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Page 2 of 3 Agenda Report for February 19, 2002 Supporting the Legislative Task Force Priorities 2002/2003 February 11, 2002 Local Control The Division will work to restore and protect local control, authority, decision making, and will oppose efforts by other governmental entities to diminish it. • Expansion of Local Government Funding Sources for Transportation The Division will pursue expansion of funding options available to local governments to maintain the transportation infrastructure. Enhancement of Alameda Corridor East Financing The Division will work in partnership with regional associations as well as the state and federal governments to obtain additional construction funds to mitigate the impact of increased goods movement through the Inland Empire. • Reduction of Low-income Housing Concentration in the Inland Empire. The Division will work in partnership with SANBAG to address the concentration of low-income housing in the Inland Empire region caused by flaws in the Regional Housing Needs Assessment. • Economic Development/Jobs The Division will pursue legislation to facilitate job creation and economic development in the Inland Empire, with the goal of improving the jobs/housing balance in the region. Endangered Species The Division will support legislation that enables cities to protect endangered species through development of species habitat plans that mitigate negative impacts on community land use. On November 16, 2000, the League of California Cities, Inland Empire Division voted to form a Governmental Partnership Program under the arm of the Legislative Task Force. The various entities agreed to return to their respective governing boards and request Council/Board Action officially appointing a Legislative Liaison (s) to actively participate in this program. The City received a letter from the division President outlining the details and responsibilities of the respective liaison (s). The division also agreed there could be more than one elected official from the respective entity serving as a Legislative Liaison for the program. Deirdre Bennett and Kelly Chastain are the current representatives to this Task Force. The Task Force meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. at Rancho Cucamonga City Hall. Because of various other conflicting appointments, it is sometimes impossible for the current liaisons to make the meeting. Staff suggests the City Council consider appointing an additional alternate to assist in representing the City at the meetings. FINANCIAL IMP There are no financial impacts associated with this action. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There are no environmental impacts associated with this action.