MEETING DATE:
April 28, 2026
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9571 - 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.
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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. Legislators introduced approximately 1800 bills. Staff, lobbyist consultants and Cal Cities continue to review this new legislation. Many of these bills were "spot bills," meaning that they only contain legislative intent, and are starting to be amended. 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.
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
AB 2596
Gipson
Mobilehome parks: federally approved housing programs: compliance with state and local laws.
Support
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...
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