public works: charter cities.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page
291.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project if the city has a charter provision or ordinance that authorizes a contractor to not
comply with prevailing wage provisions on any public works contract. The bill would, except as
specified, prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project for up to 2 calendar years if the city has, after January 1, 2014, awarded a public
works contract without requiring the contractor to comply with prevailing wage provisions. This bill
would require the Director of Industrial Relations to maintain a list of charter cities that may receive
and use state funding and financial assistance for their construction projects.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 87. Support local control over construction contract
management, including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
SB 24 (Walters R) Public employees' retirement: benefit plans.
Status: 1/10/2013-Referred to Com. on P.E. & R.
Location: 1/10/2013-S. P.E. & R.
Summary:
Existing law regulates state and local public retirement systems and generally requires public
employees who are new members, as defined, of those systems, on and after January 1, 2013, to
participate in specified benefit plans. Existing law requires, in the case of these plans, if a new defined
benefit formula is adopted on or after January 1, 2013, that the formula meet certain requirements
and, among other things, be approved by the Legislature. This bill would eliminate the requirement
that the Legislature approve the changes in the instances described above. This bill would also
authorize a local agency public employer or public retirement system that offers a defined benefit
pension plan to offer a benefit formula with a lower benefit factor at normal retirement age and that
results in a lower normal cost than the benefit formulas that are currently required, for purposes of
addressing a fiscal necessity.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 14. Support legislation which ensures and enhances quality
public services by fulfilling the human resource and employee relations needs of the City. 92. Support
legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 33 (Wolk D) Infrastructure financing districts: voter approval: repeal.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts. The bill would
eliminate the requirement of voter approval for creation of the district and for bond issuance, and
would authorize the legislative body to create the district subject to specified procedures. The bill
would instead authorize a newly created public financing authority, consisting of 5 members, 3 of
whom are members of the city council or board of supervisors that established the district, and 2 of
whom are members of the public, to adopt the infrastructure financing plan, subject to approval by the
legislative body, and issue bonds by majority vote of the authority by resolution. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 78. Support efforts to maintain and increase funding for
streets and roads maintenance and transportation infrastructure programs throughout the City.
SB 135 (Padilla D) Earthquake early warning system.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on G.O. and N.R. & W.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G.O.
Summary:
Would require the Office of Emergency Services, in collaboration with various entities, including the
United States Geological Survey, to develop a comprehensive statewide earthquake early warning
system in California.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 49. Support the Fire Department’s mission of providing
Emergency Medical Services; fire suppression and rescue services; hazardous material spill mitigation;
fire prevention; arson investigation; and public education. 52. support legislation that provides funding
for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that enhance local capabilities to mitigate,
prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents and emergencies.
SB 186 (Knight R) Land use: housing element.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Com. on RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. RLS.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires each city, county, and city and county to prepare and adopt a
general plan that contains certain mandatory elements, including a housing element that analyzes
current and projected housing needs. That law includes legislative findings and declarations relating to
housing. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those findings and declarations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
SB 211 (Price D) Tax administration: disclosure of information: Franchise Tax Board and cities.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Existing law authorizes, until December 31, 2013, a city that has entered into a reciprocal agreement,
as defined, with the Franchise Tax Board, to exchange tax information, as provided. This bill would
delete the repeal date of the provisions relating to the reciprocal agreements between the Franchise
Tax Board and cities, thus indefinitely extending the duration for these provisions. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 241 (Evans D) Oil severance Tax Law.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would impose an oil severance tax on and after January 1, 2014, upon any producer for the privilege
of severing oil from the earth or water in this state for sale, transport, consumption, storage, profit, or
use, as provided, at the rate of 9.9% of the gross value of each barrel of oil severed. The tax would be
administered by the Department of Conservation and would be collected pursuant to the procedures
set forth in the Fee Collection Procedures Law. This bill contains other related provisions and other
existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 341 (DeSaulnier D) Redevelopment.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to
perform various functions. This bill would change provisions relating to the functions to be performed
by the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to instead refer to
the housing successor. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 395 (Jackson D) Hazardous substances: produced water.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
The Department of Toxic Substances Control is prohibited from duplicating or adopting conflicting
regulations for regulated product categories. A violation of the hazardous waste control law is a crime.
This bill would define produced water and require its regulation as a hazardous substance during the
extraction of oil and gas, including hydraulic fracturing operations. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 405 (Padilla D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would, on and after July 1, 2016, additionally impose these prohibitions and
requirements on convenience food stores, foodmarts, and certain other specified stores. This bill
contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
SB 436 (Jackson D) California Environmental Quality Act: notice.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Would require a lead agency to conduct at least one public scoping meeting for the specified projects
and to provide notice to the specified entities of at least one public scoping meeting. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
SB 513 (Hancock D) Local development.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires a development project located within a district that participates in the Transit
Priority Project Program to meet certain requirements, including the requirement that the project
provides 20% affordable units in rental or owner-occupied housing for low- or moderate-income
persons and families, or pays a fee in an amount equivalent to the cost to provide affordable units
elsewhere within the city's or county's jurisdiction, as determined by the city or county. This bill would
revise that percentage requirement to 10%.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 71. Support efforts to
maintain and increase funding for transportation operations, programs and projects throughout the
City including public transit, alternative transportation, bicycle and pedestrian projects, to enhance
safety, reduce congestion, and increase efficient circulation in the City.
SB 665 (Wolk D) Oil and gas: drilling: indemnity bonds.
Status: 3/14/2013-Set for hearing April 23.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Current law requires specified persons in the oil and gas industry, to file with the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor an indemnity bond in a specified amount, but permits the operator, with the approval of the
supervisor, to make certain deposits in lieu of the bond. This bill would delete the amounts specified in
these provisions for indemnity bonds and deposits in lieu of indemnity bonds, leaving those amounts
unspecified.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 684 (Hill D) Advertising displays: redevelopment agency project areas.
Status: 3/12/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Would provide that an advertising display advertising businesses and activities within the boundary
limits of, and as a part of, an individual redevelopment agency project, as the project boundaries
existed on January 1, 2012, may continue to exist and be considered an on-premises display, for a
period not to exceed 10 years, if the display is located within the original boundary limits of the project
and if the display was constructed, is under construction, or is approved for construction by the
designated successor agency on or before January 1, 2013. This bill would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 26. Support efforts to retain, expand, and attract businesses
to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and tax revenues for the local
economy.
27. Support efforts to ensure that requirements and government mandates for local businesses are
reasonable.
SB 798 (De León D) California Green Infrastructure Bank Act.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would enact the California Green Infrastructure Bank Act (act). The bill would establish the California
Green Infrastructure Bank (bank) as a public corporation and would make it responsible for
administering the act. The bill would make the bank under the direction of an executive director to be
appointed by the Governor subject to Senate confirmation. This bill contains other related provisions
and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
SCA 4 (Liu D) Local government transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for local transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its
voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical,
nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 8 (Corbett D) Transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its voters
voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive
changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 9 (Corbett D) Local government: economic development: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for community and economic development projects, as specified, requires
the approval of 55% of its voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming
and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight.
SCA 11 (Hancock D) Local government: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
The California Constitution conditions the imposition of a special tax by a local government upon the
approval of 2/3 of the voters of the local government voting on that tax, and prohibits a local
government from imposing an ad valorem tax on real property or a transactions tax or sales tax on the
sale of real property. This measure would instead condition the imposition, extension, or increase of a
special tax by a local government upon the approval of 55% of the voters voting on the proposition.
The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
Total Measures: 54
Total Tracking Forms: 54
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Monday, March 18, 2013
AB 3 (Bocanegra D) Income taxes: credits: film.
Status: 12/4/2012-From printer. May be heard in committee January 3.
Location: 12/3/2012-A. PRINT
Summary:
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law authorize various credits against the
taxes imposed by those laws, including a credit against those taxes attributable to the production of a
qualified motion picture in California, or, where the qualified motion picture has relocated to California
or is an independent film, as provided. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation to expand or continue the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 93. Support legislative efforts to keep film, television, and
commercial advertisement production and post-production in the State of California, especially in
Culver City. 94. Support the California Legislature and the federal government in their efforts at the
federal level to maintain film and television production in the United States.
AB 5 (Ammiano D) Homelessness.
Status: 1/24/2013-Referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would enact the Homeless Person's Bill of Rights and Fairness Act, which would provide that no
person's rights, privileges, or access to public services may be denied or abridged because he or she is
homeless, has a low income, or suffers from a mental illness or physical disability. The bill would
provide that every person in the state, regardless of actual or perceived housing status, income level,
mental illness, or physical disability, shall be free from specified forms of discrimination and shall be
entitled to certain basic human rights, including the right to be free from discrimination by law
enforcement, in the workplace, while seeking or maintaining housing or shelter, and while seeking
services. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 55. Support efforts to reduce homelessness and increase
services to the homeless both locally and regionally. 56. Seek grant funding to assist with the City’s
homeless programs. 57. Support legislation to help cities address homeless encampments in a way
that balances the needs and rights of the homeless with local health and safety concerns.
AB 7 (Wieckowski D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define, among other things, hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would
require an operator of a well to record and include all data on hydraulic fracturing treatment, including
the risk posed by potential seismicity, as a part of the history of the drilling of the well. The bill would
require DOGGR, in consultation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the State Air
Resources Board, and the State Water Resources Control Board, on or before January 1, 2014, to
adopt rules and regulations specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of
wells and well casings and full disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. This
bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 22 (Blumenfield D) Sidewalks: repairs.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a city, county, or city and county that has an ordinance in operation that requires the
city, county, or city and county to repair or reconstruct streets, sidewalks, or driveways that have been
damaged as a result of tree growth from repealing the ordinance without the concurrence of the local
electorate by majority vote. The bill would also declare that this is a matter of statewide concern.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 86. Oppose legislation that would put additional responsibility
on municipalities for the maintenance of sidewalks and other public infrastructure without adequate
funding.
AB 61 (Gatto D) Parking: parking meters.
Status: 1/18/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/18/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a local authority from enacting an ordinance or resolution prohibiting or restricting the
parking of a vehicle in a parking space that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or inoperable
parking payment center, as defined, until January 1, 2017.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 158 (Levine D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would also require these stores, on and after January 1, 2020, to provide a plastic
bag collection bin for their customers, for the purpose of collecting and recycling single-use plastic bags
and reusable bags. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
AB 164 (Wieckowski D) Infrastructure financing.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would require a lease agreement between a governmental agency undertaking an infrastructure
project and a private entity to include performance bonds as security to ensure the completion of the
construction of the facility and payment bonds to secure the payment of claims of laborers, mechanics,
and materialmen employed on the work under contract.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 84. Support legislation that preserves the right of local
government to set fee structures. 87. Support local control over construction contract management,
including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
AB 175 (V. Manuel Pérez D) Vehicles: towing and impoundment: unlicensed drivers.
Status: 1/25/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee February 24.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Current law authorizes a peace officer to impound for 30 days a vehicle driven by a person who had
never been issued a driver's license. Current law subjects to forfeiture, and requires the impoundment
of, a vehicle driven by an unlicensed driver who is a registered owner of the vehicle and who has a
previous misdemeanor conviction of operating a vehicle without a driver's license. This bill would state
the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to prohibit a peace officer from impounding a vehicle
solely on the basis that the driver is unlicensed.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 48. Support efforts to advance the Police Department’s goals
to enhance community safety through the deterrence/prevention of crime, the apprehension of
offenders, and the education of the public in self-protective measures to minimize victimization. 92.
Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 193 (Logue R) Municipal ballot measures: arguments.
Status: 2/15/2013-Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. E. & R.
Summary:
Would require the city elections official , for a measure placed on the ballot by the legislative body, to
give preference and priority to the argument of a member or members of the legislative body
authorized by that body only if the argument is consistent with the position taken by the legislative
body on the measure .
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 206 (Dickinson D) Vehicles: length limitations: buses: bicycle transportation devices.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 2/7/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize the Sacramento Regional Transit District to install folding devices attached to the
front of its buses that are designed and used exclusively for transporting bicycles if the use of the
device meets certain requirements, including, but not limited to, that the device does not extend more
than 40 inches from the front of the bus when fully deployed, and that the handlebars of the bicycles
being transported do not extend more than 46 inches from the front of the bus. The bill would require
the district to submit a report, containing specified requirements, to the Assembly Committee on
Transportation and the Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing on or before December 31,
2018. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 80. Support efforts to reduce barriers to local governments
implementing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, including innovative treatments.
AB 229 (John A. Pérez D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize the creation of an infrastructure and revitalization financing district, as defined, and
the issuance of debt with 2/3 voter approval. The bill would authorize the creation of a district for up
to 40 years and the issuance of debt with a final maturity date of up to 30 years, as specified. The bill
would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 243 (Dickinson D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. The bill would authorize a city to form a district
to finance a project or projects on a former military base, if specified conditions are met. The bill would
provide that the formation of the district and the issuance of debt by such a district on land of a former
military base that is publicly owned is not subject to voter approval, as specified. This bill contains
other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 265 (Gatto D) Local government liability: dog parks.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would provide that a city, county, city and county , or special district that owns or operates a dog park
shall not be held liable for any injury or death suffered by any personor pet resulting solely from the
actions of a dog in the dog park.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 63. Support legislation that limits the City's liability at park and
recreation facilities to instances when the City has acted negligently.
AB 288 (Levine D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/21/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing" and require the operator of a well, at least 30 days prior to any
hydraulic fracturing operations, to file with the State Oil and Gas Supervisor or the district deputy a
written notice of intention, as specified, to commence hydraulic fracturing. The bill would also prohibit
any hydraulic fracturing operations until written approval is given by the supervisor or district deputy
and would require the supervisor or district deputy to notify the operator of the approval or denial of
the notice within 10 working days after the notice is submitted. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 294 (Holden D) Infrastructure financing districts: use of incremental property tax revenue.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize an infrastructure financing district to utilize the Educational Revenue Augmentation
Fund (ERAF) portion of incremental tax revenue. The bill would require an infrastructure financing
district that proposes to utilize the ERAF portion of incremental tax revenue to include that intention in
the financing plan, and prior to adopting a resolution authorizing the first debt issuance utilizing the
ERAF share, obtain and submit an economic analysis to the California Infrastructure and Economic
Development Bank for review and approval, as specified. This bill contains other related provisions and
other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 11. Support legislation that would favorably address the
State/local government fiscal relationship, including the capping and or return of ERAF (Educational
Revenue Augmentation Fund) dollars to cities.
AB 323 (Chesbro D) Solid waste: recycling: diversion: green materials.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to adopt regulations to provide
that, no later than January 1, 2020, the use of green material as alternative daily cover or alternative
intermediate cover does not constitute diversion through recycling and would be considered disposal
for purposes of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. The bill would authorize the
department to delay the effective date of this requirement, as specified. The bill would impose a state-
mandated local program by imposing new duties upon local agencies with regard to the diversion of
solid waste. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 81. Oppose legislation that would compromise local control in
regards to refuse collection, recycling, hazardous materials handling, landfill operations, and the safe
transport of waste both interstate and intrastate.
AB 427 (Mullin D) Local government: Polanco Redevelopment Act.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would specify that a successor agency or successor housing entity may implement hazardous cleanup
pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, with regard to enforceable obligations, including
brownfield cleanup.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 31. Support reasonable environmental regulations aimed at
enhancing air and water quality, reducing stormwater pollution, and providing opportunities for
corresponding funding mechanisms. 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
AB 541 (Daly D) Buses: illuminated advertising: University of California, Irvine.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize, until January 1, 2019, the University of California, Irvine (university) to operate a
pilot program similar to the one operated by the City of Santa Monica. The bill would request that the
university submit a report by July 1, 2018, on the viability of advertisement sales relating to illuminated
signs on public buses to the Legislature. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing
laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 564 (Mullin D) Community redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law requires successor agencies to wind down the affairs of the dissolved redevelopment
agencies and to, among other things, make payments due for enforceable obligations, as defined,
perform obligations required pursuant to any enforceable obligation, dispose of all assets of the
former redevelopment agency, and to remit unencumbered balances of redevelopment agency funds,
including housing funds, to the county auditor-controller for distribution to taxing entities. This bill
would prohibit the Department of Finance from taking any future action to modify the enforceable
obligations described above following the effective date of the approval of those enforceable
obligations after review by the oversight board and the department. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 92. Support legislation that
protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 662 (Atkins D) Local government: infrastructure financing districts.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would delete the prohibition on infrastructure financing district including any portion of a
redevelopment project area.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
AB 669 (Stone D) Oil and gas: drilling.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the well operator prior to drilling operations to submit proof to the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor that the applicable regional water quality control board has approved the method and
location of wastewater disposal for the well.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 690 (Campos D) Jobs and infrastructure financing districts: voter approval.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts and instead provide
for the creation of jobs and infrastructure financing districts (JIDs) with 55% voter approval. The bill
would authorize a public financing authority to enter into joint powers agreements with affected taxing
entities with regard to nontaxing authority or powers only. The bill would authorize a district to
implement hazardous cleanup pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, as specified. This bill
contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 26. Support efforts to retain,
expand, and attract businesses to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and
tax revenues for the local economy.
