MEETING DATE:
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9350 - LEGISLATIVE REPORT
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution taking a position on pending legislation in the California State Legislature and projects of local impacts.
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Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Planning for the Future
Good Governance
Introduction
The City Council adopted the 2024 Legislative Platform to guide the consideration of state and federal bills that affect City operations. In keeping with that direction, this report provides updates on State legislative activities and proposed legislation with several recommended positions on current iteration of bills in print and significant projects with local impacts. Staff will continue to monitor and collaborate with Cal Cities and our lobbyist teams to bring forward for future City Council consideration such additional positions on proposed legislation as are consistent with its Legislative Platform.
Discussion
During the last week of the legislative session, the Senate and Assembly floors were buzzing with activity to get bills heard and passed. Several high profile "gut-and-amends" bills were updated this week, including a bill package on consumer protection from high gas and energy prices that's being pushed by the Governor and has called a special session next month to address the issues.
Assemblymembers Juan Carrillo and Eloise Reyes were able to push AB 98 through even with heavy opposition from the League of Cities and CalED. This a bill creates significant new environmental requirements for any logistics warehouse in the state. AB 98 would limit new or expanded warehouses on existing and rezoned industrial sites within 900 feet of sensitive receptors unless specific standards are met. Cities would also need to update their circulation elements to account for related truck routes, signage, parking, and idling. Cities that fail to do so could face $50,000 fines every six months from the ...
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