Current Text: 06/29/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/18/2026
Last Amended: 06/29/2026
Status: 08/04/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 08/04/2026 - Senate THIRD READING
Summary: Under existing law, a person is prohibited from using or operating, on or near specified lands during a time of the year when burning permits are required, a motor engine, boiler, stationary equipment, welding equipment, cutting torches, tarpots, or grinding devices from which a spark, fire, or flame may originate without complying with specified requirements, including the requirement to maintain one serviceable round point shovel and one backpack pump water-type fire extinguisher fully equipped and ready for use at the immediate area during the operation. Existing law prohibits a person, except a member of an emergency crew or except the driver or owner of a service vehicle owned or operated by or for, or operated under contract with, a publicly or privately owned utility, as provided, from using or operating any vehicle, machine, tool, or equipment powered by an internal combustion engine operated on hydrocarbon fuels in an industrial operation located on specified land between April 1 and December 1 of any year, or at any other time when ground litter and vegetation will sustain combustion permitting the spread of fire, without providing and maintaining, for firefighting purposes only, suitable and serviceable tools in a fire toolbox in specified amounts, manners, and locations. Under existing law, a violation of these provisions is a crime. This bill would revise and recast those provisions by, among other things, instead requiring a person to maintain at least one backpack pump-type fire extinguisher fully equipped and ready for use, and a sufficient number of serviceable round point shovels so that each person at the operation can be equipped to fight fire, within the operating area, at a point accessible in the event of fire.
The bill would require these fire tools to be no farther than 25 feet from the motor, engine, boiler, stationary equipment, welding equipment, cutting torches, tarpots, or grinding devices, and unrestricted access for the operator. The bill would provide that these requirements do not apply to a person operating a motorized vehicle to work on, clear, or grade any land in or near specified lands during any time of the year when burning permits are required, and would instead require the person to have in or affixed to the motor vehicle and ready for immediate use one serviceable round point shovel and one fully equipped fire extinguisher. (Based on 06/29/2026 text)
AB 2385 (Petrie-Norris, D) Local reconstruction agencies.
Current Text: 08/03/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 08/03/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on APPR. 1st House 2nd House
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Summary: The Community Redevelopment Law established redevelopment agencies in each community and granted specified powers to those redevelopment agencies for the purpose of promoting redevelopment in blighted areas. Existing law dissolved those community redevelopment agencies in 2012. Other existing law, the Disaster Recovery Reconstruction Act of 1986, authorizes each city, county, or other local subdivision, as provided, to prepare, prior to a disaster, plans and ordinances facilitating the expeditious and orderly recovery and reconstruction of the area in case of a disaster. Existing law authorizes the plans and ordinances to include, among other things, a contingency plan of action and organization for short-term and long-term recovery and reconstruction to be instituted after a disaster.
Existing law authorizes the plans and ordinances to include the authority and proposed organization for establishment of a local reconstruction authority with powers parallel to those of a community redevelopment agency, except as specified. This bill would refer to those plans as a disaster recovery plan and would require a city or county that prepares a disaster recovery plan to amend its general plan, if necessary, as provided, to ensure consistency between both plans. The bill would revise the contingency plan of action and organization to include intermediate recovery and reconstruction, in addition to the short-term and long-term recovery and reconstruction, and would specify elements that may be included in the contingency plan of action and organization. The bill would require the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, on or before January 1, 2029, and in consultation with other specified state and local entities, to assess the recovery and rebuilding needs of jurisdictions across the state and develop model ordinance language, as provided. (Based on 08/03/2026 text) AB 2410 (Ellis, R) Wildfire safety: fuels reduction projects: California Environmental Quality Act.
Current Text: 07/09/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 07/09/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency to prepare a mitigated negative declaration for a project that may have a significant effect on the environment if revisions in the project would avoid or mitigate that effect and there is no substantial evidence that the project, as revised, would have a significant effect on the environment. CEQA exempts from its requirements certain projects. This bill would, until January 1, 2030, exempt from CEQA critical fuels reduction projects that address extremely flammable species, are conducted in communities located in high fire threat districts or very high fire hazard severity zones, and remove specified nonnative species or common species. The bill would require projects exempt from CEQA pursuant to this exemption to comply with the best management practices under the 2025 Statewide Fuels Reduction Environmental Protection Plan, as provided. The bill would require a lead agency carrying out a project exempt from CEQA pursuant to this exemption to consult with the Department of Fish and Wildlife, as provided, and to, within 90 days of project completion, submit a notice of project completion and a final compliance determination regarding the 2025 Statewide Fuels Reduction Environmental Protection Plan to the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency and the Secretary for Environmental Protection, as provided.
The bill would require, on or before March 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency to, in consultation with the Secretary for Environmental Protection, submit a report to the Legislature with specified information summarizing the implementation of these provisions during the preceding calendar year. (Based on 07/09/2026 text)
AB 2473 (Committee on Emergency Management) Wildfire Forecast and Threat Intelligence Integration Center: forecasted extreme, life-threatening fire weather conditions.
Current Text: 04/07/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
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Last Amended: 04/07/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The California Emergency Services Act requires the Office of Emergency Services and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to jointly establish and lead the Wildfire Forecast and Threat Intelligence Integration Center, which serves as the state’s central organizing hub for, among other things, wildfire forecasting. Existing law authorizes the Governor to proclaim a state of emergency, and local officials and local governments to proclaim a local emergency, when specified conditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist, and authorizes the Governor or the appropriate local government to exercise certain powers in response to that emergency. This bill would require the Wildfire Forecast and Threat Intelligence Integration Center to proactively coordinate with the National Weather Service and the California State Warning Center to share forecasted extreme, lifethreatening fire weather conditions to ensure wide distribution of information for all potentially impacted agencies. (Based on 04/07/2026 text)
AB 2724 (Bauer-Kahan, D) Catastrophe modeling: distressed areas.
Current Text: 04/16/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 04/16/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law establishes the California FAIR Plan Association, a joint reinsurance association in which all insurers licensed to write basic property insurance participate to administer a program for the equitable apportionment of basic property insurance for persons who are unable to obtain that coverage through normal channels. Existing regulations authorize insurers, in distressed areas and for properties insured by the FAIR Plan that are exposed to wildfire risk, to use catastrophe modeling, as specified.
Under existing regulations, a distressed area includes undermarketed ZIP Codes and distressed counties. This bill, on or before July 1, 2027, and yearly thereafter, would require the Department of Insurance to review and update distressed areas. As part of the review and update, the bill would require the department, among other things, to hold at least one public meeting to allow interested persons to submit suggestions for distressed areas, as specified. (Based on 04/16/2026 text) SB 876 (Padilla, D) Fire and residential property insurance.
Current Text: 06/25/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 01/06/2026
Last Amended: 06/25/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law generally regulates classes of insurance, including fire and residential property insurance. Existing law prohibits a policy from limiting or denying a payment of building code upgrade cost on the basis that the insured has decided to rebuild at a new location or to purchase an already built home at a new location. If there is a total loss of the insured structure, this bill would require the building 1st House 2nd House
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Current Text: 06/10/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 01/06/2026
Last Amended: 06/10/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law creates the Department of Insurance, headed by the Insurance Commissioner, and generally regulates classes of insurance, including fire and residential property insurance. Existing regulations prescribe specified deadlines by which an insurer is required to, among other things, respond to a notice of claim, accept or deny a claim, in whole or in part, and, upon acceptance of a claim in whole or in part, tender payment or otherwise take action to perform its obligation, as specified. This bill, with respect to a claim under a policy of residential property insurance, would codify specified provisions of the regulations prescribing the deadlines above. (Based on 06/10/2026 text) SB 894 (Allen, D) Wildfire resiliency: financial assistance.
Current Text: 05/14/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 01/15/2026
Last Amended: 05/14/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law establishes the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority to provide alternative methods of financing in providing and promoting the establishment of facilities using alternative methods and sources of energy and facilities needed for the development and commercialization of advanced transportation technologies, as provided. This bill would establish the California Wildfire Resilience Loan Program and would require the authority, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to administer the program to provide financial assistance for projects and activities to reduce wildfire-related risks and losses, including home hardening and defensible space improvements, as provided, and would make related changes. (Based on 05/14/2026 text) SB 899 (Grove, R) Fire prevention: Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force: wildfire smoke.
Current Text: 05/14/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 01/20/2026
Last Amended: 05/14/2026
Status: 06/24/2026 - June 24 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 06/24/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law requires the Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force to develop a comprehensive implementation strategy to track and ensure the achievement of the goals and key actions identified in the state’s “Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan,” as provided. Existing law requires, on or before March 1, 2026, and every 5 years thereafter, the task force to update the action plan. This bill would require the task force, on or before July 1, 2028, and in cooperation with the Office of ~
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SB 911 (Becker, D) Transfer of real property: fire hazard severity zones: compliance documentation.
Current Text: 06/01/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 01/26/2026
Last Amended: 06/01/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law requires a seller of a real property that is located in a high or very high fire hazard severity zone to provide to the buyer documentation stating that the property is in compliance with specified fire safety requirements or local vegetation management ordinances. If the seller of a real property as described above has not obtained that documentation of compliance, existing law requires the seller and the buyer to enter into a written agreement pursuant to which the buyer agrees to obtain documentation of compliance with those specified fire safety requirements or local vegetation management ordinances. In a local jurisdiction that has not enacted an ordinance requiring an owner or buyer to obtain documentation of compliance, and if a state or local agency, or other government entity, or other qualified nonprofit entity, provides an inspection with documentation for the jurisdiction in which the property is located, existing law requires the buyer to obtain documentation of compliance within one year of the date of the close of escrow. Existing law requires each county assessor and recorder to make available, without charge and upon request, a form entitled “Preliminary Change of Ownership Report,” which transferees of real property are required complete and authorized to file with the recorder concurrent with the recordation of any document effecting a change in ownership. This bill would additionally require the buyer to disclose whether they have an obligation to obtain documentation of compliance within one year of the date of the close of escrow pursuant to that agreement on the preliminary change of ownership report. The bill would require the county assessor to make available to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and to local fire agencies the property address of any property, and name of the transferee, for which the transferee indicated on the preliminary change of ownership report that the property is located in a high or very high fire hazard severity zone and that the transferee has an obligation to obtain documentation of compliance within one year of the date of the close of escrow pursuant to that written agreement. (Based on 06/01/2026 text) SB 959 (Grayson, D) Average daily attendance: emergencies: major safety hazard.
Current Text: 03/09/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/03/2026
Last Amended: 03/09/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - From consent calendar on motion of Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Assembly THIRD READING
Summary: For purposes of state apportionments based on average daily attendance, as provided, if the average daily attendance of a school district, county office of education, or charter school has been materially decreased during a fiscal year because of a specified emergency, including, among others, the imminence of a major safety hazard as determined by a local law enforcement agency, existing law requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to estimate the average daily attendance in a manner 1st House 2nd House
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SB 1301 (Allen, D) Residential property insurance: nonrenewals.
Current Text: 06/25/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 06/25/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law creates the Department of Insurance, headed by the Insurance Commissioner, and generally regulates classes of insurance, including residential property insurance. Existing law requires an insurer to deliver to the named insured an offer of renewal, as specified, at least 45 days before the policy expiration and to deliver a notice of nonrenewal at least 75 days before the policy expiration. If the insurer fails to do so, existing law requires the existing policy, with no change in its terms and conditions, to remain in effect for 75 days from the date that the notice of nonrenewal is delivered or mailed to the named insured. Existing law requires nonrenewal notices to contain specified information.
This bill would, beginning January 1, 2028, require an insurer to either deliver to the named policyholder an offer of renewal or a notice of nonrenewal or a notice of renewal with a reduction of limits or an elimination of coverage under the policy at least 90 days before the policy expiration. The bill would require the notice to contain specified information, including all information related to the basis for the nonrenewal or the reduction of limits or elimination of coverage, as specified. If the insurer fails to deliver an offer or notice to the named policyholder, the bill would require the existing policy to remain in effect for 90 days from the date the offer of renewal is delivered or the notice of nonrenewal or notice of renewal with a reduction of limits or an elimination of coverage is delivered. If an insurer finds that a policy does not meet its underwriting guidelines due to a condition that can be remedied by the policyholder. (Based on 06/25/2026 text)
Energy Legislation, Regulations and Issues LAP
AB 1577 (Bauer-Kahan, D) Data centers: reporting.
Current Text: 07/02/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 01/12/2026
Last Amended: 07/02/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law establishes the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission and vests the commission with various responsibilities with respect to developing and implementing the state’s energy policies. Existing law requires the commission to biennially adopt an integrated energy policy report, as specified, and to make the reports accessible to state, local, and federal entities and to the general public. This bill would require the commission to establish a process for the owner of a data center, as defined, to submit specified information to the commission, including, among other information, the data center’s location and size, the data center’s power usage effectiveness, as defined, and the quantity of fuel consumed by onsite generators or other fuel-based energy systems, as specified. The bill would require the owner of a data center to submit the required 1st House 2nd House
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AB 1761 (Rogers, D) Electricity: calculation methodology: data disclosure.
Current Text: 03/19/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/09/2026
Last Amended: 03/19/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Would require the Public Utilities Commission to ensure that all data serving as a basis for any decision or ruling issued by the commission, or in any proposal or analysis provided by commission staff, for the determination or application of a calculation methodology for any charge imposed on customers of a load-serving entity to recover costs associated with contracts, electrical corporation-owned generation, or any other resource or value included in that charge and any other charge derived from those costs, is made available to load-serving entities and ratepayer advocates on behalf of customers.
The bill would require the commission to require an electrical corporation or other party, in submitting a proposal or analysis for the determination or application of a calculation methodology for any charge imposed on customers of a load-serving entity to recover costs associated with contracts, electrical corporation-owned generation, or any other resource or value included in that charge and any other charge derived from those costs, to make all data serving as a basis for that proposal or analysis available to load-serving entities and ratepayer advocates on behalf of customers. The bill would require that data to meet specified requirements, including that it is made through a public disclosure, except for market-sensitive data, as provided. (Based on 03/19/2026 text) AB 2369 (Rogers, D) Electricity: energy storage: energy-only resources.
Current Text: 05/18/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/19/2026
Last Amended: 05/18/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law vests the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) with regulatory authority over public utilities, including electrical corporations. Existing law requires the PUC, in consultation with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission), to provide transmission-focused guidance to the Independent System Operator (ISO) about resource portfolios of expected future renewable energy resources and zero-carbon resources, as specified, to allow the ISO to identify and approve transmission facilities needed to interconnect resources and reliably serve the needs of load centers. In providing that guidance, existing law requires the PUC and the Energy Commission to annually provide projections to support the Independent System Operator’s planning and approvals in its annual transmission planning process, as provided. This bill would require the PUC and Energy Commission, as part of providing those projections, to also identify cost-effective opportunities to increase the reliability contribution or mitigate congestion of planned or existing energy-only resources through transmission capacity expansions. (Based on 05/18/2026 text) SB 742 (Pérez, D) Electricity: electrical infrastructure: permanently abandoned transmission facilities:
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Introduced: 02/21/2025 (Spot bill)
Last Amended: 06/15/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law vests the Public Utilities Commission with regulatory authority over public utilities, including electrical corporations. Existing law requires electrical corporations to construct, maintain, and operate their electrical lines and equipment in a manner that will minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfire, as specified. Existing law requires electrical corporations to annually prepare and submit wildfire mitigation plans to the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety for review and approval. This bill would require the commission, on or before January 1, 2028, to update a general order to require each electrical corporation to remove all permanently abandoned transmission facilities, as specified. (Based on 06/15/2026 text)
SB 887 (Padilla, D) California Environmental Quality Act: environmental leadership development projects:
data centers: clean energy powerplant projects.
Current Text: 06/29/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 01/13/2026
Last Amended: 06/29/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency to prepare a mitigated negative declaration for a project that may have a significant effect on the environment if revisions in the project would avoid or mitigate that effect and there is no substantial evidence that the project, as revised, would have a significant effect on the environment. CEQA requires the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation to prepare and propose guidelines for the implementation of CEQA by public agencies and requires the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency to certify and adopt the guidelines.
CEQA requires the guidelines to include a list of classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and that are exempt from CEQA, commonly known as categorical exemptions. This bill would define “data center” for the purposes of CEQA and prohibit the application of categorical exemption to a project for the development and operation of a data center, as specified. By increasing the duties of a lead agency in relation to the environmental review of a data center project, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. (Based on 06/29/2026 text) SB 1168 (McNerney, D) Data centers: rate structures.
Current Text: 06/15/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/18/2026
Last Amended: 06/15/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - From committee: Do pass. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 5).
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly CONSENT CALENDAR
Summary: Would require the Public Utilities Commission to assess opportunities for rate structures to ensure data centers pay a reasonable share of their costs associated with transmission and distribution needs, ensure that data centers pay for their proportionate share of load increases and procurements 1st House 2nd House
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AB 673 (Jackson, D) Unaccompanied homeless pupils: Unaccompanied Youth Support Grant Program.
Current Text: 06/18/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/14/2025
Last Amended: 06/18/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Would require the State Department of Education to administer formula grants as part of a pilot program, to be known as the Unaccompanied Youth Support Grant Program, for school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools to provide supports necessary to improve school attendance, pupil engagement, pupil graduation rates, and pupil wellbeing for unaccompanied youth, as defined, who are 16 or 17 years of age, including connecting youth with resources to find stable housing.
The bill would require, subject to an appropriation and subject to specified allocation metrics, 5-year grants that commence with the 2028–29 fiscal year, to be awarded by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to local educational agencies, or consortia of local educational agencies, to support unaccompanied youth, and would require grant funds to be used for, among other things, referrals to existing social services support systems, and providing basic needs and educational support services, as specified. The bill would require, to be eligible to apply for a grant under the program, a local educational agency to have identified at least one unaccompanied youth enrolled during the prior fiscal year, as specified. The bill would require local educational agencies applying for grant funds under the program to submit an application that includes, among other things, a description of how grant funds will be used to identify eligible pupils, the types of supports to be provided based on the eligible uses of grant funds, and the performance measures the local educational agency will use to measure progress towards program goals. The bill would require local educational agencies awarded grant funds under the program to submit annual reports to the department that include, among other things, a description of the expenditure of funds and the number and characteristics of unaccompanied youth served. (Based on 06/18/2026 text) AB 748 (Harabedian, D) Single-family and multifamily housing units: preapproved plans.
Current Text: 01/05/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/18/2025
Last Amended: 01/05/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law provides for the adoption and administration of zoning laws, ordinances, rules and regulations by counties and cities and the implementation of those general plans as may be in effect in those counties or cities. In that regard, current law requires each local agency, by January 1, 2025, to develop a program for the preapproval of accessory dwelling unit plans. This bill would require each local agency, as defined, to develop a program for the preapproval of single-family and multifamily residential housing plans, whereby the local agency accepts single-family and multifamily plan submissions for preapproval and approves or denies the preapproval applications, as specified. The bill would require a large jurisdiction, as defined, to develop this program by July 1, 2027, and a small jurisdiction, as defined, to develop a program by January 1, 2029. The bill would require the local agency 1st House 2nd House
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Current Text: 06/15/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/18/2025
Last Amended: 06/15/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law authorizes the Department of Housing and Community Development, upon appropriation, to make loans or grants, or both loans and grants, to rehabilitate, capitalize operating subsidy reserves for, and extend the long-term affordability of department-funded housing projects that have an affordability restriction that has expired, that have an affordability restriction with a remaining term of less than 10 years, or are otherwise at risk of conversion to market-rate housing. This bill would also authorize the department to make those loans and grants to rehabilitate, capitalize operating subsidy reserves for, and extend the long-term affordability of housing projects that qualify as a challenged development, as defined. The bill would require the department to grant priority for these loans and grants to housing projects that are department funded and have an affordability restriction that has expired or have a remaining term of less than 10 years, or are otherwise at risk for conversion. (Based on 06/15/2026 text)
AB 1165 (Gipson, D) California Housing Justice Act of 2025.
Current Text: 01/22/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/21/2025
Last Amended: 01/22/2026
Status: 06/22/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 06/22/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Current law establishes the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program administered by the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency for the purpose of providing jurisdictions, as defined, with one-time grant funds to support regional coordination and expand or develop local capacity to address homelessness challenges, as specified. Current law also establishes the Department of Housing and Community Development in the agency and makes the department responsible for administering various housing programs throughout the state, including, among others, the Multifamily Housing Program, the Housing for a Healthy California Program, and the California Emergency Solutions Grants Program. This bill would enact the California Housing Justice Act of 2025, which would require the department to create, by January 1, 2028, and in collaboration with specified entities, including local entities, finance plans to solve homelessness and to solve the housing unaffordability crisis, and related statewide performance metrics. (Based on 01/22/2026 text) AB 1621 (Wilson, D) Planning and Zoning Law: postentitlement phase permits: Housing Accountability Act.
Current Text: 06/03/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 01/22/2026
Last Amended: 06/03/2026
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Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law requires a local agency or state agency to compile one or more lists that specify in detail the information required from any applicant for a postentitlement phase permit, as defined. Existing law also establishes time limits for completing reviews regarding whether an application for a postentitlement phase permit is complete and compliant, and whether to approve or deny an application. Existing law requires the time limits to be tolled, if the local agency or state agency requires review of the application by an outside entity, until the outside entity completes the review and returns the application, as specified. This bill would prohibit a local agency or state agency from requiring or requesting more than 2 plan check and specification reviews in connection with an application for a building permit, as part of its review. The bill would authorize a local agency or state agency to deny an application that is not compliant with the permit standards following 2 plan check and specification reviews. The bill would also authorize an applicant to request additional submittals of applications that are not compliant with the permit standards. The bill, if a local agency or state agency finds that a complete application is noncompliant, would prohibit a local agency or state agency from requesting or requiring any action or inaction as a result of a building inspection undertaken to assess compliance with the applicable building permit standards that would represent a deviation from a previously approved building plan or similar approval for the building permit, except as specified. (Based on 06/03/2026 text) AB 1622 (Rubio, Blanca, D) Electrified security fences.
Current Text: 01/22/2026 - Introduced HTML PDF
Introduced: 01/22/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
Location: 07/01/2026 - Senate CONSENT CALENDAR
Summary: Current law, until January 1, 2028, authorizes an owner of real property to install and operate on their property an electrified security fence that is powered by an electrical energizer, driven by solarcharged batteries of no more than 12 volts of direct current, and used to protect and secure manufacturing or industrial property, or property zoned under another designation, but legally authorized to be used for a commercial purpose that stores, parks, services, sells, or rents vehicles or other materials, subject to specified conditions. Current law prohibits a city, county, or city and county from prohibiting or conditioning the installation of an electrified security fence, as described above, except for requiring an administrative permit to confirm a fence abutting a property in residential use, or within 300 feet of a public park, childcare facility, recreation center, community center, or school facility, meets certain requirements. Current law repeals these provisions on January 1, 2028. Current law, starting January 1, 2028, authorizes an owner of real property to install and operate on their property an electrified security fence that is powered by an electrical energizer, and used to protect and secure commercial, manufacturing, or industrial property, or property zoned under another designation, but legally authorized to be used for a commercial, manufacturing, or industrial purpose, subject to specified conditions and subject to prohibitions imposed by a city, county, or city and county through a local ordinance. This bill would indefinitely extend the operation of the electrified security fence provisions subject to repeal on January 1, 2028, and would repeal the provisions that become operative on January 1, 2028. (Based on 01/22/2026 text)
AB 1624 (Zbur, D) Public Lands Protection Act.
Current Text: 01/22/2026 - Introduced HTML PDF
Introduced: 01/22/2026
Status: 04/15/2026 - In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. 1st House 2nd House
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Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law requires each county and city to adopt a comprehensive, longterm general plan for the physical development of the county or city, and of any land outside its boundaries that bears relation to its planning. Current law authorizes the legislative body of a county or city to adopt ordinances that, among other things, regulate the use of buildings, structures, and land as between industry, business, residences, open space, and other purposes, as provided. For these purposes, current law authorizes the legislative body to divide a county or city into zones, but requires that regulations adopted be uniform for each class or kind of building or use of land throughout each zone. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency, as defined, to prepare an environmental impact report on a project that it proposes to carry out or approve that may have a significant effect on the environment or to adopt a negative declaration if it finds that the project will not have that effect. This bill, the Public Lands Protection Act, would, upon transfer to any private or nonfederal entity of a parcel of land located within the state that is owned by the United States government on or after January 1, 2025, and that has been designated in an adopted general plan or zoning ordinance as open space, public land, resource conservation, or an equivalent conservationoriented designation, immediately subject that parcel to the zoning designation and associated state and local restrictions. The bill would also, upon transfer of a parcel of land located within the state that is owned by the United States government on or after January 1, 2025, and that has not been designated in an adopted general plan or zoning ordinance at the time of transfer to any private or nonfederal entity, automatically subject that parcel to the most restrictive conservation-oriented zoning designation currently applied in the jurisdiction, by operation of law. (Based on 01/22/2026 text) AB 1693 (Zbur, D) Accelerated retailer building plan approval: tenant improvements.
Current Text: 06/25/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/03/2026
Last Amended: 06/25/2026
Status: 08/04/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 08/04/2026 - Senate THIRD READING
Summary: The California Building Standards Law establishes the California Building Standards Commission within the Department of General Services. Existing law requires the commission to approve and adopt building standards and to codify those standards in the California Building Standards Code.
Existing law authorizes local governments to enact ordinances or regulations that make building standards amendments to the California Building Standards Code, as specified. Existing law establishes a streamlined approval process for a local permit for a tenant improvement related to a restaurant, as defined. This bill would establish a similar streamlined approval process for a local permit for a tenant improvement relating to a retailer, as defined. In this regard, the bill would require a local building department, upon the request and at the expense of the permit applicant, to allow a qualified professional certifier, defined as a licensed architect or engineer who meets certain requirements, to certify that the plans and specifications of the tenant improvement comply with all applicable building, health, and safety codes, as specified. The bill would require a qualified professional certifier, or the applicant, as applicable, to prepare certain affidavits related to the tenant improvement under penalty of perjury. The bill would require the local building department to approve or deny the permit application within 20 business days of receiving a complete application. The bill would also authorize the applicant to resubmit corrected plans addressing the deficiencies identified in the initial denial, would limit the local building department’s review of each subsequent resubmission to the deficiencies identified in the initial denial, and would require the local building department to approve or deny each subsequent resubmission within 10 business days of receipt. The bill would require each local building department to conduct audits of tenant improvements submitted for certification, as specified. (Based on 06/25/2026 text) 1st House 2nd House
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Current Text: 07/02/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/04/2026
Last Amended: 07/02/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The Permit Streamlining Act, among other things, requires public agencies to approve or disapprove of a development project within certain timeframes, as specified. The act requires public agencies to compile one or more lists that specify in detail the information that will be required from any applicant for a development project. The act requires a public agency, upon its determination that an application for a development project is incomplete, to include a list and a thorough description of the specific information needed to complete the application. This bill would provide that for the purposes of the Permit Streamlining Act, a housing development project or emergency shelter shall be deemed consistent, compliant, and in conformity with an applicable plan, program, policy, ordinance, standard, requirement, or other similar provision adopted or implemented by a public agency, as defined, if there is substantial evidence that would allow a reasonable person to conclude that the housing development project or emergency shelter is consistent, compliant, or in conformity, except as specified. (Based on 07/02/2026 text)
AB 1738 (Carrillo, D) State Housing Law: remote inspections.
Current Text: 07/02/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/05/2026
Last Amended: 07/02/2026
Status: 08/04/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 08/04/2026 - Senate THIRD READING
Summary: The State Housing Law establishes statewide construction and occupancy standards for buildings used for human habitation. Existing law requires the building department of every city or county to enforce the provisions of the State Housing Law, the State Building Standards Code, and other specified rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the State Housing Law pertaining to standards for buildings used for human habitation. Existing law authorizes an officer, employee, or agent of an enforcement agency to enter and inspect any building or premises whenever necessary to secure compliance with, or prevent a violation of, any provision of the State Housing Law, the building standards published in the State Building Standards Code, and other rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of the State Housing Law. Existing law provides certain immunities to a public entity or employee immunity relative to an inspection or license, as provided. This bill would require a city, including a charter city, county, or city and county, except as specified, to offer a homeowner or contractor, as described, the option of requesting remote inspections for all or a subset of an inspection required by a building permit for specified works in one- or 2-family dwelling units, by either January 1, 2028, or July 1, 2028, as provided. The bill would authorize these local agencies to adopt reasonable protocols governing the technical conduct of a remote inspection, as specified. The bill would apply the above-described immunities to remote inspections. The bill would authorize these local agencies to temporarily ban the homeowner or contractor from using the remote inspection if a homeowner is found to have willfully misrepresented the work, as provided. (Based on 07/02/2026 text) AB 1751 (Quirk-Silva, D) Missing Middle Townhome Ownership Act.
Current Text: 08/04/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/09/2026
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Status: 08/04/2026 - From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 07/01/2026 - Senate Appropriations
Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law contains various provisions requiring a local government that receives an application for certain types of qualified housing developments to review the application under a streamlined, ministerial approval process, depending on the type of housing development, as specified. Existing law, the Subdivision Map Act, vests the authority to regulate and control the design and improvement of subdivisions in the legislative body of a local agency and sets forth procedures governing the local agency’s processing, approval, conditional approval or disapproval, and filing of tentative, final, and parcel maps, and the modification thereof. The act generally requires a subdivider to file a tentative map or vesting tentative map with the local agency, as specified, and the local agency, in turn, to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the map within a specified time period. Existing law, known as the Starter Home Revitalization Act of 2021, among other things, requires a local agency to ministerially consider, without discretionary review or a hearing, a parcel map or a tentative and final map for a housing development project that meets certain requirements, including that the housing development project on the lot proposed to be subdivided will contain 10 or fewer residential units, except as provided. This bill, the Missing Middle Townhome Ownership Act, would authorize a development proponent to submit an application for a townhome development project that is subject to a prescribed ministerial approval process if the development complies with certain procedural requirements and satisfies specified objective planning standards. The bill would also require a local agency to ministerially consider, without discretionary review or a hearing, a tentative and final map for a townhome development project that meets specified requirements, including that the proposed subdivision complies with the requirements established by the bill for ministerial approval of a townhome development project, as described in the preceding sentence, and that the newly created parcels are no smaller than 600 square feet. (Based on 08/04/2026 text)
AB 1924 (Gabriel, D) Statewide homelessness prevention strategy.
Current Text: 06/15/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/12/2026 (Spot bill)
Last Amended: 06/15/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law establishes the California Interagency Council on Homelessness and requires the council to take various actions to prevent and end homelessness in California. Existing law establishes various programs to prevent homelessness or assist persons experiencing homelessness, including the No Place Like Home Program and the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program. This bill would require the council, by July 1, 2027, to develop and publicly issue a statewide homelessness prevention strategy that includes specified elements, including a homelessness prevention action plan for certain state agencies and evidence-based model homeless prevention practices, as specified. (Based on 06/15/2026 text)
AB 1947 (Ta, R) Surplus land.
Current Text: 06/08/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/13/2026
Last Amended: 06/08/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. 1st House 2nd House
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Summary: Existing law requires each state agency, each year, to make a review of all proprietary state lands, except, among other categories of land, land held for highway purposes, over which it has jurisdiction to determine what land is in excess of its foreseeable needs and report thereon to the Department of General Services, including, among other things, land that is not currently being utilized, or is currently being underutilized, by the state agency for any ongoing state program. This bill would remove the exception for land held for highway purposes and specifically require the Department of Transportation to submit the report described above. The bill would require the report to include the market value of the properties reviewed by the agency. (Based on 06/08/2026 text) AB 2020 (Gabriel, D) Housing programs: financing.
Current Text: 02/17/2026 - Introduced HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/17/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Current law establishes the Department of Housing and Community Development and requires it to administer various programs intended to promote the development of housing, as specified, pursuant to which the department provides financial assistance in the form of deferred payment loans to pay for the eligible costs of development of specified types of housing projects. Current law sets forth various general powers of the department in implementing these programs, including authorizing the department to enter into long-term contracts or agreements of up to 30 years for the purpose of servicing loans or grants or enforcing regulatory agreements or other security documents. This bill would permit the department to authorize the transfer of excess reserves or excess operating income, as defined, from one rental housing development to another rental housing development with the same owner, as specified. (Based on 02/17/2026 text)
AB 2128 (Haney, D) Housing authorities: term limits and work requirements.
Current Text: 04/07/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/18/2026
Last Amended: 04/07/2026
Status: 06/15/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 06/15/2026 - Senate THIRD READING
Summary: The Housing Authorities Law establishes a housing authority within each county and city and authorizes the authority to, among other things, prepare, carry out, acquire, lease, and operate housing projects and housing developments for persons of low income, as provided. This bill would, unless required by federal law, and except as specified, prohibit a housing authority or other covered housing provider, as defined, from establishing or implementing any rules, policies, or procedures that impose term limits or work requirements, as defined, as a condition of eligibility for any covered housing or that impact the amount of the rent subsidy or assistance provided to covered housing tenants. The bill would, however, permit a covered housing provider to establish or implement a voluntary employment or job training program if specified conditions apply. (Based on 04/07/2026 text) AB 2146 (Stefani, D) Supportive housing: prospective tenants: barriers to access.
Current Text: 06/22/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
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Last Amended: 06/22/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law establishes the Department of Housing and Community Development within the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency and sets forth its powers and duties. Existing law, the Governor’s Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 2025 (GRP), which became effective on July 5, 2025, transfers the Department of Housing and Community Development to the California Housing and Homelessness Agency, which the GRP also establishes, as of July 1, 2026. Existing law establishes a low-income housing tax credit program, through which the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, chaired by the Treasurer, allocates low-income housing tax credits aimed at providing affordable lowincome housing within and throughout the state. Existing law sets forth procedures and criteria under the program for housing credit applicants, who are owners, sponsors, or developers of qualifying low-income buildings or projects, as specified. This bill would establish the California Direct Access to Supportive Housing (DASH) designation, for the purpose of facilitating quick and accountable access to supportive housing units. The bill would, beginning July 1, 2027, require a sponsor of a housing unit that meets prescribed criteria to notify the Department of Housing and Community Development or the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee of the unit’s eligibility for a DASH designation, as specified. The bill would, beginning July 1, 2027, and to the extent not prohibited by federal law, require the department or the committee to apply specified expedited compliance documentation standards for a prospective tenant referred to a DASH unit, as provided. (Based on 06/22/2026 text) AB 2296 (Papan, D) Planning and zoning: housing element: regional housing needs allocation.