AB 741 (Brown D) Local government finance: tax equity allocation formula: qualifying cities.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would, commencing with the 2012-13 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, increase the
allocation of property tax revenues under a new TEA formula, as specified, for qualifying cities, as
defined. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 745 (Levine D) Land use: housing element.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize a city or county to request the appropriate council of governments to adjust a density
to be deemed appropriate if it is inconsistent with the city's or county's existing density.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
AB 792 (Mullin D) Local government: open meetings.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
The Ralph M. Brown Act requires the legislative body of a local agency to post, at least 72 hours before
the meeting, an agenda containing a brief general description of each item of business to be
transacted or discussed at a regular meeting, in a location that is freely accessible to members of the
public, and to provide a notice containing similar information with respect to a special meeting at least
24 hours prior to the special meeting. This bill, if the local agency is unable to post the agenda or
notice on its Internet Web site because of software or hardware impairment beyond the local agency's
reasonable control, would require the local agency to post the agenda or notice immediately upon
resolution of the technological problems. The bill would provide that the delay in posting, or the failure
to post, the agenda or notice would not preclude a local agency from conducting the meeting or taking
action on items of business, provided that the agency has complied with all other relevant
requirements. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs. 99. Support legislation and funding that provides for greater
opportunities for transparency, enhanced delivery of government information, government
accountability and public access for the community.
AB 981 (Bloom D) Redevelopment dissolution.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law provides for the transfer of housing assets and functions previously performed by a
dissolved redevelopment agency to one of several specified public entities. This bill would authorize
that entity to designate the use of, and commit, indebtedness obligation proceeds that were issued
prior to June 28, 2011. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 23. Oppose mandates or
restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 982 (Williams D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing." The bill would also require any notice of intent to drill, rework, or
deepen a well where hydraulic fracturing will occur to include a groundwater monitoring plan for review
and approval by the supervisor and the appropriate regional water quality control board, which would
contain specific information relating to groundwater, water quality, and the monitoring of wells and
water quality. The bill would further require any notice of intent to provide specific information
regarding the amount of water, the source of the water, and the method of disposal of produced
wastewater during hydraulic fracturing operations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 1080 (Alejo D) Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize certain public entities of a community revitalization and investment area, as
described, to form a community revitalization plan within a community revitalization and investment
authority (authority) to carry out the Community Redevelopment Law in a specified manner. The bill
would require the authority to adopt a community revitalization plan for a community Revitalization and
investment area and authorize the authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax
increment funds. This bill contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
AB 1320 (Bloom D) Redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Current dissolved redevelopment agencies as of February 1, 2012, and provides for the designation of
successor agencies, as defined. Current law requires the successor agency to dispose of all remaining
assets and terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment, requires any
passthrough payment obligations to cease at that time, and prohibits the allocation of property tax to
the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that agency following termination of the agency. This
bill would eliminate the requirement that the successor agency dispose of all remaining assets and
terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment. The bill would additionally eliminate
the requirement that passthrough payment obligations cease at that time, and would eliminate the
prohibition on the allocation of property tax to the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that
agency.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 23.
Oppose mandates or restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 1323 (Mitchell D) California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impact reports: wind energy.
Status: 2/25/2013-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would reduce the time and expense
associated with the environmental review of qualifying wind energy projects without affecting the
required environmental studies and required mitigation of those studies.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): Awaiting Bill Language. Bill will pertain to Fracking Safety. 40.
Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and public health are protected during oil and
gas drilling.
AB 1343 (Bonilla D) Local government: general plan: housing element.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires the housing element to, among other things, identify adequate
sites for housing, including rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and emergency
shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all economic
segments of the community. This bill would instead require the housing element to identify adequate
sites for housing, including, but not limited to, rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and
emergency shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all
economic segments of the community.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that
support the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City.
ACA 3 (Campos D) Local government financing: public safety services: voter approval.
Status: 1/23/2013-Introduced measure version corrected.
Location: 1/23/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, or special
district to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund certain fire, emergency response, police, or
sheriff buildings or facilities, and equipment, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county,
or special district, as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 51.
Support legislation and pursue grants that would provide funding for public safety facilities, including
resources to support the construction of a replacement Drill Tower/Classroom facility. 52. Support
legislation that provides funding for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that
enhance local capabilities to mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents
and emergencies.
ACA 8 (Blumenfield D) Local government financing: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
Location: 2/13/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, city and
county, or special district, as defined, to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund specified public
improvements and facilities, or buildings used primarily to provide sheriff, police, or fire protection
services, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county, city and county, or special district,
as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 1 (Steinberg D) Sustainable Communities Investment Authority.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on T. & H. (Ayes 4. Noes 2. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
The bill would require the Sustainable Communities Investment Authority to adopt a Sustainable
Communities Investment Plan for a Sustainable Communities Investment Area and authorize the
authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax increment funds provided that certain
economic development and planning requirements are met. The bill would authorize the legislative
body of a city or county forming an authority to dedicate any portion of its net available revenue, as
defined, to the authority through its Sustainable Communities Investment Plan. The bill would require
the authority to contract for an independent financial and performance audit every 5 years. This bill
contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
SB 4 (Pavley D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/13/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Would define the terms hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would require the
Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, on or before January 1, 2015, to cause to be conducted an
independent scientific study on hydraulic fracturing treatments. The bill would require the Division of
Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, on or before January 1, 2015, to adopt rules and regulations
specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of wells and well casings and full
disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. The bill would require the division
to perform random periodic spot check investigations during hydraulic fracturing treatments, as
specified. Because a violation of this bill would create a new crime, it would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 7 (Steinberg D) Public works: charter cities.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page
291.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project if the city has a charter provision or ordinance that authorizes a contractor to not
comply with prevailing wage provisions on any public works contract. The bill would, except as
specified, prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project for up to 2 calendar years if the city has, after January 1, 2014, awarded a public
works contract without requiring the contractor to comply with prevailing wage provisions. This bill
would require the Director of Industrial Relations to maintain a list of charter cities that may receive
and use state funding and financial assistance for their construction projects.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 87. Support local control over construction contract
management, including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
SB 24 (Walters R) Public employees' retirement: benefit plans.
Status: 1/10/2013-Referred to Com. on P.E. & R.
Location: 1/10/2013-S. P.E. & R.
Summary:
Existing law regulates state and local public retirement systems and generally requires public
employees who are new members, as defined, of those systems, on and after January 1, 2013, to
participate in specified benefit plans. Existing law requires, in the case of these plans, if a new defined
benefit formula is adopted on or after January 1, 2013, that the formula meet certain requirements
and, among other things, be approved by the Legislature. This bill would eliminate the requirement
that the Legislature approve the changes in the instances described above. This bill would also
authorize a local agency public employer or public retirement system that offers a defined benefit
pension plan to offer a benefit formula with a lower benefit factor at normal retirement age and that
results in a lower normal cost than the benefit formulas that are currently required, for purposes of
addressing a fiscal necessity.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 14. Support legislation which ensures and enhances quality
public services by fulfilling the human resource and employee relations needs of the City. 92. Support
legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 33 (Wolk D) Infrastructure financing districts: voter approval: repeal.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts. The bill would
eliminate the requirement of voter approval for creation of the district and for bond issuance, and
would authorize the legislative body to create the district subject to specified procedures. The bill
would instead authorize a newly created public financing authority, consisting of 5 members, 3 of
whom are members of the city council or board of supervisors that established the district, and 2 of
whom are members of the public, to adopt the infrastructure financing plan, subject to approval by the
legislative body, and issue bonds by majority vote of the authority by resolution. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 78. Support efforts to maintain and increase funding for
streets and roads maintenance and transportation infrastructure programs throughout the City.
SB 135 (Padilla D) Earthquake early warning system.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on G.O. and N.R. & W.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G.O.
Summary:
Would require the Office of Emergency Services, in collaboration with various entities, including the
United States Geological Survey, to develop a comprehensive statewide earthquake early warning
system in California.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 49. Support the Fire Department’s mission of providing
Emergency Medical Services; fire suppression and rescue services; hazardous material spill mitigation;
fire prevention; arson investigation; and public education. 52. support legislation that provides funding
for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that enhance local capabilities to mitigate,
prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents and emergencies.
SB 186 (Knight R) Land use: housing element.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Com. on RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. RLS.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires each city, county, and city and county to prepare and adopt a
general plan that contains certain mandatory elements, including a housing element that analyzes
current and projected housing needs. That law includes legislative findings and declarations relating to
housing. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those findings and declarations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
SB 211 (Price D) Tax administration: disclosure of information: Franchise Tax Board and cities.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Existing law authorizes, until December 31, 2013, a city that has entered into a reciprocal agreement,
as defined, with the Franchise Tax Board, to exchange tax information, as provided. This bill would
delete the repeal date of the provisions relating to the reciprocal agreements between the Franchise
Tax Board and cities, thus indefinitely extending the duration for these provisions. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 241 (Evans D) Oil severance Tax Law.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would impose an oil severance tax on and after January 1, 2014, upon any producer for the privilege
of severing oil from the earth or water in this state for sale, transport, consumption, storage, profit, or
use, as provided, at the rate of 9.9% of the gross value of each barrel of oil severed. The tax would be
administered by the Department of Conservation and would be collected pursuant to the procedures
set forth in the Fee Collection Procedures Law. This bill contains other related provisions and other
existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 341 (DeSaulnier D) Redevelopment.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to
perform various functions. This bill would change provisions relating to the functions to be performed
by the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to instead refer to
the housing successor. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 395 (Jackson D) Hazardous substances: produced water.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
The Department of Toxic Substances Control is prohibited from duplicating or adopting conflicting
regulations for regulated product categories. A violation of the hazardous waste control law is a crime.
This bill would define produced water and require its regulation as a hazardous substance during the
extraction of oil and gas, including hydraulic fracturing operations. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 405 (Padilla D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would, on and after July 1, 2016, additionally impose these prohibitions and
requirements on convenience food stores, foodmarts, and certain other specified stores. This bill
contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
SB 436 (Jackson D) California Environmental Quality Act: notice.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Would require a lead agency to conduct at least one public scoping meeting for the specified projects
and to provide notice to the specified entities of at least one public scoping meeting. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
SB 513 (Hancock D) Local development.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires a development project located within a district that participates in the Transit
Priority Project Program to meet certain requirements, including the requirement that the project
provides 20% affordable units in rental or owner-occupied housing for low- or moderate-income
persons and families, or pays a fee in an amount equivalent to the cost to provide affordable units
elsewhere within the city's or county's jurisdiction, as determined by the city or county. This bill would
revise that percentage requirement to 10%.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 71. Support efforts to
maintain and increase funding for transportation operations, programs and projects throughout the
City including public transit, alternative transportation, bicycle and pedestrian projects, to enhance
safety, reduce congestion, and increase efficient circulation in the City.
SB 665 (Wolk D) Oil and gas: drilling: indemnity bonds.
Status: 3/14/2013-Set for hearing April 23.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Current law requires specified persons in the oil and gas industry, to file with the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor an indemnity bond in a specified amount, but permits the operator, with the approval of the
supervisor, to make certain deposits in lieu of the bond. This bill would delete the amounts specified in
these provisions for indemnity bonds and deposits in lieu of indemnity bonds, leaving those amounts
unspecified.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 684 (Hill D) Advertising displays: redevelopment agency project areas.
Status: 3/12/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Would provide that an advertising display advertising businesses and activities within the boundary
limits of, and as a part of, an individual redevelopment agency project, as the project boundaries
existed on January 1, 2012, may continue to exist and be considered an on-premises display, for a
period not to exceed 10 years, if the display is located within the original boundary limits of the project
and if the display was constructed, is under construction, or is approved for construction by the
designated successor agency on or before January 1, 2013. This bill would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 26. Support efforts to retain, expand, and attract businesses
to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and tax revenues for the local
economy.
27. Support efforts to ensure that requirements and government mandates for local businesses are
reasonable.
SB 798 (De León D) California Green Infrastructure Bank Act.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would enact the California Green Infrastructure Bank Act (act). The bill would establish the California
Green Infrastructure Bank (bank) as a public corporation and would make it responsible for
administering the act. The bill would make the bank under the direction of an executive director to be
appointed by the Governor subject to Senate confirmation. This bill contains other related provisions
and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
SCA 4 (Liu D) Local government transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for local transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its
voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical,
nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 8 (Corbett D) Transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its voters
voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive
changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 9 (Corbett D) Local government: economic development: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for community and economic development projects, as specified, requires
the approval of 55% of its voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming
and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight.
SCA 11 (Hancock D) Local government: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
The California Constitution conditions the imposition of a special tax by a local government upon the
approval of 2/3 of the voters of the local government voting on that tax, and prohibits a local
government from imposing an ad valorem tax on real property or a transactions tax or sales tax on the
sale of real property. This measure would instead condition the imposition, extension, or increase of a
special tax by a local government upon the approval of 55% of the voters voting on the proposition.
The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
Total Measures: 54
Total Tracking Forms: 54
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AB 3 (Bocanegra D) Income taxes: credits: film.
Status: 12/4/2012-From printer. May be heard in committee January 3.
Location: 12/3/2012-A. PRINT
Summary:
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law authorize various credits against the
taxes imposed by those laws, including a credit against those taxes attributable to the production of a
qualified motion picture in California, or, where the qualified motion picture has relocated to California
or is an independent film, as provided. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation to expand or continue the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 93. Support legislative efforts to keep film, television, and
commercial advertisement production and post-production in the State of California, especially in
Culver City. 94. Support the California Legislature and the federal government in their efforts at the
federal level to maintain film and television production in the United States.
AB 5 (Ammiano D) Homelessness.
Status: 1/24/2013-Referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would enact the Homeless Person's Bill of Rights and Fairness Act, which would provide that no
person's rights, privileges, or access to public services may be denied or abridged because he or she is
homeless, has a low income, or suffers from a mental illness or physical disability. The bill would
provide that every person in the state, regardless of actual or perceived housing status, income level,
mental illness, or physical disability, shall be free from specified forms of discrimination and shall be
entitled to certain basic human rights, including the right to be free from discrimination by law
enforcement, in the workplace, while seeking or maintaining housing or shelter, and while seeking
services. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 55. Support efforts to reduce homelessness and increase
services to the homeless both locally and regionally. 56. Seek grant funding to assist with the City’s
homeless programs. 57. Support legislation to help cities address homeless encampments in a way
that balances the needs and rights of the homeless with local health and safety concerns.
AB 7 (Wieckowski D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define, among other things, hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would
require an operator of a well to record and include all data on hydraulic fracturing treatment, including
the risk posed by potential seismicity, as a part of the history of the drilling of the well. The bill would
require DOGGR, in consultation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the State Air
Resources Board, and the State Water Resources Control Board, on or before January 1, 2014, to
adopt rules and regulations specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of
wells and well casings and full disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. This
bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 22 (Blumenfield D) Sidewalks: repairs.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a city, county, or city and county that has an ordinance in operation that requires the
city, county, or city and county to repair or reconstruct streets, sidewalks, or driveways that have been
damaged as a result of tree growth from repealing the ordinance without the concurrence of the local
electorate by majority vote. The bill would also declare that this is a matter of statewide concern.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 86. Oppose legislation that would put additional responsibility
on municipalities for the maintenance of sidewalks and other public infrastructure without adequate
funding.
AB 61 (Gatto D) Parking: parking meters.
Status: 1/18/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/18/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a local authority from enacting an ordinance or resolution prohibiting or restricting the
parking of a vehicle in a parking space that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or inoperable
parking payment center, as defined, until January 1, 2017.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 158 (Levine D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would also require these stores, on and after January 1, 2020, to provide a plastic
bag collection bin for their customers, for the purpose of collecting and recycling single-use plastic bags
and reusable bags. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
AB 164 (Wieckowski D) Infrastructure financing.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would require a lease agreement between a governmental agency undertaking an infrastructure
project and a private entity to include performance bonds as security to ensure the completion of the
construction of the facility and payment bonds to secure the payment of claims of laborers, mechanics,
and materialmen employed on the work under contract.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 84. Support legislation that preserves the right of local
government to set fee structures. 87. Support local control over construction contract management,
including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
AB 175 (V. Manuel Pérez D) Vehicles: towing and impoundment: unlicensed drivers.
Status: 1/25/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee February 24.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Current law authorizes a peace officer to impound for 30 days a vehicle driven by a person who had
never been issued a driver's license. Current law subjects to forfeiture, and requires the impoundment
of, a vehicle driven by an unlicensed driver who is a registered owner of the vehicle and who has a
previous misdemeanor conviction of operating a vehicle without a driver's license. This bill would state
the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to prohibit a peace officer from impounding a vehicle
solely on the basis that the driver is unlicensed.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 48. Support efforts to advance the Police Department’s goals
to enhance community safety through the deterrence/prevention of crime, the apprehension of
offenders, and the education of the public in self-protective measures to minimize victimization. 92.
Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 193 (Logue R) Municipal ballot measures: arguments.
