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Ayes: Councilmembers Balch, Narum Noes: Councilmembers Arkin, Testa, Mayor Brown Absent: None MOTION: It was m/s by Arkin/Testa to cease participation with regional agencies on studies of water supply alternatives including potable reuse; reallocate CIP 18151 funding allocation of $300,000 from Tri-Valley potable reuse studies to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal; and authorize the City Manager to inform regional agencies of City Council action. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: Councilmembers Balch, Narum Absent: None 12. Reviewed information regarding the California state Governor's budget measure to add a Housing Accountability Unit (HAU) to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and authorize the Mayor to send a letter of response to this measure Assistant to the City Manager Becky Hopkins reported the City has adopted a Legislative Framework against which all State budget and legislative matters are vetted. She noted Governor Newsom submitted a $227.2 billion budget on January 8th which included the creation of an HAU at the HCD to further facilitate affordable housing production through monitoring, technical assistance, and the enforcement of existing housing production laws. She Hopkins advised of additional support to cities and counties around implementing new housing bills through technical assistance which would be a benefit to the City. She added the budget measure does not impede on the City's local control as the City complies with state laws and follows regulations set forth by HCD and noted additional monitoring is not a concern. Assistant to the City Manager Hopkins advised accountability is crucial at all levels of government and noted the Governor's narrative in the budgetary statement held an adversarial tone towards municipalities. She stated Pleasanton has demonstrated a history of working together with the State and complying with state laws. Assistant to the City Manager Hopkins noted the attached letter to the report speaks for the desire for a more collaborative approach. She added the letter identifies that the proposed HAU aligns with the City's Legislative Framework and addresses the tone and tenor of the Governor's statement. Assistant to the City Manager Hopkins advised staff's recommendation is for the Council to review the information regarding adding an HAU to the HCD and authorize Mayor Brown to send a letter of response to the measure. In response to Vice Mayor Testa's inquiry, Assistant to the City Manager Hopkins stated it was requested this Item be brought for Council consideration under Matters Initiated by Council and not through an agendized item. She added it is staff's due diligence to vet the item through the adopted Legislative Framework and this is what was provided. She stated the Council is welcome to provide a different letter and provide input now that it has been agenized, but this is an analysis of the item based on the City's Legislative Framework. In response to Mayor Brown's inquiry, Vice Mayor Testa expressed opposition to a letter expressing the City's support for the HAU. City Council Minutes Page 9 of 12 February 2, 2021