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New California Laws For 2019

It’s a new year and that means new rules to live by. Some may impact your life, some may not. A quick look at a few that could have a direct impact. More information is available on the California State website and through the various agencies that will enforce them. SB 3: Minimum wage increase Passed in 2016. Introduced by Sen. Mark Leno (D-San Francisco). Raises minimum wage from $11 to $12 an hour for employees of businesses with 26 or more employees and from $10.50 to $11 for employees of businesses with 25 or fewer employees. AB 1066: Farmworker overtime Passed in 2016. Introduced by Asm. Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego). Requires overtime pay for farmworkers who work more than 9.5 hours in a day or 55 hours in a week at farms with 26 or more employees. SB 946: Sidewalk vendors Passed in 2018. Introduced by Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens). Prohibits criminal penalties for sidewalk vending, while allowing local governments to regulate vendors. AB 1976: Breastfeeding at work Passed in 2018. Introduced by Asm. Monique Limon (D-Goleta). Requires employers to make private space available for breastfeeding other than a bathroom. The law previously required space other than a toilet stall. AB 1884: "Straws upon request" Passed in 2018. Introduced by Asm. Ian Calderon (D-Whittier). If you're at a full-service restaurant and would like to sip your drink through a single-use plastic straw, you'll now have to ask for one. Restaurants can be fined for repeated violations. SB 1192: Kids meal drinks Passed in 2018. Introduced by Sen. Bill Monning (D-Carmel). Prohibits California restaurants that sell kids meals from offering soda or juice as the default drink option. Customers can request them if they want. AB 626: Microenterprise home kitchens Passed in 2018.0. Introduced by Asm. Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella). Lets cities and counties permit and regulate the small-scale sale of meals from home kitchens. SB 179: Gender identity on state documents Passed in 2017. Introduced by Sen. Toni Atkins (D-San Diego). Allows Californians to identify their gender as “nonbinary” on official state documents. As of Jan. 1, 2019, DMV's driver's license application form will require applicants to choose either male, female or nonbinary. AB 2770: Liability protections Passed in 2018. Introduced by Asm. Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks). Protects employees who report sexual harassment allegations without malice from liability for defamation of the people they accuse. Also, allows employers to indicate during reference checks whether an individual has been determined to have engaged in sexual harassment. SB 820: Nondisclosure agreements Passed in 2018. Introduced by Sen. Connie Leyva (D-Chino). Bans nondisclosure agreements in sexual harassment, assault and discrimination cases that were signed on or after Jan. 1, 2019. SB 1300: Nondisparagement agreements Passed in 2018. Introduced by Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara). Prohibits employers from forcing new employees or those seeking raises to sign nondisparagement agreements or waive their right to file legal claims. Those rights, however, could still be waived as part of a settlement — which often happens in exchange for a severance package. AB 485: Pet sales Passed in 2017. Introduced by Asm. Patrick O'Donnell (D-Long Beach). Requires all dogs, cats, and rabbits sold in California pet stores to be obtained from animal shelters or rescue groups. AB 748: Police transparency Passed in 2018. Introduced by Asm. Phil Ting (D-San Francisco). Requires that body camera footage be released within 45 days of a police shooting, or when an officer’s use of force causes death or great bodily harm. SB 1421: Police transparency Passed in 2018. Introduced by Sen. Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley). Allows public access to police records in use-of-force cases, as well as investigations that confirmed on-the-job dishonesty or sexual misconduct. SB 1391: Juvenile justice Passed in 2018. Introduced by Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens). Prohibits 14- and 15-year-old criminal defendants from being prosecuted as adults. SB 1200: Gun control Passed in 2018.0. Introduced by Sen. Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley. Eliminates fees for requesting gun violence restraining orders and allows law enforcement officers who confiscate guns under the program to seize ammunition as well. SB 1046: DUI deterrance Passed in 2016. Introduced by Sen. Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo). Expands a pilot program that mandates ignition interlock devices for severe or repeat drunk driving convictions from four counties to statewide. AB 2989: Motorized scooters Passed in 2018. Introduced by Asm. Heath Flora (R-Ripon). Read bill text Allows local governments to raise the speed limit for motorized scooters on streets to up to 35 mph, or higher on certain highways with special bike lanes. AB 516: Temporary license plates Passed in 2016. Introduced by Asm. Kevin Mullin (D-South San Francisco). Requires auto dealers to issue temporary paper license plates when new cars are purchased, rather than current dealer logos, to ensure all drivers pay required tolls. AB 1274: Smog checks Passed in 2017. Introduced by Asm. Patrick O'Donnell (D-Long continued on page 2

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January 2, 2019

Julian, CA.