Status: 2/15/2013-Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. E. & R.
Summary:
Would require the city elections official , for a measure placed on the ballot by the legislative body, to
give preference and priority to the argument of a member or members of the legislative body
authorized by that body only if the argument is consistent with the position taken by the legislative
body on the measure .
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 206 (Dickinson D) Vehicles: length limitations: buses: bicycle transportation devices.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 2/7/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize the Sacramento Regional Transit District to install folding devices attached to the
front of its buses that are designed and used exclusively for transporting bicycles if the use of the
device meets certain requirements, including, but not limited to, that the device does not extend more
than 40 inches from the front of the bus when fully deployed, and that the handlebars of the bicycles
being transported do not extend more than 46 inches from the front of the bus. The bill would require
the district to submit a report, containing specified requirements, to the Assembly Committee on
Transportation and the Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing on or before December 31,
2018. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 80. Support efforts to reduce barriers to local governments
implementing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, including innovative treatments.
AB 229 (John A. Pérez D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize the creation of an infrastructure and revitalization financing district, as defined, and
the issuance of debt with 2/3 voter approval. The bill would authorize the creation of a district for up
to 40 years and the issuance of debt with a final maturity date of up to 30 years, as specified. The bill
would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 243 (Dickinson D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. The bill would authorize a city to form a district
to finance a project or projects on a former military base, if specified conditions are met. The bill would
provide that the formation of the district and the issuance of debt by such a district on land of a former
military base that is publicly owned is not subject to voter approval, as specified. This bill contains
other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 265 (Gatto D) Local government liability: dog parks.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would provide that a city, county, city and county , or special district that owns or operates a dog park
shall not be held liable for any injury or death suffered by any personor pet resulting solely from the
actions of a dog in the dog park.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 63. Support legislation that limits the City's liability at park and
recreation facilities to instances when the City has acted negligently.
AB 288 (Levine D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/21/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing" and require the operator of a well, at least 30 days prior to any
hydraulic fracturing operations, to file with the State Oil and Gas Supervisor or the district deputy a
written notice of intention, as specified, to commence hydraulic fracturing. The bill would also prohibit
any hydraulic fracturing operations until written approval is given by the supervisor or district deputy
and would require the supervisor or district deputy to notify the operator of the approval or denial of
the notice within 10 working days after the notice is submitted. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 294 (Holden D) Infrastructure financing districts: use of incremental property tax revenue.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize an infrastructure financing district to utilize the Educational Revenue Augmentation
Fund (ERAF) portion of incremental tax revenue. The bill would require an infrastructure financing
district that proposes to utilize the ERAF portion of incremental tax revenue to include that intention in
the financing plan, and prior to adopting a resolution authorizing the first debt issuance utilizing the
ERAF share, obtain and submit an economic analysis to the California Infrastructure and Economic
Development Bank for review and approval, as specified. This bill contains other related provisions and
other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 11. Support legislation that would favorably address the
State/local government fiscal relationship, including the capping and or return of ERAF (Educational
Revenue Augmentation Fund) dollars to cities.
AB 323 (Chesbro D) Solid waste: recycling: diversion: green materials.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to adopt regulations to provide
that, no later than January 1, 2020, the use of green material as alternative daily cover or alternative
intermediate cover does not constitute diversion through recycling and would be considered disposal
for purposes of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. The bill would authorize the
department to delay the effective date of this requirement, as specified. The bill would impose a state-
mandated local program by imposing new duties upon local agencies with regard to the diversion of
solid waste. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 81. Oppose legislation that would compromise local control in
regards to refuse collection, recycling, hazardous materials handling, landfill operations, and the safe
transport of waste both interstate and intrastate.
AB 427 (Mullin D) Local government: Polanco Redevelopment Act.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would specify that a successor agency or successor housing entity may implement hazardous cleanup
pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, with regard to enforceable obligations, including
brownfield cleanup.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 31. Support reasonable environmental regulations aimed at
enhancing air and water quality, reducing stormwater pollution, and providing opportunities for
corresponding funding mechanisms. 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
AB 541 (Daly D) Buses: illuminated advertising: University of California, Irvine.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize, until January 1, 2019, the University of California, Irvine (university) to operate a
pilot program similar to the one operated by the City of Santa Monica. The bill would request that the
university submit a report by July 1, 2018, on the viability of advertisement sales relating to illuminated
signs on public buses to the Legislature. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing
laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 564 (Mullin D) Community redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law requires successor agencies to wind down the affairs of the dissolved redevelopment
agencies and to, among other things, make payments due for enforceable obligations, as defined,
perform obligations required pursuant to any enforceable obligation, dispose of all assets of the
former redevelopment agency, and to remit unencumbered balances of redevelopment agency funds,
including housing funds, to the county auditor-controller for distribution to taxing entities. This bill
would prohibit the Department of Finance from taking any future action to modify the enforceable
obligations described above following the effective date of the approval of those enforceable
obligations after review by the oversight board and the department. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 92. Support legislation that
protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 662 (Atkins D) Local government: infrastructure financing districts.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would delete the prohibition on infrastructure financing district including any portion of a
redevelopment project area.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
AB 669 (Stone D) Oil and gas: drilling.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the well operator prior to drilling operations to submit proof to the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor that the applicable regional water quality control board has approved the method and
location of wastewater disposal for the well.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 690 (Campos D) Jobs and infrastructure financing districts: voter approval.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts and instead provide
for the creation of jobs and infrastructure financing districts (JIDs) with 55% voter approval. The bill
would authorize a public financing authority to enter into joint powers agreements with affected taxing
entities with regard to nontaxing authority or powers only. The bill would authorize a district to
implement hazardous cleanup pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, as specified. This bill
contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 26. Support efforts to retain,
expand, and attract businesses to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and
tax revenues for the local economy.
AB 741 (Brown D) Local government finance: tax equity allocation formula: qualifying cities.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would, commencing with the 2012-13 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, increase the
allocation of property tax revenues under a new TEA formula, as specified, for qualifying cities, as
defined. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 745 (Levine D) Land use: housing element.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize a city or county to request the appropriate council of governments to adjust a density
to be deemed appropriate if it is inconsistent with the city's or county's existing density.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
AB 792 (Mullin D) Local government: open meetings.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
The Ralph M. Brown Act requires the legislative body of a local agency to post, at least 72 hours before
the meeting, an agenda containing a brief general description of each item of business to be
transacted or discussed at a regular meeting, in a location that is freely accessible to members of the
public, and to provide a notice containing similar information with respect to a special meeting at least
24 hours prior to the special meeting. This bill, if the local agency is unable to post the agenda or
notice on its Internet Web site because of software or hardware impairment beyond the local agency's
reasonable control, would require the local agency to post the agenda or notice immediately upon
resolution of the technological problems. The bill would provide that the delay in posting, or the failure
to post, the agenda or notice would not preclude a local agency from conducting the meeting or taking
action on items of business, provided that the agency has complied with all other relevant
requirements. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs. 99. Support legislation and funding that provides for greater
opportunities for transparency, enhanced delivery of government information, government
accountability and public access for the community.
AB 981 (Bloom D) Redevelopment dissolution.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law provides for the transfer of housing assets and functions previously performed by a
dissolved redevelopment agency to one of several specified public entities. This bill would authorize
that entity to designate the use of, and commit, indebtedness obligation proceeds that were issued
prior to June 28, 2011. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 23. Oppose mandates or
restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 982 (Williams D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing." The bill would also require any notice of intent to drill, rework, or
deepen a well where hydraulic fracturing will occur to include a groundwater monitoring plan for review
and approval by the supervisor and the appropriate regional water quality control board, which would
contain specific information relating to groundwater, water quality, and the monitoring of wells and
water quality. The bill would further require any notice of intent to provide specific information
regarding the amount of water, the source of the water, and the method of disposal of produced
wastewater during hydraulic fracturing operations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 1080 (Alejo D) Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize certain public entities of a community revitalization and investment area, as
described, to form a community revitalization plan within a community revitalization and investment
authority (authority) to carry out the Community Redevelopment Law in a specified manner. The bill
would require the authority to adopt a community revitalization plan for a community Revitalization and
investment area and authorize the authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax
increment funds. This bill contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
AB 1320 (Bloom D) Redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Current dissolved redevelopment agencies as of February 1, 2012, and provides for the designation of
successor agencies, as defined. Current law requires the successor agency to dispose of all remaining
assets and terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment, requires any
passthrough payment obligations to cease at that time, and prohibits the allocation of property tax to
the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that agency following termination of the agency. This
bill would eliminate the requirement that the successor agency dispose of all remaining assets and
terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment. The bill would additionally eliminate
the requirement that passthrough payment obligations cease at that time, and would eliminate the
prohibition on the allocation of property tax to the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that
agency.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 23.
Oppose mandates or restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 1323 (Mitchell D) California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impact reports: wind energy.
Status: 2/25/2013-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would reduce the time and expense
associated with the environmental review of qualifying wind energy projects without affecting the
required environmental studies and required mitigation of those studies.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): Awaiting Bill Language. Bill will pertain to Fracking Safety. 40.
Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and public health are protected during oil and
gas drilling.
AB 1343 (Bonilla D) Local government: general plan: housing element.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires the housing element to, among other things, identify adequate
sites for housing, including rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and emergency
shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all economic
segments of the community. This bill would instead require the housing element to identify adequate
sites for housing, including, but not limited to, rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and
emergency shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all
economic segments of the community.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that
support the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City.
ACA 3 (Campos D) Local government financing: public safety services: voter approval.
Status: 1/23/2013-Introduced measure version corrected.
Location: 1/23/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, or special
district to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund certain fire, emergency response, police, or
sheriff buildings or facilities, and equipment, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county,
or special district, as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 51.
Support legislation and pursue grants that would provide funding for public safety facilities, including
resources to support the construction of a replacement Drill Tower/Classroom facility. 52. Support
legislation that provides funding for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that
enhance local capabilities to mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents
and emergencies.
ACA 8 (Blumenfield D) Local government financing: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
Location: 2/13/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, city and
county, or special district, as defined, to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund specified public
improvements and facilities, or buildings used primarily to provide sheriff, police, or fire protection
services, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county, city and county, or special district,
as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 1 (Steinberg D) Sustainable Communities Investment Authority.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on T. & H. (Ayes 4. Noes 2. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
The bill would require the Sustainable Communities Investment Authority to adopt a Sustainable
Communities Investment Plan for a Sustainable Communities Investment Area and authorize the
authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax increment funds provided that certain
economic development and planning requirements are met. The bill would authorize the legislative
body of a city or county forming an authority to dedicate any portion of its net available revenue, as
defined, to the authority through its Sustainable Communities Investment Plan. The bill would require
the authority to contract for an independent financial and performance audit every 5 years. This bill
contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
SB 4 (Pavley D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/13/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Would define the terms hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would require the
Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, on or before January 1, 2015, to cause to be conducted an
independent scientific study on hydraulic fracturing treatments. The bill would require the Division of
Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, on or before January 1, 2015, to adopt rules and regulations
specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of wells and well casings and full
disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. The bill would require the division
to perform random periodic spot check investigations during hydraulic fracturing treatments, as
specified. Because a violation of this bill would create a new crime, it would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 7 (Steinberg D) Public works: charter cities.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page
291.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project if the city has a charter provision or ordinance that authorizes a contractor to not
comply with prevailing wage provisions on any public works contract. The bill would, except as
specified, prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project for up to 2 calendar years if the city has, after January 1, 2014, awarded a public
works contract without requiring the contractor to comply with prevailing wage provisions. This bill
would require the Director of Industrial Relations to maintain a list of charter cities that may receive
and use state funding and financial assistance for their construction projects.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 87. Support local control over construction contract
management, including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
SB 24 (Walters R) Public employees' retirement: benefit plans.
Status: 1/10/2013-Referred to Com. on P.E. & R.
Location: 1/10/2013-S. P.E. & R.
Summary:
Existing law regulates state and local public retirement systems and generally requires public
employees who are new members, as defined, of those systems, on and after January 1, 2013, to
participate in specified benefit plans. Existing law requires, in the case of these plans, if a new defined
benefit formula is adopted on or after January 1, 2013, that the formula meet certain requirements
and, among other things, be approved by the Legislature. This bill would eliminate the requirement
that the Legislature approve the changes in the instances described above. This bill would also
authorize a local agency public employer or public retirement system that offers a defined benefit
pension plan to offer a benefit formula with a lower benefit factor at normal retirement age and that
results in a lower normal cost than the benefit formulas that are currently required, for purposes of
addressing a fiscal necessity.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 14. Support legislation which ensures and enhances quality
public services by fulfilling the human resource and employee relations needs of the City. 92. Support
legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 33 (Wolk D) Infrastructure financing districts: voter approval: repeal.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts. The bill would
eliminate the requirement of voter approval for creation of the district and for bond issuance, and
would authorize the legislative body to create the district subject to specified procedures. The bill
would instead authorize a newly created public financing authority, consisting of 5 members, 3 of
whom are members of the city council or board of supervisors that established the district, and 2 of
whom are members of the public, to adopt the infrastructure financing plan, subject to approval by the
legislative body, and issue bonds by majority vote of the authority by resolution. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 78. Support efforts to maintain and increase funding for
streets and roads maintenance and transportation infrastructure programs throughout the City.
SB 135 (Padilla D) Earthquake early warning system.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on G.O. and N.R. & W.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G.O.
Summary:
Would require the Office of Emergency Services, in collaboration with various entities, including the
United States Geological Survey, to develop a comprehensive statewide earthquake early warning
system in California.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 49. Support the Fire Department’s mission of providing
Emergency Medical Services; fire suppression and rescue services; hazardous material spill mitigation;
fire prevention; arson investigation; and public education. 52. support legislation that provides funding
for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that enhance local capabilities to mitigate,
prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents and emergencies.
SB 186 (Knight R) Land use: housing element.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Com. on RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. RLS.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires each city, county, and city and county to prepare and adopt a
general plan that contains certain mandatory elements, including a housing element that analyzes
current and projected housing needs. That law includes legislative findings and declarations relating to
housing. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those findings and declarations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
SB 211 (Price D) Tax administration: disclosure of information: Franchise Tax Board and cities.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Existing law authorizes, until December 31, 2013, a city that has entered into a reciprocal agreement,
as defined, with the Franchise Tax Board, to exchange tax information, as provided. This bill would
delete the repeal date of the provisions relating to the reciprocal agreements between the Franchise
Tax Board and cities, thus indefinitely extending the duration for these provisions. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 241 (Evans D) Oil severance Tax Law.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would impose an oil severance tax on and after January 1, 2014, upon any producer for the privilege
of severing oil from the earth or water in this state for sale, transport, consumption, storage, profit, or
use, as provided, at the rate of 9.9% of the gross value of each barrel of oil severed. The tax would be
administered by the Department of Conservation and would be collected pursuant to the procedures
set forth in the Fee Collection Procedures Law. This bill contains other related provisions and other
existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 341 (DeSaulnier D) Redevelopment.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to
perform various functions. This bill would change provisions relating to the functions to be performed
by the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to instead refer to
the housing successor. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 395 (Jackson D) Hazardous substances: produced water.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
The Department of Toxic Substances Control is prohibited from duplicating or adopting conflicting
regulations for regulated product categories. A violation of the hazardous waste control law is a crime.
This bill would define produced water and require its regulation as a hazardous substance during the
extraction of oil and gas, including hydraulic fracturing operations. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 405 (Padilla D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would, on and after July 1, 2016, additionally impose these prohibitions and
requirements on convenience food stores, foodmarts, and certain other specified stores. This bill
contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
SB 436 (Jackson D) California Environmental Quality Act: notice.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Would require a lead agency to conduct at least one public scoping meeting for the specified projects
and to provide notice to the specified entities of at least one public scoping meeting. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
SB 513 (Hancock D) Local development.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires a development project located within a district that participates in the Transit
Priority Project Program to meet certain requirements, including the requirement that the project
provides 20% affordable units in rental or owner-occupied housing for low- or moderate-income
persons and families, or pays a fee in an amount equivalent to the cost to provide affordable units
elsewhere within the city's or county's jurisdiction, as determined by the city or county. This bill would
revise that percentage requirement to 10%.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 71. Support efforts to
maintain and increase funding for transportation operations, programs and projects throughout the
City including public transit, alternative transportation, bicycle and pedestrian projects, to enhance
safety, reduce congestion, and increase efficient circulation in the City.
SB 665 (Wolk D) Oil and gas: drilling: indemnity bonds.
Status: 3/14/2013-Set for hearing April 23.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Current law requires specified persons in the oil and gas industry, to file with the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor an indemnity bond in a specified amount, but permits the operator, with the approval of the
supervisor, to make certain deposits in lieu of the bond. This bill would delete the amounts specified in
these provisions for indemnity bonds and deposits in lieu of indemnity bonds, leaving those amounts
unspecified.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 684 (Hill D) Advertising displays: redevelopment agency project areas.
