MEETING DATE:
March 24, 2026
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9557 - ADOPTING POSITIONS ON LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION PURSUANT TO THE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
Body
Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution taking a position on pending legislation in the California State Legislature that may have local impacts.
Body
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Planning for the Future
Good Governance
Introduction
The City Council adopted the 2026 Legislative Platform to guide the consideration of state and federal bills that affect City operations. The bill introduction deadline was February 20th. Legislators introduced approximately 2000 bills. Staff, lobbyist consultants and Cal Cities continue to review this new legislation. Many of these bills are “spot bills,” meaning that they only contain legislative intent, and will be amended as session continues. The deadline for policy committees to hear bills introduced in the first house is April 24, 2026. 2026 is also an election year, and the final year in Governor Newsom’s term.
Discussion
This report provides updates on early 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.
Important dates in the legislative calendar:
• April 24 - Policy committee deadline.
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
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AB 748 |
Harabedian |
Single-family and multifamily housing units: preapproved plans. |
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 environmental review pursuant to Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
Fiscal Impact
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with adopting the proposed resolution. Unknown fiscal impacts are associated with the bills noted in Attachment A. A more thorough analysis of each bill’s implementation requirements is needed to demonstrate total fiscal impact.
Attachments
Attachment A: Resolution
Attachment B: AB 748 Oppose Letter
Prepared by: Michael Lieberman, Legislative Analyst
Reviewed by: Phil Scollick, City Clerk/Director of Legislative Affairs
Approved by: Michelle Bender, City Manager