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6.G. - Page 17 of 23 Page 17 Top Policy Areas Identified: In addition to the comprehensive bill reports that are sent to the City in advance of each bi-weekly call, bills that touch on the issues outlined below will be highlighted and brough to the City's attention. Below is a list of top policy areas identified by each Redwood City department director: • Legislation that would modify (reduce) development impact fees. o Identified by City Managers Department, Parks and Recreation, Fire Department, Community Development/Transportation Department. • General funding shortfall issues (excess ERAF, COVID funding relief etc.). o Identified by City Manager's Department, Fire/Police Department(s) • Legislation that deals with fuels mitigation, vegetation management and fire prevention. o Identified by Fire Department as well as Parks and Recreation Department. • More tools to promote (housing) production, concern on year -over -year increased density requirements. o Identified by City Managers Department • New COVID-19 worker protection (legislative and regulatory) o Identified by Finance Department and Human Resources Department. Top Funding Priorities Identified: Below is a list of top funding priorities identified by each Redwood City department director. RPPG has provided a short list of potential grant opportunities (at the conclusion of this report). As noted by the Admin/Finance Department, Redwood City has established a staff "grants" working group. RPPG will assist as needed in consulting with the working group to further explore these or other potential grant opportunities. In addition to state and federal grants, RPPG will explore the State's budget, potential state bond proposals that aim to support the following: • Funding for increased fuels mitigation, vegetation management and clean up, defensible space, fire prevention technology. o Identified by Fire Department as well as Parks and Recreation Department. • Funding for Bay Area water contamination, veteran's memorial/ senior center, and after school programs o Identified by Parks and Recreation Department • Funding for infill projects/ very low-income housing, funding for COVID-19 related rental assistance. o Identified by City Managers Department • Funding for Sea Level Rise study o Identified by Public Works Department 319