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Resolution No. Page 2 WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Cities recognize the substantial challenge of providing adequate and affordable housing opportunities in the region, and the shared responsibility of all communities across the State to help address these needs; and WHEREAS, there is a unique opportunity for the Tri-Valley Cities to work together, to develop a collaborative response to influence legislative efforts at the State towards outcomes that address housing needs, while respecting community character and desire for local control of decision making; and WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Cities affirm their interest in and commitment to shaping housing policy outcomes in a constructive manner, through a proactive and nuanced approach to advocacy and engagement on the topic of housing that will result in better outcomes for the region and the individual communities; and WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Cities have developed the Tri-Valley Cities Housing and Policy Framework to provide additional depth to the Tri-Valley Cities Legislative Framework in the area of housing; and WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley Cities Housing and Policy Framework provides a comprehensive statement of the Tri-Valley cities legislative approach, reflecting the following Key Themes: • Balanced Solutions — Housing, Jobs, and Transportation; • Provide, Promote, and Protect Affordability; • Context Sensitive Housing; • Infrastructure and Services; and • Funding and Resources; and WHEREAS, the Key Themes are topic areas where there is consensus among the Tri-Valley Cities, and which can be used to inform, influence, respond, and advocate, on the topic of housing at the local, regional and State level; and WHEREAS, the overall approach identifies and addresses common areas of concern, while recognizing that each city can and will continue to pursue individual areas of interest that are specific to their community's needs; and WHEREAS, on February 27, 2019, the Tri-Valley Mayors and Councilmembers met to discuss the Tri-Valley Cities Housing and Policy Framework; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Pleasanton met on March 5, 2019 to consider and discuss the Tri-Valley Cities Housing and Policy Framework; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER THE FOLLOWING: