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Councilmember Pentin suggested that Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan investigate the Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) to be included in AB 1086 when it returns. Niccolo De Luca, Northern California Senior Director, Townsend Public Affairs reported that amendments have been submitted to Senator Weiner's office regarding SB 50 as it relates historic definitions, parking, and community plans and feels that something will be submitted on January 6, 2020. He said he is working closely on PFAS Water Contamination and the Department of Water Resources. Councilmember Brown wants to ensure it is tied into housing. Mr. De Luca said ADUs have been discussed and some legislative proposals have been discussed allowing them to be included in the RHNA numbers. He advised that around January 10, 2020, Governor Newsom will submit the budget and he feels some of the trending topics will include housing, homelessness, PG&E bankruptcy, and rolling blackouts, vaping, and impact fees. He also noted they were working on Senate Bill 278 and are reviewing a Drought, Parks, and Climate Change Bond. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Mr. De Luca reported that in the San Mateo County case, the judge upheld the City's actions in denying the development based on the City being a Charter City. City Attorney Sodergren commented that a recent case out of San Jose that further clarifies the area and noted it is an evolving issue and feels there will be more of these types of cases. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Dolan stated that Pleasanton isn't concerned with surplus land since there is not an abundance of it in the area. MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL Councilmember Testa invited City Council and residents to the "We are Lights" on Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lynwood United Methodist Church. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Brown reported her and Mayor Thorne's attendance at Turkey Bingo on November 9, 2019 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6298. She also reported attendance, along with Councilmember Pentin, at the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) regarding the parking structure that is to be built in Dublin. She noted it will need to be completed by the end of 2020 or the funding will be lost. Councilmember Pentin reported his upcoming attendance at the League of California Cities League Leader's Conference in Napa. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m. The Council extended a tribute to our nation's men and women serving in the military. We wish to honor the memories of those who have died in past wars in defense of our country, including those who have died in the current conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria. Respectful) sub itted, K.ren B..z City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 5 of 5 December 3,2019