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WWW.TOWNSENDPA.COM Legislative Update
SACRAMENTO •WASHINGTON DC
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA • CENTRAL CALIFORNIA •SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA January 19, 2021
Company Overview
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• 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.
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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
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Central California Office in Fresno
_ Federal Office in Washington DC
City of Tustin Presentation: January 19, 2021
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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
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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
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submitted prior to the deadline Coordinate debrief sessions for
unsuccessful applications
City of Tustin Presentation: January 19, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Client Service Team
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Casey Elliott Cori Takkinen
State Capitol Director Senior Director
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Eric O'Donnell Sean McReynolds Anakaren Cervantes
Senior Associate Associate Associate
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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
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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?
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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
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