Status: 3/12/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Would provide that an advertising display advertising businesses and activities within the boundary
limits of, and as a part of, an individual redevelopment agency project, as the project boundaries
existed on January 1, 2012, may continue to exist and be considered an on-premises display, for a
period not to exceed 10 years, if the display is located within the original boundary limits of the project
and if the display was constructed, is under construction, or is approved for construction by the
designated successor agency on or before January 1, 2013. This bill would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 26. Support efforts to retain, expand, and attract businesses
to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and tax revenues for the local
economy.
27. Support efforts to ensure that requirements and government mandates for local businesses are
reasonable.
SB 798 (De León D) California Green Infrastructure Bank Act.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would enact the California Green Infrastructure Bank Act (act). The bill would establish the California
Green Infrastructure Bank (bank) as a public corporation and would make it responsible for
administering the act. The bill would make the bank under the direction of an executive director to be
appointed by the Governor subject to Senate confirmation. This bill contains other related provisions
and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
SCA 4 (Liu D) Local government transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for local transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its
voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical,
nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 8 (Corbett D) Transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its voters
voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive
changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 9 (Corbett D) Local government: economic development: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for community and economic development projects, as specified, requires
the approval of 55% of its voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming
and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight.
SCA 11 (Hancock D) Local government: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
The California Constitution conditions the imposition of a special tax by a local government upon the
approval of 2/3 of the voters of the local government voting on that tax, and prohibits a local
government from imposing an ad valorem tax on real property or a transactions tax or sales tax on the
sale of real property. This measure would instead condition the imposition, extension, or increase of a
special tax by a local government upon the approval of 55% of the voters voting on the proposition.
The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
Total Measures: 54
Total Tracking Forms: 54
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AB 3 (Bocanegra D) Income taxes: credits: film.
Status: 12/4/2012-From printer. May be heard in committee January 3.
Location: 12/3/2012-A. PRINT
Summary:
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law authorize various credits against the
taxes imposed by those laws, including a credit against those taxes attributable to the production of a
qualified motion picture in California, or, where the qualified motion picture has relocated to California
or is an independent film, as provided. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation to expand or continue the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 93. Support legislative efforts to keep film, television, and
commercial advertisement production and post-production in the State of California, especially in
Culver City. 94. Support the California Legislature and the federal government in their efforts at the
federal level to maintain film and television production in the United States.
AB 5 (Ammiano D) Homelessness.
Status: 1/24/2013-Referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would enact the Homeless Person's Bill of Rights and Fairness Act, which would provide that no
person's rights, privileges, or access to public services may be denied or abridged because he or she is
homeless, has a low income, or suffers from a mental illness or physical disability. The bill would
provide that every person in the state, regardless of actual or perceived housing status, income level,
mental illness, or physical disability, shall be free from specified forms of discrimination and shall be
entitled to certain basic human rights, including the right to be free from discrimination by law
enforcement, in the workplace, while seeking or maintaining housing or shelter, and while seeking
services. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 55. Support efforts to reduce homelessness and increase
services to the homeless both locally and regionally. 56. Seek grant funding to assist with the City’s
homeless programs. 57. Support legislation to help cities address homeless encampments in a way
that balances the needs and rights of the homeless with local health and safety concerns.
AB 7 (Wieckowski D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define, among other things, hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would
require an operator of a well to record and include all data on hydraulic fracturing treatment, including
the risk posed by potential seismicity, as a part of the history of the drilling of the well. The bill would
require DOGGR, in consultation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the State Air
Resources Board, and the State Water Resources Control Board, on or before January 1, 2014, to
adopt rules and regulations specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of
wells and well casings and full disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. This
bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 22 (Blumenfield D) Sidewalks: repairs.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a city, county, or city and county that has an ordinance in operation that requires the
city, county, or city and county to repair or reconstruct streets, sidewalks, or driveways that have been
damaged as a result of tree growth from repealing the ordinance without the concurrence of the local
electorate by majority vote. The bill would also declare that this is a matter of statewide concern.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 86. Oppose legislation that would put additional responsibility
on municipalities for the maintenance of sidewalks and other public infrastructure without adequate
funding.
AB 61 (Gatto D) Parking: parking meters.
Status: 1/18/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/18/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a local authority from enacting an ordinance or resolution prohibiting or restricting the
parking of a vehicle in a parking space that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or inoperable
parking payment center, as defined, until January 1, 2017.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 158 (Levine D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would also require these stores, on and after January 1, 2020, to provide a plastic
bag collection bin for their customers, for the purpose of collecting and recycling single-use plastic bags
and reusable bags. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
AB 164 (Wieckowski D) Infrastructure financing.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would require a lease agreement between a governmental agency undertaking an infrastructure
project and a private entity to include performance bonds as security to ensure the completion of the
construction of the facility and payment bonds to secure the payment of claims of laborers, mechanics,
and materialmen employed on the work under contract.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 84. Support legislation that preserves the right of local
government to set fee structures. 87. Support local control over construction contract management,
including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
AB 175 (V. Manuel Pérez D) Vehicles: towing and impoundment: unlicensed drivers.
Status: 1/25/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee February 24.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Current law authorizes a peace officer to impound for 30 days a vehicle driven by a person who had
never been issued a driver's license. Current law subjects to forfeiture, and requires the impoundment
of, a vehicle driven by an unlicensed driver who is a registered owner of the vehicle and who has a
previous misdemeanor conviction of operating a vehicle without a driver's license. This bill would state
the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to prohibit a peace officer from impounding a vehicle
solely on the basis that the driver is unlicensed.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 48. Support efforts to advance the Police Department’s goals
to enhance community safety through the deterrence/prevention of crime, the apprehension of
offenders, and the education of the public in self-protective measures to minimize victimization. 92.
Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 193 (Logue R) Municipal ballot measures: arguments.
Status: 2/15/2013-Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. E. & R.
Summary:
Would require the city elections official , for a measure placed on the ballot by the legislative body, to
give preference and priority to the argument of a member or members of the legislative body
authorized by that body only if the argument is consistent with the position taken by the legislative
body on the measure .
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 206 (Dickinson D) Vehicles: length limitations: buses: bicycle transportation devices.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 2/7/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize the Sacramento Regional Transit District to install folding devices attached to the
front of its buses that are designed and used exclusively for transporting bicycles if the use of the
device meets certain requirements, including, but not limited to, that the device does not extend more
than 40 inches from the front of the bus when fully deployed, and that the handlebars of the bicycles
being transported do not extend more than 46 inches from the front of the bus. The bill would require
the district to submit a report, containing specified requirements, to the Assembly Committee on
Transportation and the Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing on or before December 31,
2018. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 80. Support efforts to reduce barriers to local governments
implementing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, including innovative treatments.
AB 229 (John A. Pérez D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize the creation of an infrastructure and revitalization financing district, as defined, and
the issuance of debt with 2/3 voter approval. The bill would authorize the creation of a district for up
to 40 years and the issuance of debt with a final maturity date of up to 30 years, as specified. The bill
would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 243 (Dickinson D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. The bill would authorize a city to form a district
to finance a project or projects on a former military base, if specified conditions are met. The bill would
provide that the formation of the district and the issuance of debt by such a district on land of a former
military base that is publicly owned is not subject to voter approval, as specified. This bill contains
other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 265 (Gatto D) Local government liability: dog parks.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would provide that a city, county, city and county , or special district that owns or operates a dog park
shall not be held liable for any injury or death suffered by any personor pet resulting solely from the
actions of a dog in the dog park.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 63. Support legislation that limits the City's liability at park and
recreation facilities to instances when the City has acted negligently.
AB 288 (Levine D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/21/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing" and require the operator of a well, at least 30 days prior to any
hydraulic fracturing operations, to file with the State Oil and Gas Supervisor or the district deputy a
written notice of intention, as specified, to commence hydraulic fracturing. The bill would also prohibit
any hydraulic fracturing operations until written approval is given by the supervisor or district deputy
and would require the supervisor or district deputy to notify the operator of the approval or denial of
the notice within 10 working days after the notice is submitted. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 294 (Holden D) Infrastructure financing districts: use of incremental property tax revenue.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize an infrastructure financing district to utilize the Educational Revenue Augmentation
Fund (ERAF) portion of incremental tax revenue. The bill would require an infrastructure financing
district that proposes to utilize the ERAF portion of incremental tax revenue to include that intention in
the financing plan, and prior to adopting a resolution authorizing the first debt issuance utilizing the
ERAF share, obtain and submit an economic analysis to the California Infrastructure and Economic
Development Bank for review and approval, as specified. This bill contains other related provisions and
other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 11. Support legislation that would favorably address the
State/local government fiscal relationship, including the capping and or return of ERAF (Educational
Revenue Augmentation Fund) dollars to cities.
AB 323 (Chesbro D) Solid waste: recycling: diversion: green materials.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to adopt regulations to provide
that, no later than January 1, 2020, the use of green material as alternative daily cover or alternative
intermediate cover does not constitute diversion through recycling and would be considered disposal
for purposes of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. The bill would authorize the
department to delay the effective date of this requirement, as specified. The bill would impose a state-
mandated local program by imposing new duties upon local agencies with regard to the diversion of
solid waste. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 81. Oppose legislation that would compromise local control in
regards to refuse collection, recycling, hazardous materials handling, landfill operations, and the safe
transport of waste both interstate and intrastate.
AB 427 (Mullin D) Local government: Polanco Redevelopment Act.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would specify that a successor agency or successor housing entity may implement hazardous cleanup
pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, with regard to enforceable obligations, including
brownfield cleanup.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 31. Support reasonable environmental regulations aimed at
enhancing air and water quality, reducing stormwater pollution, and providing opportunities for
corresponding funding mechanisms. 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
AB 541 (Daly D) Buses: illuminated advertising: University of California, Irvine.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize, until January 1, 2019, the University of California, Irvine (university) to operate a
pilot program similar to the one operated by the City of Santa Monica. The bill would request that the
university submit a report by July 1, 2018, on the viability of advertisement sales relating to illuminated
signs on public buses to the Legislature. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing
laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 564 (Mullin D) Community redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law requires successor agencies to wind down the affairs of the dissolved redevelopment
agencies and to, among other things, make payments due for enforceable obligations, as defined,
perform obligations required pursuant to any enforceable obligation, dispose of all assets of the
former redevelopment agency, and to remit unencumbered balances of redevelopment agency funds,
including housing funds, to the county auditor-controller for distribution to taxing entities. This bill
would prohibit the Department of Finance from taking any future action to modify the enforceable
obligations described above following the effective date of the approval of those enforceable
obligations after review by the oversight board and the department. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 92. Support legislation that
protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 662 (Atkins D) Local government: infrastructure financing districts.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would delete the prohibition on infrastructure financing district including any portion of a
redevelopment project area.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
AB 669 (Stone D) Oil and gas: drilling.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the well operator prior to drilling operations to submit proof to the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor that the applicable regional water quality control board has approved the method and
location of wastewater disposal for the well.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 690 (Campos D) Jobs and infrastructure financing districts: voter approval.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts and instead provide
for the creation of jobs and infrastructure financing districts (JIDs) with 55% voter approval. The bill
would authorize a public financing authority to enter into joint powers agreements with affected taxing
entities with regard to nontaxing authority or powers only. The bill would authorize a district to
implement hazardous cleanup pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, as specified. This bill
contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 26. Support efforts to retain,
expand, and attract businesses to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and
tax revenues for the local economy.
AB 741 (Brown D) Local government finance: tax equity allocation formula: qualifying cities.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would, commencing with the 2012-13 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, increase the
allocation of property tax revenues under a new TEA formula, as specified, for qualifying cities, as
defined. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 745 (Levine D) Land use: housing element.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize a city or county to request the appropriate council of governments to adjust a density
to be deemed appropriate if it is inconsistent with the city's or county's existing density.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
AB 792 (Mullin D) Local government: open meetings.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
The Ralph M. Brown Act requires the legislative body of a local agency to post, at least 72 hours before
the meeting, an agenda containing a brief general description of each item of business to be
transacted or discussed at a regular meeting, in a location that is freely accessible to members of the
public, and to provide a notice containing similar information with respect to a special meeting at least
24 hours prior to the special meeting. This bill, if the local agency is unable to post the agenda or
notice on its Internet Web site because of software or hardware impairment beyond the local agency's
reasonable control, would require the local agency to post the agenda or notice immediately upon
resolution of the technological problems. The bill would provide that the delay in posting, or the failure
to post, the agenda or notice would not preclude a local agency from conducting the meeting or taking
action on items of business, provided that the agency has complied with all other relevant
requirements. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs. 99. Support legislation and funding that provides for greater
opportunities for transparency, enhanced delivery of government information, government
accountability and public access for the community.
AB 981 (Bloom D) Redevelopment dissolution.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law provides for the transfer of housing assets and functions previously performed by a
dissolved redevelopment agency to one of several specified public entities. This bill would authorize
that entity to designate the use of, and commit, indebtedness obligation proceeds that were issued
prior to June 28, 2011. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 23. Oppose mandates or
restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 982 (Williams D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing." The bill would also require any notice of intent to drill, rework, or
deepen a well where hydraulic fracturing will occur to include a groundwater monitoring plan for review
and approval by the supervisor and the appropriate regional water quality control board, which would
contain specific information relating to groundwater, water quality, and the monitoring of wells and
water quality. The bill would further require any notice of intent to provide specific information
regarding the amount of water, the source of the water, and the method of disposal of produced
wastewater during hydraulic fracturing operations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 1080 (Alejo D) Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize certain public entities of a community revitalization and investment area, as
described, to form a community revitalization plan within a community revitalization and investment
authority (authority) to carry out the Community Redevelopment Law in a specified manner. The bill
would require the authority to adopt a community revitalization plan for a community Revitalization and
investment area and authorize the authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax
increment funds. This bill contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
AB 1320 (Bloom D) Redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Current dissolved redevelopment agencies as of February 1, 2012, and provides for the designation of
successor agencies, as defined. Current law requires the successor agency to dispose of all remaining
assets and terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment, requires any
passthrough payment obligations to cease at that time, and prohibits the allocation of property tax to
the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that agency following termination of the agency. This
bill would eliminate the requirement that the successor agency dispose of all remaining assets and
terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment. The bill would additionally eliminate
the requirement that passthrough payment obligations cease at that time, and would eliminate the
prohibition on the allocation of property tax to the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that
agency.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 23.
Oppose mandates or restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 1323 (Mitchell D) California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impact reports: wind energy.
Status: 2/25/2013-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would reduce the time and expense
associated with the environmental review of qualifying wind energy projects without affecting the
required environmental studies and required mitigation of those studies.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): Awaiting Bill Language. Bill will pertain to Fracking Safety. 40.
Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and public health are protected during oil and
gas drilling.
AB 1343 (Bonilla D) Local government: general plan: housing element.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires the housing element to, among other things, identify adequate
sites for housing, including rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and emergency
shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all economic
segments of the community. This bill would instead require the housing element to identify adequate
sites for housing, including, but not limited to, rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and
emergency shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all
economic segments of the community.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that
support the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City.
ACA 3 (Campos D) Local government financing: public safety services: voter approval.
Status: 1/23/2013-Introduced measure version corrected.
Location: 1/23/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, or special
district to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund certain fire, emergency response, police, or
sheriff buildings or facilities, and equipment, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county,
or special district, as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 51.
Support legislation and pursue grants that would provide funding for public safety facilities, including
resources to support the construction of a replacement Drill Tower/Classroom facility. 52. Support
legislation that provides funding for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that
enhance local capabilities to mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents
and emergencies.
ACA 8 (Blumenfield D) Local government financing: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
Location: 2/13/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, city and
county, or special district, as defined, to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund specified public
improvements and facilities, or buildings used primarily to provide sheriff, police, or fire protection
services, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county, city and county, or special district,
as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 1 (Steinberg D) Sustainable Communities Investment Authority.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on T. & H. (Ayes 4. Noes 2. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
The bill would require the Sustainable Communities Investment Authority to adopt a Sustainable
Communities Investment Plan for a Sustainable Communities Investment Area and authorize the
authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax increment funds provided that certain
economic development and planning requirements are met. The bill would authorize the legislative
body of a city or county forming an authority to dedicate any portion of its net available revenue, as
defined, to the authority through its Sustainable Communities Investment Plan. The bill would require
the authority to contract for an independent financial and performance audit every 5 years. This bill
contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
SB 4 (Pavley D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/13/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Would define the terms hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would require the
Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, on or before January 1, 2015, to cause to be conducted an
independent scientific study on hydraulic fracturing treatments. The bill would require the Division of
Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, on or before January 1, 2015, to adopt rules and regulations
specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of wells and well casings and full
disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. The bill would require the division
to perform random periodic spot check investigations during hydraulic fracturing treatments, as
specified. Because a violation of this bill would create a new crime, it would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 7 (Steinberg D) Public works: charter cities.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page
291.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project if the city has a charter provision or ordinance that authorizes a contractor to not
comply with prevailing wage provisions on any public works contract. The bill would, except as
specified, prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project for up to 2 calendar years if the city has, after January 1, 2014, awarded a public
works contract without requiring the contractor to comply with prevailing wage provisions. This bill
would require the Director of Industrial Relations to maintain a list of charter cities that may receive
and use state funding and financial assistance for their construction projects.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 87. Support local control over construction contract
management, including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
SB 24 (Walters R) Public employees' retirement: benefit plans.
