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4. League of California Cities Briefing October 2014 to December 2014 Tony Cardenas discussed the decline of funding for transportation infrastructure due to a decrease in sales and excise tax revenue which he expects to be a major issue this session. Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins and the Senate will both be releasing bills to address this. In regards to post redevelopment legislation, a trailer bill was introduced by the Department of Finance which makes it difficult for cities to enter into the Meet and Confer appeal process. If a city wins the appeal process it will not be reimbursed for legal fees. The League of California Cities Board unanimously opposed the bill and is currently drafting an opposition letter. Tony Cardenas mentioned that new medical marijuana legislation, AB 1266, has been introduced by Assembly member Ken Cooley. The three components of the bill are local control, protection of public safety and accounting requirements such as keeping inventory and bookkeeping for dispensaries. A new provision introduced in the bill is dual licensing, where both City and State approval would be necessary to operate a dispensary. Another provision included is for apprenticeships. There will be other bill introductions with the vast majority giving the State control as opposed to local government. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho asked if licensing provisions are being grandfathered in. Tony Cardenas responded that from his understanding brick and mortar dispensaries already operating in 2015 will not need to have State licenses. He will confirm and follow up with the City. Councilwoman Martinez asked if AB 1266 makes a distinction between medical and recreational marijuana. Tony Cardenas responded that the bill is silent on recreational marijuana. Councilwoman Martinez expressed concern about future recreational marijuana legislation. Tony Cardenas stated the goal is to have some foundational regulations in place before recreational marijuana legislation is proposed. Councilwoman Martinez asked for Best Practices to be compiled after the City finishes its approval process and for the information to be shared with the League and other legislators who may find it useful. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho has been keeping a list of policy questions that she wondered if the committee would be interested in reviewing to possibly add to the ordinance in the future. Tony Cardenas commented on the solar power permit bill explaining that it streamlines the residential solar permitting process. Tony Cardenas mentioned February 27th is the deadline for introducing bills. The City will be provided with a 'Hot Bills' list by the League. Lastly, the next League Division meeting will be March 19th in Irvine. Three State legislators will be present. Tony Cardenas will send meeting information on February 24th. Legislative City Committee Minutes FelL.&A.17015, Page 5