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City of Pleasanton Legislative Framework • • • • Once a determination has been made that a legislative proposal may impact the City, a letter outlining the City's position will be drafted for the Mayor's or City Manager's signature • If a legislative proposal or regulation arises that is not addressed by the adopted Legislative Framework and it is determined that it may impact the City, a draft position letter will be prepared for the City Council to review • A copy of all legislative letters will be distributed routinely to the City Council. Pleasanton Legislative Focus Areas 2021 COVID-19 Response and Recovery • Support the health and wellness of our residents by participating in regional efforts to provide testing and vaccination as well as food distribution. Advocate for County, State and Federal funding. • Support our residents staying housed through emergency rental assistance. Advocate for County, State, and Federal funding. • Support our local business through emergency Business Support fund. Advocate for County, State and Federal funding. Housing • Work with Tri-Valley Cities to promote the Housing and Policy Framework to State Legislators • Work collaboratively to problem solve with legislators by providing amendments to key housing legislation • Support a balanced approach to housing solutions that consider housing, jobs and transportation together • Support efforts to improve laws regarding ADU's • Work to protect reduction or removal of impact fees • Work with legislative leadership regarding housing production that promotes solutions to building affordable housing Fiscal Sustainability • Oppose local, regional, state or federal mandates that are unfunded or partially funded • Support effective options for cities to address unfunded pension liabilities that will ensure that cities remain financially stable and are able to provide services to their residents. • Support an update to the local government tax structure to respond to the new e- commerce that ensure equity of sales tax allocation to cities Foster Economic Prosperity • Support Valley Links 51 .