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LegislatiVe Bill Action cities are expected to take on a new training and from cities with regards to this issue as it relates to licensing role, we need additional state funds, parking violations and the NPDES permits. Unfortu- Additionally, AB 2031 appears to be a potential nately, AB 1800 runs counter to the requirements liability for cities, if cities are Involved in trainingbeing put in place by the State and Regional Water a[td "licensing" the entities to provide the funeral (~uality.Control Boards relative to NPDES permits. escort service. The League will likely oppose AB Allowing an exemption from parking restrictions for 2031 based on issues raised. Please let staff know if street sweeping would result in cities not being able you have any concerns with this legislation. Staff: to meet the conditions of their NPD£S permits, which Natasha Fooman, Status: AsTrans;Hrg-4/8, Position: require that debris be removed from gutters so that Review and Comment. it does not enter the storm drain system and creeks. Staff: Natasha Fooman, Status: AsTrans;Hrg: 4/8; SB 191~ (Torlakson). Vehicles. Electric Per- Position: Oppose. sonal Assistive Mobility Devices (EPAMDs). SB 1918 defines an EPAMD as a self-balancing, non- AB 2511 (Durra). Public Utilities. Relocation. tandem, 2-wheeled device that can turn in place, and AB 2511 requires electric, water, telephone and gas carry one person at a speed less than 20 mph. utilities to enter into relocation agreements with SB 191~1 establishes regulations for EPAMDs, includ- public entities, in connection with a transit or lng that they be equipped with front, rear and side transportation capital improvement project. The reflectors, a system to bring the device to a con- relocation agreement must contain the following trolled stop and lamps for nighttime visibility. It elements: 1) location of work to be completed; 2) also specifies that a "pedestrian" includes a user of cost arrangement between the parties; 3) schedule an EPAMD, and authorizes local authorities to adopt for the work to be completed; 4) remedies for ordinances with respect to the time, place and contract impairment; 5) definition of default on the manner of operation of EPAMDs. According to the part of either party; and 6) remedies for default by sponsor, SB 1918 is being introduced because either par~y, and provide that if a public utility EPAMDs do not currently fit within California's abandons utility relocation work under a relocation transportation category definitions. EPAMDs have a agreement, the public entity may assume the work footprint no larger than the average adult body, and and the public utility would be required to reimburse the ability to emulate human balance. They are the public entity in accordance with the relocation designed to allow people at home and. ~rk to go a~reemem Currently, public utilities will pay for the farther, move more quickly and ~ncrea 3e amount r~ .)catic~r; ~f their facilities in public rights of way in they can carry anywhere they currently iK. Staff: conjunction with a road pro~ect. AB 2511 could Natasha Fooman, Status: SenTrans;Hr9-4/16, Pesi- allow public utilities to claim that this bill super- tion: Review and Comment. sedes prior law and now they can negotiate on the cost of relocation with us. While this bill would be AB 1800 (Kehoe). Motor Vehicles. Persons useful for transit districts, because they don't with Disabilities. AB 1800 authorizes a disabled currently have the right to tell utility companies to person or disabled veteran, displaying special pay for the relocation, it would add additional identification disabled person license plates or a hurdles for cities. Please contact League staff and placard, to park in restricted zones designated for let us know what you think about AB 2511. Staff: street sweeping without being issued a parking Natasha Fooman/Amy Brown, Status: AsTrans;Hrg: violation. Although the League is very sensitive to 4/15, Position: Review and Comment. issues with regards to disabled persons and veter- ans, we have received an overwhelming response PAGE 4/PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Web Site--www. cacities.org