HomeMy WebLinkAboutITEM NO. 12 - LEGISLATIVE UPDATE (TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS) T WNSEND PUBLIC AF= FAIRS EST T PA I998 TUSTIN 5 BUILDING OUR FUTURE HONORING OUR PAST TPA Introduction • WWW.TOWNSENDPA.COM Legislative Update SACRAMENTO •WASHINGTON DC NORTHERN CALIFORNIA • CENTRAL CALIFORNIA •SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA January 19, 2021 Company Overview NOMINEE-.—....... • Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA) was founded in 1998 by Christopher Townsend with a mission to support organizations that improve our communities. • TPA has represented 315 clients, including 245 local public agencies, such as cities, counties, transportation agencies, water and sanitation districts, school districts, community college districts, park and recreation districts, and other special districts, as well as nonprofit organizations. • TPA is the only Top Ten lobbying firm in California that specializes in both legislative advocacy AND grant funding in Sacramento AND Washington, DC. • TPA has secured over $1 .8 billion in public sector funding for our clients. 1 ......ti........., of Presentation: • 2021 Slide Company Overview TPA has a team of 12 registered state and federal lobbyists and grant writers, with the policy expertise, advocacy experience, and bi-partisan relationships necessary to achieve legislative and funding results. TPA maintains five offices to serve its clients.- State lients:State Capitol Office in Sacramento SouthernCalifornia Office in Newport Beach - Northern California Office in Oakland y�� fPY •.rrL s _ Central California Office in Fresno _ Federal Office in Washington DC City of Tustin Presentation: January 19, 2021 • - Approach • Legislative • Conduct Detailed Develop Customized Orientation 2 Legislative Strategy • Meet with City leadership Prepare official legislative • Develop customized advocacy platform and strategy strategy with orientation insights Brief key stakeholders on • Craft strategy for success in legislative priorities current political climate 3 Implement the Ongoing Advocacy Legislative Strategy 4 and Administration • Build and strengthen relevant Maintain regular communication relationships Provide written reports including • Track legislation bill and committee analysis • Coordinate advocacy trips Prepare and file all applicable Shepherd client-sponsored lobbying reports legislation City of Tustin Presentation: 2021 • ' ' Approach • Grant Writing Craft a Strategic Identify, Research, Funding Plan 2 and Monitor Funding Opportunities • Proactive and comprehensive Ensure every opportunity is customized funding plan identified (state, federal, local, • Multiple programs identified foundation, private, etc.) for each project Opportunity assessment • Identify key "strings attached" Comprehensive grant matrix Grant Application Comprehensive Development and Follow-Up Submittal • Establish clear accountabilities Advocate for client application • Draft written proposal and with legislators and agency staff conduct client review Assist with post-award Ensure applications are administration and compliance • submitted prior to the deadline Coordinate debrief sessions for unsuccessful applications City of Tustin Presentation: January 19, 2021 � - Legislative Achievements Policy • • • • Public Facilities and Finance Local Control and Budgeting ' Public Employee Programs • Contractual Assessment Programs Local Governance • Infrastructure Financing Opportunities • PEPRA Compliance Public Employee Benefits • JPA Benefits • Medical Benefits Vesting • Drinking Water Public Health Regulations Water Quality • Groundwater Pollution Liability • Groundwater Management Plans • Direct Potable Reuse Water and Sanitation • State Bond Funding for Water Projects Water Infrastructure • Integrated Regional Watershed Projects • Local Reliability Projects • Water Conservation Programs Sanitation Infrastructure ' Integrated Regional Watershed Projects • Advanced Water Treatment Facilities Local Streets and Roads ' State Highway Relinquishments Transportation • Local Venue Signage on State Highways p • State Bond Funding for Highway Projects State Highway System Ex ansion of Toll Lanes/Toll Roads • Veterans Resources Community College Districts • Alternative Energy Job Training • ADA Reform Education K-12 School Districts ' K-12 Safety Planning Programs • Joint Use Projects with CivicA encies • Charter School Facilities Funding School Facilities • Community College Facilities Funding • K-12 School District Facilities Funding City ofTustin Presentation: • 2021 • • Legislative Achievements Policy • • • • Joint-Use Projects with School Districts Recreation and Park Facilities • State Bond Funding for Local Park Projects Community Resources Cultural Facilities • CA Cultural and Historical Endowment • CA Nature Education Facilities Program Affordable Housing • Developing Funding for Affordable Housing • Expanding Affordable Housing Eligibility • Capital Investment Incentive Program Expansion Housing and Economic Economic Development • Enterprise Zone