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BACKGROUND The City Council Legislative Subcommittee reviews and discusses state and federal legislation and determines policy positions for recommendation to the City Council. On April 8, 2019 the Subcommittee reviewed a list of over 100 bills and decided a strategic approach was necessary to focus the City's efforts and achieve the greatest impact. A three-part strategy was developed that included: (a) establishing the City's legislative positions on selected 2019 key housing-related bills, (b) adopting a resolution establishing the City's position on one particular bill of concern - SB 50 (Weiner) - as oppose unless amended and (c) requesting City staff monitor remaining legislation throughout the 2019 legislative cycle to determine whether the City Council should take a formal position on any additional bills. The latter would be undertaken in concert with our regional partners and the League of California Cities. On April 19 and at a subsequent meeting on July 16, the City Council adopted positions on sixteen items of housing legislation as shown in Attachment 1; and ten other pieces of (non-housing) legislation as shown in Attachment 2. DISCUSSION Over recent months the City of Pleasanton has been implementing its 2019 Legislative Framework, with a particular focus on housing-related bills. Working closely with our regional partners - the Tri-Valley Cities (Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, and the Town of Danville), the League of California Cities, and advocacy firm Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) the City has engaged with our local state representatives and has worked through TPA, to engage with bill authors and their staff to offer amendments. The City has purposely taken a collaborative approach in addressing bills of concern in an effort to lead change and proactively influence legislative outcomes, rather than simply being reactive. This requires acknowledging the important issues that the bills raise, engaging in thoughtful and constructive dialogue, and supporting continued communication even if there is not alignment of views. A few summary highlights of the 2019 legislative session: • 2,625 bills were introduced of which over 200 were housing related bills • The City took a position on 26 bills, 8 were signed into law (31%), 1 vetoed (4%) and 17 became 2 year bills (65%) Housing Bills The City took a position on a total of 16 housing bills, focused on a range of topics including Accessory Dwelling Units, Streamlining of Housing Approvals, Affordable Housing Funding, and Funding and Local Control. Table 1 summarizes these bills, as well as two additional bills related to ADUs on which the City did not take a position, but are nonetheless noteworthy. Additional information on the various bills is provided in Attachment 1 . Of the bills on which the City took a position, seven were signed into law Page 2 of 7