Status: 1/10/2013-Referred to Com. on P.E. & R.
Location: 1/10/2013-S. P.E. & R.
Summary:
Existing law regulates state and local public retirement systems and generally requires public
employees who are new members, as defined, of those systems, on and after January 1, 2013, to
participate in specified benefit plans. Existing law requires, in the case of these plans, if a new defined
benefit formula is adopted on or after January 1, 2013, that the formula meet certain requirements
and, among other things, be approved by the Legislature. This bill would eliminate the requirement
that the Legislature approve the changes in the instances described above. This bill would also
authorize a local agency public employer or public retirement system that offers a defined benefit
pension plan to offer a benefit formula with a lower benefit factor at normal retirement age and that
results in a lower normal cost than the benefit formulas that are currently required, for purposes of
addressing a fiscal necessity.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 14. Support legislation which ensures and enhances quality
public services by fulfilling the human resource and employee relations needs of the City. 92. Support
legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 33 (Wolk D) Infrastructure financing districts: voter approval: repeal.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts. The bill would
eliminate the requirement of voter approval for creation of the district and for bond issuance, and
would authorize the legislative body to create the district subject to specified procedures. The bill
would instead authorize a newly created public financing authority, consisting of 5 members, 3 of
whom are members of the city council or board of supervisors that established the district, and 2 of
whom are members of the public, to adopt the infrastructure financing plan, subject to approval by the
legislative body, and issue bonds by majority vote of the authority by resolution. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 78. Support efforts to maintain and increase funding for
streets and roads maintenance and transportation infrastructure programs throughout the City.
SB 135 (Padilla D) Earthquake early warning system.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on G.O. and N.R. & W.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G.O.
Summary:
Would require the Office of Emergency Services, in collaboration with various entities, including the
United States Geological Survey, to develop a comprehensive statewide earthquake early warning
system in California.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 49. Support the Fire Department’s mission of providing
Emergency Medical Services; fire suppression and rescue services; hazardous material spill mitigation;
fire prevention; arson investigation; and public education. 52. support legislation that provides funding
for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that enhance local capabilities to mitigate,
prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents and emergencies.
SB 186 (Knight R) Land use: housing element.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Com. on RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. RLS.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires each city, county, and city and county to prepare and adopt a
general plan that contains certain mandatory elements, including a housing element that analyzes
current and projected housing needs. That law includes legislative findings and declarations relating to
housing. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those findings and declarations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
SB 211 (Price D) Tax administration: disclosure of information: Franchise Tax Board and cities.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Existing law authorizes, until December 31, 2013, a city that has entered into a reciprocal agreement,
as defined, with the Franchise Tax Board, to exchange tax information, as provided. This bill would
delete the repeal date of the provisions relating to the reciprocal agreements between the Franchise
Tax Board and cities, thus indefinitely extending the duration for these provisions. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 241 (Evans D) Oil severance Tax Law.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would impose an oil severance tax on and after January 1, 2014, upon any producer for the privilege
of severing oil from the earth or water in this state for sale, transport, consumption, storage, profit, or
use, as provided, at the rate of 9.9% of the gross value of each barrel of oil severed. The tax would be
administered by the Department of Conservation and would be collected pursuant to the procedures
set forth in the Fee Collection Procedures Law. This bill contains other related provisions and other
existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 341 (DeSaulnier D) Redevelopment.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to
perform various functions. This bill would change provisions relating to the functions to be performed
by the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to instead refer to
the housing successor. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 395 (Jackson D) Hazardous substances: produced water.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
The Department of Toxic Substances Control is prohibited from duplicating or adopting conflicting
regulations for regulated product categories. A violation of the hazardous waste control law is a crime.
This bill would define produced water and require its regulation as a hazardous substance during the
extraction of oil and gas, including hydraulic fracturing operations. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 405 (Padilla D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would, on and after July 1, 2016, additionally impose these prohibitions and
requirements on convenience food stores, foodmarts, and certain other specified stores. This bill
contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
SB 436 (Jackson D) California Environmental Quality Act: notice.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Would require a lead agency to conduct at least one public scoping meeting for the specified projects
and to provide notice to the specified entities of at least one public scoping meeting. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
SB 513 (Hancock D) Local development.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires a development project located within a district that participates in the Transit
Priority Project Program to meet certain requirements, including the requirement that the project
provides 20% affordable units in rental or owner-occupied housing for low- or moderate-income
persons and families, or pays a fee in an amount equivalent to the cost to provide affordable units
elsewhere within the city's or county's jurisdiction, as determined by the city or county. This bill would
revise that percentage requirement to 10%.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 71. Support efforts to
maintain and increase funding for transportation operations, programs and projects throughout the
City including public transit, alternative transportation, bicycle and pedestrian projects, to enhance
safety, reduce congestion, and increase efficient circulation in the City.
SB 665 (Wolk D) Oil and gas: drilling: indemnity bonds.
Status: 3/14/2013-Set for hearing April 23.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Current law requires specified persons in the oil and gas industry, to file with the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor an indemnity bond in a specified amount, but permits the operator, with the approval of the
supervisor, to make certain deposits in lieu of the bond. This bill would delete the amounts specified in
these provisions for indemnity bonds and deposits in lieu of indemnity bonds, leaving those amounts
unspecified.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 684 (Hill D) Advertising displays: redevelopment agency project areas.
Status: 3/12/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Would provide that an advertising display advertising businesses and activities within the boundary
limits of, and as a part of, an individual redevelopment agency project, as the project boundaries
existed on January 1, 2012, may continue to exist and be considered an on-premises display, for a
period not to exceed 10 years, if the display is located within the original boundary limits of the project
and if the display was constructed, is under construction, or is approved for construction by the
designated successor agency on or before January 1, 2013. This bill would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 26. Support efforts to retain, expand, and attract businesses
to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and tax revenues for the local
economy.
27. Support efforts to ensure that requirements and government mandates for local businesses are
reasonable.
SB 798 (De León D) California Green Infrastructure Bank Act.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would enact the California Green Infrastructure Bank Act (act). The bill would establish the California
Green Infrastructure Bank (bank) as a public corporation and would make it responsible for
administering the act. The bill would make the bank under the direction of an executive director to be
appointed by the Governor subject to Senate confirmation. This bill contains other related provisions
and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
SCA 4 (Liu D) Local government transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for local transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its
voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical,
nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 8 (Corbett D) Transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its voters
voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive
changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 9 (Corbett D) Local government: economic development: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for community and economic development projects, as specified, requires
the approval of 55% of its voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming
and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight.
SCA 11 (Hancock D) Local government: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
The California Constitution conditions the imposition of a special tax by a local government upon the
approval of 2/3 of the voters of the local government voting on that tax, and prohibits a local
government from imposing an ad valorem tax on real property or a transactions tax or sales tax on the
sale of real property. This measure would instead condition the imposition, extension, or increase of a
special tax by a local government upon the approval of 55% of the voters voting on the proposition.
The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
Total Measures: 54
Total Tracking Forms: 54
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AB 3 (Bocanegra D) Income taxes: credits: film.
Status: 12/4/2012-From printer. May be heard in committee January 3.
Location: 12/3/2012-A. PRINT
Summary:
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law authorize various credits against the
taxes imposed by those laws, including a credit against those taxes attributable to the production of a
qualified motion picture in California, or, where the qualified motion picture has relocated to California
or is an independent film, as provided. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation to expand or continue the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 93. Support legislative efforts to keep film, television, and
commercial advertisement production and post-production in the State of California, especially in
Culver City. 94. Support the California Legislature and the federal government in their efforts at the
federal level to maintain film and television production in the United States.
AB 5 (Ammiano D) Homelessness.
Status: 1/24/2013-Referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would enact the Homeless Person's Bill of Rights and Fairness Act, which would provide that no
person's rights, privileges, or access to public services may be denied or abridged because he or she is
homeless, has a low income, or suffers from a mental illness or physical disability. The bill would
provide that every person in the state, regardless of actual or perceived housing status, income level,
mental illness, or physical disability, shall be free from specified forms of discrimination and shall be
entitled to certain basic human rights, including the right to be free from discrimination by law
enforcement, in the workplace, while seeking or maintaining housing or shelter, and while seeking
services. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 55. Support efforts to reduce homelessness and increase
services to the homeless both locally and regionally. 56. Seek grant funding to assist with the City’s
homeless programs. 57. Support legislation to help cities address homeless encampments in a way
that balances the needs and rights of the homeless with local health and safety concerns.
AB 7 (Wieckowski D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define, among other things, hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would
require an operator of a well to record and include all data on hydraulic fracturing treatment, including
the risk posed by potential seismicity, as a part of the history of the drilling of the well. The bill would
require DOGGR, in consultation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the State Air
Resources Board, and the State Water Resources Control Board, on or before January 1, 2014, to
adopt rules and regulations specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of
wells and well casings and full disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. This
bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 22 (Blumenfield D) Sidewalks: repairs.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a city, county, or city and county that has an ordinance in operation that requires the
city, county, or city and county to repair or reconstruct streets, sidewalks, or driveways that have been
damaged as a result of tree growth from repealing the ordinance without the concurrence of the local
electorate by majority vote. The bill would also declare that this is a matter of statewide concern.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 86. Oppose legislation that would put additional responsibility
on municipalities for the maintenance of sidewalks and other public infrastructure without adequate
funding.
AB 61 (Gatto D) Parking: parking meters.
Status: 1/18/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/18/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a local authority from enacting an ordinance or resolution prohibiting or restricting the
parking of a vehicle in a parking space that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or inoperable
parking payment center, as defined, until January 1, 2017.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 158 (Levine D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would also require these stores, on and after January 1, 2020, to provide a plastic
bag collection bin for their customers, for the purpose of collecting and recycling single-use plastic bags
and reusable bags. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
AB 164 (Wieckowski D) Infrastructure financing.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would require a lease agreement between a governmental agency undertaking an infrastructure
project and a private entity to include performance bonds as security to ensure the completion of the
construction of the facility and payment bonds to secure the payment of claims of laborers, mechanics,
and materialmen employed on the work under contract.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 84. Support legislation that preserves the right of local
government to set fee structures. 87. Support local control over construction contract management,
including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
AB 175 (V. Manuel Pérez D) Vehicles: towing and impoundment: unlicensed drivers.
Status: 1/25/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee February 24.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Current law authorizes a peace officer to impound for 30 days a vehicle driven by a person who had
never been issued a driver's license. Current law subjects to forfeiture, and requires the impoundment
of, a vehicle driven by an unlicensed driver who is a registered owner of the vehicle and who has a
previous misdemeanor conviction of operating a vehicle without a driver's license. This bill would state
the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to prohibit a peace officer from impounding a vehicle
solely on the basis that the driver is unlicensed.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 48. Support efforts to advance the Police Department’s goals
to enhance community safety through the deterrence/prevention of crime, the apprehension of
offenders, and the education of the public in self-protective measures to minimize victimization. 92.
Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 193 (Logue R) Municipal ballot measures: arguments.
Status: 2/15/2013-Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. E. & R.
Summary:
Would require the city elections official , for a measure placed on the ballot by the legislative body, to
give preference and priority to the argument of a member or members of the legislative body
authorized by that body only if the argument is consistent with the position taken by the legislative
body on the measure .
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 206 (Dickinson D) Vehicles: length limitations: buses: bicycle transportation devices.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 2/7/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize the Sacramento Regional Transit District to install folding devices attached to the
front of its buses that are designed and used exclusively for transporting bicycles if the use of the
device meets certain requirements, including, but not limited to, that the device does not extend more
than 40 inches from the front of the bus when fully deployed, and that the handlebars of the bicycles
being transported do not extend more than 46 inches from the front of the bus. The bill would require
the district to submit a report, containing specified requirements, to the Assembly Committee on
Transportation and the Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing on or before December 31,
2018. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 80. Support efforts to reduce barriers to local governments
implementing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, including innovative treatments.
AB 229 (John A. Pérez D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize the creation of an infrastructure and revitalization financing district, as defined, and
the issuance of debt with 2/3 voter approval. The bill would authorize the creation of a district for up
to 40 years and the issuance of debt with a final maturity date of up to 30 years, as specified. The bill
would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 243 (Dickinson D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. The bill would authorize a city to form a district
to finance a project or projects on a former military base, if specified conditions are met. The bill would
provide that the formation of the district and the issuance of debt by such a district on land of a former
military base that is publicly owned is not subject to voter approval, as specified. This bill contains
other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 265 (Gatto D) Local government liability: dog parks.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would provide that a city, county, city and county , or special district that owns or operates a dog park
shall not be held liable for any injury or death suffered by any personor pet resulting solely from the
actions of a dog in the dog park.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 63. Support legislation that limits the City's liability at park and
recreation facilities to instances when the City has acted negligently.
AB 288 (Levine D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/21/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing" and require the operator of a well, at least 30 days prior to any
hydraulic fracturing operations, to file with the State Oil and Gas Supervisor or the district deputy a
written notice of intention, as specified, to commence hydraulic fracturing. The bill would also prohibit
any hydraulic fracturing operations until written approval is given by the supervisor or district deputy
and would require the supervisor or district deputy to notify the operator of the approval or denial of
the notice within 10 working days after the notice is submitted. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 294 (Holden D) Infrastructure financing districts: use of incremental property tax revenue.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize an infrastructure financing district to utilize the Educational Revenue Augmentation
Fund (ERAF) portion of incremental tax revenue. The bill would require an infrastructure financing
district that proposes to utilize the ERAF portion of incremental tax revenue to include that intention in
the financing plan, and prior to adopting a resolution authorizing the first debt issuance utilizing the
ERAF share, obtain and submit an economic analysis to the California Infrastructure and Economic
Development Bank for review and approval, as specified. This bill contains other related provisions and
other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 11. Support legislation that would favorably address the
State/local government fiscal relationship, including the capping and or return of ERAF (Educational
Revenue Augmentation Fund) dollars to cities.
AB 323 (Chesbro D) Solid waste: recycling: diversion: green materials.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to adopt regulations to provide
that, no later than January 1, 2020, the use of green material as alternative daily cover or alternative
intermediate cover does not constitute diversion through recycling and would be considered disposal
for purposes of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. The bill would authorize the
department to delay the effective date of this requirement, as specified. The bill would impose a state-
mandated local program by imposing new duties upon local agencies with regard to the diversion of
solid waste. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 81. Oppose legislation that would compromise local control in
regards to refuse collection, recycling, hazardous materials handling, landfill operations, and the safe
transport of waste both interstate and intrastate.
AB 427 (Mullin D) Local government: Polanco Redevelopment Act.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would specify that a successor agency or successor housing entity may implement hazardous cleanup
pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, with regard to enforceable obligations, including
brownfield cleanup.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 31. Support reasonable environmental regulations aimed at
enhancing air and water quality, reducing stormwater pollution, and providing opportunities for
corresponding funding mechanisms. 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
AB 541 (Daly D) Buses: illuminated advertising: University of California, Irvine.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize, until January 1, 2019, the University of California, Irvine (university) to operate a
pilot program similar to the one operated by the City of Santa Monica. The bill would request that the
university submit a report by July 1, 2018, on the viability of advertisement sales relating to illuminated
signs on public buses to the Legislature. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing
laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 564 (Mullin D) Community redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law requires successor agencies to wind down the affairs of the dissolved redevelopment
agencies and to, among other things, make payments due for enforceable obligations, as defined,
perform obligations required pursuant to any enforceable obligation, dispose of all assets of the
former redevelopment agency, and to remit unencumbered balances of redevelopment agency funds,
including housing funds, to the county auditor-controller for distribution to taxing entities. This bill
would prohibit the Department of Finance from taking any future action to modify the enforceable
obligations described above following the effective date of the approval of those enforceable
obligations after review by the oversight board and the department. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 92. Support legislation that
protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 662 (Atkins D) Local government: infrastructure financing districts.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would delete the prohibition on infrastructure financing district including any portion of a
redevelopment project area.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
AB 669 (Stone D) Oil and gas: drilling.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the well operator prior to drilling operations to submit proof to the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor that the applicable regional water quality control board has approved the method and
location of wastewater disposal for the well.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 690 (Campos D) Jobs and infrastructure financing districts: voter approval.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts and instead provide
for the creation of jobs and infrastructure financing districts (JIDs) with 55% voter approval. The bill
would authorize a public financing authority to enter into joint powers agreements with affected taxing
entities with regard to nontaxing authority or powers only. The bill would authorize a district to
implement hazardous cleanup pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, as specified. This bill
contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 26. Support efforts to retain,
expand, and attract businesses to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and
tax revenues for the local economy.