Program Regulations Development • Military Base Re-Use Land Planning • Agency Dissolution Process Redevelopment • Developing Post-RDA Funding Sources • State Liability Reduction Crime Reduction • Sex Trafficking Control • Gun Control Public Safet • Increasing Local Police Presence/COPS y • Police Body Cameras Local Law Enforcement Funding for Police Facilities • Regional Public Safety Task Force Initiatives Health and Safety • Air Pollution Reduction Methods Environment • Treatment of the Remains of a Deceased Veteran Greenhouse Gas Reduction • TOD Housing to Support Cap and Trade Objectives • Increase Transit Accessibility for Active Transportation • Drafting Local and State Cannabis Regulations Cannabis Policy Local and State Regulations • Local Control of Retail Facilities • Economic Development Opportunities City ofTustin Presentation: • • FY 2019-20 State Budget Earmarks Nam City of Agoura Hills Stormwater Treatment Project $1,000,000 City of Avalon Underground Fuel Tank Removal and Replacement $500,000 City of Buena Park Historical Renovations $500,000 City of Costa Mesa Lions Park $1,000,000 City of Dinuba Water Well Replacement $1,000,000 City of Huntington Beach Multi-Use Blufftop Path $1,700,000 City of Laguna Beach Laguna Canyon Road Fuel Modification $1,000,000 City of Oakland Public Safety Projects $4,000,000 Bus Services $1,000,000 City of Selma Storm Drain, Storage and Recharge $1,500,000 Discovery Cube of Los Angeles Natural Resources Pavilion $5,000,000 Discovery Cube of Orange County Property Acquisition/Parking Structure $10,000,0000 East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Equipment, Vehicles, and Facilities Acquisitions and $500,000 Improvements North County Transit District Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Project $6,130,000 Tri Valley Cities Coalition Dublin Sports Grounds All Abilities Playground $1,400,000 [TOTAL FY 2019-20 STATE BUDGET EARMARKS $36,230,000 City • Tustin Presentation: 2021 • Funding Achievements Policy • • • Federal • • All Sources Transportation $546.6 Million $101 .7 Million $648.3 Million Water and Sanitation $117.8 Million $7.7 Million $125.5 Million Parks and Recreation $105.8 Million $6.2 Million $112.0 Million Cultural Resources $112.6 Million $7.0 Million $119.6 Million Housing and Economic Development $397.6 Million $5.0 Million $402.6 Million Public Safety $59.9 Million $54.8 Million $114.7 Million Education $247.9 Million $44.8 Million $292.7 Million TOTAL $1 .588 Billion $227.2 Million $1 .815 Billion City of • ' 2021 • " a - Client Service Team r Casey Elliott Cori Takkinen State Capitol Director Senior Director l � -41 s Eric O'Donnell Sean McReynolds Anakaren Cervantes Senior Associate Associate Associate City of • 2021 • - Legislative Platform Provides direction to the City's Legislative Delegation on key priorities, projects, and principles of the City Council. Allows City staff and TPA to identify priority bills that are being discussed in Sacramento to create a targeted legislative outreach plan. Allows City staff and TPA to act quickly on priority issues that are being discussed in Sacramento that impact the City. A Legislative Platform does not mean that TPA will only advocate for bills that meet the platform. Any other legislation that is identified that could impact Tustin, will be brought to the attention of City Staff and City Council. A Legislative Platform does not mean that TPA will never ask for the City's feedback on specific legislation that is covered under the platform — but if something is time sensitive, it allows us to take quick action to advocate on your behalf. City of Tustin Presentation: January 19, 2021 Slide 11 Legislative Platform TPA has provided a Late February to draft platform to City Early March: Staff that will be February 19: Targeted date for further finalized over Bill Introduction City Council adoption the next few weeks Deadline of the legislative with input from City platform Council members. City of Tustin Presentation: January 19, 2021 Slide 12 Legislative Platform Guiding Principles: Preserve Local Control Support Promote Funding Fiscal Stability Opportunities qq City of Tustin Presentation: January • 2021 • - Legislative Platform Economic Development Land Use Planning and Housing Parks and Recreation Public Works Water Quality and Water Supply Human Resources Public Safety City of Tustin Presentation: January 19, 2021 Slide 14 2020-21 Legislative Session Continued Impacts of COVID-19 Expanding Access to Broadband Internet Eviction Moratorium Housing and Homelessness Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Public Safety Reform Organic Recycling City of Tustin Presentation: January 19, 2021 Slide 15 Questions? W N S E N D PUBLIC AFFAIRS ESTTPA 1998 Casey Elliott Cori Takkinen State Capitol Director Senior Director CElliott@TownsendPA.com CTakkinen@TownsendPA.com Eric O'Donnell Sean McReynolds Senior Associate Associate EOdonnell@TownsendPA.com SMcreynolds@TownsendPA.com Anakaren Cervantes Associate ACervantes@TownsendPA.com City of Tustin Presentation: 2021 • " •