Current Text: 06/29/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/19/2026
Last Amended: 06/29/2026
Status: 08/04/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 08/04/2026 - Senate THIRD READING
Summary: For the 4th and subsequent revisions of the housing element, existing law requires the Department of Housing and Community Development, in consultation with each council of governments, to determine each region’s existing and projected need for housing, and requires the appropriate council of governments, or the department for cities and counties without a council of governments, to adopt a final regional housing plan that allocates a share of the regional housing need to each city, county, or city and county, as provided. Existing law authorizes at least 2 or more cities and a county, or counties, at least 28 months prior to the scheduled housing element revision, to form a subregional entity to allocate the subregion’s existing and projected housing need among its members. If the council of governments does not receive a notification of this formation at least 28 months prior to the update, existing law requires the council of governments to implement specified requirements regarding the regional housing need process. Existing law requires the council of governments to determine the share of regional housing need assigned to each delegate subregion at least 25 months prior to the scheduled revision.
This bill, except with respect to the 7th housing element cycle for councils of governments with a housing element revision due date during the calendar year 2027 or 2028, would extend the above-described timeline for cities and counties to form a subregional entity to allocate the subregion’s housing need, as provided, from 28 months to 34 months, and the above-described timeline for the council of governments to determine the share of regional housing need assigned to each subregion from 25 months to 31 months. (Based on 06/29/2026 text)
AB 2418 (González, Mark, D) Local building permits: nonresidential private permitting review.
Current Text: 06/24/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
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Last Amended: 06/24/2026
Status: 08/04/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 08/04/2026 - Senate THIRD READING
Summary: Existing law requires every city, county, or city and county, whether general law or chartered, that requires the issuance of a permit as a condition precedent to the construction, alteration, improvement, demolition, or repair of any building or structure, to require the execution of a permit application, as specified. Existing law permits a local agency, defined as a city, county, or city and county, to authorize its enforcement agency to contract with or employ a private entity or persons on a temporary basis to perform plan-checking functions for a nonresidential building, but that the local agency is not required to do so if it determines that no entities or persons are available or qualified to perform planchecking services. Under existing law, when there is an excessive delay, as defined, in checking plans submitted as part of an application for specified nonresidential projects, a local agency is required to, upon request of the applicant, contract with or employ a private entity or persons on a temporary basis to perform the plan-checking function. Existing law defines “excessive delay” to mean, among other things, the local agency has taken more than 50 days to check plans and specifications, as provided. This bill would, until January 1, 2037, revise and recast the above-described provisions related to private plan checking. The bill would, upon receipt of a complete application for a nonresidential building permit, require the local agency to provide the applicant with an estimated timeframe in which it will determine if the completed application is compliant with permit standards. This bill would require the local agency to, upon an applicant’s request, contract with or employ a private plan-checking entity if the estimated timeframe would result in an excessive delay or if there is excessive delay by the local agency. (Based on 06/24/2026 text)
AB 2531 (Irwin, D) Public health: abortion services.
Current Text: 03/16/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 03/16/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law establishes the California Reproductive Health Equity Program within the Department of Health Care Access and Information for the purpose of ensuring abortion and contraception are affordable for and accessible to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and to provide financial support for safety net providers of these services to offset the costs of providing uncompensated care to patients with low incomes who would otherwise lack access to care. Existing law authorizes a Medi-Cal enrolled provider to apply for a grant, and a continuation award after the initial grant, if they agree to provide abortion and contraception services in accordance with specified requirements, including that the services are provided at no cost or a reduced cost to individuals with a household income at or below 400% of the federal poverty level who are uninsured or have health care coverage that does not include both abortion and contraception and are not otherwise eligible to receive both abortion and contraception care at no cost through the Medi-Cal and Family PACT programs. This bill would additionally authorize a Medi-Cal enrolled provider to apply for a grant or a continuation of a grant if they provide the above-described services to patients who are veterans, as defined, who are uninsured or have health care coverage that does not include both abortion and contraception and are not otherwise eligible to receive both abortion and contraception care at no cost through the Medi-Cal and Family PACT programs. (Based on 03/16/2026 text)
AB 2601 (Lee, D) Planning and zoning: housing development: streamlined approval and subdivisions.
Current Text: 04/16/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
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Last Amended: 04/16/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate THIRD READING
Summary: Under the Planning and Zoning Law, the legislative body of a city or county may adopt ordinances that, among other things, regulate the use of buildings, structures, and land, as provided. The Subdivision Map Act vests the authority to regulate and control the design and improvement of subdivisions in the legislative body of a local agency and sets forth procedures governing the local agency’s processing, approval, conditional approval or disapproval, and filing of tentative, final, and parcel maps. Existing law requires a local agency to consider ministerially a proposed housing development containing no more than 2 residential units within a single-family residential zone, without discretionary review or a hearing, if the proposed housing development meets specified requirements.
Existing law requires a local agency to ministerially approve a parcel map for an urban lot split if the parcel meets specified requirements. This bill would require that an application for a proposed housing development containing no more than 2 residential units within a single-family residential zone, as described above, be eligible for concurrent processing with an application for a parcel map for an urban lot split, as provided. The bill would authorize a local agency to condition issuance of building permits, grading permits, or certificates of occupancy for a proposed housing development upon the applicant first obtaining approval and recording a parcel map for eligible parcels pursuant to the above-described urban lot split provisions. (Based on 04/16/2026 text)
AB 2626 (Gabriel, D) Housing programs: financing.
Current Text: 06/15/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026 (Spot bill)
Last Amended: 06/15/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law establishes the Department of Housing and Community Development and requires it to administer various programs intended to promote the development of housing, as specified, pursuant to which the department provides financial assistance in the form of deferred payment loans to pay for the eligible costs of development of specified types of housing projects. Existing law sets forth various general powers of the department in implementing these programs, including authorizing the department to enter into long-term contracts or agreements of up to 30 years for the purpose of servicing loans or grants or enforcing regulatory agreements or other security documents. This bill would permit the department to waive payment of residual receipts or minimum annual loan payments used to cover the cost of project monitoring required under a department regulatory agreement, based on the assessment by the department’s actual cost in combination with a project’s ability to pay. (Based on 06/15/2026 text) AB 2689 (Ávila Farías, D) Low-income housing tax credits: lease nonrenewal: good cause.
Current Text: 06/22/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 06/22/2026
Status: 07/02/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 07/02/2026 - Senate THIRD READING
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AB 2748 (Quirk-Silva, D) Building standards: affordable housing developments: electric vehicle charging.
Current Text: 07/02/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 07/02/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The State Housing Law establishes statewide construction and occupancy standards for buildings used for human habitation. Existing law requires the building department of every city or county to enforce within its jurisdiction all the provisions published in the California Building Standards Code and the provisions of the State Housing Law, as provided. Existing law makes any violation of the State Housing Law a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000, by imprisonment not exceeding 6 months, or by both. Existing law requires the California Building Standards Commission and the Department of Housing and Community Development to research and develop, and authorizes those entities to propose for adoption by the commission, mandatory building standards for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in existing multifamily dwellings, hotels, motels, and nonresidential developments, as provided. This bill would require a new or existing affordable housing development, as defined, for which a permit application is submitted between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, to comply with either the requirements for installation of low power Level 2 or higher electric vehicle charging receptacles in the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, as provided, or the applicable requirements for installation of low power Level 2 or higher electric vehicle charging receptacles in the 2024 supplement to the 2022 edition of the California Green Building Standards Code.
The bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2030. (Based on 07/02/2026 text) ACA 4 (Jackson, D) Homelessness and affordable housing.
Current Text: 05/05/2025 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 01/24/2025
Last Amended: 05/05/2025
Status: 01/22/2026 - In committee: Set, first hearing. Held under submission.
Location: 05/14/2025 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The California Constitution authorizes the development, construction, or acquisition of developments composed of urban or rural dwellings, apartments, or other living accommodations for persons of low income financed in whole or in part by the federal government or a state public body, or to which the federal government or a state public body extends assistance, if a majority of the qualified electors of the city, town, or county in which the housing is proposed to be located approves the project by voting in favor thereof, as specified. This measure, the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act, would create an account in the General Fund into which, beginning in the 2027–28 fiscal year, and 1st House 2nd House
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Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered each fiscal year thereafter until September 30, 2036, a sum would be transferred from the General Fund equal to or greater than 5% of the estimated amount of General Fund revenues for that fiscal year, as specified. The measure would require the moneys in the account to be appropriated by the Legislature to the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency, and would authorize that agency to expend the moneys to fund prescribed matters related to homelessness and affordable housing, including housing and services to prevent and end homelessness. (Based on 05/05/2025 text) SB 288 (Seyarto, R) Property taxation: change in ownership: family homes and farms.
Current Text: 06/01/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/06/2025
Last Amended: 06/01/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Pursuant to constitutional authorization, existing property tax law, on and after February 16, 2021, excludes from classification as a change in ownership the purchase or transfer of a family home or family farm, as those terms are defined, of the transferor in the case of a transfer between parents and their children, or between grandparents and their grandchildren if all the parents of those grandchildren are deceased, if the property continues as the family home or family farm of the transferee, as specified.
For purposes of the transfer of a family home, that law requires the transfer to be of a principal residence of the transferor and to become the principal residence of the transferee within one year of the transfer.
That law also requires the transferee to file for the homeowners’ or disabled veterans’ exemption within a year of the transfer, as described. This bill would provide that the one-year periods described above shall be deemed to end one year after the effective date of certain court orders resolving the disposition of the property if the eligible transferee files specified documents with the assessor, including a copy of a court order indicating that a probate matter prohibited the eligible transferee from establishing the property as their principal place of residence within the one-year period described above. By expanding the duties of local tax officials, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. (Based on 06/01/2026 text) SB 299 (Cabaldon, D) California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: day care center: zoning.
Current Text: 06/29/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/10/2025
Last Amended: 06/29/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - Coauthors revised. From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 5).
Location: 06/22/2026 - Assembly SECOND READING
Summary: The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency, as defined, to prepare, or cause to be prepared, and certify the completion of an environmental impact report on a project that it proposes to carry out or approve that may have a significant effect on the environment or to adopt a negative declaration if it finds that the project will not have that effect. CEQA also requires a lead agency to prepare a mitigated negative declaration for a project that may have a significant effect on the environment if revisions in the project would avoid or mitigate that effect and there is no substantial evidence that the project, as revised, would have a significant effect on the environment. Existing law exempts specified projects from CEQA, including a project that consists exclusively of a day care center, as defined, that is not located in a residential area. This bill would exempt from CEQA a project that consists exclusively of a day care center, as defined, that is located on a parcel of land zoned exclusively for residential use, except as provided. (Based on 06/29/2026 text) SB 417 (Limón, D) The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026.
Current Text: 06/25/2026 - Chaptered HTML PDF
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Last Amended: 06/22/2026
Status: 06/25/2026 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 16, Statutes of 2026.
Location: 06/25/2026 - Senate CHAPTERED
Summary: Under existing law, there are programs providing assistance for, among other things, emergency housing, multifamily housing, farmworker housing, home ownership for very low and lowincome households, and downpayment assistance for first-time home buyers. Existing law also authorizes the issuance of bonds in specified amounts pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law and requires that proceeds from the sale of these bonds be used to finance various existing housing programs, capital outlay related to infill development, brownfield cleanup that promotes infill development, and housing-related parks. Existing law, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2018, authorized, the issuance of bonds in the amount of $4,000,000,000 to finance various existing housing programs, as well as infill infrastructure financing and affordable housing matching grant programs, as well as financing for a specified program for farm, home, and mobilehome purchase assistance for veterans, pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law. This bill would enact the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, which, if adopted, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of $11,250,000,000, pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law. Of the proceeds from the sale of these bonds, $10,000,000,000 would be used to finance programs to fund affordable rental housing and home ownership programs, including, among others, the Multifamily Housing Program, the CalHome Program, and the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program, and $1,250,000,000 would be used to provide additional funding for the above-described program for farm, home, and mobilehome purchase assistance for veterans, as provided. (Based on 06/25/2026 text) SB 479 (Arreguín, D) Homeless adult and family multidisciplinary personnel teams.
Current Text: 07/02/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/19/2025 (Spot bill)
Last Amended: 07/02/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 5).
Location: 07/02/2026 - Assembly SECOND READING
Summary: Existing law authorizes a county to establish a homeless adult and family multidisciplinary personnel team with the goal of facilitating the expedited identification, assessment, and linkage of homeless individuals to housing and supportive services within that county, and to allow provider agencies and members of the personnel team to share confidential information for the purpose of coordinating housing and supportive services to ensure continuity of care. Existing law requires the sharing of confidential information to be governed by protocols developed in each county describing how and what information may be shared by the homeless adult and family multidisciplinary personnel team, and requires each county to provide a copy of its protocols to the State Department of Social Services.
This bill would additionally authorize a city that is designated as a local health jurisdiction to similarly establish a homeless adult and family multidisciplinary personnel team, as specified. (Based on 07/02/2026 text)
SB 677 (Wiener, D) Housing financing: joint powers agreements: bond approvals:subdivisions: tentative and final maps: appeals.
Current Text: 07/07/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/21/2025
Last Amended: 07/07/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 1.) (August 5). 1st House 2nd House
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Summary: The Joint Exercise of Powers Act authorizes 2 or more public agencies, by agreement, to form a joint powers authority to exercise any power common to the contracting parties, as specified.
Existing law, for the purposes of that act, defines the term “public agency” to include various federal, state, local, and tribal entities. Existing law requires approval by the Department of General Services of certain joint powers agreements that include the state as a member, as provided. Existing law authorizes a joint powers authority to issue revenue bonds to pay the costs and expenses of acquiring, constructing, or conducting a program for, among other things, low-income housing projects owned or operated by a city, county, city and county, or housing authority. Existing law provides that the Treasurer and the Secretary of State are designated as elected representatives for federal tax purposes of a joint powers agency created to approve or certify the issuance of bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness issued by or on behalf of the joint powers agency to the extent approval is required by federal tax law.
This bill would, instead, provide that the Treasurer is designated as an applicable elected representative of a joint powers authority and may, at the discretion of the joint powers authority, approve the issuance of bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness issued by or on behalf of the joint powers agency to the extent approval is required by federal tax law, as specified. (Based on 07/07/2026 text) SB 866 (Blakespear, D) Planning and zoning: annual report: emergency shelter.
Current Text: 06/23/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 01/05/2026
Last Amended: 06/23/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law, requires each county and each city to adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of the county or city, and specified land outside its boundaries, that includes, among other specified mandatory elements, a housing element. That law requires the planning agency of a city or county to provide by April 1 of each year an annual report to the Department of Housing and Community Development that includes, among other specified information, the agency’s progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and the number of units approved and disapproved in the prior year. This bill, beginning with the first annual report submitted after the due date for the 7th cycle revision of the housing element, would require that annual report to additionally include specified information regarding the special housing needs of families and persons in need of emergency shelter. (Based on 06/23/2026 text) SB 996 (Padilla, D) Manufactured housing: classification as real property.
Current Text: 06/16/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/09/2026
Last Amended: 06/16/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The Mobilehome Parks Act requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to establish regulations for manufactured home, mobilehome, and commercial modular foundation systems. Existing law authorizes a manufactured home, mobilehome, or commercial modular to be installed on a foundation system as either a fixture or improvement to the real property if certain 1st House 2nd House
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Current Text: 06/03/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/10/2026
Last Amended: 06/03/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (August 5).
Location: 06/24/2026 - Assembly SECOND READING
Summary: The Permit Streamlining Act sets forth various procedures for the review and approval of development project applications, including, among other things, requiring each public agency to compile one or more lists that specify in detail the information that will be required from any applicant for a development project. The act also requires a city, county, or city and county to deem an applicant for a housing development project to have submitted a preliminary application upon providing specified information about the proposed project to the city, county, or city and county from which approval for the project is being sought. This bill would permit an applicant who submits a preliminary application for a housing development project, as specified, or an application if a preliminary application is not submitted, to include in the preliminary application or application a request for a preliminary estimate of required improvements, as provided. The bill would require a city, county, or city and county that receives a request under these provisions to provide the preliminary estimate within 30 business days of the submission of the request, as provided. The bill would authorize, for improvements required by a public agency, as specified, the applicant to request, within 30 days of submission, a list of the types of improvements that may be required, as provided. The bill, within 30 business days of deeming an application for a postentitlement phase permit complete, would additionally require the city, county, or city and county to provide the applicant with an itemized list of all onsite and offsite improvements that will be required prior to issuance of, or otherwise in connection with, that permit, as provided. (Based on 06/03/2026 text)
SB 1036 (Grayson, D) Mitigation Fee Act.
Current Text: 06/30/2026 - Chaptered HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/11/2026
Last Amended: 04/16/2026
Status: 06/30/2026 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 54, Statutes of 2026.
Location: 06/30/2026 - Senate CHAPTERED
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Current Text: 06/17/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/13/2026
Last Amended: 06/17/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 5).
Location: 07/02/2026 - Assembly SECOND READING
Summary: The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency, as defined, to be responsible for determining whether a project is exempt from CEQA and whether an environmental impact report, a negative declaration, or a mitigated negative declaration is required. Existing law requires a city or county that determines a certain type of project is subject to the requirements of CEQA to identify any public water system that may supply water for the project and to request those public water systems to prepare a specified water supply assessment, as provided. This bill, among other things, would instead require a city or county, upon receipt of a preliminary application for a housing development project that meets certain conditions, or upon a development application for certain projects being determined as complete or deemed complete, to make that identification of public water systems. The bill would require a city or county, within 15 days of receiving an application that meets either of the above-mentioned criteria, to request each identified public water system to determine whether the projected water demand associated with the proposed project was included in the most recently adopted urban water management plan. (Based on 06/17/2026 text)
SB 1117 (Cervantes, D) Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.
Current Text: 07/08/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/17/2026
Last Amended: 07/08/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - Coauthors revised. From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (August 5).
Location: 07/01/2026 - Assembly SECOND READING
Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law provides for the creation by ordinance, or by ministerial approval if the local agency has not adopted an ordinance, of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in accordance with specified standards and conditions. Existing law requires fees charged for the construction of ADUs to be determined in accordance with specified provisions of the Mitigation Fee Act.
Existing law prohibits a local agency, special district, or water corporation from imposing any impact fee upon the development of an ADU that has 750 square feet of interior livable space or less, and requires any impact fees charged for an ADU that has more than 750 square feet of interior livable space to be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit. This bill would require the charge for certain accessory dwelling units to be based only on the area in excess of 750 square feet of interior livable space. By changing the duties of local agencies with regard to calculating fees for ADUs, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. (Based on 07/08/2026 text) SB 1196 (McNerney, D) Small energization projects: electrical service connections. 1st House 2nd House
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Introduced: 02/19/2026
Last Amended: 06/29/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 13. Noes 2.) (August 5).
Location: 06/24/2026 - Assembly SECOND READING
Summary: The Powering Up Californians Act requires the Public Utilities Commission to determine the criteria for timely service for electrical customers to be energized, including, among other things, categories of timely electric service through energization, as specified. The act requires the commission to establish reasonable average and maximum target energization time periods to ensure that work is completed in a manner that minimizes delay in meeting the date requested by an electrical customer to the greatest extent possible. This bill would require the commission, by September 30, 2027, in a new or existing proceeding, to establish timelines for electrical corporations to respond to and process requests to energize small energization projects, as provided. (Based on 06/29/2026 text) SB 1383 (Arreguín, D) Housing development: density bonus: incentives or concessions: labor standards.
Current Text: 03/23/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 03/23/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Assembly THIRD READING
Summary: The Density Bonus Law requires a city or county to provide a developer that proposes a housing development within the city or county with a density bonus, waivers or reductions of development standards, parking ratios, and other incentives or concessions, as specified, if the developer agrees to construct certain types of housing, including, among other types of housing, housing that will include specified percentages of units for rental or sale to lower income households or very low income households, as specified. Existing law requires a city or county to grant incentives or concessions requested by an applicant for a density bonus except under prescribed circumstances. Existing law defines “incentives or concessions” to include, among other things, a reduction in site development standards or a modification of zoning code requirements or architectural design requirements that exceed the minimum building standards, as specified, and regulatory incentives or concessions proposed by the developer or the city or county that result in identifiable and actual cost reductions to provide for affordable housing costs, as specified. This bill would exclude a reduction in site development standards, a modification of zoning code or architectural design requirements, and other regulatory incentives or concessions that include or relate to a labor standard, as defined, from the definition of “incentives or concessions.” (Based on 03/23/2026 text)
SCR 131 (Blakespear, D) Housing: unsheltered homelessness.
Current Text: 06/29/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/19/2026
Last Amended: 06/29/2026
Status: 06/29/2026 - Read second time and amended. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 06/29/2026 - Assembly THIRD READING
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AB 1198 (Haney, D) Public works: prevailing wages.
Current Text: 01/22/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/21/2025
Last Amended: 01/22/2026
Status: 06/22/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 06/22/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Current law requires that, except as specified, not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages, determined by the Director of Industrial Relations, be paid to workers employed on public works projects. Current law requires the body awarding a contract for a public work to obtain from the director the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character in the locality in which the public work is to be performed, and the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for holiday and overtime work, for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the contract. Under current law, if the director determines during any quarterly period that there has been a change in any prevailing rate of per diem wages in a locality, the director is required to make that change available to the awarding body and their determination is final. Under current law, that determination does not apply to public works contracts for which the notice to bidders has been published. This bill would instead state, commencing July 1, 2027, that if the director determines, within a semiannual period, that there is a change in any prevailing rate of per diem wages in a locality, that determination applies to any public works contract that is awarded or for which notice to bidders is published after July 1, 2027. The bill would authorize any contractor, awarding body, or specified representative affected by a change in rates on a particular contract to, within 20 days, file with the director a verified petition to review the determination of that rate, as specified. The bill would require the director to, upon notice to the interested parties, initiate an investigation or hold a hearing, and, within 20 days after the filing of that petition, except as specified, make a final determination and transmit the determination in writing to the awarding body and to the interested parties. (Based on 01/22/2026 text)
AB 1383 (McKinnor, D) Public employees’ retirement benefits.
Current Text: 07/01/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/21/2025
Last Amended: 07/01/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL) establishes the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) to provide a defined benefit to members of the system based on final compensation, credited service, and age at retirement, subject to certain variations. Existing law creates the Public Employees’ Retirement Fund, which is continuously appropriated for purposes of PERS, including depositing employer and employee contributions. Under the California Constitution, assets of a public pension or retirement system are trust funds. The California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) establishes a variety of requirements and restrictions on public employers offering defined benefit pension plans. In this regard, PEPRA restricts the amount of compensation that may be applied for purposes of calculating a defined pension benefit for a new member, as defined, by restricting 1st House 2nd House
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SB 342 (Umberg, D) Contractors: unlicensed work.
Current Text: 07/01/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/12/2025 (Spot bill)
Last Amended: 07/01/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The Contractors State License Law establishes the Contractors State License Board in the Department of Consumer Affairs to license and regulate contractors. Existing law prohibits a person engaging in the business or acting in the capacity of a contractor from recovering compensation for work performed that requires a contractor’s license unless the person was a duly licensed contractor at all times during the performance of the act or contract, except as specified. This bill would further exempt an action for compensation arising from a contract for a public work of improvement, as specified. (Based on 07/01/2026 text)
SB 1159 (Cabaldon, D) Artificial intelligence: transparency and governance.
Current Text: 06/25/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/18/2026
Last Amended: 06/25/2026
Status: 07/02/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 07/02/2026 - Assembly THIRD READING
Summary: The California Constitution provides that people have the right of access to information concerning the conduct of the people’s business. Various provisions of existing law, including the California Public Records Act, the Legislative Open Records Act, the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, and the Ralph M. Brown Act, provide, with some exceptions, for public access to government records and meetings of government bodies. Among those acts, the California Public Records Act defines “person” to include any natural person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, or association. This bill would specify that, for purposes of the California Public Records Act, the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Legislative Open Records Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, the California Coastal Act of 1976, and CEQA, “person,” “interested person,” “participant,” “member of the public,” as applicable, and any other similar terms under each act referring to those who may engage with governmental agencies, do not include artificial intelligence, as defined, systems, autonomous agents, or robots, whether physical or digital. (Based on 06/25/2026 text) SB 1371 (Durazo, D) Solid waste handling services: labor dispute.
Current Text: 04/13/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
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Status: 08/05/2026 - From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 3.) (August 5).
Location: 06/16/2026 - Assembly SECOND READING
Summary: Existing law contains various provisions relating to franchise agreements between a local jurisdiction and a service provider for the provision of services such as utilities, waste hauling, and cable television. This bill would prohibit any franchise contracts, licenses, or permits for solid waste handling services, as defined, entered into or substantially amended, as defined, by a local agency on or after January 1, 2027, from including a force majeure provision that excuses or suspends the service provider’s obligation to perform under the franchise contract, license, or permit in the event of a work stoppage arising out of or in connection with a labor dispute, as defined. (Based on 04/13/2026 text) Public Safety LAP
AB 1632 (Johnson, R) Trespass.
Current Text: 06/10/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 01/26/2026
Last Amended: 06/10/2026
Status: 06/23/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 06/23/2026 - Senate THIRD READING
Summary: Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to commit the crime of trespass, which includes refusing or failing to leave land, real property, or structures belonging to, or lawfully occupied by, another and not open to the general public upon being requested to leave by a peace officer at the request of the owner, the owner’s agent, or the person in lawful possession and upon being informed by the peace officer that they are acting at the request of the owner, the owner’s agent, or the person in lawful possession. Existing law requires the owner, the owner’s agent, or the person in lawful possession to make a separate request to the peace officer on each occasion when the peace officer’s assistance in dealing with a trespass is requested, except that a single request for peace officer assistance may be made for a period not to exceed 12 months when there is a fire hazard to the premises or property, the owner is absent from the premises or property, or the premises or property is closed to the public and posted as being closed. Existing law authorizes a single request for assistance to be made and submitted electronically, in a notarized form provided by the law enforcement agency, to a peace officer, and authorizes local governments to accept electronic submissions of requests for peace officer assistance.
This bill would remove the requirement that the submitted form described above be notarized, and would instead require the request to include a written declaration, signed under penalty of perjury, that the requestor is the owner of the property and has legal authority to request the assistance, that the information provided in the request is true and correct, that the requestor acknowledges that law enforcement may rely on the declaration in taking enforcement action, and that the requestor is required to notify law enforcement if they no longer have legal authority over the property or if the request is withdrawn. (Based on 06/10/2026 text)
AB 1941 (González, Mark, D) Organized metal theft.
Current Text: 06/04/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/13/2026
Last Amended: 06/04/2026
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Summary: Existing law makes a person who is a dealer in or collector of junk, metals, or secondhand materials, or their agent, employee, or representative, who buys or receives any wire, cable, copper, lead, solder, mercury, iron, or brass that the person knows or reasonably should know is used by or belongs to specified entities, including a railroad, certain utility companies, or a public entity engaged in furnishing public utility service, without using due diligence to ascertain that the person selling or delivering that material has a legal right to do so, guilty of criminally receiving that property and, in addition to imprisonment, makes that act punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000. This bill would prohibit organized metal theft, described as acting in concert with one or more persons to steal metal materials from one or more of specified materials and items with the intent to sell, exchange, or return those metal materials for value, acting in concert with 2 or more persons to receive, purchase, or possess those metal materials knowing or believing it to have been stolen, acting as an agent of another to steal those metal materials as part of an organized plan to commit theft, or recruiting, coordinating, organizing, supervising, directing, managing, or financing another to undertake acts of theft of metal. The bill would make a violation of organized metal theft punishable as either a misdemeanor or a felony. (Based on 06/04/2026 text)
AB 2310 (Carrillo, D) Illegal dumping.
Current Text: 06/25/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/19/2026
Last Amended: 06/25/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law makes it unlawful to dump waste matter in certain locations, such as upon a public or private highway or road, upon private property without the consent of the owner, or in or upon a public park or other public property, as specified. Existing law also makes it unlawful to place, deposit, or dump rocks, concrete, asphalt, or dirt in certain locations, as specified. A person violating these provisions is guilty of an infraction, as specified. Existing law makes a violation of these provisions in commercial quantities, as defined, a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in a county jail and by a fine, as specified. Under existing law, a private owner is not restricted in the use of their own private property, unless the placing, depositing, or dumping of the waste matter on the property creates a public health and safety hazard, a public nuisance, or a fire hazard, as determined by a local health or fire department or the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. This bill would make it a crime to transport waste matter, rocks, concrete, asphalt, dirt, or other construction debris for the purpose of placing, depositing, or dumping it in the locations described above. The bill would increase the maximum fine to $5000 for violating these provisions a 4th or subsequent time. The bill would also make it unlawful to transport for the purpose of placing, depositing, or dumping waste matter, rocks, concrete, asphalt, dirt or other construction debris in commercial quantities, as defined, in the locations described above. The bill would specify that the fact that a person is operating a vehicle with actual or apparent rocks, concrete, asphalt, dirt, or other construction debris in their vehicle does not in itself constitute reasonable suspicion to stop or detain the person, or probable cause to arrest the person. For a person who violates these provisions in commercial quantities in excess of 25 cubic yards, the bill would make that violation a misdemeanor punishable in a county jail for not more than one year and by a fine, as specified. For commercial quantities in excess of 50 cubic yards, the bill would make a violation punishable as a misdemeanor or a felony, as specified. By expanding the application of a crime and creating new crimes, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. (Based on 06/25/2026 text) AB 2318 (Elhawary, D) Law enforcement: facilitating medical care.
Current Text: 06/25/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
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Last Amended: 06/25/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law generally provides for the regulation of law enforcement agencies and requires specified law enforcement agencies to maintain policies on, among other things, use of force, hate crimes, and gun violence restraining orders. Existing law requires the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to establish and keep updated a field training officer course relating to competencies of the field training program and police training program that addresses how to interact with persons with certain conditions. This bill would make it unlawful for a law enforcement officer to deny, delay, obstruct, or fail to facilitate access to medical evaluation or treatment for an individual under law enforcement control, but who is not in the custody of, or detained in, a county jail or the state prison, if it is safe and reasonable to provide access to treatment and a medical professional has been requested or is present and is willing to render care to the individual. If access to medical evaluation or treatment is denied or delayed when a medical professional is present and is willing to assist, the bill would require law enforcement to document the basis of the denial within 72 hours of the incident, as specified. (Based on 06/25/2026 text)
AB 2346 (Wilson, D) Vehicles: electric bicycles and speed limits.
Current Text: 06/18/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/19/2026
Last Amended: 06/18/2026
Status: 08/04/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 08/04/2026 - Senate THIRD READING
Summary: Existing law defines an electric bicycle as a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts, and classifies electric bicycles into 3 classes with different restrictions for various purposes. This bill would require all class 2 electric bicycles manufactured, sold, or offered for sale on or after January 1, 2029, to be equipped with a speedometer. The bill would also require all electric bicycles manufactured, sold, or offered for sale on or after January 1, 2029, to be equipped with an integrated or detachable front lamp and a rear lamp, as specified. The bill would also require sellers and distributors of electric bicycles to disclose specified information at or before the point of sale. (Based on 06/18/2026 text)
SB 28 (Umberg, D) Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) court program.
Current Text: 07/02/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 12/02/2024
Last Amended: 07/02/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act authorizes specified persons, including a person with whom the respondent resides, family members, and first responders, among others, to petition a civil court to create a voluntary CARE agreement or a court-ordered CARE plan and implement services, to be provided by county behavioral health agencies, to provide behavioral health care, including stabilization medication, housing, and other enumerated services, to adults who are 1st House 2nd House
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Current Text: 05/26/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/21/2025
Last Amended: 05/26/2026
Status: 06/24/2026 - June 24 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 06/24/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law requires law enforcement agencies, departments, or entities to consider specified best practices regarding the downloading and storage of body-worn camera data, such as specifically stating the length of time that recorded data is to be stored, when establishing policies and procedures for the implementation and operation of a body-worn camera system, as specified. This bill would require, on or before July 1, 2027, each law enforcement agency that has a body-worn camera policy to update that policy to include a procedure for emergency service personnel to request the redaction of evidentiary and nonevidentiary recordings of a patient undergoing medical or psychological evaluation, procedure, or treatment by emergency service personnel, and to maintain an unredacted copy of the recording consistent with the policies and procedures of the agency. (Based on 05/26/2026 text) SB 758 (Umberg, D) Public health: nitrous oxide.
Current Text: 06/24/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/21/2025
Last Amended: 06/24/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003 requires a retailer, as defined, to hold a license from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to engage in the sale of cigarettes or tobacco products. This bill would expand those provisions to prohibit a retailer from selling nitrous oxide in any retail location, subject to certain exceptions. The bill would authorize a city or county or city and county to adopt an ordinance imposing greater restrictions on the retail sale of nitrous oxide provided the ordinance does not restrict legitimate uses, as specified. (Based on 06/24/2026 text) SB 936 (Blakespear, D) Nitrous oxide: sales.
Current Text: 07/02/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 01/29/2026
Last Amended: 07/02/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. 1st House 2nd House
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Summary: Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to possess nitrous oxide with the intent of inhaling it for specified purposes, including to cause intoxication. Existing law also makes it a misdemeanor to sell nitrous oxide to any person under 18 years of age. Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to dispense nitrous oxide to a person and knowing that the person will use it for specified prohibited purposes, if that person then causes death or great bodily injury to themselves or another person. Existing law, the Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003, requires a retailer, as defined, to hold a license from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to engage in the sale of cigarettes or tobacco products. This bill would, except as specifically exempted, prohibit the sale and distribution of a nitrous oxide container that is capable of holding more than 8 grams of nitrous oxide or from which an individual may directly inhale nitrous oxide. The bill would also prohibit the sale and distribution of a nitrous oxide that has, or is marketed as having, the taste or smell of any food. The bill would prohibit knowingly selling or distributing a device that allows an individual to inhale nitrous oxide from the container or hold nitrous oxide for the purposes of inhalation. The bill would punish a violation of these provisions as an infraction, as specified. (Based on 07/02/2026 text) SB 1013 (Cervantes, D) Automated license plate recognition systems.