AB 741 (Brown D) Local government finance: tax equity allocation formula: qualifying cities.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would, commencing with the 2012-13 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, increase the
allocation of property tax revenues under a new TEA formula, as specified, for qualifying cities, as
defined. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 745 (Levine D) Land use: housing element.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize a city or county to request the appropriate council of governments to adjust a density
to be deemed appropriate if it is inconsistent with the city's or county's existing density.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
AB 792 (Mullin D) Local government: open meetings.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
The Ralph M. Brown Act requires the legislative body of a local agency to post, at least 72 hours before
the meeting, an agenda containing a brief general description of each item of business to be
transacted or discussed at a regular meeting, in a location that is freely accessible to members of the
public, and to provide a notice containing similar information with respect to a special meeting at least
24 hours prior to the special meeting. This bill, if the local agency is unable to post the agenda or
notice on its Internet Web site because of software or hardware impairment beyond the local agency's
reasonable control, would require the local agency to post the agenda or notice immediately upon
resolution of the technological problems. The bill would provide that the delay in posting, or the failure
to post, the agenda or notice would not preclude a local agency from conducting the meeting or taking
action on items of business, provided that the agency has complied with all other relevant
requirements. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs. 99. Support legislation and funding that provides for greater
opportunities for transparency, enhanced delivery of government information, government
accountability and public access for the community.
AB 981 (Bloom D) Redevelopment dissolution.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law provides for the transfer of housing assets and functions previously performed by a
dissolved redevelopment agency to one of several specified public entities. This bill would authorize
that entity to designate the use of, and commit, indebtedness obligation proceeds that were issued
prior to June 28, 2011. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 23. Oppose mandates or
restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 982 (Williams D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing." The bill would also require any notice of intent to drill, rework, or
deepen a well where hydraulic fracturing will occur to include a groundwater monitoring plan for review
and approval by the supervisor and the appropriate regional water quality control board, which would
contain specific information relating to groundwater, water quality, and the monitoring of wells and
water quality. The bill would further require any notice of intent to provide specific information
regarding the amount of water, the source of the water, and the method of disposal of produced
wastewater during hydraulic fracturing operations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 1080 (Alejo D) Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize certain public entities of a community revitalization and investment area, as
described, to form a community revitalization plan within a community revitalization and investment
authority (authority) to carry out the Community Redevelopment Law in a specified manner. The bill
would require the authority to adopt a community revitalization plan for a community Revitalization and
investment area and authorize the authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax
increment funds. This bill contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
AB 1320 (Bloom D) Redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Current dissolved redevelopment agencies as of February 1, 2012, and provides for the designation of
successor agencies, as defined. Current law requires the successor agency to dispose of all remaining
assets and terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment, requires any
passthrough payment obligations to cease at that time, and prohibits the allocation of property tax to
the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that agency following termination of the agency. This
bill would eliminate the requirement that the successor agency dispose of all remaining assets and
terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment. The bill would additionally eliminate
the requirement that passthrough payment obligations cease at that time, and would eliminate the
prohibition on the allocation of property tax to the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that
agency.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 23.
Oppose mandates or restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 1323 (Mitchell D) California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impact reports: wind energy.
Status: 2/25/2013-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would reduce the time and expense
associated with the environmental review of qualifying wind energy projects without affecting the
required environmental studies and required mitigation of those studies.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): Awaiting Bill Language. Bill will pertain to Fracking Safety. 40.
Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and public health are protected during oil and
gas drilling.
AB 1343 (Bonilla D) Local government: general plan: housing element.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires the housing element to, among other things, identify adequate
sites for housing, including rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and emergency
shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all economic
segments of the community. This bill would instead require the housing element to identify adequate
sites for housing, including, but not limited to, rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and
emergency shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all
economic segments of the community.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that
support the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City.
ACA 3 (Campos D) Local government financing: public safety services: voter approval.
Status: 1/23/2013-Introduced measure version corrected.
Location: 1/23/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, or special
district to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund certain fire, emergency response, police, or
sheriff buildings or facilities, and equipment, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county,
or special district, as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 51.
Support legislation and pursue grants that would provide funding for public safety facilities, including
resources to support the construction of a replacement Drill Tower/Classroom facility. 52. Support
legislation that provides funding for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that
enhance local capabilities to mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents
and emergencies.
ACA 8 (Blumenfield D) Local government financing: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
Location: 2/13/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, city and
county, or special district, as defined, to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund specified public
improvements and facilities, or buildings used primarily to provide sheriff, police, or fire protection
services, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county, city and county, or special district,
as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 1 (Steinberg D) Sustainable Communities Investment Authority.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on T. & H. (Ayes 4. Noes 2. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
The bill would require the Sustainable Communities Investment Authority to adopt a Sustainable
Communities Investment Plan for a Sustainable Communities Investment Area and authorize the
authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax increment funds provided that certain
economic development and planning requirements are met. The bill would authorize the legislative
body of a city or county forming an authority to dedicate any portion of its net available revenue, as
defined, to the authority through its Sustainable Communities Investment Plan. The bill would require
the authority to contract for an independent financial and performance audit every 5 years. This bill
contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
SB 4 (Pavley D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/13/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Would define the terms hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would require the
Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, on or before January 1, 2015, to cause to be conducted an
independent scientific study on hydraulic fracturing treatments. The bill would require the Division of
Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, on or before January 1, 2015, to adopt rules and regulations
specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of wells and well casings and full
disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. The bill would require the division
to perform random periodic spot check investigations during hydraulic fracturing treatments, as
specified. Because a violation of this bill would create a new crime, it would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 7 (Steinberg D) Public works: charter cities.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page
291.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project if the city has a charter provision or ordinance that authorizes a contractor to not
comply with prevailing wage provisions on any public works contract. The bill would, except as
specified, prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project for up to 2 calendar years if the city has, after January 1, 2014, awarded a public
works contract without requiring the contractor to comply with prevailing wage provisions. This bill
would require the Director of Industrial Relations to maintain a list of charter cities that may receive
and use state funding and financial assistance for their construction projects.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 87. Support local control over construction contract
management, including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
SB 24 (Walters R) Public employees' retirement: benefit plans.
Status: 1/10/2013-Referred to Com. on P.E. & R.
Location: 1/10/2013-S. P.E. & R.
Summary:
Existing law regulates state and local public retirement systems and generally requires public
employees who are new members, as defined, of those systems, on and after January 1, 2013, to
participate in specified benefit plans. Existing law requires, in the case of these plans, if a new defined
benefit formula is adopted on or after January 1, 2013, that the formula meet certain requirements
and, among other things, be approved by the Legislature. This bill would eliminate the requirement
that the Legislature approve the changes in the instances described above. This bill would also
authorize a local agency public employer or public retirement system that offers a defined benefit
pension plan to offer a benefit formula with a lower benefit factor at normal retirement age and that
results in a lower normal cost than the benefit formulas that are currently required, for purposes of
addressing a fiscal necessity.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 14. Support legislation which ensures and enhances quality
public services by fulfilling the human resource and employee relations needs of the City. 92. Support
legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 33 (Wolk D) Infrastructure financing districts: voter approval: repeal.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts. The bill would
eliminate the requirement of voter approval for creation of the district and for bond issuance, and
would authorize the legislative body to create the district subject to specified procedures. The bill
would instead authorize a newly created public financing authority, consisting of 5 members, 3 of
whom are members of the city council or board of supervisors that established the district, and 2 of
whom are members of the public, to adopt the infrastructure financing plan, subject to approval by the
legislative body, and issue bonds by majority vote of the authority by resolution. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 78. Support efforts to maintain and increase funding for
streets and roads maintenance and transportation infrastructure programs throughout the City.
SB 135 (Padilla D) Earthquake early warning system.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on G.O. and N.R. & W.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G.O.
Summary:
Would require the Office of Emergency Services, in collaboration with various entities, including the
United States Geological Survey, to develop a comprehensive statewide earthquake early warning
system in California.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 49. Support the Fire Department’s mission of providing
Emergency Medical Services; fire suppression and rescue services; hazardous material spill mitigation;
fire prevention; arson investigation; and public education. 52. support legislation that provides funding
for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that enhance local capabilities to mitigate,
prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents and emergencies.
SB 186 (Knight R) Land use: housing element.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Com. on RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. RLS.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires each city, county, and city and county to prepare and adopt a
general plan that contains certain mandatory elements, including a housing element that analyzes
current and projected housing needs. That law includes legislative findings and declarations relating to
housing. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those findings and declarations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
SB 211 (Price D) Tax administration: disclosure of information: Franchise Tax Board and cities.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Existing law authorizes, until December 31, 2013, a city that has entered into a reciprocal agreement,
as defined, with the Franchise Tax Board, to exchange tax information, as provided. This bill would
delete the repeal date of the provisions relating to the reciprocal agreements between the Franchise
Tax Board and cities, thus indefinitely extending the duration for these provisions. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 241 (Evans D) Oil severance Tax Law.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would impose an oil severance tax on and after January 1, 2014, upon any producer for the privilege
of severing oil from the earth or water in this state for sale, transport, consumption, storage, profit, or
use, as provided, at the rate of 9.9% of the gross value of each barrel of oil severed. The tax would be
administered by the Department of Conservation and would be collected pursuant to the procedures
set forth in the Fee Collection Procedures Law. This bill contains other related provisions and other
existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 341 (DeSaulnier D) Redevelopment.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to
perform various functions. This bill would change provisions relating to the functions to be performed
by the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to instead refer to
the housing successor. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 395 (Jackson D) Hazardous substances: produced water.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
The Department of Toxic Substances Control is prohibited from duplicating or adopting conflicting
regulations for regulated product categories. A violation of the hazardous waste control law is a crime.
This bill would define produced water and require its regulation as a hazardous substance during the
extraction of oil and gas, including hydraulic fracturing operations. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 405 (Padilla D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would, on and after July 1, 2016, additionally impose these prohibitions and
requirements on convenience food stores, foodmarts, and certain other specified stores. This bill
contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
SB 436 (Jackson D) California Environmental Quality Act: notice.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Would require a lead agency to conduct at least one public scoping meeting for the specified projects
and to provide notice to the specified entities of at least one public scoping meeting. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
SB 513 (Hancock D) Local development.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires a development project located within a district that participates in the Transit
Priority Project Program to meet certain requirements, including the requirement that the project
provides 20% affordable units in rental or owner-occupied housing for low- or moderate-income
persons and families, or pays a fee in an amount equivalent to the cost to provide affordable units
elsewhere within the city's or county's jurisdiction, as determined by the city or county. This bill would
revise that percentage requirement to 10%.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 71. Support efforts to
maintain and increase funding for transportation operations, programs and projects throughout the
City including public transit, alternative transportation, bicycle and pedestrian projects, to enhance
safety, reduce congestion, and increase efficient circulation in the City.
SB 665 (Wolk D) Oil and gas: drilling: indemnity bonds.
Status: 3/14/2013-Set for hearing April 23.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Current law requires specified persons in the oil and gas industry, to file with the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor an indemnity bond in a specified amount, but permits the operator, with the approval of the
supervisor, to make certain deposits in lieu of the bond. This bill would delete the amounts specified in
these provisions for indemnity bonds and deposits in lieu of indemnity bonds, leaving those amounts
unspecified.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 684 (Hill D) Advertising displays: redevelopment agency project areas.
Status: 3/12/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Would provide that an advertising display advertising businesses and activities within the boundary
limits of, and as a part of, an individual redevelopment agency project, as the project boundaries
existed on January 1, 2012, may continue to exist and be considered an on-premises display, for a
period not to exceed 10 years, if the display is located within the original boundary limits of the project
and if the display was constructed, is under construction, or is approved for construction by the
designated successor agency on or before January 1, 2013. This bill would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 26. Support efforts to retain, expand, and attract businesses
to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and tax revenues for the local
economy.
27. Support efforts to ensure that requirements and government mandates for local businesses are
reasonable.
SB 798 (De León D) California Green Infrastructure Bank Act.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would enact the California Green Infrastructure Bank Act (act). The bill would establish the California
Green Infrastructure Bank (bank) as a public corporation and would make it responsible for
administering the act. The bill would make the bank under the direction of an executive director to be
appointed by the Governor subject to Senate confirmation. This bill contains other related provisions
and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
SCA 4 (Liu D) Local government transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for local transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its
voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical,
nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 8 (Corbett D) Transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its voters
voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive
changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 9 (Corbett D) Local government: economic development: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for community and economic development projects, as specified, requires
the approval of 55% of its voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming
and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight.
SCA 11 (Hancock D) Local government: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
The California Constitution conditions the imposition of a special tax by a local government upon the
approval of 2/3 of the voters of the local government voting on that tax, and prohibits a local
government from imposing an ad valorem tax on real property or a transactions tax or sales tax on the
sale of real property. This measure would instead condition the imposition, extension, or increase of a
special tax by a local government upon the approval of 55% of the voters voting on the proposition.
The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
Total Measures: 54
Total Tracking Forms: 54
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AB 3 (Bocanegra D) Income taxes: credits: film.
Status: 12/4/2012-From printer. May be heard in committee January 3.
Location: 12/3/2012-A. PRINT
Summary:
The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law authorize various credits against the
taxes imposed by those laws, including a credit against those taxes attributable to the production of a
qualified motion picture in California, or, where the qualified motion picture has relocated to California
or is an independent film, as provided. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation to expand or continue the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 93. Support legislative efforts to keep film, television, and
commercial advertisement production and post-production in the State of California, especially in
Culver City. 94. Support the California Legislature and the federal government in their efforts at the
federal level to maintain film and television production in the United States.
AB 5 (Ammiano D) Homelessness.
Status: 1/24/2013-Referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would enact the Homeless Person's Bill of Rights and Fairness Act, which would provide that no
person's rights, privileges, or access to public services may be denied or abridged because he or she is
homeless, has a low income, or suffers from a mental illness or physical disability. The bill would
provide that every person in the state, regardless of actual or perceived housing status, income level,
mental illness, or physical disability, shall be free from specified forms of discrimination and shall be
entitled to certain basic human rights, including the right to be free from discrimination by law
enforcement, in the workplace, while seeking or maintaining housing or shelter, and while seeking
services. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 55. Support efforts to reduce homelessness and increase
services to the homeless both locally and regionally. 56. Seek grant funding to assist with the City’s
homeless programs. 57. Support legislation to help cities address homeless encampments in a way
that balances the needs and rights of the homeless with local health and safety concerns.
AB 7 (Wieckowski D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define, among other things, hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would
require an operator of a well to record and include all data on hydraulic fracturing treatment, including
the risk posed by potential seismicity, as a part of the history of the drilling of the well. The bill would
require DOGGR, in consultation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the State Air
Resources Board, and the State Water Resources Control Board, on or before January 1, 2014, to
adopt rules and regulations specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of
wells and well casings and full disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. This
bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 22 (Blumenfield D) Sidewalks: repairs.
Status: 1/14/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/14/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a city, county, or city and county that has an ordinance in operation that requires the
city, county, or city and county to repair or reconstruct streets, sidewalks, or driveways that have been
damaged as a result of tree growth from repealing the ordinance without the concurrence of the local
electorate by majority vote. The bill would also declare that this is a matter of statewide concern.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 86. Oppose legislation that would put additional responsibility
on municipalities for the maintenance of sidewalks and other public infrastructure without adequate
funding.
AB 61 (Gatto D) Parking: parking meters.
Status: 1/18/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/18/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would prohibit a local authority from enacting an ordinance or resolution prohibiting or restricting the
parking of a vehicle in a parking space that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or inoperable
parking payment center, as defined, until January 1, 2017.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 158 (Levine D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would also require these stores, on and after January 1, 2020, to provide a plastic
bag collection bin for their customers, for the purpose of collecting and recycling single-use plastic bags
and reusable bags. This bill contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
AB 164 (Wieckowski D) Infrastructure financing.
Status: 1/31/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 1/31/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would require a lease agreement between a governmental agency undertaking an infrastructure
project and a private entity to include performance bonds as security to ensure the completion of the
construction of the facility and payment bonds to secure the payment of claims of laborers, mechanics,
and materialmen employed on the work under contract.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 84. Support legislation that preserves the right of local
government to set fee structures. 87. Support local control over construction contract management,
including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
AB 175 (V. Manuel Pérez D) Vehicles: towing and impoundment: unlicensed drivers.
Status: 1/25/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee February 24.
Location: 1/24/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Current law authorizes a peace officer to impound for 30 days a vehicle driven by a person who had
never been issued a driver's license. Current law subjects to forfeiture, and requires the impoundment
of, a vehicle driven by an unlicensed driver who is a registered owner of the vehicle and who has a
previous misdemeanor conviction of operating a vehicle without a driver's license. This bill would state
the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to prohibit a peace officer from impounding a vehicle
solely on the basis that the driver is unlicensed.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 48. Support efforts to advance the Police Department’s goals
to enhance community safety through the deterrence/prevention of crime, the apprehension of
offenders, and the education of the public in self-protective measures to minimize victimization. 92.
Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 193 (Logue R) Municipal ballot measures: arguments.
Status: 2/15/2013-Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. E. & R.
Summary:
Would require the city elections official , for a measure placed on the ballot by the legislative body, to
give preference and priority to the argument of a member or members of the legislative body
authorized by that body only if the argument is consistent with the position taken by the legislative
body on the measure .
