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not-for-profit agencies providing social services to Pleasanton residents, hospital workers, food service workers, State and federal government employees; reduce the bonus points for these groups from two to one; and apply these changes to the Below Market Rate Rental Assistance Program's preference program. Motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Arkin Noes: Councilmembers Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Absent: None Councilmember Testa moved to not have any occupational preferences and stand by the priority point system which does not include occupations. The motion was not seconded. Councilmember Balch moved to approve staff recommendations with the addition of a six month minimum period of employment. He mentioned he would be amiable to a BMR amendment. In response to Councilmember Arkin's inquiry, Councilmember Balch stated he would be amiable to modifying the two bonus points to one. She stated she would like to see the BMR units included. Councilmember Balch expressed his interest in their inclusion so the priority programs are consistent. He restated his motion with the inclusion of BMR and awarding just one point. Councilmember Arkin seconded the motion. Councilmember Narum expressed her support for the motion and particularly specifying a length of time for employment. Councilmember Testa stated she preferred the earlier motion and this motion is inappropriate because it excludes people by employment. She stated the priority program should be more income-based. Councilmember Arkin stated she would like to see more occupational groups added but feels Council support does not exist. She stated her agreement with the idea of giving public servants one extra bonus point. MOTION: It was m/s by Balch/Arkin adopt and waive full reading of Resolution No. 21-1199 to approve Down Payment Assistance Program preferences for Pleasanton Unified School District, City of Pleasanton, and Alameda County employees, and employees of not-for-profit agencies providing social services to Pleasanton residents; reduce the bonus points for these groups from two to one; apply these changes to the Below Market Rate Rental Assistance Program's preference program; and mandate a six-month minimum term of employment. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Mayor Brown Noes: Councilmember Testa Absent: None MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL Councilmember Testa, building upon the ADU debate, requested Council support, as last year's California Senate Bill 1120 has come back as Senate Bill 9. She noted the Councilmembers all received a letter from California Cities For Local Control asking State-wide for support through resolutions fighting their potential loss of local control under SB 9. She asked if a resolution could be adopted, even in general terms, stating the City does not stand for loss of local control and unfunded mandates being imposed by the State. Councilmember Testa stated her inquiry is to assess possible Council support and whether it would need to go through the Legislative Subcommittee. City Manager Fialho stated the resolution would have to be adopted by the Council. He added she could either schedule a resolution for the next City Council Minutes Page 15 of 17 January 19, 2021