Current Text: 06/15/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/10/2026 (Spot bill)
Last Amended: 06/15/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law prohibits a public agency, which includes the state, a city, a county, a city and county, or any agency or political subdivision of the state, a city, a county, or a city and county, including, but not limited to, a law enforcement agency, from selling, sharing, or transferring automated license plate recognition (ALPR) information, except to another public agency, and only as otherwise permitted by law.
Existing law defines ALPR information as information or data collected through the use of an ALPR system. This bill would provide that “public agency” does not include a transportation agency, a public transit operator, or a local department of transportation or public works department, as specified. The bill would, beginning January 1, 2027, require new, updated, expansions of, or addendums of contractual agreements with ALPR vendors, manufacturers, or suppliers to mandate that no default access is provided to any national ALPR database and that an agency’s collected scans are by default not accessible to any other agency, and would impose new requirements on sharing between California state law enforcement agencies. The bill would authorize a law enforcement agency to use ALPR information only for purposes of locating vehicles or persons when either are reasonably suspected of being involved in the commission of a public offense or locating an individual who has been reported as missing to a law enforcement agency. (Based on 06/15/2026 text)
SB 1218 (Arreguín, D) Vehicle immobilization: illegal dumping violation penalties.
Current Text: 07/01/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/19/2026
Last Amended: 07/01/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 5).
Location: 06/29/2026 - Assembly SECOND READING
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SB 1230 (Valladares, R) Solid waste: illegal dumping: penalties: resources.
Current Text: 06/25/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/19/2026
Last Amended: 06/25/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law prohibits the dumping of waste matter upon a road or highway or in other locations, as specified. A violation of this prohibition, generally, is an infraction punishable by specified fines that escalate for subsequent convictions. Under existing law, the dumping of commercial quantities of waste, as defined, is punishable as a misdemeanor and also includes escalating fines. Under existing law, each day that waste is placed, deposited, or dumped in violation of these provisions is a separate violation. This bill would repeal that latter provision making each day a separate violation. The bill would increase the fine for the dumping of commercial quantities of waste from not less than $3,000 nor more than $6,000 to not less than $4,500 nor more than $8,000 for the 2nd conviction and from not less than $6,000 nor more than $10,000 to not less than $8,000 nor more than $10,000 for the 3rd and any subsequent convictions. (Based on 06/25/2026 text)
SB 1257 (Arreguín, D) Federal immigration enforcement: report.
Current Text: 06/24/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/19/2026
Last Amended: 06/24/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The California Values Act requires the Attorney General, by October 1, 2018, in consultation with the appropriate stakeholders, to publish model policies limiting assistance with immigration enforcement to the fullest extent possible consistent with federal and state law at public schools, public libraries, health facilities operated by the state or a political subdivision of the state, courthouses, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement facilities, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, the Division of Workers’ Compensation, and shelters and ensure that they remain safe and accessible to all California residents, regardless of immigration status. The act requires all public schools, health facilities operated by the state or a political subdivision of the state, and courthouses to implement the model policy or an equivalent policy. This bill would require the Attorney General, on or before October 30, 2027, and 1st House 2nd House
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Current Text: 07/01/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 07/01/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement (STAKE) Act requires the State Department of Public Health to establish and develop a program to reduce the availability of tobacco products to persons under 21 years of age through specified enforcement activities. In addition to the primary enforcement responsibility assumed by the department, existing law authorizes other state and local governmental agencies to conduct inspections and assess penalties for violations of the act, as specified, and encourages state and local enforcement agencies to share the results of inspections and coordinate with the department when enforcing the act. In this regard, existing law authorizes an enforcing agency to assess specified civil penalties against any person, firm, or corporation that sells, gives, or in any way furnishes to another person who is under 21 years of age any tobacco, cigarettes, or cigarette papers.
Existing law, upon the assessment of a civil penalty for the 3rd, 4th, or 5th violation, requires the department to notify the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), and requires the CDTFA to assess civil penalties and suspend or revoke a license issued under the Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003. This bill, effective July 1, 2027, would prohibit a new retail location for a retailer of cigarettes or tobacco products from being located within a 600-foot radius of a school or a daycare center unless the local jurisdiction specifies a radius greater than 600 feet. The bill would also prohibit a retailer of cigarettes or tobacco products from possessing, storing, owning, or selling nitrous oxide or paraphernalia relating to the consumption of nitrous oxide. (Based on 07/01/2026 text) Regional Issues and Collaboration LAP
AB 1821 (Pacheco, D) California Public Records Act: agency response time.
Current Text: 06/25/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/11/2026
Last Amended: 06/25/2026
Status: 08/04/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 08/04/2026 - Senate THIRD READING
Summary: The California Public Records Act requires each state or local agency, upon a request for a copy of records that reasonably describes an identifiable record or records, to make the records promptly available to any person upon payment of fees covering direct costs of duplication, or a statutory fee if applicable, except with respect to public records exempt from disclosure by express provisions of law.
Existing law requires each agency, within 10 days of a request for a copy of records, to determine whether the request seeks copies of disclosable public records in possession of the agency and to 1st House 2nd House
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Current Text: 07/02/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 01/30/2025
Last Amended: 07/02/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law makes it a crime to willfully threaten to commit a crime that will result in death or great bodily injury to another person, as specified. Under existing law, this crime is punishable as a misdemeanor or by imprisonment in state prison as a felony. Existing law, for the purposes of sentencing for a felony violation of these provisions, authorizes the court to consider, as a factor in aggravation, that the defendant willfully threatened to commit a crime that would result in the death or great bodily injury of a state constitutional officer, a Member of the Legislature, or a judge or court commissioner, as specified.
This bill would additionally authorize the court to consider, as a factor in aggravation, that the defendant willfully threatened to commit a crime that would result in the death or great bodily injury of an elections official of a city, county, city and county, or public district, or an elected local agency official, as specified. (Based on 07/02/2026 text)
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AB 1704 (González, Mark, D) Greenhouse gases: embodied carbon building materials.
Current Text: 06/23/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/04/2026
Last Amended: 06/23/2026
Status: 07/29/2026 - In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
Location: 06/17/2026 - Senate Appropriations
Summary: Existing law requires, by December 31, 2026, the State Air Resources Board, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, as provided, to develop a framework for measuring the average carbon intensity of the materials used in the construction of new buildings, including those for residential uses.
Existing law requires, by December 31, 2028, the state board to develop a comprehensive strategy for the state’s building sector to achieve a 40% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of building materials, as specified, as soon as possible, but no later than December 31, 2035. Existing law authorizes the state board to establish an embodied carbon trading system, as defined, in compliance with these requirements, as provided. This bill would require the state board to determine whether using building materials with lower embodied carbon would be cost effective during the first 2-year period of their use compared to using conventional building materials before implementing the above-described provisions. (Based on 06/23/2026 text)
AB 2234 (Papan, D) California Environmental Quality Act: geothermal exploratory projects.
Current Text: 07/06/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/19/2026
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Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law establishes the Geologic Energy Management Division in the Department of Conservation. Existing law requires the division to be the lead agency for all geothermal exploratory projects for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), except as provided. Existing law defines “geothermal exploratory project,” for purposes of CEQA, in part as a project composed of not more than 6 wells and associated drilling and testing equipment whose chief and original purpose is to evaluate the presence and characteristics of geothermal resources. Existing law requires wells included within a geothermal exploratory project to be located at least 1/2 mile from geothermal development wells that are capable of producing geothermal resources in commercial quantities. This bill would expressly include as part of a geothermal exploratory project, among other things, equipment and activities necessary to establish interconnectivity between wells and reservoirs. The bill would specify that the above-described 1/2 mile limit is measured from any point along the wellhead location and well course and would exclude certain wells connecting to geothermal reservoirs from this limit if written consent is provided by the owner and operator of the geothermal development well that is producing in commercial quantities, as specified. (Based on 07/06/2026 text)
Transportation Issues LAP
AB 939 (Schultz, D) Housing development: density bonuses: affordability of for-sale units.
Current Text: 01/15/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/19/2025
Last Amended: 01/15/2026
Status: 06/23/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 06/23/2026 - Senate THIRD READING
Summary: The Density Bonus Law requires a city or county to provide a developer that proposes a housing development, as defined, within the city or county with a density bonus, other incentives or concessions, and waivers or reductions of development standards, as specified, if the developer agrees to construct specified units and meets other requirements. Current law, among other things, requires compliance with certain affordability requirements, including requiring that the applicant agree to ensure, and that the city, county, or city and county ensure, that a for-sale unit that qualified the applicant for the award of the density bonus is either (1) initially sold to and occupied by a person or family of very low, low, or moderate income, as specified, or (2) if the unit is not purchased by an income-qualified person or family within 180 days after the issuance of the certificate of occupancy, the unit is purchased by a qualified nonprofit housing corporation, as provided. This bill would additionally allow the applicant and the city, county, or city and county to comply with the above-described affordability requirements with respect to a for-sale unit by ensuring that the unit is purchased by a nonprofit corporation, as specified, for properties to be sold to and occupied by extremely low, very low, or lower income families who participate in a below-market interest rate loan program, as described. (Based on 01/15/2026 text) AB 1421 (Wilson, D) Vehicles: Road Usage Charge Technical Advisory Committee.
Current Text: 01/05/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/21/2025
Last Amended: 01/05/2026
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Location: 01/29/2026 - Senate Rules
Summary: Current law requires the Chair of the California Transportation Commission to create a Road Usage Charge Technical Advisory Committee in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation to guide the development and evaluation of a pilot program assessing the potential for mileage-based revenue collection as an alternative to the gas tax system. Current law additionally requires the Transportation Agency, in consultation with the commission, to implement the pilot program, as specified.
Current law repeals these provisions on January 1, 2027. This bill would require the commission, in consultation with the Transportation Agency, to consolidate and prepare research and recommendations related to a road user charge or a mileage-based fee system. The bill would require the commission to submit a report, as specified, on the research and recommendations described above to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature by no later than January 1, 2027. (Based on 01/05/2026 text)
AB 1976 (Wicks, D) Streets and highways: pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
Current Text: 06/17/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/13/2026
Last Amended: 06/17/2026
Status: 08/04/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 08/04/2026 - Senate THIRD READING
Summary: Existing law grants the legislative body of a city certain powers with respect to city streets and highways, including the power to construct and maintain those streets and highways. Existing law grants the board of supervisors of a county general supervision, management, and control of county highways and authorizes the board of supervisors to lay out, construct, improve, and maintain county highways.
This bill would prohibit a city or county from holding a community input meeting to reconsider, delay, or prevent implementation of a proposed pedestrian or bicycle safety project after that project has passed 90% design, as specified. After or upon the award of a contract for, or when county or city staff, as applicable, are directed to begin, the construction of a pedestrian or bicycle safety project, the bill would prohibit the city or county from terminating the project unless the city or county makes at least one specified finding at a public meeting. (Based on 06/17/2026 text) AB 2024 (Nguyen, D) Outdoor advertising displays: permits: landscaped freeways: relocation agreements.
Current Text: 06/15/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/17/2026
Last Amended: 06/15/2026
Status: 08/04/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 08/04/2026 - Senate THIRD READING
Summary: The Outdoor Advertising Act prohibits a person, as defined, from placing an advertising display within the areas affected by the act without a permit. The act prohibits the Department of Transportation from denying or delaying the acceptance of a permit application for a new advertising display along a portion of a new alignment of an interstate or primary highway on the basis that the highway project has not been accepted as complete if the section of highway is open to the use of the public for vehicular travel within 1,000 feet of the location specified in the permit application. This bill 1st House 2nd House
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mitigation.
Current Text: 04/22/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/18/2026
Last Amended: 04/22/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency to prepare a mitigated negative declaration for a project that may have a significant effect on the environment if revisions in the project would avoid or mitigate that effect and there is no substantial evidence that the project, as revised, would have a significant effect on the environment. CEQA requires the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation to prepare, develop, and transmit to the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency for certification and adoption proposed revisions to the CEQA implementation guidelines to establish criteria for determining the significance of transportation impacts of projects within transit priority areas, and requires the criteria to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the development of multimodal transportation networks, and a diversity of land uses. CEQA requires the office to recommend potential metrics, including, among other metrics, vehicle miles traveled, to measure these transportation impacts. This bill would, except as provided, specify that a transportation project is presumed to have a less than significant transportation impact as determined by the vehicle-milestraveled metric if at least 80% of the project lies within one or more nonmetropolitan counties. (Based on 04/22/2026 text)
AB 2307 (Sanchez, R) Transportation: traffic signal synchronization pilot program: Western Riverside Council of Governments.
Current Text: 04/06/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/19/2026
Last Amended: 04/06/2026
Status: 08/04/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate CONSENT CALENDAR
Summary: Would, until January 1, 2032, authorize the Western Riverside Council of Governments, in required coordination with the Department of Transportation, to establish and administer a traffic signal synchronization pilot program for its member local agencies to evaluate a regional model for coordinating traffic signal timing between state highways and local street and road systems, as specified. The bill would require the Western Riverside Council of Governments, in coordination with the department, to evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot program, including assessing its impacts on congestion, travel time reliability, operational efficiency, and vehicle emissions and to submit, on or before January 1, 2028, a specified report to the Legislature relating to the pilot program. This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the local agencies that constitute the Western Riverside Council of Governments. (Based on 04/06/2026 text) AB 2560 (Schultz, D) Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure: goals.
Current Text: 04/15/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 04/15/2026
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Summary: Existing law establishes the Transportation Agency, which has the power of general supervision over specified state entities. Existing law requires the agency to develop and report on legislative, budgetary, and administrative programs to accomplish comprehensive, long-range, coordinated planning and policy formation in the matters of public interest related to the agency. This bill would establish specified goals for the Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI), consistent with state law. (Based on 04/15/2026 text)
AB 2679 (Hadwick, R) State highways: public parking: traffic control.
Current Text: 07/09/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 07/09/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law establishes the Department of Transportation and vests the department with full possession and control of all state highways and all property and rights in property acquired for state highway purposes. Existing law establishes the Tahoe Transportation District as a special purpose district managed by representatives from the States of California and Nevada to, among other things, operate a public transportation system in the Lake Tahoe Basin. This bill would authorize the department, within the Tahoe corridor, to contract with a state agency, a local government, or the district relating to safety, access, and parking in the corridor to (1) designate the portions of state highways that constitute the corridor, (2) prevent unsafe parking and pedestrian movement in the corridor, as provided, and (3) enhance public access to the corridor and public recreation sites, by, among other things, developing public parking, establishing and collecting fees for public parking, and developing transit facilities and pedestrian pathways to connect public parking to recreation sites, as specified. This bill would require all moneys collected from a fee for that public parking to be deposited into the Tahoe Safe Recreation Access Fund, which the bill would establish, and would, upon appropriation by the Legislature, require the department to use those moneys for purposes of improving transportation facilities on state highways in the Tahoe Basin, as specified. (Based on 07/09/2026 text) SB 667 (Archuleta, D) Railroads: safety: report.
Current Text: 06/03/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2025
Last Amended: 06/03/2026
Status: 07/01/2026 - July 1 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 07/01/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law requires the Public Utilities Commission to annually report to the Legislature on sites on railroad lines in the state that the commission finds to be hazardous, including a list of all railroad sites in the state that it determines pose a local safety hazard. Existing law authorizes the commission to submit in the annual report the list of railroad sites submitted in the immediate prior year annual report, and to amend or revise that list from the immediate prior year as necessary. In determining which railroad sites pose a local safety hazard, existing law requires the commission to consider, among other things, whether any local safety hazards at railroad sites have been eliminated or sufficiently remediated to ~
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Current Text: 07/02/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 01/28/2026
Last Amended: 07/02/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Assembly THIRD READING
Summary: Existing law prohibits a local agency from imposing a tax, permit fee, or other charge for the privilege of using its streets or highways, other than a permit fee for an extralegal load unless the local agency had imposed the fee prior to June 1, 1989. This bill would explicitly state that a fee, charge, surcharge, or component thereof imposed upon the provider of, or ratepayer for, public services by or for a local agency to recover the cost of street maintenance and repair and other costs associated with the use of its streets, roads, or highways to provide those public services is not a tax, permit fee, or other charge that is prohibited by the provision described above. The bill would provide that nothing in the Vehicle Code prohibits a local agency from imposing or collecting this fee, charge, or surcharge. (Based on 07/02/2026 text)
SB 1087 (Cabaldon, D) Transportation planning: sustainable communities strategies: transportation funding programs.
Current Text: 06/25/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/13/2026
Last Amended: 06/25/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law requires certain transportation planning agencies to prepare and adopt regional transportation plans directed at achieving a coordinated and balanced regional transportation system.
Existing law requires a regional transportation plan to include a policy element, a sustainable communities strategy prepared by a metropolitan planning organization, an action element, and a financial element, as provided. Existing law requires those transportation planning agencies to adopt and submit every 4 years, except as provided, an updated regional transportation plan to the California Transportation Commission and the Department of Transportation. Existing law requires a sustainable communities strategy to achieve regional targets set by the State Air Resources Board for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the automobile and light truck sector in the region for 2020 and 2035, respectively, and requires the state board to update those targets every 8 years, consistent with each metropolitan planning organization’s timeframe for updating its regional transportation plan, as specified.
Existing law establishes certain procedural requirements for setting and updating those targets and authorizes the state board to revise the targets every 4 years based on changes in specified factors. This bill would instead require, commencing with the first or 2nd regional transportation plan prepared on or after January 1, 2027, as determined by the applicable metropolitan planning organization, the regional transportation plan to include an 8-year sustainable communities strategy prepared by the metropolitan planning organization. (Based on 06/25/2026 text)
SB 1293 (Alvarado-Gil, R) State highways: projects: notice.
Current Text: 04/06/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
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Last Amended: 04/06/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Would require the Department of Transportation to provide written notice of certain construction or maintenance projects within the right-of-way of a state highway in a county with a population of 60,000 people or fewer to a person who resides in, or a business that is located within, 5 miles of the project limits, as specified. The bill would also require the department to place the notice on its internet website. (Based on 04/06/2026 text)
SB 1337 (Richardson, D) State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: air districts and local governments: transportation fuels refining facilities: memoranda of understanding.
Current Text: 06/29/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 06/29/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, on or before January 1, 2024, and every 3 years thereafter, to submit an assessment to the Legislature that, among other things, identifies methods to ensure a reliable supply of affordable and safe transportation fuels in California and evaluates the price of transportation fuels, including branded and unbranded retail prices, alternate formulations of gasoline with lower carbon impact, and other products suitable for production from refineries in California, as provided. Existing law establishes the Division of Petroleum Market Oversight within the commission to, among other things, provide independent oversight and analysis of the transportation fuels market for the protection of consumers by identifying market design flaws, market power abuses, and any other manner by which market participants act to harm competition or act contrary to the best interests of the consumers in the state. Existing law requires the director of the division, when requested, to appear before the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature to provide an update on the division’s performance as compared to its objectives, the status of competition in the transportation fuels markets, and other information the committees' request. This bill would require the commission, on or before January 31, 2029, to enter into memoranda of understanding with relevant air districts and local governments with transportation fuels refining facilities within their jurisdictions to enable the coordination that is needed to ensure the transportation fuels sector is successfully managed and maintains environmental, public health, labor, economic, and consumer protections. (Based on 06/29/2026 text)
SB 1382 (Alvarado-Gil, R) Department of Transportation: mountain passes: openings.
Current Text: 04/06/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 04/06/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law requires the Department of Transportation, on or before July 1, 1992, to adopt and implement a deicing policy for state highways, as specified. Existing law specifically requires the 1st House 2nd House
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Current Text: 06/22/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 06/22/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law establishes the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation in the Governor’s office for the purpose of serving the Governor and the Governor’s cabinet as staff for long-range planning and research and constituting the comprehensive state planning agency. This bill would require the office, on or before July 1, 2027, to compile, standardize, maintain, and make publicly available through a consolidated online platform a core set of statewide standardized spatial planning datasets, as defined.
The bill would require the datasets to include specified categories of information, including hazardous risk data, natural resource sensitivity data, and agricultural value data, as provided. The bill would also require the office, on or before January 1, 2028, to develop and provide guidance for agencies to inform how to use and integrate the datasets in regional planning processes and products. The bill would require the office to update those datasets at least every 3 years, as provided. (Based on 06/22/2026 text) Water Supply and Conservation LAP
AB 35 (Alvarez, D) Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024: Administrative Procedure Act: exemption: program guidelines and selection criteria.
Current Text: 07/16/2026 - Chaptered HTML PDF
Introduced: 12/02/2024
Last Amended: 06/11/2026
Status: 07/16/2026 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 89, Statutes of 2026.
Location: 07/16/2026 - Assembly CHAPTERED
Summary: The Administrative Procedure Act sets forth the requirements for the adoption, publication, review, and implementation of regulations by state agencies. The Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 (act), approved by the voters as Proposition 4 at the November 5, 2024, statewide general election, authorized the issuance of bonds in the amount of $10,000,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance projects for safe drinking water, drought, flood, and water resilience, wildfire and forest resilience, coastal resilience, extreme heat mitigation, biodiversity and nature-based climate solutions, climate-smart, sustainable, and resilient farms, ranches, and working lands, park creation and outdoor access, and clean air programs.
Existing law authorizes certain regulations needed to effectuate or implement programs of the act to be adopted as emergency regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, as provided.
Existing law requires the emergency regulations to be filed with the Office of Administrative Law and requires the emergency regulations to remain in effect until repealed or amended by the adopting state agency. This bill, notwithstanding the above, would exempt the adoption of regulations needed to effectuate or implement programs of the act from the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, 1st House
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Current Text: 06/03/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/13/2025
Last Amended: 06/03/2026
Status: 08/04/2026 - In Senate. Held at Desk.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate DESK
Summary: Existing law establishes methane emissions reduction goals that include a target to reduce landfill disposal of organics by 75% of the 2014 level of the statewide disposal of organic waste by 2025.
Existing law requires the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, in consultation with the State Air Resources Board, to adopt regulations to achieve the organic waste reduction goals. Existing law authorizes a local jurisdiction to count specified recovered organic waste products towards up to 10% of its recovered organic waste procurement target. This bill would additionally authorize a local jurisdiction to count a beneficial agricultural amendment derived from organic waste processed with biosolids towards up to that 10% of its recovered organic waste procurement target if the material is processed at a facility authorized by the department using specified approved technologies, the material is registered or approved for end use as a fertilizing material by the Department of Food and Agriculture, as provided, and the material is not derived from, or processed using, specified activities relating to the final deposition or management of solid waste, as provided. (Based on 06/03/2026 text) AB 2619 (Papan, D) Water resources: data centers.
Current Text: 07/02/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 07/02/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
Location: 07/01/2026 - Senate Appropriations
Summary: Existing law authorizes the legislative body of an incorporated city and the county board of supervisors to license businesses carried on within their respective jurisdictions and to set license fees, as specified. This bill would require a person who owns or operates a data center, prior to applying to a city or a county for an initial business license, equivalent instrument, or permit, to provide its water supplier, under penalty of perjury, a good faith estimate of the expected water use, the anticipated source of water, and the data center’s projected water use volume for the maximum day, maximum month, and average year. When applying to a city or county for an initial business license, the bill would require a person who owns or operates a data center to report, under penalty of perjury, on the application, a good faith estimate of the expected water use, the anticipated source of water, and the data center’s projected water use volume for the maximum day, maximum month, and average year. When applying to a city or county for a renewal of a business license, equivalent instrument, or permit, the bill would require a person who owns or operates a data center to report, under penalty of perjury, on the application, the data center’s annual water use for the preceding calendar year, including total water and direct water use, as prescribed. (Based on 07/02/2026 text)
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Current Text: 03/26/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/24/2026
Last Amended: 03/26/2026
Status: 08/04/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 08/04/2026 - Senate THIRD READING
Summary: Existing law establishes the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund program, pursuant to which state and federal funds are continuously appropriated from the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund to the State Water Resources Control Board for loans and other financial assistance for purposes related to the federal Clean Water Act. Existing law establishes the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Administration Fund (administration fund) to provide funds, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to be expended by the state board for payment of the reasonable costs of administering the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. Existing law authorizes the state board to assess an annual charge for financial assistance services, not to exceed 1% of the financial assistance repayment amount and computed according to the true interest cost method, as provided, and requires those annual charges to be deposited into the administration fund. Existing law authorizes the financial service rate to be applied at any time during the term of the financial assistance and requires the rate to remain unchanged for the duration of the financial assistance. Existing law prohibits the financial assistance rate from increasing the financial assistance repayment amount after being applied. Existing law requires the state board to, at least once each fiscal year, adjust the financial assistance service rate. Existing law requires the state board to set the total amount of revenue collected each year through the annual charges at an amount that is equal as practicable to the appropriation amount set forth in the annual Budget Act. This bill would additionally authorize the state board to assess fees in place of an annual charge for financial assistance and would authorize the fees or annual charge to be assessed at any rate as permitted by federal law. (Based on 03/26/2026 text) SB 1153 (Caballero, D) Disaster preparedness: urban retail water suppliers and public water systems:
wildfire.
Current Text: 06/22/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/18/2026
Last Amended: 06/22/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 5).
Location: 06/30/2026 - Assembly SECOND READING
Summary: The California Emergency Services Act requires all public water systems, as defined, with 10,000 or more service connections to review and revise their disaster preparedness plans in conjunction with related agencies, including, but not limited to, local fire departments and the Office of Emergency Services, to ensure that the plans are sufficient to address possible disaster scenarios. A person, as defined, who violates the provisions of this act is guilty of a misdemeanor. This bill, beginning January 1, 2028, would require all urban retail water suppliers, as defined, serving a high or very high fire hazard severity zone to include incident-specific response procedures for wildfires as part of their disaster preparedness plans, including any applicable emergency response plan as required by federal law. The bill would require these plans to include, among other things, mitigation actions, including actions, procedures, and equipment, that can obviate or significantly lessen the impact of a wildfire on the water system and the supply of drinking water provided by the water supplier. (Based on 06/22/2026 text) League of California Cities Sponsored Legislation
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Current Text: 07/02/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/19/2025
Last Amended: 07/02/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of adult alcohol or other drug recovery or treatment facilities by the State Department of Public Health and prohibits the operation of one of those facilities without a current valid license. Existing law requires the department, if a facility is alleged to be in violation of that prohibition, to conduct a site visit to investigate the allegation. Existing law requires, if the department’s employee or agent finds evidence that the facility is providing services without a license, the employee or agent to take specified actions, including, among others, submitting the findings of the investigation to the department and issuing a written notice to the facility that includes the date by which the facility is required to cease providing services. This bill would require the department, if it determines it has jurisdiction over the allegation, to assign the complaint to an analyst within 10 days of receiving the allegation and, except as specified, complete the investigation within 120 days of assigning the complaint.
The bill would require the department, if it receives a complaint that does not fall under its jurisdiction, to notify, to the extent feasible, the complainant that it does not investigate that type of complaint. The bill would require the employee or agent to provide the notice described above within 10 days of the employee or agency submitting their findings to the department and to conduct a followup site visit to determine whether the facility has ceased providing services as required. (Based on 07/02/2026 text) SB 1005 (Caballero, D) Local agency: payment: rounding amount.
Current Text: 07/02/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/09/2026
Last Amended: 07/02/2026
Status: 07/02/2026 - Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 06/08/2026 - Assembly THIRD READING
Summary: Existing law requires a public agency to accept specified methods of payment for designated obligations. This bill would authorize a local agency to round the amount of any payment made wholly or partly in cash to the local agency, or any refund or other amount tendered wholly or partly in cash by the local agency, to the nearest $0.05. The bill would apply to a local agency only if the governing body of the local agency adopts, by majority vote, a resolution to make its provisions applicable to the local agency. (Based on 07/02/2026 text)
Local Representative Legislation
AB 1564 (Ahrens, D) Employer-employee relations: confidential communications.
Current Text: 05/18/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 01/12/2026
Last Amended: 05/18/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. 1st House 2nd House
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Summary: Existing law that governs the labor relations of public employees and employers, including, among others, the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, the Ralph C. Dills Act, provisions relating to public schools, and provisions relating to higher education prohibits employers from taking certain actions relating to employee organization, including imposing or threatening to impose reprisals on employees, discriminating or threatening to discriminate against employees, or otherwise interfering with, restraining, or coercing employees because of their exercise of their guaranteed rights. Those provisions of existing law further prohibit denying to employee organizations the rights guaranteed to them by existing law. This bill would prohibit a public employer from questioning a public employee, a representative of a recognized employee organization, or an exclusive representative regarding communications made in confidence between an employee and an employee representative in connection with representation relating to any matter within the scope of the recognized employee organization’s representation. (Based on 05/18/2026 text)
AB 1599 (Ahrens, D) Public transit: California Transit Stop Registry: transit datasets.
Current Text: 06/04/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 01/16/2026
Last Amended: 06/04/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Would require the Department of Transportation to create, on or before June 1, 2027, the California Transit Stop Registry as a centralized, statewide dataset of standardized information regarding transit stops that includes, but is not limited to, each transit stop’s name, location, available amenities, and unique identifier, as specified. (Based on 06/04/2026 text) AB 1831 (Ahrens, D) California State University: executive compensation: restrictions.
Current Text: 06/04/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/11/2026
Last Amended: 06/04/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law requires the Trustees of the California State University to establish and adjust the salaries and classifications of all academic, nonacademic, and administrative positions. This bill would require the trustees, on or before July 1, 2027, to repeal a policy on executive compensation adopted at the November 2025 meeting of the trustees and adopt a new policy on executive compensation, as provided. The bill would prohibit the trustees, for any fiscal year in which the trustees authorize an increase in student tuition, from increasing the compensation of a chancellor, vice chancellor, or executive president. The bill would also prohibit the trustees, for any fiscal year in which the trustees do not authorize salary increases for represented staff, from increasing the compensation of a chancellor, vice chancellor, executive president, or member of the management personnel plan staff. (Based on 06/04/2026 text)
AB 1961 (Ahrens, D) Civil actions: protective orders: workplace violence.
Current Text: 06/18/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/13/2026
Last Amended: 06/18/2026
Status: 06/29/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. 1st House 2nd House
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Summary: Existing law authorizes an employer or collective bargaining representative of an employee who has suffered harassment, unlawful violence, or a credible threat of violence from any individual, to seek a workplace violence restraining order on behalf of the employee and, at the discretion of the court, any number of other employees at the workplace or at other workplaces of the employer. Existing law authorizes one or more representative parties to bring suit for the benefit of a class of parties if the question is one of a common or general interest, of many persons, or when the parties are numerous, and it is impracticable to bring them all before the court. This bill would authorize an employer to seek a workplace violence restraining order on behalf of all employees at the employer’s workplace or a location at which a group of employees perform their primary job duties if harassment, unlawful violence or a credible threat of violence is directed at that workplace or location. (Based on 06/18/2026 text) AB 2005 (Ahrens, D) Housing developments: urban lot split: owner-occupancy.
Current Text: 06/22/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/17/2026
Last Amended: 06/22/2026
Status: 07/29/2026 - In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
Location: 06/30/2026 - Senate Appropriations
Summary: Under the Planning and Zoning Law, the legislative body of a city or county may adopt ordinances that, among other things, regulate the use of buildings, structures, and land, as provided. The Subdivision Map Act vests the authority to regulate and control the design and improvement of subdivisions in the legislative body of a local agency and sets forth procedures governing the local agency’s processing, approval, conditional approval or disapproval, and filing of tentative, final, and parcel maps. Existing law requires a local agency to ministerially approve a parcel map for an urban lot split if the development or parcel meets specified requirements. Existing law requires the local agency to require an applicant for an urban lot split to sign an affidavit stating that the applicant intends to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of 3 years from the date of the approval of the urban lot split. Existing law authorizes a local agency to adopt an ordinance to implement these provisions, as provided. This bill would instead require the local agency to require an applicant to select one of 2 sets of owner-occupancy requirements. The first option would be for the applicant to sign, under penalty of perjury, the above-described affidavit stating that the applicant intends to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of 3 years. The 2nd option would be for the applicant to sign an affidavit, under penalty of perjury, stating they intend to sell both parcels of an urban lot split after issuance of a certificate of occupancy and to require, as a condition of sale to a homebuyer, that one of the units on both parcels of an urban lot split remain owner occupied for 3 years, beginning on the date a parcel or unit is conveyed by the applicant to a homebuyer. (Based on 06/22/2026 text) AB 2231 (Ahrens, D) California Environmental Quality Act: hospital projects.
Current Text: 04/22/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/19/2026
Last Amended: 04/22/2026
Status: 08/04/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 08/04/2026 - Senate THIRD READING
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Desk • • • • Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered Summary: The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency, as defined, to prepare, or cause to be prepared, and certify the completion of an environmental impact report (EIR) on a project that it proposes to carry out or approve that may have a significant effect on the environment or to adopt a negative declaration if it finds that the project will not have that effect. CEQA also requires a lead agency to prepare a mitigated negative declaration for a project that may have a significant effect on the environment if revisions in the project would avoid or mitigate that effect and there is no substantial evidence that the project, as revised, would have a significant effect on the environment. CEQA establishes administrative procedures for the review and certification of the EIR for a project and judicial review procedures for any action or proceeding brought to challenge the lead agency’s decision to certify the EIR or to grant project approvals. This bill would establish streamlined procedures for the administrative and judicial review of the environmental review and approvals granted for an environmental leadership hospital campus project, defined by the bill as a construction project of a hospital campus in the City of Emeryville or of the City of Santa Clara, under certain conditions. The bill would require the city council of the City of Emeryville or of Santa Clara, as the lead agency for the hospital campus project, to certify the project for the streamlined judicial review, as specified, if it finds the project will meet those conditions. The bill would require the project applicant of the environmental leadership hospital campus project to take certain actions in order for those specified procedures to apply to the project. (Based on 04/22/2026 text)
AB 2756 (Ahrens, D) Medi-Cal: vision services: performance measures.
