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or county to grant an "equitable communities incentive," which is a waiver from maximum controls on density, height, and parking spaces per unit, and up to three concessions (such as deviation from setbacks or other development standards), if the project provides low, very low or extremely low income housing and is located in a "job- rich housing project" or "transit-rich housing project," as defined below. "Transit-rich housing project" means a residential development, the parcels of which are all within a one-half mile radius of a major transit stop or a one-quarter mile radius of a stop on a high-quality bus corridor. "Job-rich housing project" means a residential development within an area identified by the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research, based on indicators such as proximity to jobs, high area median income relative to the relevant region, and high-quality public schools, as an area of high opportunity close to jobs. The League of California Cities Housing, Community and Economic Development Policy Committee (HCED) discussed SB 50 at their January 17, 2019 meeting. HCED took a position to oppose the bill unless amended. A summary of SB 50, which was presented to HCED on January 17, 2019, is included as (Attachment 2 of the Tri-Valley Housing Policy Framework (Attachment 2)). Council's input and direction on this bill would be appreciated at this time, since the bill is further developed and advocacy has already begun with the bills authors. CONCLUSION AND NEXT STEPS This agenda item, including the requested endorsement of the Tri-Valley Housing and Policy Framework is an early and foundational step in the City's engagement with forthcoming housing legislation, and the broader community discussion around housing in Pleasanton that will continue through the next Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and Housing Element update cycle and beyond. As noted above, staff will continue to closely monitor the new bills proposed as part of the 2019 legislative cycle, and engage with decision-makers to develop responses to, and clear positions on, those with the potential to impact the community. Critical to this strategy will be efforts to directly engage with the drafting process, to influence the legislation in ways that support local decision-making and control; do not have negative impacts on the city's financial resources or services; and ensure that the Pleasanton's character and local conditions are respected. Equally important will be a process of community engagement and information-sharing — through documents such as the "Frequently Asked Questions" included as Attachment 3, so that there is a growing understanding and awareness across the entire community regarding the topic of housing. Page 8 of 9