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Councilmember Pentin expressed his support of the resolution and noted the need to communicate that the City of Pleasanton will work with the legislature. He indicated it is important to understand what Governor Newsom wants to do with housing and commented positively on working together. Councilmember Brown discussed local control, quoted the Mayors of San Francisco and Emeryville relative to needing to build more affordable housing. Additionally, she referenced a recent meeting of the Tri-Valley and noted every city agreed Pleasanton is more than just a bedroom community. Councilmember Testa expressed concern this is a misrepresentation and reported at a recent meeting advocates indicated they do not support this legislation as it is not specific to affordable housing. She felt this is supported by special interests and the development community and existing homeowners will feel the financial brunt of it. She reiterated the need to better understand the fiscal impacts and felt everyone should stand together in a voice of opposition. She added other cities are standing up in opposition. Councilmember Narum liked the idea of the five cities working together and finding common ground. She believed this is a good start but expressed concern with local control and noted one size does not fit all. She wondered how the City will pay for infrastructure, thanked staff for their work and voiced support for the resolution. Mayor Thorne noted the League of California Cities is going through the same process and they have always been opposed. Councilmember Brown pointed out areas where the City is opposed and felt this is a good start. Mr. Fialho reported the legislative subcommittee will meet in the next couple of weeks. He added the resolution is a framework for collaboration and is a document that will help educate newly- elected legislators. The City will get very granular as legislation gets more refined and Council will take an active position of support or opposition as legislations go through the process. MOTION: It was m/s by Pentin/Brown to adopt and waive full reading of Resolution No. 19-1064 supporting the Tri-Valley Cities Housing and Policy Framework as a supplement to the Tri-Valley Cities Legislative Framework on Housing Matter. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Pentin, Testa, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None 13. Approve the Annual Progress Report on Implementation of the General Plan Housing Element and Growth Management report for Calendar Year 2018 and authorize submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's office of Planning and Research Associate Planner Jennifer Hagens presented the staff report and displayed a PowerPoint presentation addressing Background, Permits Issued in 2018, Unit Affordability Levels, RHNA Progress to Date, New Reporting Requirements, Growth Management Report and Recommendations. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 March 5, 2019