Current Text: 06/22/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 06/22/2026
Status: 06/29/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 06/29/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Under existing law, certain vision care benefits are covered under the Medi-Cal program, relating to, among other things, optometric and optician services and eyeglasses, as specified. This bill would require the department, by no later than January 1, 2028, to establish a list of performance measures to ensure that the vision services under the Medi-Cal program meet quality and access criteria.
The bill would require that the performance measures be designed to evaluate utilization, access, and availability of Medi-Cal vision services. The bill would require certain information within the performance measures, relating to providers and examinations, among other factors. The bill would require the department, when evaluating performance measures, to consider certain criteria, including trended data and other state performance and quality measures. The bill would require the department to report on each performance measure only to the extent that the department has existing data sources from which to calculate the applicable measure, as specified. The bill would specify a timeline for the posting of performance measures and data on the department’s internet website. The bill would also require the department to establish benchmarks for each performance measure and to annually prepare a summary report on complaints and grievances, as specified. (Based on 06/22/2026 text) AB 2764 (Ahrens, D) Extended foster care.
Current Text: 06/10/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 06/10/2026
Status: 06/17/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 06/17/2026 - Senate THIRD READING
Summary: The California Fostering Connections to Success Act revises and expands the scope of various programs relating to the provision of cash assistance and other services to and for the benefit of 1st House 2nd House
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AB 2765 (Ahrens, D) CalFresh and CalWORKs: childhood hunger and foster youth.
Current Text: 06/11/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 06/11/2026
Status: 06/29/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 06/29/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing federal law establishes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known in California as CalFresh, under which supplemental nutrition assistance benefits allocated to the state by the federal government are distributed to eligible individuals by each county. Existing federal law limits a participant who is an able-bodied adult without dependents (ABAWD) to 3 months of CalFresh benefits in a 3-year period unless that participant has met work participation requirements or is otherwise exempt. Existing state law requires the State Department of Social Services to annually seek a federal waiver of this limitation. Existing state law requires the department to ensure that all recipients subject to the federal ABAWD time limit are permitted to meet the work requirements of the time limit through all forms of work, as specified. Existing federal law, Public Law 119-21, enacted on July 4, 2025, sets forth various changes to SNAP benefits, including the removal of an exemption from the time limit for certain former foster youth under 25 years of age, and the narrowing of an exemption for a household with a dependent under 18 years of age to instead a household with a dependent under 14 years of age, as specified This bill would specify that an ABAWD participant includes a parent or other member of a household with responsibility for a dependent child 14 years of age or older as a result of Public Law 119-
21. The bill would also require the department to seek a federal waiver to protect the most vulnerable foster youth from experiencing hunger as a result of the cuts to their assistance. (Based on 06/11/2026 text)
AB 2766 (Ahrens, D) Public postsecondary education: student housing: foster youth and homeless youth.
Current Text: 05/28/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 05/28/2026
Status: 08/04/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 08/04/2026 - Senate THIRD READING
Summary: The NextUp program authorizes the office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to enter into agreements with community college districts to provide, and allocate to selected community colleges within a community college district, funds for services in support of postsecondary education for foster youth. Existing law requires a student participant in the program to be a current or former foster youth whose dependency was established or continued by a court on or after the youth’s 1st House 2nd House
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AB 2768 (Ahrens, D) Student financial aid: waiver or deferment of fees and costs: foster youth.
Current Text: 06/15/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 06/15/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges, the California State University, the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, and private postsecondary educational institutions as the segments of postsecondary education in the state. Existing law establishes various programs that provide financial aid to students attending institutions in each of the segments. This bill would require the California State University, community college districts, and private postsecondary educational institutions and independent institutions of higher education that receive state financial assistance to, and would request the University of California to, waive or defer the unpaid portion of enrollment fees and costs for a student who has submitted a specified financial aid application and is a foster youth or former foster youth, as defined, upon the student’s initial enrollment at the postsecondary educational institutional until the student has received an initial disbursement of the student’s financial aid award, as provided. If the postsecondary educational institution is unable to waive or defer costs related to books, supplies, materials, or equipment, the bill would require the institution to provide the student with clear information regarding available campus resources, institutional programs, or community-based assistance to help the student cover those costs. (Based on 06/15/2026 text) AB 2769 (Ahrens, D) Adoption Assistance Program: eligibility.
Current Text: 06/08/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 06/08/2026
Status: 06/29/2026 - In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Location: 06/29/2026 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law establishes the Adoption Assistance Program (AAP) for the purpose of benefiting children residing in foster homes by providing the stability and security of permanent homes.
Under existing law, a child is eligible for AAP benefits if they meet, among other requirements, an age requirement wherein the child is (1) under 18 years of age, (2) under 21 years of age with a mental or physical handicap, or (3) under 21 years of age, has attained 16 years of age before the adoption assistance agreement became effective, and one or more of specified conditions are met. This bill would add a 4th age eligibility category for a nonminor who is 18 years of age, is under an adoption assistance agreement that became effective before the nonminor’s 16th birthday, was, prior to attaining 18 years of age, attending high school or the equivalent level of vocational or technical training on a full-time basis or pursuing a high school equivalency certificate, continues in such attendance, continues to reside with the 1st House 2nd House
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Current Text: 05/21/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/14/2025
Last Amended: 05/21/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law prohibits an agency from disclosing personal information that would link the information to the individual unless, among other things, the information is provided to a governmental entity by law, or the disclosure is to the individual to whom the information pertains. Existing law makes vital records related to adoptions, other than a newly issued birth certificate, available only upon the order of the superior court of the county of residence of the adopted child or of the county granting the order of adoption. This bill would authorize, beginning on July 1, 2028, the disclosure of an original birth certificate, as defined, to an adopted person, or descendant, as defined, of a deceased adopted person, would require the State Registrar to provide a copy of the original birth certificate to those persons, and would establish a process to request an original birth certificate, as specified. (Based on 05/21/2026 text) SB 722 (Wahab, D) Transit-oriented housing development: excluded parcels and sites.
Current Text: 07/16/2026 - Chaptered HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/21/2025
Last Amended: 01/15/2026
Status: 07/16/2026 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 100, Statutes of 2026.
Location: 07/16/2026 - Senate CHAPTERED
Summary: Existing law requires that a housing development project, as defined, within a specified distance of a transit-oriented development stop, as defined, be an allowed use as a transit-oriented housing development on any site zoned for residential, mixed, or commercial development, if the development complies with certain, applicable requirements, as provided. Among these requirements, existing law prohibits a proposed development under these provisions from being located on sites where the development would require demolition of housing, or that was previously used for housing, that is subject to rent or price controls, as provided. This bill would additionally prohibit the development from being located on an existing parcel of land or site governed under the Mobilehome Residency Law, the Recreational Vehicle Park Occupancy Law, the Mobilehome Parks Act, or the Special Occupancy Parks Act. (Based on 07/16/2026 text)
SB 1193 (Wahab, D) Discretionary funds: County of Alameda.
Current Text: 04/30/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/19/2026
Last Amended: 04/30/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading. 1st House 2nd House
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Summary: Existing law authorizes a county board of supervisors to appropriate and expend county general fund money to establish county programs or fund other programs to meet various social needs of the county population and the needs of physically, mentally, and financially handicapped persons and aged persons. Existing law authorizes the board of supervisors to contract with other public agencies, private agencies, or individuals to operate programs that the board of supervisors determines will serve public purposes. Existing law prohibits an Orange County Board of Supervisors member from awarding district discretionary funds to a community organization or a nonprofit organization unless the board of supervisors approves that award by a majority vote. Existing law requires the Orange County Board of Supervisors to post on its internet website a log of appropriated district discretionary funds at the end of each quarter, as specified. Existing law prohibits, within 90 days preceding an election, an Orange County Board of Supervisors member who is on the ballot as an Orange County Board of Supervisors member candidate and has an opponent on that ballot from taking any action related to spending district discretionary funds, as specified. This bill would prohibit the Alameda County Board of Supervisors from awarding discretionary funds, as defined, to a community organization, nonprofit organization, or private entity, unless the board of supervisors approves that award by a majority vote and the award includes a description of how the award provides resources of communitywide significance for the district that the member of the board requesting the award represents and identifies the public purposes, as defined, that the award will serve. (Based on 04/30/2026 text)
SB 1238 (Wahab, D) Common interest developments: management.
Current Text: 07/02/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/19/2026
Last Amended: 07/02/2026
Status: 08/03/2026 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Location: 08/03/2026 - Assembly THIRD READING
Summary: The Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act provides for the creation and regulation of common interest developments. Existing civil law defines an agent as one who represents another, called the principal, in dealings with third persons. This bill would revise the above-described definition of agent to include a person or company that facilitates activities pursuant to specified provisions of the act. (Based on 07/02/2026 text)
SB 1302 (Wahab, D) Nursing.
Current Text: 07/01/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 07/01/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law creates the Board of Registered Nursing Fund and makes all moneys in the fund available upon appropriation by the Legislature. A violation of the act is a crime. Existing law requires the board, until January 1, 2027, to appoint an executive officer to perform the duties delegated by the board and to be responsible to the board for the accomplishment of those duties, as specified. Existing law requires the board, for the purpose of transacting its business, to meet at least once every 3 months, at times and places it designates by resolution, and requires those meetings to be held in northern and 1st House 2nd House
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SB 1303 (Wahab, D) Naturopathic Doctors Act.
Current Text: 04/28/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 04/28/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The Naturopathic Doctors Act, which is repealed on January 1, 2027, establishes the California Board of Naturopathic Medicine within the Department of Consumer Affairs to license and regulate naturopathic doctors. The act requires the board to consist of 9 members, appointed by the Governor, Speaker of the Assembly, or the Senate Committee on Rules, as specified, and requires each member of the board be appointed to a 4-year term. This bill would instead repeal those provisions on January 1, 2031. The bill would specify that the 4-year term expires 4 years after the date of the appointment. To ensure staggered terms, the bill would require that specified members appointed by the Governor after the effective date of this bill be appointed for prescribed term lengths and thereafter would require all appointments be for four-year terms. (Based on 04/28/2026 text) SB 1304 (Wahab, D) Respiratory Care Practice Act.
Current Text: 07/01/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 07/01/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The Respiratory Care Practice Act establishes the Respiratory Care Board of California to license and regulate respiratory care practitioners. Those provisions establish requirements for licensure, including completing an education program for respiratory care and being awarded an associate degree or equivalent, as specified. Existing law authorizes the board to employ an executive office, as specified.
Existing law establishes fees for license and examination requirements for respiratory care practitioners, including an initial license fee of no more than $300 and a license renewal fee at $230, as specified.
Existing law authorizes the board to increase the license renewal fee, by regulation, to no more than $330. Existing law repeals the existence of the board and the authority for employment of an executive officer on January 1, 2027. This bill would extend the operation of the existence of the board and the executive officer to January 1, 2031, and would delete the initial license fee provision. (Based on 07/01/2026 text)
SB 1311 (Wahab, D) Licensed professions.
Current Text: 07/01/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 07/01/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 5). 1st House 2nd House
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Summary: The Dental Board of California is required to license and regulate dental auxiliaries, including, among others, dental assistants, as defined, and sets forth duties and functions that those dental auxiliaries are authorized to perform. Existing law requires an unlicensed dental assistant not enrolled in a board-approved program for registered dental assisting or an alternative dental assisting program to complete an infection control certification course, as specified. In this regard, existing law allows the unlicensed dental assistant to complete a board-approved 8-hour course, with 6 hours being didactic instruction and 2 hours being laboratory instruction, as specified. This bill would allow an unlicensed dental assistant to complete the Dental Assisting National Board’s Infection Control examination instead of completing an infection control course. The bill would also revise the requirements for those infection control courses to allow an unlicensed dental assistant to complete one of specified courses approved by the board or a course with at least 4 hours of didactic instruction and at least 2 hours of laboratory instruction using video or a series of video training tools, as specified. (Based on 07/01/2026 text) SB 1326 (Wahab, D) California Environmental Quality Act: tribal cultural resources: mitigation measures.
Current Text: 06/11/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 06/11/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency, before releasing an environmental review document for a project, to begin consultation with a California Native American tribe that is traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area of the proposed project, as provided.
CEQA authorizes the parties, as a part of the consultation, to propose mitigation measures capable of avoiding or substantially lessening potential significant impacts to a tribal cultural resource or alternatives that would avoid significant impacts to a tribal cultural resource. CEQA defines a tribal cultural resource as including, among other things, a site, feature, place, cultural landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe that is included or determined to be eligible for inclusion in the California Register of Historical Resources or included in a local register of historical resources, as provided. This bill would modify the definition of tribal cultural resource to, among other things, include a site, feature, place, cultural landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe that is identified by the Native American Heritage Commission as a sacred place, as provided, or included in a local tribal register and provided to the lead agency by a consulting California Native American tribe. (Based on 06/11/2026 text) SB 1345 (Wahab, D) Foster children: rights of foster youth.
Current Text: 04/09/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 04/09/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law provides that it is the policy of the state that all minors and nonminors in foster care have specified rights, including, among others, the right to have storage space for private use, the right to be free from unreasonable searches of personal belongings, the right to be informed of these 1st House 2nd House
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SB 1363 (Wahab, D) Barbering and cosmetology.
Current Text: 07/01/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 07/01/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: The Barbering and Cosmetology Act establishes the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology until January 1, 2027, to license and regulate barbering, cosmetology, electrology, esthetics, hairstyling, and manicuring. Existing law requires a person, firm, or corporation operating an establishment where licensed activity occurs to obtain a license from the board for that establishment.
Existing law requires an establishment to at all times be in the charge of a person licensed pursuant to the act, except an apprentice. This bill would extend the provisions relating to the establishment of the board to January 1, 2031. The bill would also require a partnership or limited liability company that desires to operate an establishment where licensed activity occurs to apply to obtain a license for that establishment. For any corporation or limited liability company operating such an establishment, the bill would require the organization to be registered and in good standing with the Secretary of State, and would provide for the suspension of any license from the board for a corporation or limited liability company that is not in good standing with the Secretary of State. The bill would require the board to license any federally recognized tribe, as defined, that applies for licensure and is otherwise compliant with the requirements of a licensee, and would exempt a federally recognized tribe from requirements relating to registration and good standing with the Secretary of State. (Based on 07/01/2026 text) SB 1368 (Wahab, D) Speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and hearing aid dispensers.
Current Text: 06/25/2026 - Amended HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Last Amended: 06/25/2026
Status: 08/05/2026 - August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Location: 08/05/2026 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
Summary: Existing law, the Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers Licensure Act, until January 1, 2027, establishes the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board within the Department of Consumer Affairs for the licensure and regulation of speech-language pathologists, speech-language pathology aides, speech-language pathology assistants, audiologists, dispensing audiologists, and hearing aid dispensers. Existing law, until January 1, 2027, authorizes the board to appoint a person designated as the executive officer to perform duties delegated by the board and vested in them in the act. Existing law makes a violation of the act a misdemeanor. This bill would extend the operation of the board and authorization to appoint an executive officer until January 1, 2031. (Based on 06/25/2026 text) SB 1376 (Wahab, D) Physician assistants.
Current Text: 02/20/2026 - Introduced HTML PDF
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Status: 06/30/2026 - From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 06/30/2026 - Assembly Appropriations
Summary: The Physician Assistant Practice Act, establishes the Physician Assistant Board to license and regulate physician assistants. Existing law authorizes the board to convene from time to time as deemed necessary by the board. Existing law further requires the board to receive permission of the Director of Consumer Affairs to meet more than 6 times annually, and requires the director to approve meetings that are necessary for the board to fulfill its legal responsibilities. This bill would delete the provision requiring the board to receive permission from the director to meet more than 6 times annually and for the director to approve meetings. (Based on 02/20/2026 text) SB 1391 (Wahab, D) Department of Consumer Affairs: retired category licenses.
Current Text: 02/20/2026 - Introduced HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Status: 06/30/2026 - From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 06/30/2026 - Assembly Appropriations
Summary: Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of various professions and vocations by boards within the Department of Consumer Affairs. Existing law authorizes any of the boards within the department, except as specified, to establish by regulation a system for a retired category of license for persons who are not actively engaged in the practice of their profession or vocation. This bill would additionally require a board that offers a retired category of licensure to disclose that information on its internet website. (Based on 02/20/2026 text)
SB 1416 (Wahab, D) Physicians and surgeons: dentists: unprofessional conduct.
Current Text: 02/20/2026 - Introduced HTML PDF
Introduced: 02/20/2026
Status: 06/30/2026 - From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Location: 06/30/2026 - Assembly Appropriations
Summary: Existing law establishes various healing arts boards within the Department of Consumer Affairs, including the Medical Board of California and the Dental Board of California, that license and regulate various healing arts licensees. Existing law, including the Medical Practice Act and the Dental Practice Act, deem certain violations by licensees to be unprofessional conduct subject to discipline by the licensee’s licensing board. This bill would reduce the duration for a physician and surgeon or dentist to refund a duplicate payment following patient request or patient notification to 21 days. This bill contains other existing laws. (Based on 02/20/2026 text)
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Below is a summary of the actions that were taken during 2026 Q2 in alignment with the City of Santa Clara’s 2026 Legislative Advocacy Positions (LAPs), guiding principles for legislative advocacy, approved City policies (e.g., City Council Goals and Priorities), and/or Council action.
Public Safety LAP
• May 27, 2026 Letter of support for a State Budget request to provide an additional $400 million to support implementation of Proposition 36, including funding for probation services, recovery support services, and substance use treatment to Chair of Senate Budget Subcommittee #5, Senator Laura Richardon and Chair of Assembly Budget Subcommittee #6, Assemblymember James Ramos (Please note, the subcommittee assignments for Senator Richardson and Assemblymember Ramos are listed incorrectly on the submission letter that is provided below. The subcommittee assignments listed above are correct.) Regional Issues and Collaboration LAP
• April 24, 2026 Letter of support for AB 1674 (Ahrens) — Food Affordability Act to Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens.
Transportation Issues LAP
• June 22, 2026 Letter of support for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) Central Bikeway Project application for Cycle 8 Active Transportation Program (ATP) funding to the California Transportation Commission
Water Supply and Conservation LAP
• June 4, 2026 Letter of support for Pure Water Silicon Valley’s Demonstration Facility and Education Center to Santa Clara Valley Water District Interim Chief Executive Officer, Melanie Richardson
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Legislative Advocacy Guiding Principle: Support the League of California Cities and National League of Cities positions on priority bills that benefit Santa Clara • May 29, 2026 Californians Against Waste sign-on letter of support for AB 762 — Disposable, battery-embedded vapor inhalation device: prohibition and penalties (Irwin & Wilson), which seeks to ban the sale of single-use disposable vaporizer products statewide to the California State Senate
• May 29, 2026 National Stewardship Action Council sign-on letter of support for SB 936 — Nitrous oxide: sales (Blakespeare & Umberg), which seeks to ban sales of nitrous oxide statewide to the California State Senate Public Safety Committee
Multiple Legislative Priorities
• April 9, 2026 Cities Association of Santa Clara County Legislative Action Committee Discussion Bills (Community Services, Human Resources and Public Sector Employment, Regional Issues and Collaboration, Sustainability and Environmental Protection, Transportation Issues LAPs; and Guiding Principles:
Support the League of California Cities and National League of Cities on priority bills that benefit Santa Clara, and Protect local revenue sources and prevent unfunded mandates; and Resolution No. 21-9037 Support the Efforts of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band to Preserve Sargent Ranch/Juristac as Open Space) • May 14, 2026 Cities Association of Santa Clara County Legislative Action Committee Discussion Bills (Community Services, Emergency Management, Housing, Human Resources and Public Sector Employment, Transportation Issues LAPs)
Council Approved Legislative Action
• June 9, 2026 Letter of support for AB 2231 — California Environmental Quality Act: hospital projects (Ahrens) to Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens 1500 Warburton Avenue ● Santa Clara, CA 95050 ● Phone: 408-615-2200 ● Fax: 408-241-6771 ● SantaClaraCA.gov Lisa M. Gillmor
Mayor
May 27, 2026
The Honorable James Ramos
Chair, Senate Budget Subcommittee #5
1021 O Street, Suite 7340
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Laura Richardson
Chair, Assembly Budget Subcommittee #6
1021 O Street, Suite 8310
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Proposition 36 Funding - Support Request for $400 Million in Funding for Recovery Support Services and Substance Use Treatment
Dear Honorable Members:
On behalf of the City of Santa Clara, I write in support for the budget request led by Assembly Member Stephanie Nguyen and Senator Catherine Blakespear to provide $400 million in additional funding for probation services and other essential programmatic needs necessary to support the implementation of Proposition 36.
With the passage of Proposition 36 (2024), the Homelessness, Drug, Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act, California voters signaled a clear expectation that the state take a more comprehensive approach to addressing substance use, homelessness, and retail theft. The measure enacted significant statutory changes, including the creation of a treatment-mandated felony framework designed to connect individuals to services while reinforcing accountability.
As part of the Bay Area, where communities continue to face complex and interrelated challenges related to substance use, homelessness, and retail theft, the City of Santa Clara recognizes that successful implementation will depend on the availability of treatment options, supervision resources, and coordinated local infrastructure.
The proposed funding would allow jurisdictions to build out critical components of this framework, including expanding access to treatment beds, strengthening supervision capacity, and supporting individualized intervention strategies. These elements are essential to ensuring that the policy functions as intended and produces meaningful outcomes for both individuals and the broader community.
In the absence of adequate resources, local governments will face significant challenges in delivering the balanced approach envisioned by Proposition 36. Sustained investment is necessary to align accountability measures with realistic pathways to rehabilitation.
For these reasons, the City of Santa Clara respectfully urges the Legislature to include this funding in the FY 2026–27 State Budget. This investment is essential to achieving the goals of City of
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The Honorable Patrick Ahrens
California State Assembly
1021 O Street, Suite 6110
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: AB 1674 (Ahrens): Food Affordability Act
City of Santa Clara – Notice of Support
Dear Assembly Member Ahrens:
On behalf of the City of Santa Clara, I am pleased to write in strong support of AB 1674 (Ahrens), which establishes the Food Desert Elimination Grant Program to expand access to healthy, affordable food in underserved communities.
Access to nutritious food is a fundamental component of public health, economic stability, and community well-being. Yet many communities, particularly low-income and low-access areas, continue to face significant barriers to accessing full-service grocery stores. Food deserts are generally understood as communities with both higher poverty levels and limited access to fullservice grocery stores, conditions that can significantly impact residents’ ability to obtain healthy food.
AB 1674 takes a thoughtful and comprehensive approach to addressing these disparities. By creating a state-administered grant program funded through federal, private, and other nonstate sources, the bill provides critical financial support for grocery store operators and developers to establish or sustain food retail in underserved areas. This includes funding for site development, equipment, staffing, and operational costs; tools that are essential to overcoming the financial barriers that often prevent grocery stores from locating in food deserts.
Importantly, this measure also addresses an often-overlooked challenge: the loss of grocery retail space in new housing developments. By requiring that new housing projects in food deserts either maintain site capacity for grocery stores or provide equivalent mitigation, AB 1674 helps ensure that efforts to expand housing do not unintentionally reduce access to healthy food. This balanced approach supports both housing production and food security, two critical and interconnected priorities for California communities.
AB 1674 provides communities with meaningful tools to support equitable development. The program will help attract and retain grocery stores in underserved neighborhoods, strengthen local economies, and improve health outcomes for residents. Additionally, by prioritizing projects that integrate grocery access into new housing developments, the bill promotes more complete, livable communities.
For these reasons, the City of Santa Clara supports AB 1674 (Ahrens).
Sincerely,
Lisa M. Gillmor
Mayor
City of Santa Clara
Honorable James Ramos
Honorable Laura Richardson
Re: Proposition 36 Funding - Support Request for $400 Million in Funding for Recovery Support Services and Substance Use Treatment
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Proposition 36 and ensuring communities statewide have the resources to improve public safety and expand access to treatment.
Sincerely,
Lisa M. Gillmor
Mayor
City of Santa Clara
1500 Warburton Avenue ● Santa Clara, CA 95050 ● Phone: 408-615-2200 ● Fax: 408-241-6771 ● SantaClaraCA.gov Mayor
Lisa M. Gillmor
June 22, 2026
California Transportation Commission
c/o Active Transportation Program
1120 N Street, MS-52
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Letter of Support for the VTA Central Bikeway Project, ATP Cycle 8 (Large Infrastructure)
Dear Chair and Commissioners,
As the Mayor of the City of Santa Clara, I am pleased to offer my strong support for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) application to the Active Transportation Program (ATP) for the Central Bikeway Project (Project).
The Project will deliver approximately 10.8 miles of continuous, separated bikeway connecting Santa Clara and San José. I am especially mindful of what this corridor means for my own community. It would tie Santa Clara more closely to its neighbors and to the regional transit network, including Berryessa BART and multiple VTA light rail and bus routes. According to VTA, the corridor serves approximately 208,000 residents and connects employment centers, schools, parks, and major transit hubs.
I have spent much of my public life working to reduce traffic and the pollution it causes, and to give residents real alternatives to driving. This Project advances exactly those goals. A VTA-led feasibility study, grounded in corridor-level technical analysis and extensive community engagement, identified tens of thousands of daily trips under five miles along the corridor, a distance well suited to bicycling. Yet current conditions discourage people from making that choice. According to the study, 74% of respondents identified safety as a primary barrier, and many segments today combine high traffic volumes, complex intersections, and limited existing bikeway infrastructure. On April 4, 2024, the Santa Clara City Council approved a resolution that adopted the VTA’s Central Bikeway Feasibility Study Final Report.
By providing physically separated facilities, improving crossings, and creating a safer and more predictable environment, the Project would reduce conflicts between travel modes and improve safety for all users, particularly families, youth, older adults, and people with disabilities. These are often the residents least able to rely on a car and most exposed to the gaps in today’s network.
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The Project also aligns closely with Santa Clara’s broader goals. Our city has adopted ambitious climate commitments, and shifting short trips from cars to biking and walking is among the most ir quality. Safer, more direct ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions and improve local a connected active transportation also supports the shared regional priority of expanding housing near transit and reducing car dependence. The corridor serves equity priority communities, ons are especially important. where safe and affordable transportation opti This Project reflects strong partnerships among VTA and its local and state partners and builds on substantial prior planning and community engagement. ATP funding would support final delivery of these design (PS&E), positioning the Project for construction and accelerating improvements.
For these reasons, I respectfully urge the California Transportation Commission to fund the Central Bikeway Project through the Active Transportation Program.
Sincerely,
Lisa M. Gillmor
Mayor
City of Santa Clara
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Melanie Richardson
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Santa Clara Valley Water District
5750 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
RE: Support for the Pure Water Silicon Valley’s Demonstration Facility and Education Center Dear Mrs. Richardson:
On behalf of the City of Santa Clara, I am writing to express support for Santa Clara Valley Water District’s (Valley Water) Pure Water Silicon Valley Demonstration Facility and Education Center.
Pure Water Silicon Valley is an important regional initiative that aims to meet 10% of Santa Clara County’s current and future water demand through non-potable and potable reuse, and this Demonstration Facility is an important step towards that goal. This project will enhance resilience to drought and climate change, while also reducing risks of land subsidence and saltwater intrusion. The construction of this project will help our region reach its long-term sustainability and resiliency goals, benefiting Santa Clara residents and businesses alike.
With California’s recent adoption of Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) regulations in 2024, the region is now better positioned to develop this drought-proof resource, and the City strongly supports Valley Water’s efforts to advance its Purified Water Program to a large-scale DPR project.
Building on the success of the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center (SVAWPC), and the important collaboration between Valley Water and the cities of San José and Santa Clara, the development of the Pure Water Silicon Valley project to produce up to 24,000 AFY of highly purified water is getting ever closer to reality. This facility will process treated wastewater effluent from the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF) using advanced processes that include ozone, biological activated carbon (BAC), microfiltration (MF), reverse osmosis (RO), ultraviolet advanced oxidation processes (UV-AOP), and chlorination, in compliance with recently established DPR regulations.
The first phase of the project, the demonstration facility and education center, will be critical to the success of the overall project. This phase involves the design and construction of a DPR demonstration facility (~200 gallons per minute) for testing, operator training, and regulatory data collection, to expedite full-scale implementation and reduce risks and costs. Santa Clara supports Valley Water’s work with the State Water Resources Control Board to create the first of its kind facility in California, including a learning center that will enhance public engagement and outreach.
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For these reasons, the City of Santa Clara strongly supports this project and efforts Valley Water is undertaking to get this critical water supply project across the finish line.
Sincerely,
Lisa M. Gillmor
Mayor
City of Santa Clara
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RE: Support for AB 762 (Irwin and Wilson) – Ban on Disposable Vapes – COALITION SUPPORT Dear Senator [ ],
On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we write in strong support of AB 762 (Irwin and Wilson), which seeks to ban the sale of single-use disposable vaporizer products in California.
This critical legislation addresses the alarming environmental, safety, and public health risks posed by these hazardous products, protecting our communities, waste infrastructure, and natural ecosystems from their destructive impact.
Single-use vapes contain embedded lithium-ion batteries, making them not only an unsustainable source of electronic waste but also a significant fire hazard. When improperly discarded—as is often the case—these devices ignite fires in garbage cans, collection trucks, and material recovery facilities (MRFs). These lithium-ion battery fires can reach temperatures of up to 1200°C—equivalent to a welding torch—causing rapid and uncontrollable blazes. The U.K. has already linked disposable vape waste to a staggering 77% increase in waste facility fires over the last year alone. California waste and recycling operators are facing a similar crisis, with escalating fire risks and increased costs in managing this hazardous waste.
Beyond safety concerns, single-use vapes contribute to an egregious waste of valuable resources. The lithium discarded in these devices annually could otherwise power over 2,600 electric vehicles, underscoring the reckless depletion of critical materials. Additionally, the mining and manufacturing of lithium and cobalt—key components of vape batteries— exacerbate environmental degradation and perpetuate environmental justice issues in vulnerable communities.
Disposable vapes are rapidly becoming a dominant form of electronic litter, contaminating highways, parks, and beaches. The Marine Conservation Society reports that these products are now routinely found along coastlines, where they pose an immediate threat to marine life. Unlike cigarette butts, which take up to ten years to degrade, single-use vapes introduce long-lasting toxic pollutants into ecosystems, including residual nicotine, lead, and mercury, which can leach into soil and waterways.
The vast majority of consumers—72%—are unaware that these devices cannot be disposed of in standard recycling or garbage streams. The absence of a standardized, effective collection and recycling process means that single-use vapes are, in reality, unmanageable toxic waste. The current status quo places the burden on local governments and waste management operators, forcing them to treat these hazardous materials at exorbitant costs.
Disposable vapes have driven a troubling surge in youth nicotine addiction. According to recent CDC data, 14.1% of high school students and 3.3% of middle school students report using e-cigarettes, with a staggering 57.2% of high school users and 45.8% of middle school users favoring disposable vape products. Over 84.8% of teen users report using flavored vapes, including fruit, candy, and menthol varieties, further entrenching nicotine dependence.
Emerging research reveals that disposable vapes expose users to heightened levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and toxic metals such as nickel, cadmium, mercury, and chromium—compounds linked to increased risks of cancer, cardiopulmonary disease, and neurological disorders. This growing body of evidence underscores the urgent need for intervention to protect public health, particularly among vulnerable youth populations.
California has long been a leader in environmental protection and consumer safety, and this bill aligns with global momentum to eliminate single-use disposable vapes. Countries including the U.K., France, Belgium, New Zealand, and Vietnam have already taken decisive action against these products, recognizing the irreversible harm they cause. California must act now to prevent further environmental degradation, public health crises, and economic burdens associated with their unregulated disposal.
For the sake of our environment, public health, and waste infrastructure, we urge you to support AB 762 and move it forward in the legislative process. We appreciate your leadership in tackling this urgent issue and stand ready to support efforts to pass this critical bill.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned Organizations
Tony Hackett
Californians Against Waste
Joanne Brasch
California Product Stewardship Council
Fiona Hines
California Public Interest Research
Group
Joe La Mariana
RethinkWaste
Al Rich
ACR Solar
Laurent Huber
Action on Smoking and Health
Wes Reutimann
Active San Gabriel Valley
Laura Anthony
Albatross Coalition
Emily Wanous
Algalita Marine Research and
Education
'i:cmi!y CJ1Jattous
Tigran Agdaian
Tomas Valadez
Azul
Cheryl Auger
Ban Single-Use Plastic
Tigran Agdaian
Breathe Southern California
Janet Nudelman
Breast Cancer Prevention Partners
Vanessa Forsythe, RN, MSN
California Nurses for Environmental
Health and Justice
Ector Olivares
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of
Stockton – Environmental Justice
Program
Andrew Keller
Chico Bag
Mayor David Newman
City of Thousand Oaks
Suzanne Hume
Clean Earth 4 Kids
Kathi King
Community Environmental Council
Irene Kao
Courage California
Andria Ventura
Clean Water Action
Maya Rommwatt
Defend our Health
Martin Bourque
Ecology Center
Dan Silver
Endangered Habitats League
Catherine Dodd, PhD, RN
Families Advocating for Chemical
and Toxics Safety (FACTS)
Jim Lindburg
Friends Committee on the Legislation of
California
Emily Parker
Heal the Bay
Patty Garbarino
Ivan Pislar
Ivan’s Recycling
Kelly Shannon McNeill
Los Angeles Waterkeeper
Patty Garbarino
Marin Sanitary Service
Tim Dewey-Mattia
Napa Recycling and Waste
Services
Heidi Sanborn
National Stewardship Action Council
(NSAC)
Victoria Rome
Natural Resources Defense Council
(NRDC)
Freddy Coronado
Northern California Recycling
Association
Wanda Redic
Oakland Public Works – Environmental
Services Division
Rebecca Aguilar
Oceanic Preservation Society
Alejandra Warren
Plastic Free Future
Dianna Cohen
Plastic Pollution Coalition
Scott Cassel
Product Stewardship Institute
Garen Kazanjian
Recology, Inc.
