BILL ANALYSIS
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
AB 1006 (Buchanan)
As Amended June 1, 2009
Majority vote
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS 9-2 APPROPRIATIONS 12-4
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|Ayes:|Hayashi, Emmerson, Eng, |Ayes:|De Leon, Ammiano, |
| |Hernandez, Nava, John A. | |Charles Calderon, Davis, |
| |Perez, | |Fuentes, |
| |Price, Ruskin, Smyth | |Hall, John A. Perez, |
| | | |Price, Skinner, |
| | | |Solorio, Torlakson, |
| | | |Krekorian |
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|Nays:|Conway, Niello |Nays:|Nielsen, Duvall, Harkey, |
| | | |Miller |
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SUMMARY : Requires the Department of General Services (DGS) to
consider specified factors in selecting a location for the
lease, lease with the option to purchase, construction, or
purchase of a state building in excess of 10,000 square feet.
Specifically, this bill requires consideration of the:
1)Location of the community or population served by the state
building.
2)Residential location of the workforce to be housed in the
building, with priority given to the locations that
demonstrate the highest reduction of miles traveled by its
workforce.
3)Availability and proximity of high quality and frequent
transit service, including regularly operated bus lines that
are operational at the time a state agency occupies the
building.
EXISTING LAW :
1)Requires DGS to prepare plans and specifications for any
public building constructed pursuant to the State Building
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Construction Act of 1955, which generally sets forth
procedures for the acquisition and construction of state
buildings.
2)States that the "Capitol Area Plan" is the official state
master plan for development in the central city of Sacramento
for the location of state buildings and other improvements.
The Plan serves as a guide for future state policy in the
location of state buildings and other facilities in the
metropolitan area.
FISCAL EFFECT : According to the Assembly Appropriations
Committee, DGS indicates that, on behalf of state departments,
it enters into about 100 leases for new space each year, and
that most of these leases are for less than 10,000 square feet.
For the additional location analysis required by this bill, DGS
would incur only minor additional costs.
COMMENTS : According to the author's office, "The present law
does not establish clear guidelines for the selection and
location of state buildings that support AB 32 and SB 375 goals.
This bill, AB 1006, would empower the State of California to
lead by example by locating state office buildings close to
where the state workforce lives."
Currently, the DGS has numerous statutes and mandates to comply
with on the selection of state buildings. Executive Order
D-46-01 ordered that sound and smart growth patterns shall
receive maximum support consistent with the foregoing state
priorities, including the following considerations:
1)Preferred siting or leasing in a central city or area of
similar character immediately adjacent thereto;
2)Construction or renovation of state-owned office buildings
with site plans and architectural designs of the highest
quality;
3)Sensitivity to building design and scale and environmental
concerns;
4)Proximity to public transit and other needed infrastructure;
5)Proximity to affordable and available housing;
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6)Pedestrian access to retail and commercial facilities, and
exploiting opportunities for mixed use;
7)Indications of the need for neighborhood economic
revitalization;
8)Opportunities to utilize structures of historic, cultural or
architectural significance;
9)Communication with residents, property owners and businesses
regarding local concerns; and,
10)Advice and recommendations of local elected officials and
their staff with consideration to any incentives offered by
local government.
According to the City of Elk Grove, it is the second largest
city in Sacramento County with a population of 140,000
residents. There are 12,625 Elk Grove residents that are state
government workers, and 76.9% of those workers, which equals
nearly 10,000 cars, drive to work alone. The remaining 12.7% of
state workers residing in Elk Grove carpool. The resulting
impact of these motorists is an average annual commute of 7,195
miles per vehicle, totaling 90,836,875 miles for the entire
population.
Analysis Prepared by : Joanna Gin / B. & P. / (916) 319-3301
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