Volume 34 — Issue 22 ISSN 1937-8416

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2 Fire Board Members Resign Over Latest Actions By Volunteers Supporters

Since the last JCFPD board meeting things have heated up at the station. If the intent of the new board was to get the attention of LAFCO and the County Fire Authority, they succeeded. Both County Fire Authority and LAFOCO’s legal counsel sent letters on December 21st informing the board that the actions taken at the December 13 “special board meeting” were not in compliance with standing agreements already in place. A copy of each follows: From The County Fire Authority – Dear President Menghini: Thank you for meeting with Chief Mecham and me on December 18, 2018. As you are aware, the Julian✓Cuyamaca Fire Protection District ("District") entered into an agreement with the County of San Diego ("County") to provide cooperative fire protection and prevention services in the District through May 30, 2019 ("Agreement"). The Agreement provides the terms under which the County is to provide services to the District and specifies a 120 day termination for convenience period for either party, intended to allow an orderly transition from the County to the District. The District has recently taken actions to assume responsibility for these services without complying with the Agreement's termination provisions. Furthermore, the District's actions create an untenable situation for County firefighters providing services to the District, particularly given the lack of a clear chain of command using personnel appointed in accordance with the Agreement. Due to the District's decision to resume the provision of services and the County's desire to facilitate an orderly transition from the County to the District, the County is immediately relocating its fire crew from the Julian station to the nearby CALFIRE station. The County's primary concern is the safety and wellbeing of the Julian and Cuyamaca communities. Despite relocation to the nearby CALFIRE station, the County's firefighters will remain available to the Julian and Cuyamaca communities and continue respond to incidents. In taking this action, the County hopes to ease the transition in the provision of services and ensure continued service delivery to the Julian and Cuyamaca communities. Sincerely, Herman Reddick Director San Diego County Fire From LAFCO’s legal counsel Re: District's Violations of LAFCO Resolution RO18-09 As you know, we serve as General Counsel for San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission ("Commission"). It has come to our attention that recent actions by Julian Cuyumaca Fire Protection District ("District") have exposed the District to significant liability and threaten the District's budgeted funds in direct violation of the conditions placed on the District in the Commission's Resolution RO18-09 and by Government Code section 56885.5. Specifically, the District has taken the following, nonexhaustive, list of actions: • Reinstating volunteer firefighters who have not satisfied the minimum qualifications nor the County's medical and background screening reviews. The failure to comply with the applicable California regulations

itself creates liability and also violates section 5 of the District's agreement with the County of San Diego for Cooperative Services and Use of Fire Protection Funds ("Agreement"), which obligates the District to comply with federal, state and local regulations. • An apparent intent to have firefighter paramedics respond to calls knowing that the District's respiratory equipment does not comply with OSHA standards, placing the District at risk for

by Michael Hart

enforcement actions by OSHA and potential claims by a firefighter who may suffer as a result of inadequate equipment. Independent of that liability, failure to comply with applicable OSHA standards violates section 5 of the Agreement. • Providing members of the public with access to Battalion Chief Roesler's office, thereby jeopardizing the confidentiality of personnel and sensitive continued on page 7

Music On The Mountain

Lisa Sanders With Bown Sugar

Winter Sports Schedules Girls Soccer

Wed., November 28 W 1-0 Home vs Hamilton Monday, December 3 L 0-7 Home vs Maranatha Christian Wed., December 5 L 0-9 Home vs High Tech (NC) Friday, December 10 T 2-2 @ Tri-City Christian Wed., December 12 L 0-6 @ High Tech (NC) Monday, December 17 L 0-2 Home vs Gompers Prep Tues., December 18 L 0-1 @ Calvin Christian Thur., December 20 L 1-2 vs Hamilton Friday, December 21 L 0-2 Home vs Liberty Charter Friday, January 11 3:00 @ Borrego Springs

