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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Date: April 7, 2026
Subject
Authorization for Mayor to Sign Multi-Jurisdictional Letter Regarding State Housing Legislation
Recommended Action
Authorize the Mayor to sign a joint letter with West Valley Mayors requesting the State Legislature to consider a temporary pause on new housing legislation to allow for evaluation and implementation of existing laws.
Reasons for Recommendation and Available Options
Mayor Mark Turner from the City of Morgan Hill has prepared a letter addressed to the Speaker of the California State Assembly requesting a temporary pause on the adoption of new housing legislation and has requested other neighboring cities to consider signing the letter as well. The letter cites the significant volume of housing-related laws enacted in recent years and the resulting challenges local jurisdictions face in implementation, administration, and compliance.
The letter emphasizes that while cities remain committed to addressing the State’s housing goals, the pace of legislative changes has created operational and resource constraints. It requests a two-year pause to allow for evaluation of recently adopted laws, identification of potential conflicts or redundancies, and assessment of outcomes and impacts. Mayor Turner is requesting the Mayors from all cities within Santa Clara County to sign the letter to create a joint letter from all neighboring jurisdictions to express shared concerns regarding the implementation of state housing mandates.
If approved, the draft letter (Attachment A) will be updated to list the City of Cupertino as an additional signer with the City logo added to the letter.
Sustainability Impact
No sustainability impact.
Fiscal Impact
No fiscal impact.
City Work Program (CWP) Item/Description
None
Council Goal
Public Engagement and Transparency
California Environmental Quality Act
No California Environmental Quality Act impact.
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Prepared by: Astrid Robles, Senior Management Analyst Reviewed by: Kirsten Squarcia, Deputy City Manager
Approved for Submission by: Tina Kapoor, City Manager
Attachments:
A – Letter from Mayor Turner to Speaker Rivas