Felipe Melchor
ReGen Monterey
Michael Caprio
Republic Services
Julie Wedge
ReThink Disposable
John Kennedy
Rural County Representatives of
California
Patrick Mathews
Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority
Vi Thuy Nguyen, MD
San Diego Pediatricians for Clean
Air
Leslie Robinson
Santa Barbara County Resource
Recovery and Waste Management
Division
Katie Thompson
Save our Shores
David Lewis
Save the Bay
Gabriela Facio
Sierra Club California
Ivan Pislar
Simply Recycle
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Jack Eidt
SoCal 350 Climate Action
Curtis Larkin
Solid Waste Association of North
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Force
Jackie Nuñez
The Last Plastic Straw
Jennifer Savage
The Surfrider Foundation
Alison Waliszewski
The 5 Gyres Institute
Lauren Bright
Torus Consulting
Jason Toro
TRI-CED Community Recycling
Kristin Kusanovich
tUrn Climate Crisis Awareness and
Action
Melissa Jung
Upstream
Christine Wolfe
Waste Management
Ashley Eagle-Gibbs
West Marin Environmental Action
Coalition
Charles Moine
Wilmington Recyclers
Kimberly Scheibly
Zero Waste Marin Joint Powers
Authority
Laura Anthony
Zero Waste Diego
Leslie Lukacs
Zero Waste Sonoma Joint Powers
Authority
Katie McCammon
350 Sacramento
Leslie Tamminen
7th Generation Advisors
Katie Huffling
Alliance of Nurses for Healthy
Environments
Tevin Hamilton
Physicians for Social Responsibility
– Los Angeles
Jonathan Simpson
Little Kamper
Emily Lam
City of San Jose
David Kreuger
RecycleSmart AKA Central Contra
Costa County Solid Waste
Authority
Jennifer Finton
Breathe California – Sacramento
Region
Jacob Sandoval
CA League of United Latin
American Citizens
Serena Alvarez
The Salvador E. Alvarez Institute for
Non-Violence
Martha Camacho Rodriguez
Social Eco Education
Judith Sorey
350 Bay Area Action
Briget Arndell
City of Arcadia
Hakim Rad
Bay Area Student Activists (BAStA)
Jan Sabriskie, Mayor
Town of Truckee
Timothy Burroughs
StopWaste AKA Alameda County
Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority
Alex Braicovich
CR&R Environmental Services, Inc.
Dave Sikich
Atlas Disposal
Fawn Liebengood
Blue Ocean Warriors
Sam Pearse
The Story of Stuff Project
Sarah Bridge
Association of California
Healthcare Districts
Lynn Adams
Pacific Beach Coalition
Julia Alber
San Luis Obispo County Tobacco
Control Coalition
Jeffery Tillman
South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling
Services
Ramesh Srinivasan
Eco-Catalyst
Tamsyn Hunnewell
Sustainable Works
Gene Della Zoppa
Mill Valley Refuse Service
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Emily Barnett
Caitlin Adler
Project Ropa
Jordan Wells
California State Association of Counties
Emily Barnett
Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District
Scott Scholz
Western Placer Waste
Management Authority
James Moore
Merced County Regional Waste
Management Authority
Shell Cleave
SeaHugger
Paul Freund
Tehama County Solid Waste
Management Agency
David Levine
American Sustainable Business Network
Kim Konte
Non-Toxic Neighborhoods
Jan Dietrick
350 Ventura County Climate Hub
Harry Wang, MD
Physicians for Social Responsibility –
Sacramento
Elisa Kalfayan
Glendale Environmental Coalition
Robert M. Gould, MD
San Francisco Bay Physicians for
Social Responsibility
Maria Westerbos
Plastic Soup Foundation
Cynthia Hallett, MPH
Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights
Zahra Janoowalla
Parents Against Vaping
Paul Gao
California Electronic Asset Recovery
(CEAR)
Laura Suarez
Veolia North America
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Marin Residents for Public Health
Cannabis Policies
Natalie Herendeen
Monterey Waterkeeper
Dom Ferris
Trash Free Trails
Peggy Flynn
City of Petaluma Chelsea Sutula
Sespe Creek Collective Inc. Thomas Wheeler
Environmental Protection
Information Center (EPIC)
John Davis
Mojave Desert and Mountain
Recycling Authority
Jan Dell
Jan Dell
The Last Beach Cleanup
Jane Williams
Jane Williams
California Communities Against
Toxics
Bill Mott
The Ocean Project
Pauline Seales
Santa Cruz Climate Action Network
Peter Blair
Just Zero
Muriel Spooner
San Diego Bird Alliance
Michael Mulligan
NorCal Elders Climate Action
Richard Burke
SoCal Elders Climate Action
Vince De Lange
Delta Diablo Illana Weisman
350 Contra Costa Action E. Hardy Kern III
American Bird Conservancy
Marc Carrel
Breathe Southern California Peter Drekmeier
Yosemite Rivers Alliance
Todd Benson
Faith in Action East Bay
Markos Major
Climate Action Now!
Luz Sotelo
Santa Cruz County Tobacco Education
Coalition
Jinesse Reynolds
PlasticFreeMarin
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Marilyn Price
Sustainable Mill Valley
Alison Ventura, PhD
Cal Poly Center for Health Research
Robert C. Ferrante
Los Angeles County Sanitation
Districts
Valerie Noble
California Health Coalition
Advocacy
Andrea Portenier
Smokefree Air For Everyone Tedd Ward
Del Norte Solid Waste
Management Authority (Joint
Powers Authority)
Larry Selkow
Southern California Public Health
Association
Veronica Padilla
Pacoima Beautiful
Dr. Tamu Green
Equity and Wellness Institute
Sarah Gao
Sunrise Bay Area
Patricia Barahona
Youth Leadership Institute
Rebecca Fuoco
Green Science Policy Institute
Hamida Yusufzai
Alameda County Tobacco
Control Coalition
Maleek Oladunjoye
Tobacco Prevention Coalition (Contra
Costa)
Autumn Ross
Bay Area Pollution Prevention
Group
Veronica Pardo
Resource Recovery Coalition of
California
Robert Serrato
City of Oxnard
Melissa Sparks-Kranz
League of California Cities
Wanda Redic
California Resource Recovery
Association (CRRA)
Shirley Freriks
WasteNOT Nevada County
Sirine Rached
Global Alliance for Incinerator
Alternatives (GAIA)
Roland Williams
Roland Williams
Castro Valley Sanitary District Bryan Mekechuk Mayor Rex Richardson City of Long Beach
Waste Reduction Commission
Santa Clara County Recycling and
Susan S. Muranishi
County of Alameda
Joint Powers Authority
Rural Counties Environmental Services
Staci Heaton
Tyrone Jue
Environment
San Francisco Department of the
Tyrone Jue
Children Now
Carley Clemons Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor
City of Santa Clara
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Members, Assembly Business and Professions Committee
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The Honorable Buffy Wicks, Chair
Assembly Committee on Appropriations
1021 O Street, Suite 8220
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: SUPPORT: SB 936 (Blakespear and Umberg) Nitrous Oxide Sales Dear Chair Wicks,
We, the undersigned, write to express our strong support for SB 936 as amended July 2nd, 2026, co-sponsored by the National Stewardship Action Council (NSAC), the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), County of Orange, and San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan, which will ban sales of nitrous oxide in a container that is more than 8 grams or which is marketed or has the taste or smell of any food, which is widely used as an illicit recreational inhalant having devastating effects on users and public safety causing permanent health problems and even death for the users.
While the public health and safety impacts are extraordinary, the large nitrous oxide cylinders are showing up in publicly funded hazardous waste facilities and have quickly become an expensive waste management problem and additionally expose waste management workers to the danger of explosion as compressed gas cylinders can explode when compacted.
Local governments are responsible for the collection, processing, recycling and disposal of solid waste, including the operation of local household hazardous waste (HHW) collection programs.
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Local governments and the solid waste industry have no control over what products are introduced into the marketplace and for which we will ultimately be responsible for managing.
By banning the sale of large nitrous oxide containers, SB 936 will significantly reduce cost pressures and management challenges for local solid waste programs and increase the safety for their operators while also protecting public health.
There are too many stories of how people are addicted to inhaling “laughing gas”, which is no laughing matter, and it is resulting in permanent health impacts and death to users and to others who are dying because of drivers passing out at the wheel of vehicles. Abuse of N2O is destroying families, adding to litter problems, and in general is making life worse for Californians from public health and safety impacts to endangering sanitation workers and increasing costs and blight.
For these reasons, we are pleased to support your SB 936. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Heidi Sanborn, CEO
National Stewardship Action Council
Leslie Lukacs, Executive Director
Zero Waste Sonoma
Suzanne Hume, Educational Director &
Founder
CleanEarth4Kids.org
Catherine Dodd, Health Advisor
FACTS Families Advocating for Chemical
and Toxics Safety
Gio Cortes, Recycling Programs Specialist
City of Escondido
James Moore, Director
Merced County Regional Waste
Management Authority
Kimberly Scheibly, Executive Director
Zero Waste Marin
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The United States attains a responsible, circular economy.
Jackie Nuñez, Founder
The Last Plastic Straw
Bryan Mekechuk, Chair
Santa Clara County Recycling and Waste
Reduction Commission
Felipe Melchor, General Manager
ReGen Monterey
Kent Holm, Environmental Services
Director
Douglas County, Nebraska
Marketa Houskova, DNP, RN, CEO
American Nurses Association, California
David Button, President
South San Francisco Scavenger Co., Inc
Sasha Del Giorgio, Management Analyst
San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste
Management Authority
Shirley Freriks, WasteNOT Lead
Nevada County Climate Action Now
Tony Hackett, Policy Associate
Californians Against Waste
John Davis, Administrator
Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling
Authority
Todd Weber, Volunteer, Chapter Co-Leader
Elders Climate Action (ECA) Northern
California (NorCal) Chapter
Richard Burke, Founder, Chapter Leader
Elders Climate Action (ECA) Southern
California (SoCal) Chapter
Barbara Bella, Co-chair Neighborhood
Enhancement
Russian Hill Neighbors
Thomas Fox, Senior Legislative Counsel
Center for Environmental Health
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The United States attains a responsible, circular economy.
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The NonProfit Podcast Network
Jeff Holden, Founder & Host
Onstad Bills, Executive Director
California Resource Recovery Association
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Item 3. Early Bill Review (Discussion and Potential Action) SB 1013 (Cervantes): Automated license plate recognition systems Summary:
Existing law prohibits a public agency, which includes the state, a city, a county, a city and county, or any agency or political subdivision of the state, a city, a county, or a city and county, including, but not limited to, a law enforcement agency, from selling, sharing, or transferring automated license plate recognition (ALPR) information, except to another public agency, and only as otherwise permitted by law.
Existing law defines ALPR information as information or data collected through the use of an ALPR system. This bill would provide that “public agency” does not include a transportation agency, a public transit operator, or a local department of transportation or public works department, as specified. The bill would, beginning January 1, 2027, require new, updated, expansions of, or addendums of contractual agreements with ALPR vendors, manufacturers, or suppliers to mandate that no default access is provided to any national ALPR database and that an agency’s collected scans are by default not accessible to any other agency, and would impose new requirements on sharing between California state law enforcement agencies. The bill would authorize a law enforcement agency to use ALPR information only for purposes of locating vehicles or persons when either are reasonably suspected of being involved in the commission of a public offense.
Enforcement:
The bill would prohibit a public agency from retaining ALPR information for more than 30 days after the date of collection if it does not match information on an authorized hot list, as defined, and as of January 1, 2027, would require a public agency to delete all ALPR information that has been held for more than 30 days and does not match information on an authorized hot list within 14 days. By imposing new requirements on public agencies, which include local agencies, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
Legislative Advocacy Policy (LAP) Alignment: None
City Position: No Action - This measure falls outside of the City’s LAPs
SB 1159 (Cabaldon): Artificial intelligence: transparency and governance Summary:
This bill defines a person for the purposes of public processes including the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, the Brown Act, Public Records Act, the Political Reform Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and CEQA, as not artificial intelligence.
The California Constitution provides that people have the right of access to information concerning the conduct of the people’s business. Various provisions of existing law, including the California Public Records Act, the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, and the Ralph M. Brown Act, provide, with some exceptions, for public access to government records and City of
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meetings of government bodies. Among those acts, the California Public Records Act defines “person” to include any natural person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, or association.
This bill would specify that, for purposes of the California Public Records Act, the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Political Reform Act of 1974, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), “person,” “interested person,” “participant,” “member of the public,” as applicable, and any other similar terms under each act referring to those who may engage with governmental agencies, do not include artificial intelligence, as defined, systems, autonomous agents, robots, or other nonhuman entities, whether physical or digital.
Enforcement: N/A
Legislative Advocacy Policy (LAP) Alignment: Regional Issues and Collaboration LAP:
“Monitors legislation related to artificial
intelligence (AI) and its impact on communities
through the direct application of AI, the job and
economic opportunities generated through AIrelated employers, and the impact on regional resources.”
See also, “Support efforts to modernize the Brown
Act, particularly as in pertains to the rules related
to usage of, and public notice requirements for,
remote videoconferencing technology for
meetings.”
City Position: Support
AB 1761 (Rogers): Electricity: calculation methodology: data disclosure Summary:
AB 1761 (Rogers) would improve data transparency on electricity bills by requiring the California Public Utilities Commission and Investor Owned Utilities to disclose all the data used to calculate Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA) fee costs. The PCIA is paid for by Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) customers, but not all of the data used to calculate the costs are shared. Increasing transparency on this fee will help provide more eyes on the fee to make sure it is calculated correctly. This data also helps stakeholders understand the ratepayer impacts of any policy changes to the PCIA.
This bill would require the Public Utilities Commission to ensure that all data serving as a basis for any decision or ruling issued by the commission, or in any proposal or analysis provided by commission staff, for the determination or application of a calculation methodology for any charge imposed on customers of a load-serving entity to recover costs associated with contracts, electrical corporationowned generation, or any other resource or value included in that charge and any other charge derived City of
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from those costs, is made available to load-serving entities and ratepayer advocates on behalf of customers.
The bill would require the commission to require an electrical corporation or other party, in submitting a proposal or analysis for the determination or application of a calculation methodology for any charge imposed on customers of a load-serving entity to recover costs associated with contracts, electrical corporation-owned generation, or any other resource or value included in that charge and any other charge derived from those costs, to make all data serving as a basis for that proposal or analysis available to load-serving entities and ratepayer advocates on behalf of customers. The bill would require that data meets specified requirements, including that it is made through public disclosure, except for market-sensitive data.
Enforcement: N/A
Legislative Advocacy Policy (LAP) Alignment: None
City Position: No Action - This measure falls outside of the City’s LAPs
AB 2517 (Calderon): Fire safety: fire hazard severity zones Summary:
Existing law requires the State Fire Marshal to identify areas in the state that are not state responsibility areas, commonly known as local responsibility areas, as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas.
Existing law requires the State Fire Marshal to periodically review and make recommendations relative to very high fire hazard severity zones within local responsibility areas. Under current law, this review is required to coincide with review of state responsibility area lands every 5 years and, when possible, fall within the timeframes for each county’s general plan update.
Existing law requires a local agency to designate, by ordinance, moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones in its jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving the recommendations from the State Fire Marshal.
Existing law authorizes a local agency to, at its discretion, include areas within its jurisdiction not identified as very high fire hazard severity zones by the State Fire Marshal as very high fire hazard severity zones and areas not identified as moderate and high fire hazard severity zones by the State Fire Marshal as moderate and high fire hazard severity zones. Under existing law, a local agency is required to transmit a copy of an adopted ordinance to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection within 30 days of adoption. Existing law provides that changes made by a local agency to the recommendations made by the State Fire Marshal are final.
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zones, post specified information on its public internet website, conduct regional public workshops to receive oral public comments and consider those comments, host a 30-day public comment period to receive written comments from interested stakeholders and respond to all written comments by local agencies within 30 days of the end of the public comment period, and coordinate with other state agencies to help educate the public during the public workshops, as specified.
The bill would also require, on or before January 1, 2030, and every 5 years thereafter, the State Fire Marshal to review the local responsibility area lands designated as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones and to recommend changes.
The bill would no longer require this review to, when possible, fall within the timeframes for each county’s general plan update. The bill would authorize a local agency to, at its discretion, increase the level of fire hazard severity applicable to a parcel in its jurisdiction if a parcel contains 2 or more designations, so that the higher level of fire hazard severity would apply to the entire parcel. The bill would require the State Fire Marshal to publish within 60 days the local ordinance transmitted to the board, as described above, on its internet website.
Enforcement: N/A
Legislative Advocacy Policy (LAP) Alignment: None
City Position: No Action - This measure falls outside of the City’s LAPs
SB 894 (Allen): Wildfire resiliency: financial assistance Summary:
This bill would establish the California Wildfire Resilience Loan Program and would require the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority to administer the program to provide financial assistance for projects and activities to reduce wildfire-related risks and losses including home hardening and defensible space improvements, as provided, and would make related changes.
Specifically, this bill would:
1) Add to the purposes of CAEATFA the advancement of increasing the adoption of wildfire resilience improvements that reduce wildfire-risk related risk and losses by promoting facilities, projects, improvements, and measures intended to reduce wildfire risk, enhance structure survivability, or improve community resilience to wildfire.
2) Establish the California Wildfire Resilience Loan Program (Loan Program) to be developed and administered by CAEATFA.
3) Establish the goals of the Loan Program as:
Reducing local and statewide wildfire losses through wildfire resilience improvements to residential, multifamily, mixed-use, nonprofit, or small business property. Improving insurability and resilience of City of
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communities vulnerable to wildfire risk. Increasing the defensible space around and hardening of residential, multifamily, mixed-use, nonprofit, or small business property to mitigate wildfire risk, thereby reducing the emission of greenhouse gases from wildfires and associated air pollution.
Reduce the upfront and overall cost to eligible property owners of obtaining private financing for wildfire resilience improvements and expand access of eligible property owners to private financing tools for wildfire resilience improvements.
4) Establish that the Loan Program may include, but not be limited to, establishment of a loan loss reserve, interest rate buy-downs, and other credit enhancements. 5) Establish eligible wildfire resilience improvements, including:
Home hardening;
Smoke mitigation; and
Other risk reduction measures.
6) Make financial assistance under this Loan Program available to eligible properties statewide.
7) Authorize CAEATFA to enter into partnerships or referral arrangements to facilitate the referral of eligible applicants, aggregating demand, or facilitating bulk purchasing or contracting agreements. 8) Authorize CAEATFA to consult with the SFM to establish procedures for verifications of improvements financed through the program for the purposes of program integrity, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
9) Authorize CAEATFA to enter into agreements, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to design, develop, maintain, and operate a public-facing internet website for the Loan Program.
Enforcement: N/A
Legislative Advocacy Policy (LAP) Alignment: Sustainability and Environmental Protection LAP:
“Support legislation and funding for resiliency to
develop home hardening, defensible space at the
home and neighborhood level”.
City Position: Support
SB 899 (Grove): Fire prevention: Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force: wildfire smoke City of
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This bill would require the Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force to assess the health costs and impacts of wildfire smoke, and to develop a model to determine the health benefits of achieving the goals of the Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan.
Existing law requires the Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force to develop a comprehensive implementation strategy to track and ensure the achievement of the goals and key actions identified in the state’s “Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan,” as provided.
Existing law requires, on or before March 1, 2026, and every 5 years thereafter, the task force to update the action plan.
This bill would require the task force, on or before July 1, 2028, and in cooperation with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment and the State Department of Public Health, to assess the health costs and impacts of wildfire smoke using existing wildfire smoke and health data, as provided. The bill would require the task force, in developing this assessment, to, among other things, develop a model to determine the approximate health benefits of achieving the goals identified in the action plan and make recommendations on how the action plan can increase its health benefits.
Enforcement: N/A
Legislative Advocacy Policy (LAP) Alignment: None
City Position: No Action - This measure falls outside of the City’s LAPs
Additional Staff Comments/Dept.
Implications:
No direct impact to the City of Santa Clara.
Recommend watch position on this bill.
SB 949 (Becker): Environmental protection: Natural Resources Agency: resource of statewide Summary:
Existing law establishes the Natural Resources Agency, composed of departments, boards, conservancies, and commissions responsible for the restoration, protection, and management of the state’s natural and cultural resources.
This bill would designate the Santa Cruz Mountains, as defined, as a resource of statewide significance that requires special protection, as defined. The bill would require the Natural Resources Agency and its boards, departments, and conservancies, to the extent that resources are available, and when appropriate, to encourage collaborative stewardship approaches that support the protection, restoration, and preservation of the Santa Cruz Mountains, among other things.
This includes:
a) Protection, restoration, and preservation of the Santa Cruz Mountains’ natural ecosystems.
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b) Restoration and preservation of wildlife habitat in the Santa Cruz Mountains. c) Promotion of healthy forest management in the Santa Cruz Mountains. d) Improvement of watershed management in the Santa Cruz Mountains. e) Development and maintenance of trails for public access and other recreational opportunities in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
f) Promotion of the long-term sustainability and conservation of working lands in the Santa Cruz Mountains to ensure they remain viable while contributing to the region’s overall environmental health. g) Collaboration with local tribes to protect tribal cultural resources, partner on restoration and management efforts, and support opportunities for tribal access, cultural practices, and the potential for co-management of ancestral lands in the Santa Cruz Mountains. h) Promotion of voluntary stewardship on public and private lands in the Santa Cruz Mountains through technical assistance, conservation easements, incentive programs, and multi-benefit projects that contribute to the landscape-level goals of ecological health and climate resilience.
Enforcement: N/A
Legislative Advocacy Policy (LAP) Alignment: Partial alignment to Community Services LAP:
“Supports legislation and funding that promotes
increased access to parks, open space, and outdoor
recreational opportunities.”
“Supports efforts to restore the nature environment
specially through parks: revegetation, reforestation,
and urban forestry programs.”
City Position: No Action - The bill includes multiple components that cannot be captured in its entirety by existing
City LAPs
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SB 922 (Laird): Vehicles: local agency charges: use of streets or highways Summary:
Existing law prohibits a local agency from imposing a tax, permit fee, or other charge for the privilege of using its streets or highways, other than a permit fee for an extralegal load unless the local agency had imposed the fee prior to June 1, 1989.
This bill would expressly limit this prohibition to charges based on weight. The bill would also explicitly state that a fee, charge, or surcharge imposed by or for a local agency to recover the cost of street maintenance and repair and other costs associated with the use of its streets, roads, or highways to City of
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provide public services or public works is not a tax, permit fee, or other charge that is prohibited by the provision above. The bill would provide that nothing in the Vehicle Code prohibits a local agency from imposing or collecting this fee, charge, or surcharge. The bill would delete obsolete references and make other technical changes.
This bill allows cities to assess fees or charges, as part of franchise fee agreements, to recover costs of street maintenance, repair, and other costs to provide a public service (such as waste hauling). This bill is a clarification, in response to a recent lawsuit, that cities maintain the authority to collect fees for these purposes. Without this clarification, additional cities may be subject to lawsuits that would eliminate the ability to utilize franchise fee revenue for street maintenance.
Enforcement: N/A
Legislative Advocacy Policy (LAP) Alignment: Transportation Issues LAP:
“Support legislation and efforts that provide
funding for diverse transportation projects, such as
local streets and roads improvements, shuttle
programs, public transit, railroad crossing
improvements, bicycle and pedestrian projects,
intelligent transportation system improvements,
corridor capacity improvements, and highway
interchange improvements.”
City Position: Support
AB 1821 (Pacheco): California Public Records Act: agency response time Summary:
Existing law, the California Public Records Act, requires each state or local agency, upon a request for a copy of records that reasonably describes an identifiable record or records, to make the records promptly available to any person upon payment of fees covering direct costs of duplication, or a statutory fee if applicable, except with respect to public records exempt from disclosure by express provisions of law.
Existing law requires each agency, within 10 days of a request for a copy of records, to determine whether the request seeks copies of disclosable public records in possession of the agency and to promptly notify the person of the determination and the reasons therefor. Existing law authorizes that time limit to be extended by no more than 14 days under unusual circumstances, as defined.
This bill would extend the time that local agencies have to respond to public records act requests, from 10 days to 14 business days.
Enforcement: N/A
Legislative Advocacy Policy (LAP) Alignment: Human Resources and Public Sector Employment LAP:
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“Supports efforts to update the Public Records Act
process that balance public agencies’ resources
while maintaining transparency and
accountability”.
City Position: Support
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Item 3. Early Bill Review (Discussion and Potential Action) AB 1821 (Pacheco) – Public Records Act: response time
Summary: This bill extends the deadlines for public agencies to provide an initial response to a public records request by converting the current “calendar day” deadlines to a “business day” standard.
The California Public Records Act requires each state or local agency, upon a request for a copy of records that reasonably describes an identifiable record or records, to make the records promptly available to any person upon payment of fees covering direct costs of duplication, or a statutory fee if applicable, except with respect to public records exempt from disclosure by express provisions of law.
Existing law requires each agency, within 10 days of a request for a copy of records, to determine whether the request seeks copies of disclosable public records in possession of the agency and to promptly notify the person of the determination and the reasons, therefore. Existing law authorizes that time limit to be extended by no more than 14 days under unusual circumstances, as defined.
This bill would instead require each agency to determine whether the request seeks copies of disclosable public records in possession of the agency and to promptly notify the person as described above within 10 business days of a request for a copy of records Potential Impact:
Would provide City staff with additional time to respond to PRA requests.
Enforcement: N/A
Legislative Advocacy Policy (LAP) Alignment: Human Resources and Public Sector Employment LAP: Supports efforts to update the
Public Records Act process that balance public
agencies’ resources while maintaining
transparency and accountability.
City Position: Support
AB 2296 (Papan) – Regional Housing Needs Allocation
(CalCities Sponsored bill)
Summary: This bill extends various timelines in the regional housing needs determination and allocation (RHNA) process and requires HCD to provide specific analysis or text to local governments to remedy deficiencies in their draft housing elements.
Specifically, among other provisions, this bill:
• Extends the time by which each COG or delegate subregion must develop, in consultation with HCD, a proposed methodology for distributing the RHNA to local governments within the region or subregion, from at least two years prior to the scheduled housing element revision to at least two and one-half years prior, and for the seventh housing element cycle, applies this change to housing elements adopted after 2027.
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• Extends the time by which each COG and delegate subregion must distribute a draft RHNA to each local government in the region or subregion and to HCD, and to publish the draft RHNA on its website, from at least one and one-half years before the scheduled housing element revision to at least two years prior and, for the seventh housing element cycle, applies this change to housing elements adopted after 2027.
• Requires HCD, if it finds a draft housing element or amendment does not substantially comply with housing element law, to do both of the following in a written communication to the planning agency:
o Identify and explain the specific deficiencies in the draft element or draft amendment, including a reference to each subdivision of specified law with which the draft does not comply.
o Provide the specific analysis or text that HCD expects the planning agency to include in the draft to remedy the deficiencies identified under item a, above. • Requires HCD to review any change made to a housing element and report its findings to the planning agency within 30 days of receipt of any change, instead of 60 days. • Requires a local government's legislative body to consider HCD's findings and the specific analysis or text required by HCD prior to the adoption of its draft element or draft amendment.
Potential Impact:
Would provide City staff with additional time to analyze RHNA requirements and prepare housing elements. Would provide City staff with more detailed information from HCD during the housing element review process.
Enforcement: N/A
Legislative Advocacy Policy (LAP) Alignment: LAP Guiding Principles: Support the League of California Cities and National League of Cities
Housing LAP: Support legislation that would
require the Department of Housing and
Community Development to consistently provide
timely detailed review and clear, consistent and
specific requirements for achieving Housing
Element certification and pro-housing designation,
to further streamline the local jurisdictions’
housing policy review and adoption processes.
City Position: Support
SB 1167 (Blakespear) – E-Bikes
Summary: This bill would revise the definitions of electric bicycles (e-bikes), motor driven cycles, and mopeds, update the labeling and disclosure requirements for manufacturers and sellers of these devices, and expand prohibitions on false advertising and unfair competition related to e-bikes.
Among other things, this bill would:
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• Explicitly exclude from the definition of e-bike a vehicle with motor power of more than 750 watts, a vehicle capable of attaining a speed greater than 20 mph on motor power alone, a vehicle with a motor capable of providing assistance when the vehicle reaches a speed exceeding 28 mph without pedal assistance, a motorcycle, moped, motorized scooter, offhighway electric motorcycle (eMoto), pocket bike, or recreational off-highway vehicle, as specified.
• Specify that advertising or selling a motor-driven cycle as an e-bike, or a device that is explicitly excluded from the definition of an e-bike, shall constitute a misleading statement in violation of unfair competition and false advertising laws, as specified. • Add to the definition of a motor-driven cycle vehicles that are propelled by an electric motor of less than 3,750 watts that produces 5 brake horsepower or less, are designed for highway use, and comply with all applicable federal motor safety standards. • Clarify that an electric bicycle, moped, motorized scooter, pocket bike, or recreational offhighway vehicle is not a motor-driven cycle and shall not be advertised, sold, offered for sale, or labeled as a motor-driven cycle.
• Require motor-driven cycles and mopeds propelled by an electric motor and manufactured after January 1, 2027, to be equipped with a lamp-type turn signal system, and require motor-driven cycles whose speed attainable in one mile is 30 mph or less to also have a lamp-type turn signal.
• Authorize a peace officer to remove a prohibited device described above if a person is operating the unauthorized device on a highway or public-right-of-way. • Require an e-bike label to include the name of the brand, the manufacturer, importer, or distributor of the e-bike, the e-bike classification number, and the top assisted speed and motor wattage of the e-bike.
• Require a moped or motor-driven cycle label to include the name of the brand, the manufacturer, importer, or distributor of the moped or motor-driven cycle, the word “moped” or “motor-driven cycle,” and the top assisted speed and motor wattage, if applicable, of the moped or motor-driven cycle.
• Require any incident report filed by a peace officer for an injury or crash involving an electric bicycle, moped, or motor-driven cycle to include all of the information provided on the device’s label. If the device does not have the marking or label, the incident report must indicate that a marking or label was not available. • Provide that it is unlawful for a person to sell an e-bike, moped, or motor-driven cycle in violation of these labeling and disclosure requirements.
Potential Impact: May lead to reduced incidents, and increased safety, surrounding the use of e-bikes in the City.
Enforcement: N/A
Legislative Advocacy Policy (LAP) Alignment: Transportation Issues LAP: Support legislation that promotes the safe operation of e-bikes,
including requirements for safety training, helmets
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bike being operated, and age-appropriate
restrictions for certain classifications of e-bikes.
City Position: Support
SB 949 (Becker): Environmental protection: Natural Resources Agency: resource of statewide Summary: This bill would establish the Santa Cruz Mountains as a landscape of statewide significance that requires special protection. The measure would require the Natural Resources Agency and its boards, departments, and conservancies to encourage collaborative stewardship approaches that support the protection, restoration, and preservation of the Santa Cruz Mountains’ natural ecosystems, wildlife, forest management, watershed management, and recreational opportunities.
Existing law establishes the Natural Resources Agency, composed of departments, boards, conservancies, and commissions responsible for the restoration, protection, and management of the state’s natural and cultural resources.
This bill would designate the Santa Cruz Mountains, as defined, as a resource of statewide significance that requires special protection, as defined. The bill would require the Natural Resources Agency and its boards, departments, and conservancies, to the extent that resources are available, and when appropriate, to encourage collaborative stewardship approaches that support the protection, restoration, and preservation of the Santa Cruz Mountains, among other things.
This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the Santa Cruz Mountains covering portions of the Counties of San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz.
Potential Impact: Ongoing environmental stewardship of regional open space and natural amenities Enforcement: N/A
Legislative Advocacy Policy (LAP) Alignment: Partial alignment with Community Services LAP:
“Supports legislation and funding that promotes
increased access to parks, open space, and outdoor
recreational opportunities.”
“Supports efforts to restore the nature environment
specially through parks: revegetation, reforestation,
and urban forestry programs.”
City Position: Watch - The bill includes multiple components that cannot be captured in its entirety by existing City
LAPs
AB 1708 (Solache) – HHAP Round 8: smaller jurisdictions City of
Santa Clara
The Center of What's Possible
5 Cities Association of Santa Clara County
Legislative Action Committee Meeting
May 14, 2026
Summary: This bill, beginning with funding allocations under round 8 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program, requires a round 8 regionally coordinated homelessness action plan to include certain components necessary to allocate a portion of the funding to smaller jurisdictions.
Specifically, this bill:
• Defines “smaller jurisdiction” to mean a city with a population under 300,000. • Requires HHAP round 8 to include a description of programs and interventions provided by smaller jurisdictions that serve the objectives and goals of HHAP. • Requires HHAP round 8 to include an analysis that contains, among other items, an analysis of how local, state, and federal funding can be allocated to support programs identified for smaller jurisdictions.
• Allows a region receiving funding under HHAP round 8 to allocate a portion of that funding to smaller jurisdictions to support the programs in the regional plan. • Requires a region to establish a transparent and publicly available process through which smaller jurisdictions may apply for or otherwise access funding that includes, but is not limited to, timelines, evaluation criteria, and decision-making formulas. • Requires a smaller jurisdiction to do the following to be eligible for HHAP round 8 funding: (a) have a compliant housing element, (b) have adopted a local encampment policy consistent with administration guidance, (c) demonstrate how its past actions, programs, and appropriation of funds have served the objectives and goals of the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan and the intent of the HHAP, and (d) adopt a resolution that commits to participating in, and complying with, the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan.
Potential Impact: Promotes regional collaboration for the state’s primary homelessness program and establishes a path for accessing program funding in future rounds.
Enforcement: N/A
Legislative Advocacy Policy (LAP) Alignment: Housing LAP: Support legislation and efforts that provide resources for small to medium sized cities,
including funding for staffing, to plan and
implement strategies that address the impacts of
homelessness on public facilities and services.
City Position: Support
SB 922 (Laird) – Local agency charges: use of streets or highways (CalCities Sponsored bill)
Summary: This bill allows local agencies to impose taxes, permit fees, or other charges for the privilege of using its streets or highways provided they are not based on weight to recover costs for street repair and public services. The measure states that fees, charges, or surcharges for local agencies to recover costs of street maintenance, repair, and other costs to provide public services do not count as a tax, permit fee, or other charge for the privilege of using its streets or highways.
