MEETING DATE:
June 23, 2026
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9618 - ADOPTING POSITIONS ON LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION PURSUANT TO THE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution taking a position on pending legislation in the California State Legislature that may have local impacts.
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Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Introduction
The City Council adopted the 2026 Legislative Platform to guide the consideration of state and federal bills that affect City operations. Legislators introduced approximately 1800 bills. Staff, lobbyist consultants and Cal Cities continue to review this legislation.
Upcoming Deadlines:
July 2 - Last Day for policy committees to meet and pass bills.
July 2 - Summer recess begins upon adjournment of session.
2026 is also an election year, and the final year in Governor Newsom's term.
Discussion
This report provides updates on legislation of concern in the second year of this legislative session. Staff continue to monitor these bills, and others as the legislative session continues. They will also collaborate with Cal Cities and our lobbyist teams on future City Council consideration for official positions on bills working their way through the legislative process.
The following bills best align with the City's state legislative priorities, and staff believe that they would have a possible impact on the city.
Bill No. Author Title Position
SB 866
Blakespear
Planning and zoning: housing element: unhoused population.
Oppose
SB 1117
Cervantes
Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.
Oppose
Environmental Review
The proposed action does not constitute a "project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000 - 15387), and is therefore not subject to env...
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