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Attachment 1 Tentative Agreement /Settlement Term Sheet Urban Habitat et al. v. City of Pleasanton July 20, 2010 (This document has been prepared in furtherance of settlement negotiations. The provisions of California Evidence Code section 1152 specifically apply.) Housing Cap No later than October 19, 2010, the City Council will amend its General Plan eliminating Policy 24 and Programs 24.1, 24.2 and 24.3 and making revisions to other General Plan and Housing Element text. Housing Element Within one year of the settlement date the City will submit to the HCD an amended Housing Element. The City will adopt the Housing Element within 90 days after receiving a response from HCD however, extensions may be granted for unique and unforeseen circumstances. A draft site inventory will be released within 180 days of the settlement date and rezonings will be completed prior to or concurrent with adoption of the Housing Element. An environmental impact report will be prepared for the Housing Element. Climate Action Plan Within 18 months of the settlement date the City will adopt a Climate Action Plan, including completion of an environmental impact report that will address the allegations raised by the Attorney General with regard to the General Plan CEQA complaint. Non discrimination No later than August 17, 2010, the City will adopt a resolution adopting the proposed non- discrimination clause substantially as set forth in Exhibit A hereto. In fulfillment of this objective, the City will study and evaluate housing element programs related to creating programs that promote non profit housing development for families, as well as special needs households and that strengthen and promote construction of affordable units for families. The City will undertake this effort as part of the City's housing element update, which is subject to public input and community participation. No Additional Litigation City agrees not to pursue appeal or other /further litigation; Petitioners and Intervener agree to dismiss the General Plan/CEQA litigation and two remaining discrimination causes of action in Urban Habitat litigation, and to not pursue additional litigation regarding Housing Cap and Hacienda rezonings and or the General Plan /CEQA. City Permitting Authority Petitioners and Intervener agree to set criteria to allow for the approval of any building permits from time of tentative settlement agreement until the settlement date. As of the date of the settlement agreement, the City's full permit authority shall be restored completely and without limitation of any kind. 7 20.2010. Final