City of
Santa Clara
The Center of What's Possible
6 Cities Association of Santa Clara County
Legislative Action Committee Meeting
May 14, 2026
This measure seeks to restore local agencies’ ability to include road repair costs in their waste hauling fees, which the Rogers v. Redlands decision prohibited. Second, it seeks to limit the prohibition on fees for the privilege of using roads to weight fees so that other charges do not face similar legal challenges to those in Rogers.
Potential Impact: Would allow the City to continue to utilize revenue derived from franchise fee agreements for local road maintenance and rehabilitation.
Enforcement: N/A
Legislative Advocacy Policy (LAP) Alignment: LAP Guiding Principle: Support the League of California Cities and National League of Cities;
Protect local revenue sources and prevent
unfunded mandates;
City Position: Support
AB 2385 (Petrie-Norris) – Local reconstruction agencies Summary: This bill authorizes local governments to establish a local reconstruction agency (LRA) with broad powers to coordinate recovery efforts in an area impacted by disaster. This bill allows an LRA to utilize property tax increment financing and to issue bonds. This bill specifies the board structure of an LRA and requires the LRA to specify a date on which it will cease to exist. This date must not be more than 45 years from the date on which a bond is issued, or the issuance of a loan is approved.
This bill also expands the ability of a disaster recovery plan, and ordinances a local government is already statutorily authorized to prepare in order to facilitate fast and efficient recovery and reconstruction following a disaster, to cover the full span of the recovery process. This bill specifies the elements that may be included in the contingency plan of action and organization and requires LCI and Cal OES to provide assistance with plans and ordinances.
Potential Impact: In the event of a disaster, would provide the City a means of generating long-term revenue to aid with the disaster recovery.
Enforcement: N/A
Legislative Advocacy Policy (LAP) Alignment: Emergency Management LAP: Supports federal and state efforts to help mitigate the economic
impacts from all-hazard emergencies on the City
and its’ businesses and residents.
City Position: Support
City of
Santa Clara
The Center of What's Possible
June 9, 2026
The Honorable Patrick Ahrens
California State Assembly
1021 O Street, Suite
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: AB 2231 (Ahrens): California Environmental Quality Act: Hospital Projects City of Santa Clara – Notice of Support
Dear Assembly Member Ahrens,
On behalf of the City of Santa Clara, I am pleased to express our support for AB 2231 (Ahrens), which adopts a targeted and time-sensitive approach to advancing the development of critical health care infrastructure in California. While projects of this scale have important local implications, including impacts on infrastructure, public, services, and long-term land use planning, AB 2231 preserves the City’s role in evaluating the project through its local land use discretionary authority and does not predetermine the outcome of any City entitlement, fiscal, operational, or mitigation decision.
AB 2231 would provide a streamlined California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process for qualifying hospital construction projects in the Cities of Emeryville and Santa Clara and would require project applicants to meet defined labor standards, including the payment of prevailing wages and the use of a skilled and trained workforce. This measure responds to the urgent need to expedite hospital construction timelines in the face of anticipated federal health care funding reductions and increasing demand for medical services.
Delays associated with litigation and extended judicial review can impose significant project delays and undermine the feasibility of essential hospital projects. By establishing a streamlined CEQA review process, alongside strong labor protections, AB 2231 is intended to balance the need to accelerate project delivery with the goal of maintaining high-quality workforce standards.
Sutter Health’s Santa Clara project represents a rare milestone, a net-new hospital for the State of California. At a time when many hospitals across the state are struggling and/or forced to reduce their services, this project will add entirely new inpatient and emergency services to one of California’s fastest growing regions.
Santa Clara County currently has approximately 1.4 inpatient hospital beds per 1,000 residents, a level that reflects an already stressed patient access environment. As population growth and patient acuity continue to rise, the absence of new hospital capacity will further exacerbate challenges unless new facilities are brought online.
The Santa Clara campus is planned as a flagship medical hub, integrating acute inpatient care, emergency services, maternal health, and advanced specialty care in a coordinated setting. The hospital could reduce travel times, improve care coordination, and help relieve pressure on surrounding facilities that are already operating at or near capacity, subject to the City’s independent review of the project and its potential impacts through the discretionary land use entitlement process and without limiting the City’s authority to impose feasible conditions of approval, mitigation measures, community benefit agreement terms, or other requirements authorized by law. The hospital will not only serve Santa Clara County patients, but those from the broader region in addition to any complex patients that require hospital services.
Additionally, the Santa Clara campus will help retain the City’s diverse employment base, invest in modern medical facilities, and help meet the demand for services required to support new residential development and the existing community.
AB 2231 reflects a thoughtful and pragmatic approach to addressing emerging challenges facing California’s health care system. By enabling critical hospital projects to move forward more efficiently, the bill supports continued access to essential medical services, enhances regional capacity, and strengthens overall system resilience. At the same time, its focused geographic scope and clear labor requirements ensure that these benefits are achieved in a manner that remains consistent with broader public policy objectives, including workforce development and economic stability. The City’s support for the bill reflects this policy objective, while recognizing the importance of preserving local authority to evaluate and address project-specific impacts as well as long-term operational and fiscal sustainability through its discretionary approvals and established implementation process. The City will continue to work in partnership with Sutter Health with the objective of ensuring the project is thoughtfully integrated into the community and implemented in a manner that supports long-term sustainability and addresses project-specific impacts.
For these reasons, the City of Santa Clara supports AB 2231 (Ahrens) and appreciates your leadership on this important issue, as well as your continued efforts to advance policies that strengthen California’s health care infrastructure and support our communities.
Sincerely,
Lisa M. Gillmor
Mayor
City of Santa Clara
City of Santa Clara
Agenda Report
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
santaclaraca.gov
@SantaClaraCity
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REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Action on an Agreement with Group 4 Architecture, Research and Planning for Design Professional Services for the International Swim Center Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project and Approve the Related Budget Amendments
BACKGROUND
Over the past several years, the City Council approved various actions towards the rehabilitation of the International Swim Center. The International Swim Center Rehabilitation project is planned to be completed in phases which will expedite the reopening of the aquatic facility and its various community programs.
The International Swim Center Rehabilitation Project Phase 1 is currently under construction and focuses on the rehabilitation of three pools designated for diving, racing, and training activities. The scope of work includes increasing the depth of the racing pool to meet competitive aquatic standards; upgrading pool decking and gutter system; replacing pumping and filtration systems; replacing the dive tower; implementing accessibility improvements; demolition of the existing administrative building; installing utilities to support the current and future phases of the project; and completing additional upgrades necessary to meet current building, health, and other codes and regulations.
The International Swim Center Rehabilitation Project Phase 2 (Project) includes the design and construction of a new administrative building, which is anticipated to be approximately 10,000 to 12,000 square feet in size. The purpose of the administrative building is to provide space for inclusive, safe, and accessible amenities within the aquatics center, including administrative space to support daily operations, full-time staff, and program management as well as dedicated and flexible spaces for lifeguard operations (briefing/training, break room, and lockers). The project site is shown on the Location Map included as Attachment 1. The design phase of the Project will also evaluate additional elements including the existing bleachers, canopy structures, and accessory buildings located adjacent to the spectator seating areas to determine the feasibility of rehabilitation or replacement alternatives. If feasible alternatives are identified, the Project may include improvements to these additional elements as part of Phase 2, subject to cost estimates and available budget. To advance the Project through the design phase and public works construction, the City needs to retain a qualified consultant to provide comprehensive engineering design services.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to City Code Section 2.105.140(c) and State laws governing procurement of architectural and engineering services, the City followed a qualifications-based selection process. Under this process, proposers are evaluated based on their demonstrated competence and qualifications, and the most qualified proposer(s) is selected, subject to the negotiation of fair and reasonable compensation.
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In December 2025, a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) was published on the City’s eprocurement platform, which was viewed by over 100 members, including consultants, plan rooms, and builder exchanges, among others. Additional firms were able to view the RFP as members of various plan rooms and builder exchanges. Staff also provided direct notifications to consultants who had viewed similar projects in the past.
The City received six proposals from: CSHQA; DLR Group; ELS Architecture; Ethos; Group 4 Architecture, Research and Planning; and LPA. A proposal review panel consisting of staff from the Department of Public Works and the Parks and Recreation Department evaluated each proposal based on the criteria outlined in the RFP, including responsiveness to the RFP, qualifications of the firm, project approach, ability to meet the proposed schedule, and relevant project experience.
Based on the panel’s evaluation, staff recommend awarding the agreement to Group 4 Architecture, Research and Planning (Group 4). Group 4 demonstrated a strong understanding of the Project requirements and presented a comprehensive and effective approach to addressing the services identified in the RFP. Group 4 also brings extensive architectural experience in California and a proven track record of successfully delivering similar projects.
The proposed Agreement (Attachment 2) includes a negotiated scope of services and fees based on the anticipated services required for the Project. The scope of services generally includes preliminary engineering, preparation of construction documents, bidding support, construction support, and project closeout. Staff recommend entering into an agreement with Group 4 to provide design professional services for the Project. The agreement includes prevailing wage requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is for design professional services and the action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines section 15378 as the action being considered does not commit the City to undertake the project and future discretionary approvals are required by the City to approve the project for construction.
Environmental review in accordance with CEQA will occur as part of the design and approval process.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total not-to-exceed amount for the proposed Agreement is $3,106,127, including $2,700,980 for basic services and $405,147 for additional services. The fees are based on the approximate size and programming of the proposed building, the scope of work required to complete the design of the project, and the anticipated engineering support needed during construction of the Project.
Partial funding of $2.2 million is available from the first tranche of Measure I General Obligation Bond funds. Funding includes $2.0 million in the Community ISC Aquatic Facility Renovation/Replacement (Phase 2) project and $0.2 million in the Parks, Library, Senior Center & Aquatics Facilities Contingency/Escalation/Administration (CEA) project in the Measure I General Obligation Bond Projects Fund. The remaining project costs of approximately $0.9 million exceed the available funding and result in a funding gap.
To address the funding gap and ensure sufficient funding is available for the Project, staff recommend appropriating $0.9 million of Mitigation Fee Act (MFA) funds to the Community ISC Aquatic Facility project in the Parks and Recreation Capital Fund on an interim basis. Staff anticipate that the MFA City of Santa Clara Page 2 of 4 Printed on 8/14/2026
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funds will be reimbursed upon receipt and appropriation of future Measure I General Obligation Bond Tranche 2 proceeds designated for the Community Aquatic Facility/ISC Renovation/Replacement project area. However, if Phase 2 project costs exceed current estimates, some or all of the MFA funds may remain allocated to the project and may not be reimbursed from future bond proceeds.
The use of MFA funds for this project is consistent with the purpose and intended use of the fee program. MFA funds are used to support public park and recreational facilities needed to accommodate growth attributable to new development. The proposed improvements support that purpose by expanding administrative, staffing, lifeguard, training, and operational support spaces needed to accommodate increased aquatics programming and facility use generated by population growth.
Additional funding, if necessary for the construction phase of the Project, will be brought forward for the City Council’s consideration at a future date. The recommended budget actions are summarized below.
Budget Amendments
FY 2026/27
Current Increase/
(Decrease)
Revised
Parks and Recreation Capital Fund
Ending Fund Balance
Fund Balance Mitigation Fee Act $17,642,196 ($906,127) $16,736,069 Expenditures
Community ISC Aquatic Facility $5,600,771 $906,127 $ 6,506,898
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the Finance Department, Parks and Recreation Department, and the City Attorney’s Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email [email protected] or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Group 4 Architecture, Research and Planning for design professional services for the International Swim Center Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project with maximum compensation not-to-exceed $3,106,127 and a term through December 31, 2032, in a final form approved by the City Attorney;
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appropriation of funds, in final forms approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Approve the following FY 2026/27 budget amendment in the Parks and Recreation Capital Fund to increase the Community ISC Aquatic Facility project by $906,127 and decrease the Mitigation Fee Act ending fund balance by $906,127 (five affirmative Council votes required for the use of unused balances).
Reviewed by: Craig Mobeck, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Jovan Grogan, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
2. Agreement
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ISC REHABILITATION PHASE 2
ISC REHABILITATION PHASE 1
PROPOSED ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING
BLEACHER, CANOPY, AND
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
LOCATION MAP
Design Professional Agreement with Group 4 Architecture, Research and Planning Page 1 Rev. 09-28-18
EBIX Insurance No. S200005883
AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA,
AND
GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE, RESEARCH AND PLANNING
FOR THE
INTERNATIONAL SWIM CENTER REHABILITATION PHASE 2 PROJECT
PREAMBLE
This Agreement is entered into between the City of Santa Clara, California, a chartered California municipal corporation (City), and Group 4 Architecture, Research and Planning, a California corporation (Consultant). City and Consultant may be referred to individually as a “Party” or collectively as the “Parties” or the “Parties to this Agreement.” In this Agreement, “Contractor” is used to refer to the party awarded the contract for the construction of the International Swim Center Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project.
RECITALS
A. City desires to secure the design professional services more fully described in this Agreement, at Exhibit A, entitled “Scope of Services”; B. “Design professional” includes licensed architects, licensed landscape architects, registered professional engineers and licensed professional land surveyors; C. Consultant represents that it, and its subconsultants, if any, have the professional qualifications, expertise, necessary licenses and desire to provide certain goods and/or required services of the quality and type which meet objectives and requirements of City; and,
D. The Parties have specified herein the terms and conditions under which such services will be provided and paid for.
The Parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS
The documents forming the entire Agreement between City and Consultant shall consist of these Terms and Conditions and the following Exhibits, which are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by this reference:
Exhibit A – Scope of Services
Exhibit B – Schedule of Fees
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Exhibit C – Insurance Requirements
Exhibit D – Labor Compliance Addendum
Exhibit E – Milestone Schedule
Exhibit F – Project Management Document Software
Exhibit G – Design Considerations
This Agreement, including the Exhibits set forth above, contains all the agreements, representations and understandings of the Parties, and supersedes and replaces any previous agreements, representations and understandings, whether oral or written. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of any of the Exhibits and the Terms and Conditions, the Terms and Conditions shall govern and control.
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT
Unless otherwise set forth in this Agreement or unless this paragraph is subsequently modified by a written amendment to this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall begin upon the date this Agreement is signed by both parties and terminate on December 31, 2032. Services shall not commence until City issues a written notice to proceed.
3. SCOPE OF SERVICES & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Consultant shall perform those Services specified in Exhibit A within the time stated in Exhibit E. Time is of the essence.
A. All reports, cost estimates, plans and other documentation which may be submitted or furnished by Consultant shall be approved and signed by an appropriate qualified licensed professional in the State of California.
B. The title sheet for specifications and reports, and each sheet of plans, shall bear the professional seal, certificate number, registration classification, expiration date of certificate and signature of the design professional responsible for their preparation.
4. WARRANTY
Consultant expressly warrants that all services covered by this Agreement shall be fit for the purpose intended, shall be free from defect and shall conform to the specifications, requirements and instructions upon which this Agreement is based. Consultant agrees to promptly correct any incomplete, inaccurate or defective Services at no further cost to City when defects are due to the negligence, errors or omissions of Consultant. If Consultant fails to promptly Design Professional Agreement with Group 4 Architecture, Research and Planning Page 3 Rev. 09-28-18
correct services, City may make corrections or replace materials or services and charge Consultant for the cost incurred by City.
5. QUALIFICATIONS OF CONSULTANT - STANDARD OF CARE
Consultant represents and maintains that it has the expertise in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services, and its duties and obligations, expressed and implied, contained herein, and City expressly relies upon Consultant’s representations regarding its skills and knowledge. Consultant shall perform such Services and duties in conformance to and consistent with the professional standards of a specialist in the same discipline in the State of California.
All documents furnished under Exhibit A shall be of a quality acceptable to City.
The criteria for acceptance of the work provided under this Agreement shall be a product of neat appearance, well organized, that is technically and grammatically correct, checked and having the maker and checker identified. The minimum standard of appearance, organization and content of the drawings shall be that used by City for similar Projects.
6. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT
In consideration for Consultant’s complete performance of Services, City shall pay Consultant for all materials provided and Services rendered by Consultant in accordance with Exhibit B, entitled “SCHEDULE OF FEES.” The maximum compensation of this Agreement is three million one hundred six thousand one hundred twenty-seven dollars ($3,106,127) subject to budget appropriations, which includes all payments that may be authorized for Services and for expenses, supplies, materials and equipment required to perform the Services.
All work performed or materials provided in excess of the maximum compensation shall be at Consultant’s expense. Consultant shall not be entitled to any payment above the maximum compensation under any circumstance.
7. TERMINATION
A. Termination for Convenience. City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, without cause or penalty, by giving not less than thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Consultant.
B. Termination for Default. If Consultant fails to perform any of its material obligations under this Agreement, in addition to all other remedies provided by law, City may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to Consultant.
C. Upon termination, each Party shall assist the other in arranging an orderly transfer and close-out of services. As soon as possible following the notice of termination, but no later than ten (10) days after the notice of Design Professional Agreement with Group 4 Architecture, Research and Planning Page 4 Rev. 09-28-18
termination, Consultant will deliver to City all City information or material that Consultant has in its possession.
8. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING
City and Consultant bind themselves, their successors and assigns to all covenants of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be assigned or transferred without the prior written approval of City. Consultant shall not hire subconsultants without express written permission from City.
Consultant shall be as fully responsible to City for the acts and omissions of its subconsultants, and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them, as Consultant is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by it.
9. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY
This Agreement shall not be construed to be an agreement for the benefit of any third party or parties and no third party or parties shall have any claim or right of action under this Agreement for any cause whatsoever.
10. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
Consultant and all person(s) employed by or contracted with Consultant to furnish labor and/or materials under this Agreement are independent consultants and do not act as agent(s) or employee(s) of City. Consultant has full rights to manage its employees, workers, and contractors in their performance of Services under this Agreement.
Consultant shall enter into written agreements with all persons it engages, hires, contracts with, or employs to perform Services or provide labor and or materials to City, which state the persons are not employees of the City, and such persons are required to immediately report to Consultant any and all instances of any of the following, if they occur during the time the persons provide labor and or materials to City: (a) The way a person supplies labor and or materials to City is supervised by City or City’s designee; (b) The person is informed they should follow instructions given by City concerning how the person’s labor and material are to be provided; (c) The person is informed they should give City access to on-going review of the person’s labor and or materials; (d) The person is informed by City they should participate or attend training; (e) The person is unavailable to promote or otherwise make their labor and or materials available to the general public as a result of the provision of labor and materials to City; (f) The person is informed they are City’s employee; or (g) The person forms a belief or opinion they are City’s employee.
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any notice it receives from any source, relating to Section 10, constitutes material breach of this Agreement.
Consultant will inform and train persons it engages, hires, contracts with, or employs to provide labor and or materials to City on the requirements of Section
10. Consultant shall require that its workers and/or personnel immediately report to their respective Consultant supervisor any perceived occurrence under Section 10.
11. CONFIDENTIALITY OF MATERIAL
All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, manufacturing procedures, data, drawings, descriptions, documents, discussions or other information developed or received by or for Consultant and all other written information submitted to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant and shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used for any purposes other than the performance of the Services nor be disclosed to an entity not connected with performance of the Services. Nothing furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or becomes generally known to the related industry shall be deemed confidential.
12. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIAL
All material, which shall include, but not be limited to, data, sketches, tracings, drawings, plans, diagrams, quantities, estimates, specifications, proposals, tests, maps, calculations, photographs, reports, designs, technology, programming, works of authorship and other material developed, collected, prepared or caused to be prepared under this Agreement shall be the property of City but Consultant may retain and use copies thereof. City shall not be limited in any way or at any time in its use of said material. However, Consultant shall not be responsible for damages resulting from the use of said material for work other than Project, including, but not limited to, the release of this material to third parties.
13. RIGHT OF CITY TO INSPECT RECORDS OF CONSULTANT
City, through its authorized employees, representatives or agents shall have the right during the term of this Agreement and for four (4) years from the date of final payment for goods or services provided under this Agreement, to audit the books and records of Consultant for the purpose of verifying any and all charges made by Consultant in connection with Consultant compensation under this Agreement, including termination of Consultant. Consultant agrees to maintain sufficient books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles to establish the correctness of all charges submitted to City. Any expenses not so recorded shall be disallowed by City. Consultant shall bear the cost of the audit if the audit determines that there has been a substantial billing deviation in excess of five (5) percent adverse to the City.
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Consultant shall submit to City any and all reports concerning its performance under this Agreement that may be requested by City in writing. Consultant agrees to assist City in meeting City’s reporting requirements to the State and other agencies with respect to Consultant’s Services hereunder.
14. HOLD HARMLESS/INDEMNIFICATION
To the extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify City, its City Council, commissions, officers, employees, volunteers and agents from and against any claim, injury, liability, loss, cost, and/or expense or damage, including all costs and attorney’s fees in providing a defense to any such claim or other action, and whether sounding in law, contract, tort, or equity, to the extent arising out of, pertaining to, or related to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, its employees, subconsultants, or agents in the performance, or non-performance, of Services under this Agreement.
15. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
During the term of this Agreement, and for any time period set forth in Exhibit C, Consultant shall provide and maintain in full force and effect, at no cost to City, insurance policies as set forth in Exhibit C.
16. WAIVER
Consultant agrees that waiver by City of any one or more of the conditions of performance under this Agreement shall not be construed as waiver(s) of any other condition of performance under this Agreement. Neither City’s review, acceptance nor payments for any of the Services required under this Agreement shall be constructed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement.
17. NOTICES
All notices to the Parties shall, unless otherwise requested in writing, be sent to City addressed as follows:
City of Santa Clara
Attention: Department of Public Works – Design Division 1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
and by e-mail at [email protected], and
[email protected]
And to Consultant addressed as follows:
Group 4 Architecture, Research and Planning
Attention: Dawn Merkes
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211 Linden Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
and by e-mail at [email protected]
The workday the e-mail was sent shall control the date notice was deemed given.
An e-mail transmitted after 1:00 p.m. on a Friday shall be deemed to have been transmitted on the following business day.
18. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the federal, state and local government, including but not limited to “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” (“SCCC”). In particular, Consultant’s attention is called to the regulations regarding Campaign Contributions (SCCC Chapter 2.130), Lobbying (SCCC Chapter 2.155), Minimum Wage (SCCC Chapter 3.20), Business Tax Certificate (SCCC section 3.40.060), and Food and Beverage Service Worker Retention (SCCC Chapter 9.60), as such Chapters or Sections may be amended from time to time or renumbered. Additionally Consultant has read and agrees to comply with City’s Ethical Standards (http://santaclaraca.gov/home/showdocument?id=58299).
19. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Consultant certifies that to the best of its knowledge, no City officer, employee or authorized representative has any financial interest in the business of Consultant and that no person associated with Consultant has any interest, direct or indirect, which could conflict with the faithful performance of this Agreement. Consultant is familiar with the provisions of California Government Code section 87100 and following, and certifies that it does not know of any facts which would violate these code provisions. Consultant will advise City if a conflict arises.
20. FAIR EMPLOYMENT
Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, military and veteran status, or ethnic background, in violation of federal, state or local law.
21. NO USE OF CITY NAME OR EMBLEM
Consultant shall not use City’s name, insignia, or emblem, or distribute any information related to services under this Agreement in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper or other medium without express written consent of City.
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22. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the statutes and laws of the State of California. The venue of any suit filed by either Party shall be vested in the state courts of the County of Santa Clara, or if appropriate, in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, San Jose, California.
23. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
In case any one or more of the provisions in this Agreement shall, for any reason, be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, it shall not affect the validity of the other provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
24. AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may only be modified by a written amendment duly authorized and executed by the Parties to this Agreement.
25. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but both of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
26. STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS
Due to the nature of the Services to be performed, and if they are designated positions required to file by the City of Santa Clara Conflict of Interest Code, designated employees of Consultant shall promptly file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) upon commencement of the Agreement in accordance with California Government Code section 87200, et seq.
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The Parties acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement as evidenced by the following signatures of their duly authorized representatives.
CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
a chartered California municipal corporation
Approved as to Form: Dated:
GLEN R. GOOGINS
City Attorney
JŌVAN D. GROGAN
City Manager
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Telephone: (408) 615-2210
Fax: (408) 241-6771
“CITY”
GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE, RESEARCH AND PLANNING
a California corporation
Dated:
By (Signature):
Name: Andrea Gifford
Title: Principal
Principal Place of
Business Address:
211 Linden Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Email Address: [email protected]
Telephone: (650) 871-0709
Fax:
“CONSULTANT”
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AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA,
AND
GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE, RESEARCH AND PLANNING
FOR THE
INTERNATIONAL SWIM CENTER REHABILITATION PHASE 2 PROJECT
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Services to be performed for the City by the Consultant under this Agreement are set forth below.
I. GENERAL
Objective
The City’s Objective is for the Consultant to provide all design professional services necessary to design the Internation Swim Center Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project as contemplated in the City’s Request for Proposals (RFP), the Consultant’s response to the RFP (Proposal), and as described herein this Agreement.
This Scope of Services is anticipated as necessary to meet City’s objectives.
Consultant and City agree that this Scope of Services incorporates Consultant’s professional qualifications and experience and will meet the City’s objectives.
Background and Project
The George F. Haines International Swim Center (ISC) was designed in 1965, constructed in 1966, and opened to the public on July 1, 1967. The ISC is located at 2625 Patricia Drive within Central Park and features three pools (a 50-meter x 25- yard racing pool, a deep diving well, and a training pool), full concrete decks, mechanical circulation, filtration and heating systems, 3,000-seat viewing stands, roof, diving tower, changing/shower facilities, staff offices, training rooms, and several support spaces.
Facilities Condition Reports completed in 2017 (Kitchell Report) and 2023 (LPA’s Visual Observation Assessments Report) identified deficiencies across architectural, structural, mechanical, and forensic engineering systems. These findings, combined with 100+ days of closures in 2023 due to mechanical issues, led to the January 2024 closure of the ISC to ensure public health and safety.
On December 9, 2025, the City of Santa Clara proceeded with the first phase of the ISC to rehabilitate three existing pools, construct a new dive tower, construct a new mechanical building, and install all required utilities for the first phase of the ISC and most of the primary utilities required for the new administrative/community building.
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It is the intent of this Agreement to proceed with the second phase of the ISC to construct a new administrative building, repair existing bleachers and replace the canopy, and improve accessory buildings located on either side of the spectator seating (Project). These improvements are designed to enhance operational efficiency and system redundancy while ensuring compliance with Building and Fire Code as well as current competition standards across multiple aquatic disciplines.
Description of Services
Consultant is expected to provide complete, professional, high-quality Services and products; to consult City personnel, and others who are involved with the Project; and to provide the expertise, guidance, advice, and assistance in accomplishing the objective.
Consultant Structure
Consultant shall provide the Services described herein through a Project team, comprised of Consultant and Subconsultants identified as follows:
A. Consultant: Group 4 Architecture, Research and Planning B. Subconsultants to Group 4 Architecture, Research and Planning:
1. Gates Studio - Landscape Architect
2. Blue Forest Engineering - Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection
3. O’Mahony & Myer - Electrical, Photovoltaics, and Lighting Engineering
4. Degenkolb - Structural Engineering
5. SFMI - Low Voltage, Acoustical, and Security
6. BKF - Civil Engineering
7. The Marshall Associates - Kitchen Consultant
8. David J. Powers & Associates - Environmental/Planning Consultant
9. Ninyo & Moore - Geotechnical Engineering
10. TBDC - Cost Consultant
Any changes to the consultant structure through the course of services is subject to approval in writing by City. All services described in this Scope of Services shall be self-provided by Group 4 Architecture, Research and Planning unless specifically described otherwise, or otherwise approved in writing by City.
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II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY
City will provide the following information and support for the Project as available and applicable:
A. Record drawings (as available).
B. City’s Standard Details, Specifications, Benchmark, and Design Criteria.
C. Storm Drain (SD), Sanitary Sewer (SS), Electric, Fiber, Water and Recycled Water Block Book Maps (as available).
D. Geographic Information System (GIS) data including land parcels, street centerlines, City sanitary sewers, City storm drains, and aerial photographic tiles (as available).
E. Payment of permit application fees with other internal departments, if required.
F. Filing exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, if applicable.
G. Scheduling and invitations for public meetings.
H. Any other information not included in Consultant’s Basic Services or Additional Services that is reasonably needed for the Project.
I. A project representative who can render decisions on behalf of the Project in a timely manner.
Consultant shall review the information provided by City to verify completeness and identify any missing information that is necessary for design.
III. BASIC SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Basic Scope of Services includes professional Services required to design and prepare bid documents (plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimate or PS&E) for public works bidding of the Project. Consultant is required to comply with project design considerations identified in Exhibit G. The following Tasks shall be completed by Consultant.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Consultant shall:
A. Manage its team and overall Project activities consistent with the direction from City in order to meet Project schedule and budget. Manage Subconsultants, maintain schedule and budget, anticipate and mitigate potential design issues and delays and coordinate and update City on the overall progress of Project.
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B. Submit plan of work to City for review and approval prior to proceeding for any field work that involves subsurface excavation and/or coring.
C. Organize and attend Project meetings with City to discuss Project progress, decisions, and direction and to coordinate activities. Meetings shall be held at key Project milestones and shall include, but are not limited to:
1. Kick-off and Field Visit Meeting
2. Preliminary/Evaluation Meeting
3. Various community outreach events and meetings
4. Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings
5. City Council Meetings
6. 65% Design Review Meeting
7. 95% Design Review Meeting
8. 100% Design Review Meeting
9. Applicable construction-related meetings
10. Any other meetings identified in this Agreement
1) Coordinate with City, design team members, consultants, utility companies, other government agencies, and other affected parties as required throughout the duration of Project as well as the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) activities for Project deliverables.
2) Prepare, monitor, and update progress schedule in MS Project format beginning at the kickoff meeting and ending at construction contract award. Schedule shall show significant milestones for Project. Consultant shall notify City if there are delays or potential delays in any phase of Project. In such cases, Consultant shall make up the schedule in subsequent phases of Project or provide information to City substantiating a request for time extension (which may not be approved). The schedule shall be always maintained and shall be updated each time progress and milestones are achieved and/or changed.
3) Meetings: Meetings shall be budgeted for and invoiced under each respective Task or activity requiring a meeting and not as Project Management. Preparation for meetings shall be considered as included in the Task or activity for which the meeting is involved. A kick-off meeting shall be conducted with designated City staff prior to beginning work to review anticipated Tasks and schedule, review available information and needs, and address any outstanding questions regarding Project moving forward raised by City or Consultant. During the course of Services while there is active work on the Project, Consultant shall schedule and attend brief Design Professional Agreement with Group 4/Exhibit A-Scopes of Services Rev. 04-12-21 Page 5
bi-weekly (every other week) conference calls with City. The purpose of the biweekly conference calls will be to keep City apprised on the Project's progress and address any issues that may arise during the course of Services. 4) Provide monthly progress reports.
5) Stakeholder Coordination: Consultant shall coordinate with Project stakeholders as needed to inform each stakeholder of Project work and incorporate any necessary accommodations into the final submittal documents.
6) Provide Review/Plan Check Log (Response Matrix) summarizing comments received from various City Departments/Divisions and agencies. Response Matrix shall include, but not be limited to, commenting department/division or agency, comments, response to comments, action items, and person responsible for follow-up. Consultant shall be responsible for resolving comments from each commenter and shall identify to City any comments that cannot be resolved to have final discussion and resolution. Submit Response Matrix in electronic format with each route of plan check submittal.
7) Conduct QC reviews in accordance with its QA Program guidelines. Consultant shall provide a copy of its QA Program guidelines and shall provide a QC report at the end of each Task. Time spent for QA-QC reviews for specific deliverables shall be budgeted and billed under each respective task requiring QA-QC review and not as Project Management.
8) Utilize and design to Department of Transportation Standard and Details, City Standard Plans and Specifications, City Parks and Recreation Standard Specifications and Details, American Disability Act (ADA) Design Guidelines, CalOHSA, latest building and fire codes, Municipal Regional Permit, General Construction Permit, County of Santa Clara permit and other applicable codes and standards, and other applicable codes and standards recommended by the Consultant. The City shall have the right to review all drawings, specifications, and other documents and electronic records relating to such services. 9) Invoicing and Contract Administration: Consultant administrative staff time spent preparing invoices for Services complete shall be considered as included in the overhead of the Consultant’s basic hourly rates and shall not be billed.
Additionally, addressing administrative issues regarding the professional Services agreement, such as preparing additional Services requests or budget modifications, shall also be considered as included in the overhead of the Consultant’s basic hourly rates and shall not be billed. 10) City Project Management Software: City at the time of this Agreement employs the use of internet-based e-builder project management software. Consultant shall cooperate with City and use the software as directed by City, including submitting invoices via the software.
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Payment for all responsibilities related to Project Management shall be included in the various tasks identified in Exhibit B, Schedule of Fees.
Deliverables:
1. Progress schedules in MS Project format (submitted electronically as an 11” x 17” PDF file and in native MS Project format).
2. QA Program guidelines and QC reports for each Task (in PDF file)
3. Meeting agendas, preparation materials, and meeting minutes for each Project meeting (in PDF file).
4. Monthly progress reports and invoices (in PDF file)
TASK 1: PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND EVALUATION
The CONSULTANT shall:
1.1 Attend Project Kick-Off Meeting.
1.2 Perform all necessary assessments and investigations to determine the existing conditions and propose recommendations to City for the improvements. Contact all regulatory agencies that will affect the proposed work to determine applicable codes and ordinances. Review all necessary as-builts to understand existing conditions in order to prevent utility conflicts and changes during construction.
1.3 Consultant shall perform a field review of Project location(s) and prepare field notes that generally describe conditions that may affect the work, such as existing conditions, visible surface utility information, traffic conditions, physical obstructions, and construction access.
1.4 Review existing geotechnical and geologic information, including previous studies and as-built drawings as available, for any potential issues associated with excavation. Notify City if there could be any expected complications with the excavations based on review of the existing information.
1.5 Contact all regulatory agencies that will affect the proposed work to determine applicable codes and ordinances.
1.6 Collect as-built record drawings/maps for storm drain pipelines, utilities and roads within the site and vicinity of Project sites. Review all necessary as-builts to understand existing conditions, verify completeness and identify any missing information that is necessary for design in order to prevent utility conflicts and changes during construction. For information that is required for non-City maintained facilities, contact the appropriate owner to obtain information, as needed.
