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3. League of California Cities Presentation Tony Cardenas advocated for the opposition of S3157, the Streamlining the Rapid Evolution and Modernization of Leading-edge Infrastructure Necessary to Enhance (STREAMLINE) Small Cell Deployment Act which limits the ability of cities to determine the location, appearance, and size of wireless infrastructure. Tony provided a sample letter of opposition and asked the City to consider joining LOCC, perhaps lead the opposition with the Orange County Fire Authority due to implications. Tony advocated for the potential opposition of AB 2923, by Assembly Member Chiu, a regional bill that would require the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART); this bill would give BART Local Land Use Authority over its transit -oriented development zones. He stated that although it is a regional bill, LOCC is taking an opposed position because it sets a precedence, and they believe it violates Article 11 Section 11 of the Constitution. Vice Chair Martinez stated she supports AB 2923 because the State is giving local government rights that are much needed for economic development opportunities near rail. Chair Sarmiento stated that the needs for housing are so daunting that these bills need to be looked at different. Tony stated that the LOCC is involved in a ballot measure campaign to oppose Proposition 6. The ballot measure proposes to repeal the Road Repair and Accountability Act (a fuel tax), also known as SB 1. Tony asked on behalf of LOCC that the City consider passing a resolution opposing Proposition 6. Another ballot measure Tony mentioned is the Split Role on Property Taxes, which is going to qualify for 2020, however, at this time LOCC does not anticipate taking a position. Chair Sarmiento and Vice Chair Martinez do not support AB 2923, but on the Federal Inverse Condemnation the Federal item, there is no opposition. Jorge Garcia stated that the City can take positions within its platform. City Manager Godinez suggested taking Proposition 6 to the Big 11 Mayors 4. Development of the City Council Policy Regarding Violation of Code of Conduct and Ethics The Committee and staff discussed at length the various policy options for consideration of sanctions, censure, disapproval and admonitions. The committee members anonymously agreed and directed staff to take a receive and file report to the City Council that recommends a status quo policy. The City has a values based Code of Ethics and Conduct, thus, existing methods of reporting both Brown Act and Political Reform Act violations are appropriate and should remain. Legislative Affairs, Ethics, Transparency and Communications Council Committee Meeting Minutes August 15, 2018 Page 4