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 206 (Dickinson D) Vehicles: length limitations: buses: bicycle transportation devices.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 2/7/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize the Sacramento Regional Transit District to install folding devices attached to the
front of its buses that are designed and used exclusively for transporting bicycles if the use of the
device meets certain requirements, including, but not limited to, that the device does not extend more
than 40 inches from the front of the bus when fully deployed, and that the handlebars of the bicycles
being transported do not extend more than 46 inches from the front of the bus. The bill would require
the district to submit a report, containing specified requirements, to the Assembly Committee on
Transportation and the Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing on or before December 31,
2018. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 80. Support efforts to reduce barriers to local governments
implementing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, including innovative treatments.
AB 229 (John A. Pérez D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize the creation of an infrastructure and revitalization financing district, as defined, and
the issuance of debt with 2/3 voter approval. The bill would authorize the creation of a district for up
to 40 years and the issuance of debt with a final maturity date of up to 30 years, as specified. The bill
would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. This bill contains other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 243 (Dickinson D) Local government: infrastructure and revitalization financing districts.
Status: 2/15/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/15/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize a district to finance projects in redevelopment project areas and former
redevelopment project areas and former military bases. The bill would authorize a city to form a district
to finance a project or projects on a former military base, if specified conditions are met. The bill would
provide that the formation of the district and the issuance of debt by such a district on land of a former
military base that is publicly owned is not subject to voter approval, as specified. This bill contains
other related provisions.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight. 28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with environmental clean-
up projects.
AB 265 (Gatto D) Local government liability: dog parks.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. JUD.
Summary:
Would provide that a city, county, city and county , or special district that owns or operates a dog park
shall not be held liable for any injury or death suffered by any personor pet resulting solely from the
actions of a dog in the dog park.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 63. Support legislation that limits the City's liability at park and
recreation facilities to instances when the City has acted negligently.
AB 288 (Levine D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/21/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing" and require the operator of a well, at least 30 days prior to any
hydraulic fracturing operations, to file with the State Oil and Gas Supervisor or the district deputy a
written notice of intention, as specified, to commence hydraulic fracturing. The bill would also prohibit
any hydraulic fracturing operations until written approval is given by the supervisor or district deputy
and would require the supervisor or district deputy to notify the operator of the approval or denial of
the notice within 10 working days after the notice is submitted. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 294 (Holden D) Infrastructure financing districts: use of incremental property tax revenue.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would authorize an infrastructure financing district to utilize the Educational Revenue Augmentation
Fund (ERAF) portion of incremental tax revenue. The bill would require an infrastructure financing
district that proposes to utilize the ERAF portion of incremental tax revenue to include that intention in
the financing plan, and prior to adopting a resolution authorizing the first debt issuance utilizing the
ERAF share, obtain and submit an economic analysis to the California Infrastructure and Economic
Development Bank for review and approval, as specified. This bill contains other related provisions and
other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 11. Support legislation that would favorably address the
State/local government fiscal relationship, including the capping and or return of ERAF (Educational
Revenue Augmentation Fund) dollars to cities.
AB 323 (Chesbro D) Solid waste: recycling: diversion: green materials.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/28/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to adopt regulations to provide
that, no later than January 1, 2020, the use of green material as alternative daily cover or alternative
intermediate cover does not constitute diversion through recycling and would be considered disposal
for purposes of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. The bill would authorize the
department to delay the effective date of this requirement, as specified. The bill would impose a state-
mandated local program by imposing new duties upon local agencies with regard to the diversion of
solid waste. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 81. Oppose legislation that would compromise local control in
regards to refuse collection, recycling, hazardous materials handling, landfill operations, and the safe
transport of waste both interstate and intrastate.
AB 427 (Mullin D) Local government: Polanco Redevelopment Act.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would specify that a successor agency or successor housing entity may implement hazardous cleanup
pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, with regard to enforceable obligations, including
brownfield cleanup.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 31. Support reasonable environmental regulations aimed at
enhancing air and water quality, reducing stormwater pollution, and providing opportunities for
corresponding funding mechanisms. 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
AB 541 (Daly D) Buses: illuminated advertising: University of California, Irvine.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on TRANS.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. TRANS.
Summary:
Would authorize, until January 1, 2019, the University of California, Irvine (university) to operate a
pilot program similar to the one operated by the City of Santa Monica. The bill would request that the
university submit a report by July 1, 2018, on the viability of advertisement sales relating to illuminated
signs on public buses to the Legislature. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing
laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 564 (Mullin D) Community redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/13/2013-Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/13/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law requires successor agencies to wind down the affairs of the dissolved redevelopment
agencies and to, among other things, make payments due for enforceable obligations, as defined,
perform obligations required pursuant to any enforceable obligation, dispose of all assets of the
former redevelopment agency, and to remit unencumbered balances of redevelopment agency funds,
including housing funds, to the county auditor-controller for distribution to taxing entities. This bill
would prohibit the Department of Finance from taking any future action to modify the enforceable
obligations described above following the effective date of the approval of those enforceable
obligations after review by the oversight board and the department. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 92. Support legislation that
protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
AB 662 (Atkins D) Local government: infrastructure financing districts.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would delete the prohibition on infrastructure financing district including any portion of a
redevelopment project area.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
AB 669 (Stone D) Oil and gas: drilling.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would require the well operator prior to drilling operations to submit proof to the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor that the applicable regional water quality control board has approved the method and
location of wastewater disposal for the well.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 690 (Campos D) Jobs and infrastructure financing districts: voter approval.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts and instead provide
for the creation of jobs and infrastructure financing districts (JIDs) with 55% voter approval. The bill
would authorize a public financing authority to enter into joint powers agreements with affected taxing
entities with regard to nontaxing authority or powers only. The bill would authorize a district to
implement hazardous cleanup pursuant to the Polanco Redevelopment Act, as specified. This bill
contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity. 26. Support efforts to retain,
expand, and attract businesses to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and
tax revenues for the local economy.
AB 741 (Brown D) Local government finance: tax equity allocation formula: qualifying cities.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/11/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Would, commencing with the 2012-13 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, increase the
allocation of property tax revenues under a new TEA formula, as specified, for qualifying cities, as
defined. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
AB 745 (Levine D) Land use: housing element.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize a city or county to request the appropriate council of governments to adjust a density
to be deemed appropriate if it is inconsistent with the city's or county's existing density.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
AB 792 (Mullin D) Local government: open meetings.
Status: 3/4/2013-Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
Location: 3/4/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
The Ralph M. Brown Act requires the legislative body of a local agency to post, at least 72 hours before
the meeting, an agenda containing a brief general description of each item of business to be
transacted or discussed at a regular meeting, in a location that is freely accessible to members of the
public, and to provide a notice containing similar information with respect to a special meeting at least
24 hours prior to the special meeting. This bill, if the local agency is unable to post the agenda or
notice on its Internet Web site because of software or hardware impairment beyond the local agency's
reasonable control, would require the local agency to post the agenda or notice immediately upon
resolution of the technological problems. The bill would provide that the delay in posting, or the failure
to post, the agenda or notice would not preclude a local agency from conducting the meeting or taking
action on items of business, provided that the agency has complied with all other relevant
requirements. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs. 99. Support legislation and funding that provides for greater
opportunities for transparency, enhanced delivery of government information, government
accountability and public access for the community.
AB 981 (Bloom D) Redevelopment dissolution.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. L. GOV.
Summary:
Current law provides for the transfer of housing assets and functions previously performed by a
dissolved redevelopment agency to one of several specified public entities. This bill would authorize
that entity to designate the use of, and commit, indebtedness obligation proceeds that were issued
prior to June 28, 2011. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 23. Oppose mandates or
restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 982 (Williams D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. NAT. RES.
Summary:
Would define "hydraulic fracturing." The bill would also require any notice of intent to drill, rework, or
deepen a well where hydraulic fracturing will occur to include a groundwater monitoring plan for review
and approval by the supervisor and the appropriate regional water quality control board, which would
contain specific information relating to groundwater, water quality, and the monitoring of wells and
water quality. The bill would further require any notice of intent to provide specific information
regarding the amount of water, the source of the water, and the method of disposal of produced
wastewater during hydraulic fracturing operations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
AB 1080 (Alejo D) Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities.
Status: 3/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/7/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Would authorize certain public entities of a community revitalization and investment area, as
described, to form a community revitalization plan within a community revitalization and investment
authority (authority) to carry out the Community Redevelopment Law in a specified manner. The bill
would require the authority to adopt a community revitalization plan for a community Revitalization and
investment area and authorize the authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax
increment funds. This bill contains other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
AB 1320 (Bloom D) Redevelopment: successor agencies.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
Current dissolved redevelopment agencies as of February 1, 2012, and provides for the designation of
successor agencies, as defined. Current law requires the successor agency to dispose of all remaining
assets and terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment, requires any
passthrough payment obligations to cease at that time, and prohibits the allocation of property tax to
the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that agency following termination of the agency. This
bill would eliminate the requirement that the successor agency dispose of all remaining assets and
terminate its existence within one year of the final debt payment. The bill would additionally eliminate
the requirement that passthrough payment obligations cease at that time, and would eliminate the
prohibition on the allocation of property tax to the Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund for that
agency.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 23.
Oppose mandates or restrictions placed on the use of economic development funds.
AB 1323 (Mitchell D) California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impact reports: wind energy.
Status: 2/25/2013-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would reduce the time and expense
associated with the environmental review of qualifying wind energy projects without affecting the
required environmental studies and required mitigation of those studies.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): Awaiting Bill Language. Bill will pertain to Fracking Safety. 40.
Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and public health are protected during oil and
gas drilling.
AB 1343 (Bonilla D) Local government: general plan: housing element.
Status: 3/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.
Location: 3/14/2013-A. H. & C.D.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires the housing element to, among other things, identify adequate
sites for housing, including rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and emergency
shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all economic
segments of the community. This bill would instead require the housing element to identify adequate
sites for housing, including, but not limited to, rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and
emergency shelters, and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all
economic segments of the community.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 17. Support legislation that allows local government to make
decisions regarding housing density levels. 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that
support the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City.
ACA 3 (Campos D) Local government financing: public safety services: voter approval.
Status: 1/23/2013-Introduced measure version corrected.
Location: 1/23/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, or special
district to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund certain fire, emergency response, police, or
sheriff buildings or facilities, and equipment, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county,
or special district, as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 51.
Support legislation and pursue grants that would provide funding for public safety facilities, including
resources to support the construction of a replacement Drill Tower/Classroom facility. 52. Support
legislation that provides funding for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that
enhance local capabilities to mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents
and emergencies.
ACA 8 (Blumenfield D) Local government financing: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
Location: 2/13/2013-A. PRINT
Summary:
Would create an additional exception to the 1% limit for a rate imposed by a city, county, city and
county, or special district, as defined, to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund specified public
improvements and facilities, or buildings used primarily to provide sheriff, police, or fire protection
services, that is approved by 55% of the voters of the city, county, city and county, or special district,
as applicable. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 1 (Steinberg D) Sustainable Communities Investment Authority.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on T. & H. (Ayes 4. Noes 2. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
The bill would require the Sustainable Communities Investment Authority to adopt a Sustainable
Communities Investment Plan for a Sustainable Communities Investment Area and authorize the
authority to include in that plan a provision for the receipt of tax increment funds provided that certain
economic development and planning requirements are met. The bill would authorize the legislative
body of a city or county forming an authority to dedicate any portion of its net available revenue, as
defined, to the authority through its Sustainable Communities Investment Plan. The bill would require
the authority to contract for an independent financial and performance audit every 5 years. This bill
contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur
economic development, revitalize communities and remove blight.
SB 4 (Pavley D) Oil and gas: hydraulic fracturing.
Status: 3/13/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Would define the terms hydraulic fracturing and hydraulic fracturing fluid. The bill would require the
Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, on or before January 1, 2015, to cause to be conducted an
independent scientific study on hydraulic fracturing treatments. The bill would require the Division of
Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, on or before January 1, 2015, to adopt rules and regulations
specific to hydraulic fracturing, including governing the construction of wells and well casings and full
disclosure of the composition and disposition of hydraulic fracturing. The bill would require the division
to perform random periodic spot check investigations during hydraulic fracturing treatments, as
specified. Because a violation of this bill would create a new crime, it would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 7 (Steinberg D) Public works: charter cities.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page
291.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project if the city has a charter provision or ordinance that authorizes a contractor to not
comply with prevailing wage provisions on any public works contract. The bill would, except as
specified, prohibit a charter city from receiving or using state funding or financial assistance for a
construction project for up to 2 calendar years if the city has, after January 1, 2014, awarded a public
works contract without requiring the contractor to comply with prevailing wage provisions. This bill
would require the Director of Industrial Relations to maintain a list of charter cities that may receive
and use state funding and financial assistance for their construction projects.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 87. Support local control over construction contract
management, including retention amounts and prevailing wages.
SB 24 (Walters R) Public employees' retirement: benefit plans.
Status: 1/10/2013-Referred to Com. on P.E. & R.
Location: 1/10/2013-S. P.E. & R.
Summary:
Existing law regulates state and local public retirement systems and generally requires public
employees who are new members, as defined, of those systems, on and after January 1, 2013, to
participate in specified benefit plans. Existing law requires, in the case of these plans, if a new defined
benefit formula is adopted on or after January 1, 2013, that the formula meet certain requirements
and, among other things, be approved by the Legislature. This bill would eliminate the requirement
that the Legislature approve the changes in the instances described above. This bill would also
authorize a local agency public employer or public retirement system that offers a defined benefit
pension plan to offer a benefit formula with a lower benefit factor at normal retirement age and that
results in a lower normal cost than the benefit formulas that are currently required, for purposes of
addressing a fiscal necessity.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 14. Support legislation which ensures and enhances quality
public services by fulfilling the human resource and employee relations needs of the City. 92. Support
legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 33 (Wolk D) Infrastructure financing districts: voter approval: repeal.
Status: 3/13/2013-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page
290.) (March 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 3/13/2013-S. APPR.
Summary:
Would revise and recast the provisions governing infrastructure financing districts. The bill would
eliminate the requirement of voter approval for creation of the district and for bond issuance, and
would authorize the legislative body to create the district subject to specified procedures. The bill
would instead authorize a newly created public financing authority, consisting of 5 members, 3 of
whom are members of the city council or board of supervisors that established the district, and 2 of
whom are members of the public, to adopt the infrastructure financing plan, subject to approval by the
legislative body, and issue bonds by majority vote of the authority by resolution. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 78. Support efforts to maintain and increase funding for
streets and roads maintenance and transportation infrastructure programs throughout the City.
SB 135 (Padilla D) Earthquake early warning system.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on G.O. and N.R. & W.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G.O.
Summary:
Would require the Office of Emergency Services, in collaboration with various entities, including the
United States Geological Survey, to develop a comprehensive statewide earthquake early warning
system in California.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 49. Support the Fire Department’s mission of providing
Emergency Medical Services; fire suppression and rescue services; hazardous material spill mitigation;
fire prevention; arson investigation; and public education. 52. support legislation that provides funding
for equipment, training, educational materials and exercises that enhance local capabilities to mitigate,
prepare, respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents and emergencies.
SB 186 (Knight R) Land use: housing element.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Com. on RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. RLS.
Summary:
The Planning and Zoning Law requires each city, county, and city and county to prepare and adopt a
general plan that contains certain mandatory elements, including a housing element that analyzes
current and projected housing needs. That law includes legislative findings and declarations relating to
housing. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those findings and declarations.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority.
SB 211 (Price D) Tax administration: disclosure of information: Franchise Tax Board and cities.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Existing law authorizes, until December 31, 2013, a city that has entered into a reciprocal agreement,
as defined, with the Franchise Tax Board, to exchange tax information, as provided. This bill would
delete the repeal date of the provisions relating to the reciprocal agreements between the Franchise
Tax Board and cities, thus indefinitely extending the duration for these provisions. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
SB 241 (Evans D) Oil severance Tax Law.
Status: 2/21/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/21/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would impose an oil severance tax on and after January 1, 2014, upon any producer for the privilege
of severing oil from the earth or water in this state for sale, transport, consumption, storage, profit, or
use, as provided, at the rate of 9.9% of the gross value of each barrel of oil severed. The tax would be
administered by the Department of Conservation and would be collected pursuant to the procedures
set forth in the Fee Collection Procedures Law. This bill contains other related provisions and other
existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 341 (DeSaulnier D) Redevelopment.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to
perform various functions. This bill would change provisions relating to the functions to be performed
by the entity assuming the housing functions of the former redevelopment agency to instead refer to
the housing successor. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s
authority and rights over its affairs.
SB 395 (Jackson D) Hazardous substances: produced water.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
The Department of Toxic Substances Control is prohibited from duplicating or adopting conflicting
regulations for regulated product categories. A violation of the hazardous waste control law is a crime.
This bill would define produced water and require its regulation as a hazardous substance during the
extraction of oil and gas, including hydraulic fracturing operations. This bill contains other related
provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 405 (Padilla D) Solid waste: single-use carryout bags.