1.7 Meet with City staff to obtain additional information and input as needed. Provide all necessary design services, including but not limited to landscape, civil, and structural.
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1.8 Any damage that occurs to existing sidewalks, landscape, utility pipes, conduits, etc., during the construction shall be repaired.
1.9 Perform needed topographic survey for existing sites, plans layout, and final approved improvements (from the evaluation/recommendation) for use as base layout for the design plans.
1.10 Perform all necessary environmental assessments and pre-demolition surveys, as applicable for the Project.
1.11 Perform all necessary accessibility assessments and surveys to meet latest building codes and accessibility regulations.
1.12 Perform all necessary utility modeling and calculations for applicable upsize and upgrades to meet Project Objectives.
1.13 Develop sustainability strategies consistent with CALGreen requirements, energy efficient building systems, and photovoltaic integration opportunities.
1.14 Support the City through all required permitting processes, including coordination with Building Official, Fire Department, regulatory agencies, utility companies, environmental authorities, and other applicable jurisdictions.
1.15 Design shall meet City’s solid waste requirements.
1.16 Consultant shall prepare a Notice of Intent to Construct (NOI) on City’s standard NOI form, or similar process at Consultant’s discretion, and submit it to utility operators in order to gather records for existing utilities at Project locations.
Location map exhibits will be required to be submitted as part of the NOI.
Consultant shall provide City a draft of the NOI prior to sending it to the utility, maintain log of all NOI sent and received, and provide City all information received from the NOI. The purpose of the collection of utility information is to identify ownership of surface features that will be impacted by the work, and also to identify if there are any high-risk utilities within Project limits that may be impacted by the work.
1.17 All data collected from the field shall be provided to the City for records. Prior to performing data collection, Consultant shall provide a work plan to City for review and approval. No work shall be performed unless authorized by City.
1.18 Based upon the review of the existing conditions, evaluate alternative methods to upgrade existing systems and propose recommendations to City for the most appropriate upgrade method. Consider factors such as cost, constructability, capacity after upgrades, diversions and bypassing, redundancies, service life, and future operations and maintenance considerations for the upgraded facilities.
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1.19 Based upon the recommended method, evaluate and propose recommendations for programing the upgrades into construction bid packages in order to perform the upgrades as cost effectively and efficiently as possible.
Formalize the findings under this Task for City’s review and approval.
1.20 Prepare Schematic Design
1.20.1 Develop up to three (3) schematic design alternatives.
1.20.2 Incorporate community and stakeholder input.
1.20.3 Prepare conceptual layouts and supporting materials.
1.20.4 Develop preliminary cost estimate and schedule.
1.20.5 Conduct project meetings throughout this phase to ensure continued City team involvement in design decisions.
1.20.6 Update and refine design, budget, sustainable design strategies.
1.20.7 Conduct technical meetings with City representatives as needed to focus on specific aspects of the Project, such as confirmation of the code compliance strategy.
1.20.8 Prepare schematic design level building systems design and coordination for landscape and civil disciplines, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical disciplines, fire alarm/fire protection and telecommunications/data disciplines.
1.20.9 Update the estimate of probable construction cost to reflect the decisions made in this phase.
1.20.10 Conduct an Integrated Design Workshop (IDW) that will be attended by the Consultant and select engineers who will meet with representatives of the City to review the design from technical, operational, functional, maintenance, durability perspectives and confirm the alignment of design strategies and budget.
1.20.11 Upon City selection of the preferred alternative, Consultant shall proceed with further design.
1.21 Provide preliminary Project estimate that includes an itemized list of bid items for construction. Project estimates shall be accurate and prepared based upon current construction pricing and escalated to mid-construction. Consultant shall review recent bids and contact vendors, suppliers, and contractors as necessary to develop an accurate cost estimate. Consultant shall provide the assumptions and supporting documents used to prepare the estimate. Project estimate shall consider the following factors:
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1.21.1 Recent similar projects bid in the Bay Area, especially in the South Bay.
1.21.2 Current economic trends.
1.21.3 When Project will be bidding.
1.21.4 When construction will occur.
1.21.5 The risks that contractors need to consider for Project.
1.22 Develop a project schedule. Schedule shall include all needed times to complete all tasks, including City’s review time, permitting process, and construction period.
1.23 Any work that affects the public right-of-way, which includes geotechnical boring, potholing, excavation, and other that are similar in nature, requires submittal of a complete encroachment permit applications. Requirements of the encroachment permit applications are online on City’s website and typically include traffic control plan, work plan, insurance, re-establishment plan, and other necessary documents. City will pay for all related encroachment application fees; however, Consultant shall bear all costs related to submitting the encroachment permit applications.
1.24 Environment Review – Exemption: It is anticipated that the Project to be designed and constructed will be determined as either categorically exempt under the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15302 (c), Replacement or Reconstruction.
1.25 Consultant shall review the preliminary designs for the proposed upgrades to recommend CEQA determination and regulatory permits needed, if any, and prepare a brief memorandum to document and support the recommendation.
Should any services beyond an exception (such as an Initial Study – Mitigated Negative Declaration) become required to ensure the upgrades comply with CEQA, such work shall be considered Additional Services.
1.26 In accordance with the anticipated exemption, Consultant shall prepare a Notice of Exemption for the qualifying upgrades included in Project. The Notice of Exemption will be submitted in draft for City review and revised/finalized for submittal based on the City review. Consultant shall file the Notice of Exemption on behalf of City. City will pay the County/CDFW filing fees.
Task 1 Meetings:
1. Up to ten (10) meetings.
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Task 1 Deliverables – Electronic format:
1. Notice of Intent to Construct Form(s)
2. Draft Schematic Plans – One (1) PDF
3. Preliminary Budget Estimate – One (1) PDF
4. Project schedule – One (1) PDF
5. Field notes and photographs
6. Meeting Minutes – One (1) PDF
7. Memorandum of CEQA Determination Recommendation, Draft Notice of Exemption – (1) PDF, Submittal-Ready Notice of Exemption (PDF) if required TASK 2: Community Outreach and Special Meetings
2. Community Outreach Meetings
2.1. The community meeting will be set up and led by the City; however, the Consultant shall prepare all meeting materials and exhibits. Consultant shall facilitate the meeting with the community, present the schematic design, answer any questions, and take notes of all discussions. Consultant shall summarize assessment and stakeholder input for review with the City and incorporate them into the next phase of design.
2.2. Based on the results of the community meeting, Consultant shall finalize the schematic design, cost estimate, and project schedule for the City’s review and approval. Once approved, the schematic design shall be presented at the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. Similar to the community meeting, the City will set up and take the lead in the meeting; however, the Consultant shall provide any assistance needed to facilitate a successful meeting.
2.3. Consultant shall anticipate at least five (5) community outreach meetings, including meeting(s) with the Community Aquatic Facility Stakeholder Committee. These meetings can take place at the ISC, City Hall, or at any locations in the City of Santa Clara. Meetings may take place during work hours and/or beyond work hours and during weekends.
2.4. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
2.4.1. Based on the results of the community meeting, Consultant shall finalize the schematic design, cost estimate, project schedule for the City’s review and approval. Once approved, the schematic design shall be presented at the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting.
Similar to the community meeting, the City will set up and take the lead in the meeting; however, the Consultant shall provide any assistance needed to facilitate a successful meeting.
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Commission meetings. These meetings can take place at the ISC, City Hall, or at any location in the City of Santa Clara. Meetings may take place during work hours and/or beyond work hours and during weekends.
2.5. City Council Meeting
2.5.1. Based on the feedback from the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Consultant shall finalize the schematic design, cost estimate, project schedule for the City’s review and approval. Once approved, the schematic design will be presented to City Council for approval. Once approved by the City Council, the Consultant shall prepare 65% Construction Documents.
2.5.2. Consultant shall anticipate at least two (2) City Council meetings.
These meetings will take place at City Hall. Meetings may take place during work hours and/or beyond work hours.
2.6. Special Meetings
2.6.1. Any special meetings for the project may need to be held to finalize schematic design. Consultant shall facilitate the meeting with the community, present the schematic design, answer any questions, and take notes of all discussions. Consultant shall summarize assessment and stakeholder inputs for review with the City and incorporate them onto the next phase of design.
2.6.2. Consultant shall anticipate at least two (2) special meetings. These meetings can take place at the ISC, City Hall, or at any locations in the City of Santa Clara. Meetings may take place during work hours and/or beyond work hours and during weekends.
Task 2 Meetings:
1. Community Outreach and Stakeholder Meetings: Up to five (5)
2. Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings: Up to three (3)
3. City Council Meetings: Up to two (2)
4. Special Meetings: Up to two (2)
Task 2: Deliverables:
1. Meeting Materials and Exhibits in the City-prescribed format.
TASK 3: 65% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
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Based on the approved schematic plans, approved project scopes, and any adjustments authorized or directed by the City, the Consultant shall develop and refine the design and prepare construction documents.
Plans shall be drawn to scale, on D-size (24” X 36”) sheets, at an engineering scale up to 1” = 40’ maximum, conforming to City’s Design Criteria. Plans are to be drawn by AutoCAD 2021 or earlier versions, using City-provided standard AutoCAD template with background layout from Consultant’s topographic survey.
3.1 Prepare 65% construction documents and supporting information for City’s review. Consultant shall follow City’s Design Criteria and plan format to prepare 65% Plans and supporting information for City’s review. Plans shall include details of major design components as necessary such as: Site Plan, Existing Condition, Proposed Improvement, Traffic Control Plan, Details, and other pertinent information for City to review and provide comments. 65% Plans shall include all existing utilities on-site and immediate surrounding off-site areas. Pertinent background information relating to proposed improvements such as, but not limited to, layouts, fence, gate, pedestrian pathway, property lines, site entrance/exist driveway, and adjacent streets shall be shown.
All potential utility conflicts shall be discussed with City and coordinated with each respective utility agency to clear all conflicts. Project plan shall clearly identify all existing utilities that will be and potentially be impacted during construction.
3.2 Prepare design of access card reader system at main entry points/main door entries into the building along with primary interior offices. All work shall comply with city provided Technology Standards for the City of Santa Clara Smart Parks.
Provide infrastructures for related technology per the provided standards.
3.3 Prepare fire alarm design criteria for deferred submittal during construction.
3.4 All required permits from Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Cal OSHA, and/or County of Santa Clara shall be indicated on the project plan and included in the bid documents.
3.5 Prepare Project estimate that includes an itemized list of bid items. Project estimates shall be accurate and prepared based upon current construction pricing and escalated to mid-construction. Consultant shall review recent bids and contact vendors, suppliers, and contractors as necessary to develop an accurate cost estimate. The Consultant shall provide the assumptions and supporting documents used to prepare the estimate. Project estimate shall consider the following factors:
3.5.1 Recent similar projects bid in the Bay Area, especially in the South Bay.
3.5.2 Current economic trends.
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3.5.3 When Project will be bidding.
3.5.4 When construction will occur.
3.5.5 The risks that contractors need to consider for Project.
3.6 Develop Project schedule. Schedule shall include all needed times to complete all tasks, including City’s review times, permitting process, and construction period.
3.7 Plan, coordinate, schedule, attend meetings, and produce meeting minutes with action items for all meetings with City as deemed necessary to efficiently complete this phase of the design in a timely manner.
3.8 Conduct a quality control (QC) review of design documents (Plans, Specifications, and Engineer’s Cost Estimates).
3.9 City will circulate the submittal package to internal City departments for review and comments. Consultant shall be responsible for submitting the package to external stakeholders if required. Consultant shall prepare written responses to all written comments received. All redlined drawings shall be returned with Consultant’s response on the redlined drawings.
3.10 Consultant shall be responsible for resolving comments from each commenter and shall identify to City any comments that cannot be resolved. Consultant shall conduct a 65% comments review meeting with City to discuss comments on the submittal package, to identify any significant design issues, and gain concurrence as to how the submittal shall be revised as appropriate to incorporate City’s comments.
3.11 Consultant’s peer review representative shall independently review the project for completeness and work with his/her project team to rectify all design deficiencies prior to submitting the project package to the City for comments.
Consultant shall provide records of the peer review and comments that were addressed. The records shall include the name of peer review representative, team members involved, and signature of the project manager.
Task 3 Meetings:
1. Up to seven (7) meetings.
Task 3 Deliverables – Electronic format:
1. 65% Plans – One (1) PDF and one (1) AutoCAD file
2. 65% Engineering cost estimate – One (1) PDF and one (1) Microsoft Excel file
3. Project schedule – One (1) PDF and one (1) Microsoft Project file
4. Quality control checklist for 65% PS&E submittal – One (1) PDF and one (1) Microsoft Word or Excel file
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5. Miscellaneous Project information (as requested)
6. Meeting minutes – One (1) PDF and one (1) Microsoft Word file
7. QA/QC records and peer review records.
TASK 4: 95% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Based on City’s comments and direction on the 65% PS&E, Consultant shall revise the 65% PS&E to produce the 95% PS&E. Consultant shall:
4.1 Prepare 95% construction documents and supporting information for City’s review and approval.
4.1.1 Construction details of proposed improvements shall be included in the 95% Plans.
4.1.2 Provide technical specifications.
4.1.3 Provide modified sections to City standard specifications to suit Project.
Modified sections include, but not be limited to, general information, summary of work, measurement, and payment for bid items, permitting and agency regulatory requirements, etc.
4.2 Prepare an updated engineering cost estimate.
4.3 Prepare an updated Project schedule.
4.4 Meet with City staff, as needed, to review City comments on 95% submittal and gain concurrence as to how the documents will be revised as appropriate to incorporate City comments.
4.5 Plan, coordinate, schedule, attend meetings, and produce meeting minutes with action items for all meetings with City as deemed necessary to efficiently complete this phase of the design in a timely manner.
4.6 Provide written response matrix to City’s comments on 65% PS&E.
4.7 Conduct a quality control (QC) review of design documents (Plans, Specifications, and Engineer’s Cost Estimates). Consultant’s peer review representative shall independently review the project for completeness and work with his/her project team to rectify all design deficiencies prior to submitting the project package to the City for comments. Consultant shall provide records of the peer review and comments that were addressed. The records shall include the name of peer review representative, team members involved, and signature of the project manager.
4.8 Provide required information to City’s Project Specific Specification Book (Division 0, 1, and 2). Required information from Consultant for City’s front-end Design Professional Agreement with Group 4/Exhibit A-Scopes of Services Rev. 04-12-21 Page 15
specifications shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
4.8.1 Description of work – summary only.
4.8.2 Type of Contractor’s License required.
4.8.3 Construction Duration for substantial completion and final completion
4.8.4 Bid schedule without engineer’s estimate in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
4.8.5 Bid schedule with engineer’s estimate in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
4.8.6 Requirements for Contractor’s Statement of Qualifications (e.g., experience requirements for similar work and contract values).
4.8.7 Identification of any changes to City’s Standard Specifications that are required.
Task 4 Meetings:
1. Up to five (5) meetings.
Task 4 Deliverables – Electronic format:
1. 95% Plans – One (1) PDF and one (1) AutoCAD file
2. 95% Specifications – One (1) PDF and one (1) Microsoft Word file
3. 95% Engineering cost estimate – One (1) PDF and one (1) Microsoft Excel file
4. Updated Project schedule – One (1) PDF and one (1) Microsoft Project file
5. Meeting minutes – One (1) PDF and one (1) Microsoft Word file
6. Quality control checklist for 95% design submittal
7. Written response matrix – One (1) PDF and one (1) Microsoft Word or Excel file
8. Required information to City’s Project Specific Specification Book
9. QA/QC records and peer review records
TASK 5: 100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Based on City’s comments and direction on the 95% PS&E, Consultant shall revise the 95% PS&E to produce 100% PS&E. Consultant shall:
5.1 Prepare 100% construction documents and supporting documents.
5.1.1 Phase percentage statement such as “100% Plans. Not for Construction” shall be removed from the 100% Plans and each sheet of the plans set shall be stamped and signed by Consultant’s Engineer of appropriate discipline.
5.1.2 Specifications shall be stamped and signed (on Document 00030 – Seals) by Consultant’s Engineer in Responsible Charge.
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5.2 Prepare an updated Engineering Cost Estimate with backup and justifications for pricing.
5.3 Prepare an updated Project Schedule.
5.4 Provide Documents for City’s PS&E approval process. Required documents are, but are not limited to, engineer’s estimate using the schedule of quantities format, recent similar project bid summaries to validate engineer’s estimate, Consultant Peer Review Certification, Consultant Lessons Learned from other similar projects that were applied to Project.
5.5 Conduct a quality control (QC) review of design documents (Plans, Specifications, and Engineer’s Cost Estimates). Consultant’s peer review representative shall independently review the project for completeness and work with his/her project team to rectify all design deficiencies prior to submitting the project package to the City for comments. Consultant shall provide records of the peer review and comments that were addressed. The records shall include the name of peer review representative, team members involved, and signature of the project manager.
5.6 100% PS&E shall be peer reviewed, and Certification of Peer Review shall be submitted with the 100% Submittal.
5.6.1 A statement to indicate Peer Review has been performed and name, signature, and title of the Engineer who performed it shall be added to the Plans Cover Sheet.
5.6.2 Certification of Peer Review: The following paragraph shall be put on the company letter head, dated, and signed by the Peer Review Engineer. “The undersigned hereby certifies that a professional peer review of these plans and the required designs was conducted by me, a professional engineer with expertise and experience in the appropriate fields of engineering equal to or greater than the Engineer of Record, and that appropriate corrections have been made.”
5.7 Prepare and submit a Special Inspection Form for Project, if applicable.
5.8 Meet with City staff as needed to review City comments on 100% submittal and gain concurrence as to how the documents will be revised as appropriate to incorporate City comments.
5.9 Plan, coordinate, schedule, attend meetings, and produce meeting minutes with action items for all meetings with City as deemed necessary to efficiently complete this phase of the design in a timely manner.
5.10 Provide written response matrix to City’s comments on 95% PS&E.
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5.11 Provide list of potential bidders including company name, email address, contact number, and address of business.
5.12 The City shall review the 100% Design Submittal Package (Plans, Specifications, Engineer’s cost estimate, and Project bid and construction schedule) to ensure that all comments and issues have been rectified. After the 100% Design Submittal Package has been deemed acceptable, City staff will then submit the 100% Design Submittal Package to the Building Division and Fire Department for review and approval.
Task 5 Meetings:
1. Up to four (4) meetings.
Task 5 Deliverables – Electronic format:
1. 100% Plans – One (1) PDF and one (1) AutoCAD file
2. 100% Specifications – one (1) PDF and one (1) Microsoft Word file
3. Structural Calculations if required – One (1) PDF
4. Certification of Peer Review – One (1) PDF
5. 100% Engineering Cost Estimate – One (1) PDF and one (1) Microsoft Excel file
6. Updated Project Schedule – One (1) PDF and one (1) Microsoft Project file
7. Certification of Peer Review – One (1) PDF
8. Quality control checklist for 100% design submittal
9. Written response matrix – One (1) PDF and one (1) Microsoft Word or Excel file
10. QA/QC records and peer review records
TASK 6: BID DOCUMENTS
The Bid Documents shall incorporate all comments from City including comments from Public Works, Sewer and Water, SVP, and any other stakeholders that are involved in Project. Based on City’s comments and direction on the 100% PS&E, Consultant shall revise the 100% PS&E to produce the Bid Documents. Consultant shall:
6.1 Incorporate City review comments of 100% PS&E into Bid Documents.
6.2 Incorporate permit issuers’ comments into P&S and coordinate with permitting departments and agencies to obtain acceptance of permit application package.
Consultant shall make sure to address all comments from the permit issuer.
Noted that the project cannot move forward with Bid Documents without resolving any comments from the permit issuer.
6.3 Prepare Bid Documents (P&S).
6.3.1 Bid Plans shall be wet stamped and signed by Consultant’s Engineer of appropriate discipline. Plans shall be drawn to scale and plotted onto D- Design Professional Agreement with Group 4/Exhibit A-Scopes of Services Rev. 04-12-21 Page 18
size sheets.
6.3.2 Bid Specifications shall be wet stamped and signed (on Document 00030 – Seal) by Consultant’s Project Engineer.
6.3.3 Final Engineer’s Estimate
6.4 Plan, coordinate, schedule, attend meetings, and produce meeting minutes with action items for all meetings with City as deemed necessary to efficiently complete this phase of the design in a timely manner.
6.5 Conduct a quality control (QC) review of design documents (Plans, Specifications, and Engineer’s Cost Estimates). Consultant’s peer review representative shall independently review the project for completeness and work with his/her project team to rectify all design deficiencies prior to submitting the project package to the City for comments. Consultant shall provide records of the peer review and comments that were addressed. The records shall include the name of peer review representative, team members involved, and signature of the project manager.
Task 6 Meetings:
1. One (1) meeting maximum.
Task 6 Deliverables – Electronic and hard copy format:
1. Bid Plans – One (1) PDF of wet-signed/stamped, D-size and one (1) AutoCAD file
2. Bid Specifications – One (1) PDF of wet-signed/stamped, A-size and one (1) Word file
3. Bid Engineering Cost Estimate – One (1) PDF and one (1) Microsoft Excel file
4. Written response matrix – One (1) PDF and one (1) Microsoft Word or Excel file
5. Quality control checklist for bit set submittal
6. QA/QC records and peer review records
TASK 7: BID AND AWARD PHASE ASSISTANCE
Consultant shall provide assistance to City during the bidding and award phase, answer questions from bidders, help and prepare exhibits for addenda when necessary, assist City in evaluation of bids received, and provide a written recommendation for the award of contract, when requested. All services completed within this task shall be on an as-needed basis and shall be specifically requested by City in writing prior to Consultant providing services.
Upon request, Consultant shall:
7.1 Attend and conduct one Pre-Bid Conference/Site Visit.
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7.2 Assist City with responses to bidder’s inquiries through City’s Project Manager.
Consultant shall respond to bidder’s inquires and/or addendums within 48 hours of receiving directions from City.
7.3 Assist City with addenda to the construction documents as needed to respond to bidder’s inquiries and clarify the intent of bid documents.
7.4 Assist City in evaluating bids (if required by City).
7.5 Within fourteen (14) days from the bid opening date, prepare and submit a conformed set of contract documents (Plans and Specifications) incorporating any and all addenda (if needed).
7.6 Prepare bid summary that includes bid costs from all bidders and engineer’s estimates. Consultant shall perform detailed QA/QC and provide the bid summary to the City within 3 calendar days from bid opening date.
Task 7 Meetings:
1. One (1) meeting.
Task 7 Deliverables – Electronic format:
1. Written response to bidder’s inquiries, if needed – Signed PDF
2. Addenda to the Bid Documents, if needed – Signed PDF
3. Written recommendation letter to award of contract for Project, if needed – Signed PDF
4. Conformed Set, if needed – One (1) PDF of Plans and Specifications, one (1) AutoCAD file of Plans, and one (1) Microsoft Word file of Specifications TASK 8: CONSTRUCTION PHASE ASSISTANCE
The City’s Field Services Division will have primary responsibility for construction management and inspection. Consultant’s responsibility to provide basic services for the construction phase under this Agreement commences with the award of construction contract and terminates on the date City approves the notice of completion of Project. All services completed within this Task shall be on an asneeded basis and shall be specifically requested by City in writing prior to Consultant providing services.
The amounts included in the Schedule of Fees are based upon the Consultant’s experience and judgment of the services anticipated to become provided for the Project by Consultant based on the Baseline Solution.
Upon request, Consultant shall:
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construction. Duties, responsibilities and limitations of authority of Consultant shall not be restricted, modified, or extended without written agreement of City.
8.2 Consultant shall attend the Pre-Construction meeting.
8.3 Consultant shall plan for thirty-two (32) construction site visits. During these site visits, Consultant shall attend job progress meetings, pre-submittal meetings, pre-installation meetings, and other meetings as required by City. Consultant’s Subconsultants shall visit the site as required when work related to their discipline is in progress. Consultants shall make construction observation visits throughout the construction phase. Consultant shall issue an observation report after each visit.
8.4 Consultant shall attend weekly construction meetings (for the entire construction duration, which is assumed to be 18 months. Consultant will be required to support City with various construction questions and concerns and provide timely response.
8.5 Submittals: The Consultant shall review Contractor submittals, including Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples, solely for the limited purpose of checking conformance with the information and design intent expressed in the Contract Documents. The Consultant shall act with reasonable promptness so as not to delay the Work, while allowing sufficient time, in the Consultant’s judgment, for adequate review unless otherwise agreed.
Submittals identified as critical to the Workflow on the Contractor’s critical path construction and submittal schedules, and mutually identified by the Consultant, Construction Manager, and Contractor, shall be prioritized for review. The Consultant shall endeavor to return such submittals within ten (10) working days of receipt; however, additional time may be required for large, complex, or subconsultant-coordinated submittals. Submittals not identified as critical path items may be reviewed after critical path submittals.
The Consultant’s review is not conducted for the purpose of determining the accuracy or completeness of dimensions, quantities, installation instructions, construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, procedures, safety precautions, or Contractor-designed systems, all of which remain the Contractor’s responsibility to the extent required by the Contract Documents.
Review of a specific item shall not constitute approval of an assembly of which the item is a component.
Where professional certification of performance characteristics is required by the Contract Documents, the Consultant may rely upon such certifications as evidence that the materials, systems, or equipment meet the specified performance criteria.
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8.6 Request for Information (RFIs): The Consultant shall respond to Contractor’s Requests for Information (RFI). Interpretations and decisions of the Consultant shall be consistent with the intent of and reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents and shall be in writing or in the form of drawings. When making such interpretations and initial decisions, the Consultant shall secure faithful performance by both City and Contractor, shall not show partiality to either, and shall not be liable for results of interpretations or decisions so rendered in good faith. Consultant will target a maximum of fourteen (14) calendar days to respond but will endeavor to respond promptly where possible to allow for the orderly progress of construction. Large/complicated RFIs will be reviewed with all parties (Contractor, Subcontractor, Consultant, Subconsultants and City) to establish a deadline. RFIs mutually determined at the construction meetings to be noncritical will be reviewed and returned in a timely fashion after RFIs determined to be critical have been responded to.
8.7 Consultant shall prepare the Scope of Work, including sketches, for Field Instructions issued to the Contractor. When requested by City, Consultant shall review Change Order (CO) pricing and provide written responses for City’s review and finalizing said Cos.
8.8 When requested by City, Consultant shall conduct reviews to assist City to determine the date or dates of Substantial Completion and the date of Final Completion. Consultant’s decisions with City approval on matters relating to aesthetic effect may be final if consistent with the intent expressed in the Contract Documents.
8.9 Substitutions: The Consultant shall review proposed substitutions for general conformance with the design intent and requirements of the Contract Documents and provide a recommendation to the City regarding acceptance or rejection. As part of the initial review, the Consultant shall advise the City’s Project Manager whether the substitution requires detailed evaluation and, if so, provide an estimated fee and schedule for such review.
The Consultant’s Basic Services fee includes review of up to ten (10) substitution requests. Additional substitution reviews may constitute Additional Services and shall require prior written authorization from the City’s Project Manager before commencement of detailed review services.
Detailed review of substitutions may include evaluation of architectural, engineering, code, operational, schedule, durability, and coordination impacts associated with the proposed substitution. Any additional time and compensation for such services shall be determined on a case-by-case basis and authorized by the City prior to proceeding.
8.10 Upon request by Contractor, in accordance with contract Specifications, for Substantial Completion and later Final Completion, Consultant shall assist City in determining if Project is ready for the stage of completion requested by the Design Professional Agreement with Group 4/Exhibit A-Scopes of Services Rev. 04-12-21 Page 22
Contractor. Consultant shall provide City with a written recommendation.
8.11 Consultant shall perform a walk-through of Project site, review Contractor Punch List, and provide written response with status and action of items on the Punch List. Consultant shall attend final walk-through of Project site with City, verify Punch List completion, and provide written response with recommendation regarding Project acceptance and close-out.
8.12 Consultant shall review Contractor-supplied Operation and Maintenance manuals and Warranties to determine their completeness and compliance with Construction Contract and provide written recommendations for acceptance.
Task 8 Meetings:
1. Pre-Construction Meeting: One (1)
2. Bi-weekly construction site visits to attend job progress meetings, pre-submittal meetings, pre-installation meetings: Up to thirty-two (32) in person.
3. Construction progress meetings: Up to sixty-four (64) total, including up to thirtytwo (32) in person.
Task 8 Deliverables – Electronic and hard copy format:
1. Signed PDFs of Reviewed Contractor Submittals, Shop Drawings, RFIs, RFSs, and Field Instructions
2. Signed PDFs of COs’ recommendations
3. Signed PDFs of Field reports by Consultant and Subconsultants
4. Substantial Completion/Final Completion recommendations and Reviewed Punch List – One (1) signed PDF
TASK 9: POST-CONSTRUCTION PHASE
All services completed within this Task shall be on an as-needed basis and shall be specifically requested by City in writing prior to Consultant providing services.
If requested, Consultant shall:
9.1 Provide a complete set of the Record Drawings and all X-ref files “bound,” including other associated fonts, plot style files on AutoCAD, including electronic copies in PDF format. Consultant may, at its own expense, prepare and retain a copy of each drawing for its permanent file.
9.2 At the City’s discretion, the City may consider red-lined drawings prepared by Contractor or prepared by City to serve as the Record Drawings for the project and in such case, Consultant shall review the red-lined drawings for accuracy based upon Consultant’s knowledge of the construction.
Task 9 Deliverables – Electronic and hard copy format:
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1. Record Drawings – One (1) PDF file and one (1) AutoCAD file TASK 10: FURNITURE, FIXTURES + EQUIPTMENT (FF+E), AND SIGNAGE The Consultant will develop the furniture and signage procurement packages.
10.1 Furniture:
10.1.1 The Consultant shall work with the City to set the furniture budget, to develop furniture concepts, and select furniture and finishes that enhance the architectural design concepts and meet the program goals. The furniture package will be developed to facilitate procurement of the FF+E through established pre-negotiated contracts available to the City.
10.1.2 Based on directions given by the City, the Consultant shall provide the following procurement services for furniture.
10.1.2.1 The Consultant shall prepare furniture plans and specifications to identify selected furniture, finishes and quantities.
10.1.2.2 The Consultant shall assist the City in preparing purchase details. The City will be responsible for preparing and processing purchase orders.
10.2 Signage:
10.2.1 The Consultant shall work with the City to develop design concepts for center signage and branding. Signage will include graphic “wayfinding” signage that enhances usability and customer experience, as well as building, room, donor, and code-required signage.
10.2.2 The Consultant shall prepare signage concepts for review with the City and integrate the code-required signage design into the Construction Documents. The non-code wayfinding signs may be developed as one (1) separate signage package that can be publicly bid.
10.2.3 Based on directions given by the City, the Consultant shall provide the following procurement services for signage.
10.2.3.1 The Consultant shall prepare Design Intent documents consisting of illustrative diagrams, worksheets and/or
specifications.
10.2.3.2 The Consultant will assist the City in preparing purchase details. The City will be responsible for preparing and processing purchase orders.
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10.2.3.3 The Consultant shall review shop drawings and material samples.
10.3 The Consultant shall provide the following installation services for furniture and signage.
10.3.1 The Consultant will attend one (1) signage pre-installation walk through with the signage contractor.
10.3.2 The Consultant will provide up to two (2) consecutive days to observe furniture installation.
10.3.3 The Consultant shall prepare a punch list of outstanding furniture or signage installation issues.
10.4 The meetings for the FF+E work and the Signage work will be concurrent with all other project meetings and completed with Tasks 1-8.
10.5 City Responsibilities
10.5.1 The City shall provide a detailed inventory/quantities of current furniture to be reused with dimensions and finishes identified.
10.5.2 The City shall provide a detailed inventory/quantities and specifications of Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment and/or Owner Furnished Owner Installed (OFOI) Equipment which requires coordination with other trades and provides desired installation locations.
10.5.3 The City shall give the Consultant directions on furniture selection and finishes.
10.5.4 The City shall give the Consultant design directions for the signage, and provide any standard specification details, vector files of City logo, graphics and verbiage (i.e. room names) to be used on the signs.
10.5.5 The City shall prepare purchase details and prepare and process purchase orders for the procurement of the furniture.
10.5.6 For the signage package, the City shall be responsible for:
10.5.6.1 Prequalification of bidders, or evaluation of bidders such as reference checks if desired.
10.5.6.2 Advertisement of bid.
10.5.6.3 Printing of bid sets.
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10.5.6.4 Collection and review of bids.
10.5.6.5 Contract award.
Task 10 Meetings:
1. The meetings for the FF+E work and the Signage work will be concurrent with all other project meetings and completed with Tasks 1-8.
Task 10 Deliverables– Electronic and hard copy format:
1. FF&E Options and Procurement package.
2. Signage Options and Procurement/bid package.
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IV. OPTIONAL SERVICES:
Optional Services are defined as Services that have been mutually contemplated by City and Consultant as potentially becoming necessary to meet the Project Objective and within the Baseline Solution, but the performance of Services by Consultant will be determined by City during the course of Services. Optional Services are further defined as having a specific scope of Services with associated fees provided in the Schedule of Fees.
Consultant shall proceed with Optional Services only upon written authorization to proceed by City and shall only be invoiced if agreed by City and Consultant in writing prior to performing Services.
Fees for Optional Services shall be considered as a subset of the fees for Basic Scope of Services as described in the Schedule of Fees.
At the request of the City, Consultant shall provide a detail work plan to the City for review and approval as part of the authorization process of each Optional Task.
1.1 Optional Task 1: Utility Potholing
1.1.1 The Consultant shall perform utility potholing to locate underground utility lines or to confirm any conflicts with the existing utilities.
Potholing is assumed to be no more than 6’-0” deep.
1.1.1.1 Identify the locations of potholes.
1.1.1.2 Confirm the locations with the City.
1.1.1.3 Potholing sub-Contractor shall obtain no-fee
encroachment permit prior to excavation.
