REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 07/03/2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: City Manager's Office
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APPROVE MAYOR RICHINS' REQUESTED LETTER REGARDING THE STATE'S PREEMPTION OF LOCAL CONTROL ON HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND FINALIZE LETTER RECIPIENTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This report asks the City Council to approve Mayor Richins' request to distribute a letter discussing the state of California's interference with local land use control and development and decide to whom the letter should be sent.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council approve a draft letter discussing the State of California's interference with local land use control and development and provide direction on its distribution.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
Earlier this year, Mayor Richins submitted a Future Agenda Item Request asking staff to prepare a comment letter to the California State Legislature outlining the city's concerns on the lack of local discretion, decision-making, and land use control regarding housing development and the state's requirements and regulations for meeting housing. During its meeting on June 5, 2024, the City Council agreed to distribute a letter and directed staff to consult with the City's State Lobby Partner, Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG), and provide options on letter recipients
ANALYSIS:
Staff consulted with the City's lobby partner, Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG), and drafted the requested letter. The draft letter is attached to the Staff Report and needs final approval from the City Council. To better segment the letter's audience for optimal response and attention, RPPG and Staff recommend the following recipients as options for consideration:
* Option 1 - send the letter to Corona's State representatives only.
* Option 2 - send the letter to Corona's State and Federal representatives only.
* Option 3 - send the letter to Corona's State and Federal representatives and the Lea...
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