Status: 2/28/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 2/28/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Current law, until January 1, 2020, requires an operator of a store, as defined, to establish an at-store
recycling program that provides to customers the opportunity to return clean plastic carryout bags to
that store. The bill would, on and after July 1, 2016, additionally impose these prohibitions and
requirements on convenience food stores, foodmarts, and certain other specified stores. This bill
contains other related provisions and other current laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the
distribution of single-use carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
SB 436 (Jackson D) California Environmental Quality Act: notice.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on E.Q.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. E.Q.
Summary:
Would require a lead agency to conduct at least one public scoping meeting for the specified projects
and to provide notice to the specified entities of at least one public scoping meeting. This bill contains
other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to
comply with environmental regulations.
SB 513 (Hancock D) Local development.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Com. on T. & H.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Current law requires a development project located within a district that participates in the Transit
Priority Project Program to meet certain requirements, including the requirement that the project
provides 20% affordable units in rental or owner-occupied housing for low- or moderate-income
persons and families, or pays a fee in an amount equivalent to the cost to provide affordable units
elsewhere within the city's or county's jurisdiction, as determined by the city or county. This bill would
revise that percentage requirement to 10%.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support
the development and improvement of affordable housing within the City. 71. Support efforts to
maintain and increase funding for transportation operations, programs and projects throughout the
City including public transit, alternative transportation, bicycle and pedestrian projects, to enhance
safety, reduce congestion, and increase efficient circulation in the City.
SB 665 (Wolk D) Oil and gas: drilling: indemnity bonds.
Status: 3/14/2013-Set for hearing April 23.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. N.R. & W.
Summary:
Current law requires specified persons in the oil and gas industry, to file with the State Oil and Gas
Supervisor an indemnity bond in a specified amount, but permits the operator, with the approval of the
supervisor, to make certain deposits in lieu of the bond. This bill would delete the amounts specified in
these provisions for indemnity bonds and deposits in lieu of indemnity bonds, leaving those amounts
unspecified.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and
public health are protected during oil and gas drilling.
SB 684 (Hill D) Advertising displays: redevelopment agency project areas.
Status: 3/12/2013-Set for hearing April 9.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. T. & H.
Summary:
Would provide that an advertising display advertising businesses and activities within the boundary
limits of, and as a part of, an individual redevelopment agency project, as the project boundaries
existed on January 1, 2012, may continue to exist and be considered an on-premises display, for a
period not to exceed 10 years, if the display is located within the original boundary limits of the project
and if the display was constructed, is under construction, or is approved for construction by the
designated successor agency on or before January 1, 2013. This bill would impose a state-mandated
local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 26. Support efforts to retain, expand, and attract businesses
to the City that create jobs compatible with the local workforce and tax revenues for the local
economy.
27. Support efforts to ensure that requirements and government mandates for local businesses are
reasonable.
SB 798 (De León D) California Green Infrastructure Bank Act.
Status: 3/11/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 3/11/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would enact the California Green Infrastructure Bank Act (act). The bill would establish the California
Green Infrastructure Bank (bank) as a public corporation and would make it responsible for
administering the act. The bill would make the bank under the direction of an executive director to be
appointed by the Governor subject to Senate confirmation. This bill contains other related provisions
and other existing laws.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation
and grants that help urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
SCA 4 (Liu D) Local government transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for local transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its
voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical,
nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 8 (Corbett D) Transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/14/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and RLS.
Location: 2/14/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its voters
voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive
changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 76.
Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver City’s mass transit
and transportation projects.
SCA 9 (Corbett D) Local government: economic development: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
Would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the
purpose of providing funding for community and economic development projects, as specified, requires
the approval of 55% of its voters voting on the proposition. The measure would also make conforming
and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources. 20.
Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development, revitalize communities
and remove blight.
SCA 11 (Hancock D) Local government: special taxes: voter approval.
Status: 2/7/2013-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and E. & C.A.
Location: 2/7/2013-S. G. & F.
Summary:
The California Constitution conditions the imposition of a special tax by a local government upon the
approval of 2/3 of the voters of the local government voting on that tax, and prohibits a local
government from imposing an ad valorem tax on real property or a transactions tax or sales tax on the
sale of real property. This measure would instead condition the imposition, extension, or increase of a
special tax by a local government upon the approval of 55% of the voters voting on the proposition.
The measure would also make conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Legislative Advocacy Policy Item(s): 2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver
City’s status as a “low property tax” City. 7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to
create an overall revenue structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
Total Measures: 54
Total Tracking Forms: 54
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Legislative Advocacy Program
United States Congress and
California State Legislature
City of Culver City
City Council
Adopted December 10, 2012
Contact:
Shelly Wolfberg, Assistant to the City Manager: 310-253-6008
shelly.wolfberg@culvercity.org www.culvercity.org
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The purpose of the City of Culver City’s Legislative Advocacy Program is to provide
guidance to the City Council regarding advocacy on positions regarding legislation. The
guiding principles included herein are intended to provide direction on matters that
affect the funding, programs, projects, and operations of the City of Culver City as a
governmental organization.
Economic Stability & Financial Development
Tax Base
1. Support legislation that protects the distribution of sales tax to the City.
2. Support legislation that addresses issues created by Culver City’s status as a
“low property tax” City.
3. Support efforts to simplify the collection of sales taxes nationwide and provide an
equitable method for collecting sales taxes for Internet and catalog sales.
4. Support efforts to exempt cities from paying State sales tax.
5. Oppose any actions that the state or federal government may take to divert
revenues from local cities.
6. Oppose legislation that compromises the City’s ability to require and/or collect
appropriate business license fees from Culver City businesses.
7. Support legislation that assists the City in its efforts to create an overall revenue
structure which balances stable and economically sensitive sources.
State and Federal Mandates
8. Support legislation that provides funding for state and federal mandates placed
upon local government.
9. Oppose any legislation that would place a mandate on the City without providing
the funds necessary to carry out the mandated program. Render mandates
invalid if not fully funded.
10. Oppose any legislation that would require any mandated obligations to continue
after funding for the mandate has been eliminated.
City Revenues
11. Support legislation that would favorably address the State/local government fiscal
relationship, including the capping and or return of ERAF (Educational Revenue
Augmentation Fund) dollars to cities. City of Culver City Legislative Advocacy Program | 3
12. Oppose legislation that would reduce revenue which the City receives from or
which is collected by the state.
13. Oppose any legislation that would reduce the City’s autonomy and flexibility in
dealing with the financing of public services.
Employment
14. Support legislation which ensures and enhances quality public services by
fulfilling the human resource and employee relations needs of the City.
15. Support efforts to reform workers’ compensation statutes that streamline the
system and provide adequate benefits for injured workers, while continuing to
control employer costs.
16. Monitor mandates relative to health care costs and services.
Community Development
Housing
17. Support legislation that allows local government to make decisions regarding
housing density levels.
18. Support legislative efforts and seek grants that support the development and
improvement of affordable housing within the City.
19. Support advocacy efforts to raise the funding levels and allowable fair market
rents (FMRs) for the City’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP)
to improve access to rental housing units by low income households and
increase the number of households served.
Economic Development
20. Support legislation that fosters the City’s efforts to spur economic development,
revitalize communities and remove blight.
21. Oppose legislation which impairs the City’s ability to meet existing legal and
contractual obligations.
22. Oppose legislation that impairs the City’s ability to carry out its mission of
improving the economic vitality of the area while preserving the quality of life.
23. Oppose mandates or restrictions placed on the use of economic development
funds.
24. Oppose efforts to usurp local zoning authority. City of Culver City Legislative Advocacy Program | 4
25. Support efforts to develop and promote policies, legislation and grants that help
urban areas foster greater economic opportunity.
26. Support efforts to retain, expand, and attract businesses to the City that create
jobs compatible with the local workforce and tax revenues for the local economy.
27. Support efforts to ensure that requirements and government mandates for local
businesses are reasonable.
Environment
Air/Water Quality
28. Support efforts and seek grants, including partnerships with the private sector,
schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations, to provide assistance with
environmental clean-up projects.
29. Support efforts to advance clean-up of and improvements for waterways that
affect the City.
30. Seek state and federal funds to support the assessment of water quality and the
cleaning of Ballona Creek.
31. Support reasonable environmental regulations aimed at enhancing air and water
quality, reducing stormwater pollution, and providing opportunities for
corresponding funding mechanisms.
32. Support efforts to ensure that Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements,
which represent the maximum amount of a pollutant that a water body can
receive and still meet water quality standards, are achievable and cost-effective
as well as efforts to provide the funding necessary to meet them. Support
legislation that protects municipalities from litigation if they are making good faith
efforts to meet requirements.
33. Support measures that would promote the use of reclaimed water.
34. Support legislation that improves air quality in Culver City and surrounding areas.
35. Support legislation and grants that encourage the use of innovative, efficient, and
renewable alternative fuels for vehicles.
36. Support measures that would increase the City’s ability to comply with
environmental regulations.
37. Support efforts to help municipalities plan for and fund electric vehicle
infrastructure. City of Culver City Legislative Advocacy Program | 5
38. Support statewide efforts to ban or impose fees on the distribution of single-use
carryout bags and polystyrene containers.
39. Support funding for greenhouse gas inventories, climate action plans, and other
work that will help further the goals of AB 32 and related legislation.
40. Support efforts to ensure that air quality, groundwater and public health are
protected during oil and gas drilling.
41. Support legislation that would place financial responsibility for the disposal of
products on product manufacturers rather than local jurisdictions.
Energy
42. Support efforts to preserve municipalities’ opportunities to provide energy
alternatives to residents and businesses and to maintain a utility-established rate
structure that is fair and equitable for the City and its residents.
43. Support legislation that promotes reliable, affordable, and renewable energy for
businesses and residents.
44. Support Community Choice Aggregation legislation and policies which would
allow cities and counties to aggregate the buying power of individual customers
within a defined jurisdiction in order to secure alternative energy supply
contracts. Oppose fees and penalties that tend to make Community Choice
Aggregation cost prohibitive.
45. Support legislation that promotes funding solar energy and photovoltaic
technology as well as energy conservation-related upgrades to public facilities
and the private sector.
46. Support legislation to eliminate site-specific “net metering” requirements for
municipalities that wish to acquire solar, wind or other renewable energy
systems. Current restrictions prevent or make it difficult for the City to produce
solar power at one facility and take credit for it on the bill at another facility.
Community Safety
Public Safety & Crime Prevention
47. Support the Police Department’s mission of providing visible patrol; criminal
investigations; follow up investigations; traffic accident investigations; and
specialized investigations such as identity theft, vice offenses, and similar crimes.
48. Support efforts to advance the Police Department’s goals to enhance community
safety through the deterrence/prevention of crime, the apprehension of offenders,
and the education of the public in self-protective measures to minimize
victimization. City of Culver City Legislative Advocacy Program | 6
49. Support the Fire Department’s mission of providing Emergency Medical Services;
fire suppression and rescue services; hazardous material spill mitigation; fire
prevention; arson investigation; and public education.
50. Support legislation and pursue grants to fund new technology and equipment and
improve and replace existing technology and equipment for Police and Fire,
including resources to support the Interagency Communications Interoperability
System (ICIS).
51. Support legislation and pursue grants that would provide funding for public safety
facilities, including resources to support the construction of a replacement Drill
Tower/Classroom facility.
52. Support legislation that provides funding for equipment, training, educational
materials and exercises that enhance local capabilities to mitigate, prepare,
respond, and recover from small to large scale incidents and emergencies.
53. Support efforts to maintain City reimbursements for personnel costs paid to
public safety employees for training and required appearances in state and/or
County courts.
54. Support the availability of regional healthcare facilities, such as Brotman Medical
Center.
Neighborhood Development
Homeless Assistance
55. Support efforts to reduce homelessness and increase services to the homeless
both locally and regionally.
56. Seek grant funding to assist with the City’s homeless programs.
57. Support legislation to help cities address homeless encampments in a way that
balances the needs and rights of the homeless with local health and safety
concerns.
Arts
58. Support the expansion of arts opportunities to the public.
59. Support legislative efforts and grant opportunities that help fund the City’s
community arts programming. City of Culver City Legislative Advocacy Program | 7
Parks & Recreation
60. Support legislation to preserve and enhance Culver City’s quality of life by:
improving and protecting our parks and natural resources through best
environmental practices; working constantly to make our parks safe, clean and
healthful; facilitating and providing recreation and leisure opportunities; promoting
health, wellness and human development; strengthening our sense of cultural
unity through recognizing our cultural diversity; and strengthening our
community’s image and sense of place through collaboration with community
members and groups.
61. Support legislation, grants, and funding for parks and recreation, programs,
maintenance, parkland acquisition, and capital improvements, to increase the
quality of life for Culver City residents.
62. Explore legislation and seek grants that are intended to serve dense urban
areas.
63. Support legislation that limits the City's liability at park and recreation facilities to
instances when the City has acted negligently.
Senior & Social Services
64. Support efforts to maintain or increase funding for senior housing and nutrition
programs, disabled services, paratransit services, and intergenerational care
programs.
65. Support legislation that funds educational, recreational and physical fitness
related programs for seniors.
66. Support legislation and seek grants that provide financial relief for cities in
making facilities and other public places accessible as mandated by the
Americans with Disability Act (ADA).
67. Support Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding at least at the
current annual funding levels.
Youth & Education
68. Support legislation and grants that promote services for the City’s youth including
youth employment, mentoring, diversion, and intervention programs.
69. Support legislation and seek grants that enhance the services provided to
children, parents, and families, including early education programs. City of Culver City Legislative Advocacy Program | 8
70. Support and collaborate with Culver City Unified School District to secure funding
that assists in enhancement and further development of education and the Youth
Health Center.
Transportation
71. Support efforts to maintain and increase funding for transportation operations,
programs and projects throughout the City including public transit, alternative
transportation, bicycle and pedestrian projects, to enhance safety, reduce
congestion, and increase efficient circulation in the City.
72. Promote goals and objectives in the City Council Adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan, including “Complete Streets”.
73. Advocate for the preservation and enhancement of funding for Safe Routes to
Schools.
74. Support efforts to increase funding for other regional rail projects.
75. Support efforts to fund the I-10/Robertson Interchange and other projects that will
help relieve traffic congestion in the Westside subregion.
76. Support efforts to enhance and protect state, local and federal funding for Culver
City’s mass transit and transportation projects.
Public Works
77. Support legislative efforts to ensure that the City maintains public rights-of-way
control and to allow the City to collect fair compensation for its use.
78. Support efforts to maintain and increase funding for streets and roads
maintenance and transportation infrastructure programs throughout the City.
79. Support efforts to maintain and increase funding for bicycle and pedestrian-
related improvements.
80. Support efforts to reduce barriers to local governments implementing bicycle and
pedestrian infrastructure, including innovative treatments.
81. Oppose legislation that would compromise local control in regards to refuse
collection, recycling, hazardous materials handling, landfill operations, and the
safe transport of waste both interstate and intrastate.
82. Oppose legislation that would compromise local control in regards to sewer
operations and treatment.
83. Advocate for funding for the City’s aging sewer system. City of Culver City Legislative Advocacy Program | 9
84. Support legislation that preserves the right of local government to set fee
structures.
85. Support efforts to identify increased funding and grants for traffic mitigation and
congestion management.
86. Oppose legislation that would put additional responsibility on municipalities for
the maintenance of sidewalks and other public infrastructure without adequate
funding.
87. Support local control over construction contract management, including retention
amounts and prevailing wages.
Telecommunications
88. Support legislation that provides individual universal access to the Internet.
89. Support legislative efforts to ensure that the City receives the maximum benefit
from Internet commerce.
90. Support legislation that enables Municipal Broadband Wireless Deployment.
Additional Issues
Preemption of Local Authority
91. Oppose any legislation intended to preempt the current authority possessed by
the City and delegates that authority to the State or other government agencies.
92. Support legislation that protects and/or expands the City’s authority and rights
over its affairs.
Entertainment
93. Support legislative efforts to keep film, television, and commercial advertisement
production and post-production in the State of California, especially in Culver
City.
94. Support the California Legislature and the federal government in their efforts at
the federal level to maintain film and television production in the United States.
City’s Liability
95. Support legislation and policies that shield cities from being treated as deep
pockets.
96. Support legislation that limits liability to instances when cities have acted
negligently. City of Culver City Legislative Advocacy Program | 10
97. Support legislation limiting the instances when cities have to pay damages
without having acted negligently.
98. Oppose legislation which impairs the City’s ability to meet existing legal and
contractual obligations.
Government Transparency, Participation, Accessibility, and Public Notification
99. Support legislation and funding that provides for greater opportunities for
transparency, enhanced delivery of government information, government
accountability and public access for the community.
100. Support legislation and funding which increases opportunities for
collaborative problem solving, information accessibility and inclusion in
participatory processes whenever possible.
101. Support legislation that allows electronic mail (e-mail) as an accepted form
of communication for mandated notifications.
Code Enforcement
102. Oppose legal requirements and constraints that would inhibit the City’s
ability to perform nuisance abatement related to conditions, activities and places.