To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JANE CHUNG, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
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AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2741, WHICH IF APPROVED BY THE STATE, WOULD PROMPT A REEVALUATION OF HOW THE STATE ASSESSES LOCAL ZONING TOOLS AND HOW CITIES REGAIN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE HOUSING PLANNING REQUIREMENTS
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF OPPOSITION UNLESS AMENDED TO SENATE BILL 866, WHICH IF APPROVED BY THE STATE, WOULD REQUIRE CITIES TO ADD ADDITIONAL HOMELESSNESS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO THEIR HOUSING ELEMENTS
RECEIVE AND FILE A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MOTION TO REFORM AND INTEGRATE MENTAL HEALTHCARE WITHIN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOMELESS SERVICES SYSTEM
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Consistent with the Legislative Action Platform, draft position letters are to be presented to the City Council whenever practical. Therefore, staff is providing the draft letters of support for Assembly 2741 and opposition for Senate Bill 866 for the City Council's consideration.
The Legislative Action Platform also authorizes the submission of position letters prior to City Council review when an immediate response is required, provided the letter is reviewed and approved by the City Manager. To ensure the City's position was represented at the Board of Supervisors meeting, staff submitted a letter of support in advance. This report presents the submitted letter to the City Council to receive and file.
BACKGROUND
Assembly Bill (AB) 2741 Muratsuchi
AB 2741 is an intent bill, if passed, indicates the Legislature's interest in revising how the State evaluates zoning tools, such as residential overlay zones, and how jurisdictions may regain compliance with Housing Element Law after a decertification. While the bill does not make immediate policy changes, future legislation stemming from AB 2741 could affect the City's approach to maintaining compliance with State housing requirements. Fu...
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