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4-A-14 Legislative Bill Action ................................ ............................... would establish statewide precedents that could be detrimental to jurisdictions beyond the bill's osten- sible influence. In addition, the penalties in the bill mirror provisions in other legislation the League is currently opposing. This measure will be considered for a formal League position at the League's Commit- tee on Housing, Community and Economic Develop- ment on June 27th. A letter outlining the League's concerns has been sent to the author, and is avail- able from the League's website. Staff: Dan Carrigg, Status: AsApps, Position: Review and Comment. AB 1358 (Simitian). Housing Efficiency Act. AB 1358 allows redevelopment funds to be used to support the development of affordable housing within five miles of the boundaries of the project area. Adjacent cities and counties would also be permitted to jointly fund the development of affordable housing less than five miles away from the project area, or within five miles of a redevelopment agency. Finally, AB 1358 recognizes the unique challenges that built out communities face when considering new con- struction. If a community can demonstrate that at least 85% of residentially -zoned land contains housing at or above the minimum allowed density, these cities are permitted to provide funding to an adjacent community for projects that will be located within five miles of the built -out city's boundary. Redevelopment funds are an important source of funding for a variety of community revitalization purposes, including securing land, improving existing structures and subsidizing housing. AB 1358 pro- vides local communities with additional flexibility to use redevelopment funds more efficiently, combine resources and to respond to the market opportunities that are not necessarily governed by jurisdictional boundaries. In brief, this additional flexibility will assist local agencies when they work with adjacent jurisdictions build more affordable housing. This legislation is sponsored by cities in the author's district. The measure narrowly passed the Assembly Housing Committee on Wednesday, after encounter- ing opposition from housing advocates. Cities supporting this concept are encouraged to send letters. Staff: Dan Carrigg, Status: AsmFIr, Position: Support. SB 293 (Brulte). Development Fees. SB 293 prevents local agencies from imposing a monetary charge or exaction on development or construction activities for the purpose of raising in general fund revenue. This bill was described in more detail in last week's Priority Focus. Based upon opposition from local governments, the author agreed to make 52 293 a two-year bill before the Senate Local Govern- ment Committee on Wednesday. Given that this legislation seeks to limit local taxing authority League will continue to monitor its progress over the coming months. Staff: Dan Carrigg, Status: Two -year bill. AsHlth, Position: Oppose. SB 898 (Burton). Farmland Conservation. SB M would prevent cities and counties from zoning, rezoning or prezoning any "important cropland" for non - agricultural development until January 2015. An in -depth discussion of the bill can be found in last week's Priority Focus. On Wednesday, the Senate Local Government Committee gutted the language of the bill and replaced it with intent language. A farm- land conservation working group will now be formed. The League will continue to be involved in the upcom- ing discussions. Staff: Dan Carrigg, Status: SenFlr, Position: Review and Comment. AB 170 (Reyes) General Plans. San Joaquin Air Quality District. Several days ago AB 170 was converted from a nursing bill into a legislation that establishes significant mandates upon the local governments within the jurisdiction of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD). Affected agencies were taken by surprise, and given little time to comment on AB 170 The League opposed the bill based upon the significant mandates on the affected local governments. AB 170 was heard before the Assembly Local Government Committee on Wednesday May 7. The author agreed to replace the substance of the bill in its current form with a set of amendments that inject air quality consid- erations into the general plan process in a more balanced and reasonable manner. The League plans to review the drafted language as soon as it becomes available. Staff: Dan Carrigg, Status: AsmFlr Position: Review and Comment. SB 744 (Dunn). Housing Accountability Commit- tee. Cities need to be on record opposing this legislation which would permit housing developers to appeal any condition that is imposed on an approved PAGE 141PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Web Site -- www.cacities.org