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 1708, WHICH, IF APPROVED BY THE STATE, WOULD CREATE ROUND 7 OF CALIFORNIA'S HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE, AND PREVENTION (HHAP) PROGRAM, AND ASSEMBLY BILL 2152, WHICH, IF APPROVED BY THE STATE, WOULD PROVIDE TARGETED EXEMPTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR CERTAIN FIRE STATION PROJECTS
?RECEIVE AND FILE A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO SENATE BILL 922, WHICH, IF APPROVED BY THE STATE, WOULD ALLOW FOR CITIES TO RECOVER STREET MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR COSTS CAUSED BY HEAVY ESSENTIAL PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES
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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 AB 1708 and AB 2152 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 take advantage of the opportunity to include the City's position in the committee analysis for SB 922, staff submitted a letter of support in advance of the deadline. This report presents the submitted letter to the City Council to receive and file.
BACKGROUND
Assembly Bill (AB) 1708 (Solache)
The Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program is a statewide grant program that provides flexible, one-time block grant funding to cities, counties, and continuums of care (CoC) to support regional coordination and expand local capacity to address immediate homelessness challenges. The grant program is designed to fund programs such as shelter operations, street outreach, and interim and permanent housing strategies.
The 2026-27 California State Budget appropriates $500 million in one-time General Fund support f...
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