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Attachment 1 RESOLUTION NO. 21- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PLEASANTON EXPRESSING ITS POSITION AS IT RELATES TO HOUSING AND PROTECTING LOCAL CONTROL WHEREAS, the legislature of the State of California each year proposes, passes, and has signed into law a number of bills addressing a range of housing issues; and WHEREAS,the legislature of the State of California does not allow sufficient time between each legislative cycle to determine if the legislation is successful in bringing about the change for the State of California's housing issues; and WHEREAS, many of these bills usurp the authority, of local jurisdictions to determine for themselves the land use policies and practices that best suit each city and its residents and instead impose mandates that do not take into account the needs and differences of jurisdictions throughout the State of California; and WHEREAS, the ability of local jurisdictions to determine for themselves which projects require review beyond a ministerial approval; what parking requirements are appropriate for various neighborhoods within their jurisdiction; what plans and programs are suitable and practical for each community rather than having these decisions imposed upon cities without regard to circumstances of each individual city; and what zoning should be allowed for residential properties is a matter of great import to the City of Pleasanton among other items related to local zoning and housing issues; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pleasanton feels strongly that our local government is best able to assess the needs of our community and objects to the proliferation of State legislation that deprives us of that ability; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER THE FOLLOWING: Section 1. The City of Pleasanton supports legislation that seeks balanced solutions which consider housing, jobs, and transportation together. The City supports legislation that provides, promotes and protects affordability in the housing stock. The City supports legislation that is context- sensitive,that does not take a one-size fits all approach and allows the City to exercise its local control developing locally-appropriate plans that meet State objectives in a manner that is compatible with existing community character. The City supports legislation that provides funding and resources for infrastructure and services in tandem with new housing production mandates. Section 2. The City of Pleasanton supports legislation and policies that protects and ensures the City's ability and authority to exercise local control, enable excellent public services and protect and enhance the quality of life for Pleasanton residents and businesses. The City supports efforts to streamline regulations that simplify the City operations and opposes efforts to erode the City's authority to control its own affairs.