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Receive and File Report Regarding Legislation Position Letters (CLK)
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MEETING DATE:
August 6, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Olivia Nashed, City Clerk
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive and File Report Regarding Legislation Position Letters Requests Received for Mayor’s Signature.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
AB 650 (Papan) - Planning and Zoning: Housing Element: Regional Housing Needs Allocation
On April 10, 2025, the City of Lodi received communication from the League of California Cities, urging local jurisdictions to submit a Letter of Support for AB 650. AB 650 allows local governments to begin the housing element update process six months early, provide greater certainty and reduce ambiguity in the housing element review process, and ensure that local governments have adequate time to respond to the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) review letters.
The Support Letter was needed immediately and, due to this urgency, Mayor Bregman signed the Support Letter for AB 650 on April 15, 2025.
Governor’s Trailer Bills for Delta Tunnel Project
On May 27, 2025, the City of Lodi received communication from the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors and Sacramento County, requesting the City’s support and signature on a coalition letter opposing the Governor’s Trailer Bills regarding the Delta Conveyance Project (also known as the Delta Tunnel). The Trailer Bills were introduced by Governor Newsom as part of the budget proposal for 2025-2026 fiscal year.
A response from the City of Lodi was required immediately, therefore a confirmation to the Board of Supervisors and Sacramento County was provided on May 29, 2025 to participate in the Letter of Opposition.
STRATEGIC VISION:
1A. Downtown: Community and Economic Development.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Not applicable.