Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION AND SENDING A CORRESPONDING LETTER REGARDING ASSEMBLY BILL 98 (CARRILLO, REYES) REGARDING WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS USE STANDARDS AND RELATED MATTERS (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
This item transmits a request for the City Council to take a position of opposition and authorize staff to transmit a corresponding letter regarding Assembly Bill 98 (Carrillo, Reyes), the “Warehouse Design and Build Standards Bill.”
Staff recommends the City Council to oppose AB 98 because the measure limits a city’s ability to site a new or expanded use of a logistic use development or warehouse. Local ordinances are already aimed at ensuring zoning regulations are tailored to the unique needs and concerns of our communities. Local jurisdictions are best equipped to determine appropriate setback requirements and conditions for logistic use developments in their cities, rather than be forced to use a one-size-fits-all approach.
This bill, if enacted, would limit new or expanded logistics use developments and warehouses on existing and rezoned industrial sites within 900 feet of sensitive receptors (including homes, hospitals, schools, and public recreational areas) by requiring a 300-to-500-foot setback, 50-to-100-foot buffer zones, and required trucking routes. The bill would also require all local governments to update their circulation elements to include truck routes, signage, parking, and idling, and would authorize the Attorney General to fine local jurisdictions $50,000 every six months if they are not in compliance.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
TAKE a position of opposition for Assembly Bill 98 (Carrillo, Reyes) and AUTHORIZE staff to transmit a corresponding letter.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the Council deems appropriate and that is consistent with applicable laws.
IV. BACKGROUND
See letter of opposition included as Exhibit 1.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact as the purpose of this item is to seek concurrence of the letter, only.
VI. EXHIBITS
1. Letter of Opposition for Assembly Bill 98 (Carrillo, Reyes) (pgs. 3 - 6)
2. Assembly Bill 98 (pgs. 7 - 26)
Prepared by: Michael George, Assistant to the City Manager