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Councilmember Narum seconded the motion. MOTION: It was m/s by Testa/Narum to approve recommendations as noted with the exception of Assembly Bill 1771 and an amendment to change to a support position on Senate Bill 1457. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None Councilmember Balch moved to take a watch position on AB 1771. Councilmember Testa reported she will not support the motion. She advised she does not expect the bill to pass and noted the State is not considering economic factors leading to the skyrocketing prices. In response to Mayor Brown, Councilmember Testa confirmed AB 1771 is a tax on house flippers and confirmed Cal Cities has the bill in the watch category. In response to Mayor Brown, Mr. Ramirez reported the Tri-Valley Cities coalition has no stance on AB 1771. Councilmember Narum explained her support of the position on the Legislative Affairs Committee. Councilmember Narum seconded the motion. MOTION: It was m/s by Balch/Narum to put Assembly Bill 1771 in the watch category, aligning with Cal Cities. Motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Balch, Mayor Brown Noes: Councilmembers Arkin, Narum, Testa Absent: None Councilmember Testa moved to recommend a position of support with amendments for AB 1771. Councilmember Arkin seconded the motion. MOTION: It was m/s by Testa/Arkin to recommend a position of support with amendments for AB 1771. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Narum, Testa. Mayor Brown Noes: Councilmember Balch Absent: None Interim City Manager Dolan advised if the City Council believes it will only get through one of the two remaining items tonight the contract in Item 31 is more important. The dais agreed to hear Item 31 first. 30. Continued to next meeting — Provide direction for allocation of funds in the special revenue fund related to the Pleasanton Garbage Service Rate Reserve 31. Approve professional services agreement with Renne Public Law Group, LLP for legal services related to labor and employment Current annuitant and former Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations Debra Gill reported Renne Public Law Group has an ongoing contract for services as needed and the City of Livermore and Pleasanton jointly chose Renne Public Law Group to handle their shared issues in negotiating with City Council Minutes Page 13 of 16 May 17, 2022