BILL ANALYSIS
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GOVERNOR'S VETO
AB 1006 (Buchanan)
As Amended June 1, 2009
2/3 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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ASSEMBLY: 62-15 (June 2, 2009) SENATE:
23-10(September 1, 2009)
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.
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EXISTING LAW :
1)Requires DGS to prepare plans and specifications for any public
building constructed pursuant to the State Building 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;
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4)Proximity to public transit and other needed infrastructure;
5)Proximity to affordable and available housing;
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.
GOVERNOR'S VETO MESSAGE :
"This bill requires the state to consider the residential location
of the workforce to be housed in the building, giving a priority
to areas that can demonstrate the highest reduction of miles
traveled by its workforce. This bill is unnecessary, as the
Department of General Services already considers a number of
factors when considering where to locate a building. Further, I
believe the highest priority for locating state buildings is, and
should remain, the ability to provide services to the citizens of
California."
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Analysis Prepared by : Joanna Gin / B. & P. / (916) 319-3301
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