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hopes Pleasanton's representatives in the Senate and Assembly will elevate the City's concerns. He stated his belief there is ample time as this is just the first month of what is typically a 5-to-6- month process and agreed with Councilmember Arkin's assessment of many better uses for this money. Vice Mayor Testa stated the incoming housing legislation is why the City needs to send a message in response to the Governor's adversarial message. She added she would like an opportunity to educate the community on what is going on with SB 9 and SB 10 noting the local surprise over the ADU legislation. She expressed her belief the residents want the City to stand up to these bills and others including this year's RHNA numbers. City Manager Fialho stated the Legislative Committee meets on Thursday. He added the typical procedure is for the Committee to take these comments and help staff frame the letter for the Council. MOTION: It was m/s by Arkin/Brown to have staff return with a new letter on February 16th, taking into consideration tonight's City Council input, and also the Legislative Committee's input. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Testa requested to agendize a discussion on more stringent mask enforcement. Councilmembers Arkin and Balch supported the request. Councilmember Arkin requested an agenda item to adopt a resolution of support for the Alameda County Coalition for Fair Redistricting. Vice Mayor Testa and Mayor Brown supported the request. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Narum stated she is virtually attending the Rosamond Central Solar ribbon-cutting tomorrow which is a 192-megawatt project coming online in Kern County. She added it will provide clean energy to 71,000 East Bay homes per year. She reported attendance at the League of California Cities meeting and heard from representatives including Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and State Senator Steve Glazer. Councilmember Balch reported attendance at the League of California Cities He mentioned StopWaste has some upcoming meetings and its Recycling Board has a pair of openings if any residents are interested. He reported attendance at the Economic Vitality Committee meeting, the Martin Luther King breakfast, the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce installation, the Audit Subcommittee meeting, and the Pleasanton Partnership in Education luncheon. He encouraged attendance at the Museum on Main's Annual Wines & Valentines event. Vice Mayor Testa reported attendance at the Tri-Valley Affordable Housing Committee meeting, the Association of Bay Area Governments Executive Committee meeting, and the League of California Cities East Bay Division meeting. She noted attendance at the Martin Luther King breakfast, the PPIE luncheon, and the League of California Cities Housing and Community Development meeting. Mayor Brown reported participation in TV30 Mayor's Report and attendance at the PPIE luncheon. She reported she had been doing a series of 10-minute videos with downtown shop owners to highlight and promote local businesses by telling their stories. City Council Minutes Page 12 of 13 February 2. 2021