Boys Basketball

Please join us on Tuesday, January 8 at 6 PM as we welcome Lisa Sanders to Music on the Mountain. Sanders is a singer songwriter who has tells us that she will be debuting material from her upcoming album. She will be accompanied by Karen Hayes, affectionately known as Brown Sugar. Lisa Sanders is an electrifying harmonizer. Her heartfelt songs are genuine with deep meaning and conviction. A musical style that can only be described as a soulful country blues, her genres include folk pop, gospel, rock and jazz. Writing, singing and producing from her heart in nearly every genre for over three decades, Sanders continues to make an impact in the musical world. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she began singing with her older brother Ty at an early age. The family relocated to Argentia Newfoundland, Canada where her parents encouraged music daily. Artists from Motown Records, Johnny Cash and others with a mixture of rock and classical music were key influencers in Sanders’ upbringing. Upon moving to Southern California, she signed to Cargo Earth Records and released her first album Isn’t Life Fine. After her second album Life Takes You Flying was released in 1999, Sanders went on to establish her own label Maya Jade Records in 2004. She has since released five albums from her own label. Sanders has worked with musical legends including the Truckee Brothers, Lucinda Williams, Bonnie Raitt, Al Green, BB King and Babyface. Sanders continues to write songs, produce and collaborate with artists from all over. She currently resides in San Diego as the founder of Star Woodwork by Lisa. Star Woodwork by Lisa specializes in handcrafted wooden materials into beautiful objects, structures and garden pieces. Lisa Sanders and Karen "Brown Sugar" Hayes are a pair of electrifying, bodacious, harmonizing singers of genuine heartfelt songs. This country-bluesy duo have been performing there unique style of music for over ten years to enthusiastic fans across America. Lisa and Karen's friendship began long ago when they met briefly at a high school party. Later on in life, both older and much wiser, the women met again when their kids were in the same class at school. They became the best of friends. Neither one of them realized that one day they would be a couple of moms writing and performing music all across the country. Karen has been singing since high school. When Lisa noticed that Karen knew all of her songs and had an amazing sense of harmony, Lisa asked Karen to join her band. They have since become a musical powerhouse. With harmonizing skills that have garnered the duo many accolades and opening spots with artist such as Bonnie Raitt, Lucinda Williams, BB King, Al Green and many more. Lisa Sanders and Brown Sugar tour throughout the United States and her 8th CD release, Shiver, was nominated for San Diego Music Awards Best Pop Album, produced and recorded by Jeff Berkley of Berkley Hart. Recently, they have been touring guests of Steve Poltz. The Julian Library is one of the first locations on their 2019 Unicorn Love tour. Music on the Mountain is a signature event of the Julian Library. The performers are always fantastic and the concerts are free. We invite you to join in the fun by coming to the Julian Branch on Tuesday, January 8, at 6 PM. Make a resolution to attend the many fabulous and free functions they Julian library offers. For more information, please call 760-765-0370. The library is located at 1850 Highway 78, next to the high school.

Tues., November 13 F 0-1 @ Bayfront Charter Tues, November 20 L 16-75 @ Del Lago Academy Thurs., November 27 L 27-69 @ Hamilton Monday, December 3 L 45-47 @Calvary Christian Thurs, December 6 L 36-67 Home vs San Diego Jewish Academy Mon., December 10 L 74-29 @ Temecula Prep Wed., December 12 L 43-55 @ Calvary Christian Tuesday, December 18 5:30 @ San Diego Jewish Academy Friday, December 21 @ Borrego Springs

Girls Basketball

Tuesday, November 27 L 42-17 @ Hamilton Tues., December 4 L 19-39 Home vs Horizon Prep Thursday, December 6 5:00 @ Guajome Park Academy Wed., December 12 L 17-66 Home vs Guajome Park Academy Thur., December 13 L 23-35 Home vs Hamilton Sat., December 15 F 0-2 Home vs Preuss UCSD Tues., December 18 L 17-31 @ Horizon Prep Friday, December 21 4:00 @ Borrego Springs Tuesday, January 15 4:00 Home vs Warner

Boys Soccer

Monday, November 26 L 1-4 Home vs Ocean View Christian Tuesday, December 4 L 1-8 @ Ocean View Christian Tues., December 11 L 2-5 Home vs Calvin Christian Wed., December 12 L 0-7 @ Calvary Christian Wed., January 9 5:00 @ West Shores Wed., January 16 3:00 Home vs Calipatria Friday, January 18 3:00 Home vs Vincent Memorial Wed., January 23 3:00 @ Borrego Springs

Happy New Year Everyone from the Julian Chamber of Commerce www.VisitJulian.com

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