1.1.1.4 The sub-Contractor shall provide traffic control plan and comply with City potholing requirements.
1.1.1.5 Resolve conflicts if any are found.
1.1.2 The Schedule of Fees included in Attachment B is a budget allowance established by Consultant. Prior to performing any Services under this Task, Consultant shall provide a written quotation outlining the specific services and fees to be completed under this Task. Final fees will be determined by City in coordination with the specific services to be performed under this optional task.
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AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA,
AND
GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE, RESEARCH AND PLANNING
FOR THE
INTERNATIONAL SWIM CENTER REHABILITATION PHASE 2 PROJECT
EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF FEES
I. GENERAL PAYMENT
The total payment to the Consultant for Basic Services, including Optional Services, as stated in Exhibit A, Scope of Services, shall not exceed the sum of $2,700,980.00. The amount billed to City for Additional Services shall not exceed the sum of $405,147. In no event shall the amount billed to City by Consultant for Services under this Agreement exceed $3,106,127
Consultant shall bill City on a monthly basis based on the Services provided by Consultant during the invoice period and in a format approved by City and subject to verification and approval by City. Billing shall be proportionate to the Services performed and deliverables completed for each Task during the invoice period. The invoice shall describe the Task completed, percentage of Services and deliverables completed by Task, and total invoice amount during the invoice period. The invoice shall also show the total to be paid for the invoice period. City will pay Consultant within thirty (30) days of City’s receipt of an approved invoice. All invoices shall provide a written description of Services performed during the invoice period, deliverables completed, and progress to date on Tasks being invoiced in order to support the amount invoiced.
Subconsultant(s) invoice(s) pass-through billed through Consultant to City shall be consistent with the terms contained within this Agreement. Consultant shall be responsible for ensuring conformance of each subconsultant invoice with these terms, including the fees allocated for each Task, prior to billing City.
II. BASIC SERVICES
The total payment to Consultant for all work necessary for performing all Tasks, as stated in Exhibit A, shall be in proportion to Services rendered and Fixed Fee not-to-exceed basis.
The Consultant fee allocated to each Task, as shown in the table that follows, shall be the Consultant’s full compensation for all the Consultant Services required for the Project and by this Agreement, as directed by the City, and no additional compensation shall be allowed. City may reallocate fees amongst Tasks or to or from Additional Services or Optional Services at the City’s sole discretion. The Consultant shall bill for services provided Design Professional Agreement with Group 4/Exhibit A-Scopes of Services Rev. 04-12-21 Page 28
under the appropriate Task and will not be allowed to charge to future or inactive Tasks unless approved in writing by City. The Consultant shall provide a summary of dates and hours charged per date by individual, and individual timesheets, if requested by City. The hours and amounts charged to each Task shall be proportionate to the Services rendered.
Tasks denoted as Optional Tasks, as stated in Exhibit A, and the table that follows, require pre-approval in writing by City prior to performing any Services under the Task. Payment for any Optional Task is allowed only if written authorization is given by the City in advance of the Services to be provided. Fees for Optional Tasks shall be considered as Basic Services.
The total amount of all the Tasks is a not-to-exceed amount. Figures in the table that follows table include all subconsultant fees, profit, and administrative markups. The following table is a summary of the Tasks based upon the negotiated Cost Proposal, submitted by Group 4 Architecture, Research and Planning April 9, 2026 and agreed by City and Consultant, incorporated herein to this Exhibit B by reference.
Cost Proposal Summary:
Description Amount
Services
Task 1 Preliminary Design $ 304,106.00
Task 2 Community Outreach and meetings $ 76,123.00
Task 3 65% Construction Documents $ 451,799.00
Task 4 95% Construction Documents $ 507,397.00
Task 5 100% Construction Documents $ 340,012.00
Task 6 Bid Documents $ 201,728.00
Task 7 Bid Support Assistance $ 99,524.00
Task 8 Construction Support $ 562,287.00
Task 9 Record Drawings and Project Close-out $ 54,324.00 Task 10 Furniture, Fixtures + Equipment, and
Signage
$ 50,000.00
Subtotal $ 2,647,299.00
Optional Services
Optional Task 1: Utility Potholing (T+M Allowance) $ 53,680.00 Subtotal $ 53,680.00
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In no event shall the amount billed to City by Consultant for Basic Services, Optional Services, and Reimbursable Expenses under this Agreement exceed two million seven hundred thousand nine hundred eighty Dollars ($2,700,980).
III. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Additional Services consists of work not included in the Scope of Services described within this Agreement. Additional Services shall be billed to City at the fixed hourly rates shown below in Section V, RATE SCHEDULE, or at an agreed negotiated price. Billing and payment for Additional Services shall be consistent with the terms set forth in this Agreement. Billing and payment for any Additional Services is allowed only if written authorization is given by the City Engineer in advance of the work to be performed.
IV. PAYMENT PROVISIONS
4.1 Time and Materials
For Services authorized to be paid on a time and materials basis, Consultant shall provide an invoice to the City on a monthly basis for Services completed in the preceding month. The invoice must include the following information:
4.1.1 Invoice Number, Purchase Order Number, and Invoice Period.
4.1.2 Current amount due with a time and materials breakdown: titles, hours, hourly rates, and any City approved reimbursable expenses itemized with supporting documentation.
4.1.3 Sufficient detail for City to verify (a) that the charges are in accordance with the Purchase Order, (b) that rates listed in Appendix B1 are charged, and (c) where applicable, hours worked can be matched to certified payroll submittals.
4.2 Fixed Price
For Services authorized to be paid on a fixed price basis, Consultant shall base the invoice on either (a) the percentage of Services completed during the previous month or (b) a lump sum amount upon the completion of deliverable(s) and subject to the following:
4.2.1 Invoices must include the following information:
4.2.1.1 Invoice Number, Purchase Order Number, and Invoice Period.
4.2.1.2 Detailed information on the Services performed on each deliverable or task completed on each project, as applicable.
4.2.2 Consultant shall not invoice labor costs subject to prevailing wages in advance of performing the applicable Services.
Total $2,700,980.00
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4.2.3 With regard to milestone payments, Consultant shall invoice each milestone payment in full. Consultant shall not separate milestone payments into multiple invoices.
4.3 Consultant is not entitled to any payments until the City concludes that the Services and/or any furnished deliverables have been satisfactorily performed.
4.4 When applicable, Consultant and all subconsultants shall submit certified payroll records for all workers employed in the performance of the Services. All certified payrolls shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements set forth in Exhibit D (Labor Compliance).
4.5 Invoices shall be accurate, itemized, and submitted in a form acceptable to the City. If an invoice is incomplete or inaccurate, the City may return it to Consultant for correction and resubmittal before payment can be processed. Consultant shall not charge the City any interest, late fees, or penalties on any outstanding or delayed invoices due to inaccurate billing.
4.6 The City shall not pay for time associated with administrative or billing-related tasks, including but not limited to preparing responses to Work Requests, addressing billing issues, or communicating with auditors.
4.7 If there are no discrepancies or deficiencies in the submitted invoice and Consultant has submitted all required certified payroll, City shall process the invoice for payment.
4.8 Invoices and related payment documentation are public records and are not confidential, even if marked as confidential when submitted by Consultant.
V. RATE SCHEDULE
Personnel Charges
Charges for personnel engaged in professional and/or technical work are based on the actual hours directly chargeable to the Project.
Rates by classification for Consultant and Subconsultants follow below (‘Rate Sheets’) and shall be fixed through December 31, 2026. Any classifications added, or employees changing classifications, are subject to approval in writing by City.
Any discrepancy between the terms listed herein this Exhibit B and the Rate Sheets that follow shall be resolved in favor of the terms listed herein this Exhibit B.
After December 31, 2026, rates may be adjusted as described herein. Consultant shall propose any adjusted rates in writing for City’s consideration and acceptance in writing.
Adjusted rates shall be no more than the percentage of difference between the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers for the San FranciscoOakland-Hayward, CA, area between the effective date of this Agreement and the CPI as may be available and nearest to and in advance of the month in which the adjustment is Design Professional Agreement with Group 4/Exhibit A-Scopes of Services Rev. 04-12-21 Page 31
contemplated and shall be capped at a maximum of three percent (3%) for each adjustment. Rates changed by calculation shall be rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
Only one adjustment is allowed per annum.
Consultant understands and agrees that adjustments to rates does not cause an adjustment in the Fees established for Tasks or adjustment to the maximum compensation under this agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide the full services as described in Exhibit A in accordance with the Fees established in this Exhibit B, regardless of adjustments to rates.
Consultant will bill subconsultants at actual cost plus a maximum allowable markup of ten percent (10%). Subconsultants will bill at actual cost for any further tiered subconsultants or subcontractors at cost plus allowable markup of ten percent (10%), or as shown on the following Rates Sheets, whichever is less. In no case shall any pass-through markups billed to City exceed twenty-five percent (25%) more than the original cost.
It is expressly understood that this Project is subject to prevailing wages, in conformance with Exhibit D, Labor Compliance Addendum.
(Rate Sheets on Following Pages)
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Primary Consultant – GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE, RESEARCH AND PLANNING:
SCHEDULE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Effective through December 31, 2026
Hourly Rate
Principal in Charge $290.00
Principal $280.00
Associate $270.00
Project Manager / Senior Architectural Staff $240.00
Architect III $220.00
Architect II $210.00
Architect I $205.00
Architectural Staff III $195.00
Architectural Staff II $180.00
Architectural Staff I $170.00
Interior Designer III / Planner III $195.00
Interior Designer II / Planner II $180.00
Interior Designer I / Planner I $170.00
Admin / Project Support $145.00-$275.00
Consulting Principal $350.00
Subconsultants to the Consultant will be billed at 1.10 times direct cost.
The above-listed rates are adjusted annually. The next adjustment will be January 1, 2027.
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Subconsultant Billing Rates:
RATE SCHEDULE
EFFE C TIVE THR OUGH
DE CEMBER 2026
I. HOURLY FEES
HOURLY FEES FOR SERVICES OF: RATE PER HOUR:
Partner $240.00 - $255.00
Principal $225.00 - $240.00
Associate Principal $210.00 - $225.00
Senior Associate $190.00 - $210.00
Job Captain $170.00 - $190.00
Planner $170.00 - $190.00
Sr. Irrigation Designer $205.00 - $215.00
Community Outreach Facilitator $190.00 - $210.00
Marketing Coordinator $140.00 - $200.00
Administrative/Drafter $160.00 - $180.00
Hourly rates may be adjusted annually and shall apply for any services rendered after that date. These adjustments are not limited to the rate per hour ranges listed above, and will not affect the total amount of compensation for services.
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A. 2025-2026 HOURLY RATES FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RATE Principal ....................................................................................................................$ 210.00 Engineer V ................................................................................................................$ 160.00 Engineer IV ...............................................................................................................$ 145.00 Engineer III ................................................................................................................$ 130.00 Engineer II ................................................................................................................$ 120.00 Engineer I .................................................................................................................$ 110.00 Senior Energy Modeler ............................................................................................ $ 125.00 Energy Modeler ........................................................................................................ $ 100.00 Senior CAD/BIM .......................................................................................................$ 120.00 CAD/BIM .................................................................................................................... $ 85.00 Administration ........................................................................................................... $ 75.00 These rates are valid through December 31, 2026
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BKF ENGINEERS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RATE SCHEDULE 2025-2026
CLASSIFICATION HOURLY RATE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Principal in Charge $333.00
Senior Project Executive $309.00
Project Executive $301.00
Senior Project Manager | Senior Technical Manager $292.00 Project Manager | Technical Manager $287.00
Engineering Manager | Surveying Manager | Planning Manager $264.00
TECHNICAL STAFF
Senior Project Engineer | Senior Project Surveyor | Senior Project Planner $245.00 Project Engineer | Project Surveyor | Project Planner $215.00 Design Engineer | Staff Surveyor | Staff Planner $188.00 BIM Specialist I, II, III $188.00 - $215.00 - $245.00
Technician I, II, III, IV, V $179.00 - $190.00 - $208.00 - $224.00 - $242.00 Drafter I, II, III, IV $140.00 - $153.00 - $166.00 - $184.00 Engineering Assistant | Surveying Assistant | Planning Assistant $117.00
FIELD SURVEYING
Survey Party Chief $245.00
Instrument Person $210.00
Survey Chainperson $158.00
Utility Locator I, II, III, IV $128.00 - $181.00 - $217.00 - $247.00 Apprentice I, II, III, IV $97.00 - $130.00 - $144.00 - $152.00
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
Senior Consultant $320.00
Senior Construction Administrator $279.00
Resident Engineer $207.00
Field Engineer I, II, III, IV $188.00 - $215.00 - $245.00 - $263.00
FUNDING & GRANT MANAGEMENT
Director of Funding Strategies $229.00
Funding Strategies Manager $210.00
Funding/Research Analyst I, II, III, IV $144.00 - $166.00 - $176.00 - $194.00
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
Project Coordinator $156.00
Senior Project Assistant $134.00
Project Assistant $119.00
Clerical | Administrative Assistant $100.00
Expert witness rates are available upon request.
Subject to the terms of a services agreement:
• The rates shown are subject to periodic increases, including January 1st of each year Design Professional Agreement with Group 4/Exhibit A-Scopes of Services Rev. 04-12-21 Page 36
DEGENKOLB HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
2026
Design Compensation Schedule
Bay Area Region
The following hourly rates are applicable as of January 1, 2026, and are subject to change upon notification:
Title Rate
Senior Principal
Principal
Senior Associate
Associate Principal
Associate
Senior Project Manager
Forensics Operations Manager
Project Manager
Senior Engineer
Design Engineer
Designer 3
Designer 2
Designer 1
Assistant Designer 2
Assistant Designer 1
Engineering Technician II
Engineering Technician I
Project Coordinator
BIM Manager
Senior BIM Specialist
BIM Specialist
Project Analyst
Administrative Services
$370
$335
$300
$300
$270
$270
$240
$240
$240
$225
$215
$205
$180
$140
$120
$205
$160
$205
$240
$195
$160
$125
$105
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HOURLY BILLING RATE SCHEDULE
2026
Founding Principal $285/hour
Principal $265/hour
Project Manager $185/hour
Project Electrical Engineer $185/hour
Project Lighting Designer $185/hour
Electrical/Lighting Designer $160/hour
CAD Supervisor $135/hour
CAD Technician $125/hour
Administrative $120/hour
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Hourly Rates - 2025/2026
Principal Consultants/Engineers: $220.00 per hour
Associates/Senior Engineers: $190.00 per hour
Project Engineers: $175.00 per hour
Staff Engineers: $160.00 per hour
BIM/CAD Drafting: $120.00 per hour
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CHARGE RATE SCHEDULE0F
1 Title Hourly Rate
Senior Principal $ 361.00
Principal Project Manager $ 332.00
Senior Environmental Specialist $ 282.00
Senior Project Manager $ 259.00
Environmental Specialist $ 242.00
Project Manager $ 231.00
Associate Project Manager $203.00
Assistant Project Manager $170.00
Researcher $146.00
Graphic Artist $136.00
Materials, outside services and subconsultants include a 15% administration fee. 1 David J. Powers & Associates, Inc. (DJP&A) provides regular, clear, and accurate invoices, in accordance with normal company billing procedures. The cost estimate prepared for this project does not include special accounting or bookkeeping procedures, nor does it include preparation of extraordinary or unique statements or invoices. If a special invoice or accounting process is requested, the service can be provided on a time and materials basis. Any fees charged to DJP&A for Client’s third-party services related to invoicing, insurance certificate maintenance, or other administrative functions will be billed as a reimbursable expense. ~r.10 DAVID J. POWERS ll~ffl
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Schedule of Fees
Hourly Charges for Personnel
Professional Staff
Principal Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist/Certified Industrial Hygienist.............................................. $ 250 Senior Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist ............................................................................................... $ 235 Senior Project Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist ................................................................................... $ 220 Project Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist............................................................................................... $ 210 Senior Staff Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist....................................................................................... $ 200 Staff Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist................................................................................................... $ 180 GIS Analyst .............................................................................................................................................................. $ 160 Technical Illustrator/CAD Operator.......................................................................................................................... $ 140 Field Staff
Certified Asbestos/Lead Technician........................................................................................................................ $ 220 Field Operations Manager ....................................................................................................................................... $ 150 Nondestructive Examination Technician (UT, MT, LP)........................................................................................... $ 145 Supervisory Technician ........................................................................................................................................... $ 140 Special Inspector (Concrete, Masonry, Structural Steel, Welding, and Fireproofing) ............................................ $ 135 Senior Technician .................................................................................................................................................... $ 135 Technician................................................................................................................................................................ $ 130 Administrative Staff
Information Specialist .............................................................................................................................................. $ 120 Geotechnical/Environmental/Laboratory Assistant ................................................................................................. $ 120 Data Processor ........................................................................................................................................................ $ 95 Other Charges
Concrete Coring Equipment (includes technician).............................................................................................. $ 190/hr Anchor Load Test Equipment (includes technician) ........................................................................................... $ 190/hr GPR Equipment................................................................................................................................................... $ 180/hr State of California Prevailing Wage Surcharge................................................................................................... $ 30/hr Inclinometer ......................................................................................................................................................... $ 100/hr Hand Auger Equipment ....................................................................................................................................... $ 80/hr Rebar Locator (Pachometer)............................................................................................................................... $ 25/hr Vapor Emission Kit .............................................................................................................................................. $ 65/kit Nuclear Density Gauge ....................................................................................................................................... $ 15/hr X-Ray Fluorescence............................................................................................................................................ $ 70/hr PID/FID ................................................................................................................................................................ $ 25/hr Air Sampling Pump.............................................................................................................................................. $ 10/hr Field Vehicle ........................................................................................................................................................ $ 15/hr Equipment $ 15/hr
Expert Witness Testimony................................................................................................................................... $ 450/hr Direct Expenses .................................................................................................................................... Cost plus 15 % Special equipment charges will be provided upon request.
Notes
Our field services, are charged at a 4-hour minimum, and 8-hour minimum for hours exceeding 4 hours. Overtime rates at 1.5 times the regular rates will be charged for work performed in excess of 8 hours in one day Monday through Friday and all day on Saturday. Rates at twice the regular rates will be charged for all work in excess of 12 hours in one day, all day Sunday and on holidays.
Field services that may be subject to prevailing wage in accordance with AB 1768 and Prevailing Wage Determinations, will be subject to a prevailing wage surcharge as shown in our Schedule of Fees. Our rates will be adjusted in conjunction with the increase in the Prevailing Wage Determination during the life of the project, as applicable.
The terms and conditions are included in Ninyo & Moore’s Work Authorization and Agreement form.
NINYO & MOORE, A SOCOTEC COMPANY
City of Santa Clara, International Swim Center Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project | 08-03543 | February 5, 2026 CA16PW
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Schedule of Fees for Laboratory Testing
SOILS CONCRETE
Atterberg Limits, D 4318, CT 204 ...........................................................$ 170 Compression Tests, 6x12 Cylinder, C 39 .............................................$ 35 California Bearing Ratio (CBR), D 1883..................................................$ 550 Concrete Mix Design Review, Job Spec.............................................$ 300 Chloride and Sulfate Content, CT 417 & CT 422 ..................................$ 175 Concrete Mix Design, per Trial Batch, 6 cylinder, ACI.....................$ 850 Consolidation, D 2435, CT 219...............................................................$ 300 Concrete Cores, Compression (excludes sampling), C 42 ..............$ 120 Consolidation, Hydro-Collapse only, D 2435.........................................$ 150 Drying Shrinkage, C 157................................................................. ....$ 400 Consolidation – Time Rate, D 2435, CT 219..........................................$ 200 Flexural Test, C 78 ................................................................................$ 85 Direct Shear – Remolded, D 3080 .........................................................$ 350 Flexural Test, C 293 ..............................................................................$ 85 Direct Shear – Undisturbed, D 3080 ......................................................$ 300 Flexural Test, CT ..................................................................................$ 95 Durability Index, CT 229..........................................................................$ 175 Gunite/Shotcrete, Panels, 3 cut cores per panel and test, ACI.......$ 275 Expansion Index, D 4829, IBC 18-3........................................................$ 190 Lightweight Concrete Fill, Compression, C 495 .................................$ 80 Expansion Potential (Method A), D 4546.............................................$ 170 Petrographic Analysis, C 856 ....................................................... $ 2,000 Geofabric Tensile and Elongation Test, D 4632....................................$ 200 Restrained Expansion of Shrinkage Compensation .........................$ 450 Hydraulic Conductivity, D 5084..............................................................$ 350 Splitting Tensile Strength, C 496........................................................$ 100 Hydrometer Analysis, D 6913, CT 203...................................................$ 220 3x6 Grout, (CLSM), C 39 ......................................................................$ 55 Moisture, Ash, & Organic Matter of Peat/Organic Soils ....................$ 120 2x2x2 Non-Shrink Grout, C 109 ..........................................................$ 55 Moisture Only, D 2216, CT 226 ............................................... ..........$ 35 Moisture and Density, D 2937 ................................................. .........$ 45 ASPHALT Permeability, CH, D 2434, CT 220 ................................................ ......$ 300 Air Voids, T 269 ............................................................................................$ 85 pH and Resistivity, CT 643.....................................................................$ 175 Asphalt Mix Design, Caltrans (incl. Aggregate Quality) ................. $ 4,500 Proctor Density D1557, D 698, CT 216, AASHTO T-180....................$ 220 Asphalt Mix Design Review, Job Spec .......................................................$ 180
Proctor Density with Rock Correction D 1557 ....................................$ 340 Dust Proportioning, CT LP-4........................................................................$ 85 R-value, D 2844, CT 301 ................................................................ .......$ 375 Extraction, % Asphalt, including Gradation, D 2172, CT 382....................$ 250
Sand Equivalent, D 2419, CT 217................................................... ......$ 125 Extraction, % Asphalt without Gradation, D 2172, CT 382........................$ 150
Sieve Analysis, D 6913, CT 202.............................................................$ 145 Film Stripping, CT 302..................................................................................$ 120
Sieve Analysis, 200 Wash, D 1140, CT 202..........................................$ 100 Hveem Stability and Unit Weight D 1560, T 246, CT 366 .........................$ 225
Specific Gravity, D 854..........................................................................$ 125 Marshall Stability, Flow and Unit Weight, T 245.........................................$ 240
Thermal Resistivity (ASTM 5334, IEEE 442).........................................$ 925 Maximum Theoretical Unit Weight, D 2041, CT 309..................................$ 150
Triaxial Shear, C.D, D 4767, T 297 ........................................................$ 550 Moisture Content, CT 370............................................................................$ 95 Triaxial Shear, C.U., w/pore pressure, D 4767, T 2297 per pt ..........$ 450 Moisture Susceptibility and Tensile Stress Ratio, T 238, CT 371 .... $ 1,000 Triaxial Shear, C.U., w/o pore pressure, D 4767, T 2297 per pt................$ 350 Slurry Wet Track Abrasion, D 3910.............................................................$ 150
Triaxial Shear, U.U., D 2850 .................................................................$ 250 Superpave, Asphalt Mix Verification (incl. Aggregate Quality) ...... $ 4,900 Unconfined Compression, D 2166, T 208...........................................$ 180 Superpave, Gyratory Unit Wt., T 312 ..........................................................$ 100
Superpave, Hamburg Wheel, 20,000 passes, T 324 ...................... $ 1,000 MASONRY Unit Weight sample or core, D 2726, CT 308................. ..................$ 100 Brick Absorption, 24-hour submersion, 5-hr boiling, 7-day, C 67.......$70 Voids in Mineral Aggregate, (VMA) CT LP-2.........................................$ 90 Brick Compression Test, C 67..............................................................$ 55 Voids filled with Asphalt, (VFA) CT LP-3 ...............................................$ 90 Brick Efflorescence, C 67.........................................................................$ 55 Wax Density, D 1188.......................................................................... $ 140 Brick Modulus of Rupture, C 67........................................................ .$ 50 Brick Moisture as received, C 67........................................................$ 45 AGGREGATES Brick Saturation Coefficient, C 67...........................................................$ 60 Clay Lumps and Friable Particles, C 142............................................$ 180 Concrete Block Compression Test, 8x8x16, C 140 ...............................$ 70 Cleanness Value, CT 227.....................................................................$ 180 Concrete Block Conformance Package, C 90...................................$ 500 Crushed Particles, CT 205...................................................................$ 175 Concrete Block Linear Shrinkage, C 426...........................................$ 200 Durability, Coarse or Fine, CT 229......................................................$ 205 Concrete Block Unit Weight and Absorption, C 140 ....................$ 70 Fine Aggregate Angularity, ASTM C 1252, T 304, CT 234.................$ 180 Cores, Compression or Shear Bond, CA Code.....................................$ 70 Flat and Elongated Particle, D 4791...................................................$ 220 Masonry Grout, 3x3x6 prism compression, C 39 ...............................$ 45 Lightweight Particles, C 123 ...............................................................$ 180 Masonry Mortar, 2x2 cube compression, C 109..................................$ 35 Los Angeles Abrasion, C 131 or C 535................................................$ 200 Masonry Prism, half size, compression, C 1019 ............................$ 120 Material Finer than No. 200 Sieve by Washing, C 117.......................$ 90 Masonry Prism, Full size, compression, C 1019 ............................$ 200 Organic Impurities, C 40 .....................................................................$ 90 Potential Alkali Reactivity, Mortar Bar Method, Coarse, C 1260 ... $ 1,250 REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL STEEL Potential Alkali Reactivity, Mortar Bar Method, Fine, C 1260.........$ 950 Chemical Analysis, A 36, A 615........................................................$ 135 Potential Reactivity of Aggregate (Chemical Method), C 289 .........$ 475 Fireproofing Density Test, UBC 7-6.................................................$ 90 Sand Equivalent, T 176, CT 217 .........................................................$ 125 Hardness Test, Rockwell, A 370 .................................................. $ 80 Sieve Analysis, Coarse Aggregate, T 27, C 136.................................$ 120 High Strength Bolt, Nut & Washer Conformance, Sieve Analysis, Fine Aggregate (including wash), T 27, C 136, 145 per assembly, A 325 .........................................................................$ 150 Sodium Sulfate Soundness, C 88 .......................................................$ 450 Mechanically Spliced Reinforcing Tensile Test, ACI............................$ 175 Specific Gravity and Absorption, Coarse, C 127, CT 206 ................$ 115 Pre-Stress Strand (7 wire), A 416.........................................................$ 170 Specific Gravity and Absorption, Fine, C 128, CT 207 ....................$ 175 Reinforcing Tensile or Bend up to No. 11, A 615 & A 706..n..........$ 75 Structural Steel Tensile Test: Up to 200,000 lbs., A 370 .................$ 90 ROOFING Welded Reinforcing Tensile Test: Up to No. 11 bars, ACI...............$ 80 Roofing Tile Absorption, (set of 5), C 67.................................. ........$ 250 Design Professional Agreement with Group 4/Exhibit A-Scopes of Services Rev. 04-12-21 Page 42
Roofing Tile Strength Test, (set of 5), C 67 .......................................$ 250 Special preparation of standard test specimens will be charged at the technician’s hourly rate.
Ninyo & Moore is accredited to perform the AASHTO equivalent of many ASTM test procedures.
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City of Santa Clara, International Swim Center Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project | 08-03543 | February 5, 2026 2024 Laboratory Testing
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more value, less risk
Fee Schedule 2026
2063 Grant Road
Los Altos
CA 94024
Phone 415 981-9430
[email protected]
Hourly Billing Rates for 2026
Principal
Project
Manager
Senior Estimator / MEP Estimator
Senior Project Controller / Senior Scheduler
Estimator / Scheduler / Project Controller
Assistant Estimator / Assistant Project
Controller Administrative / Technical
Support
$285 per hour
$255 per hour
$255 per hour
$255 per hour
$245 per hour
$200 per hour
$120 per hour
Project Management | Construction Cost Management
consultants
Design Professional Agreement with Group 4/Exhibit B-Schedule of Fees Rev. 04-12-21 Page 1
Kitchen Designer: $225.00
Design Professional Agreement with Group 4/Exhibit C-Insurance Requirements Page 1 Rev. 09-28-18
AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA,
AND
GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE, RESEARCH AND PLANNING
FOR THE
INTERNATIONAL SWIM CENTER REHABILITATION PHASE 2 PROJECT
EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Without limiting the Consultant’s indemnification of the City, and prior to commencing any of the Services required under this Agreement, the Consultant shall provide and maintain in full force and effect during the period of performance of the Agreement and for twentyfour (24) months following acceptance by the City, at its sole cost and expense, the following insurance policies from insurance companies authorized to do business in the State of California. These policies shall be primary insurance as to the City of Santa Clara so that any other coverage held by the City shall not contribute to any loss under Consultant’s insurance. The minimum coverages, provisions and endorsements are as follows:
A. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance policy which provides coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CG 00 01. Policy limits are subject to review, but shall in no event be less than, the following:
$1,000,000 Each Occurrence
$2,000,000 General Aggregate
$2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate
$1,000,000 Personal Injury
2. Exact structure and layering of the coverage shall be left to the discretion of Consultant; however, any excess or umbrella policies used to meet the required limits shall be at least as broad as the underlying coverage and shall otherwise follow form.
3. The following provisions shall apply to the Commercial Liability policy as well as any umbrella policy maintained by the Consultant to comply with the insurance requirements of this Agreement:
a. Coverage shall be on a “pay on behalf” basis with defense costs payable in addition to policy limits;
b. There shall be no cross-liability exclusion which precludes coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another; and Design Professional Agreement with Group 4/Exhibit C-Insurance Requirements Page 2 Rev. 09-28-18
c. Coverage shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made or a suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of liability.
B. BUSINESS AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE
Business automobile liability insurance policy which provides coverage at least as broad as ISO form CA 00 01 with policy limits a minimum limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) each accident using, or providing coverage at least as broad as, Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01. Liability coverage shall apply to all owned (if any), non-owned and hired autos.
In the event that the Work being performed under this Agreement involves transporting of hazardous or regulated substances, hazardous or regulated wastes and/or hazardous or regulated materials, Consultant and/or its sub consultants involved in such activities shall provide coverage with a limit of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident covering transportation of such materials by the addition to the Business Auto Coverage Policy of Environmental Impairment Endorsement MCS90 or ISO endorsement form CA 99 48, which amends the pollution exclusion in the standard Business Automobile Policy to cover pollutants that are in or upon, being transported or towed by, being loaded onto, or being unloaded from a covered auto.
C. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
1. Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policy as required by statute and employer’s liability with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) policy limit Bodily Injury by disease, one million dollars ($1,000,000) each accident/Bodily Injury and one million dollars ($1,000,000) each employee Bodily Injury by disease.
2. The indemnification and hold harmless obligations of Consultant included in this Agreement shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damage, compensation or benefit payable by or for Consultant or any subconsultant under any Workers’ Compensation Act(s), Disability Benefits Act(s) or other employee benefits act(s).
3. This policy must include a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City of Santa Clara, its City Council, commissions, officers, employees, volunteers and agents.
D. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions Insurance as appropriate shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against negligent acts, errors or omissions of the Consultant. Covered services as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this agreement. Coverage shall be in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per claim or Design Professional Agreement with Group 4/Exhibit C-Insurance Requirements Page 3 Rev. 09-28-18
two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate. Any coverage containing a deductible or self-retention must first be approved in writing by the City Attorney’s Office.
E. COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS
All of the following clauses and/or endorsements, or similar provisions, must be part of each commercial general liability policy, and each umbrella or excess policy.
1. Additional Insureds. City of Santa Clara, its City Council, commissions, officers, employees, volunteers and agents are hereby added as additional insureds in respect to liability arising out of Consultant’s work for City, using ISO Endorsement CG 20 10 11 85, or the combination of CG 20 10 03 97 and CG 20 37 10 01, or its equivalent.
2. Primary and non-contributing. Each insurance policy provided by Consultant shall contain language or be endorsed to contain wording making it primary insurance as respects to, and not requiring contribution from, any other insurance which the indemnities may possess, including any self-insurance or self-insured retention they may have. Any other insurance indemnities may possess shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not be called upon to contribute with Consultant’s insurance.
3. Cancellation.
a. Each insurance policy shall contain language or be endorsed to reflect that no cancellation or modification of the coverage provided due to non-payment of premiums shall be effective until written notice has been given to City at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date of such modification or cancellation. In the event of nonrenewal, written notice shall be given at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date of non-renewal.
b. Each insurance policy shall contain language or be endorsed to reflect that no cancellation or modification of the coverage provided for any cause save and except non-payment of premiums shall be effective until written notice has been given to City at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such modification or cancellation.
In the event of non-renewal, written notice shall be given at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of non-renewal.
4. Other Endorsements. Other endorsements may be required for policies other than the commercial general liability policy if specified in the description of required insurance set forth in Sections A through E of this Exhibit C, above.
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F. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE RELATED PROVISIONS
Consultant and City agree as follows:
1. Consultant agrees to ensure that subconsultants, and any other party involved with the Services, who is brought onto or involved in the performance of the Services by Consultant, provide the same minimum insurance coverage required of Consultant, except as with respect to limits.
Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this Agreement. Consultant agrees that upon request by City, all agreements with, and insurance compliance documents provided by, such subconsultants and others engaged in the Project will be submitted to City for review.
2. Consultant agrees to be responsible for ensuring that no contract used by any party involved in any way with the Project reserves the right to charge City or Consultant for the cost of additional insurance coverage required by this Agreement. Any such provisions are to be deleted with reference to City. It is not the intent of City to reimburse any third party for the cost of complying with these requirements. There shall be no recourse against City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto.
3. The City reserves the right to withhold payments from the Consultant in the event of material noncompliance with the insurance requirements set forth in this Agreement.
G. EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE
Prior to commencement of any Services under this Agreement, Consultant, and each and every subconsultant (of every tier) shall, at its sole cost and expense, provide and maintain not less than the minimum insurance coverage with the endorsements and deductibles indicated in this Agreement. Such insurance coverage shall be maintained with insurers, and under forms of policies, satisfactory to City and as described in this Agreement. Consultant shall file with the City all certificates and endorsements for the required insurance policies for City’s approval as to adequacy of the insurance protection.
H. EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE
Consultant or its insurance broker shall provide the required proof of insurance compliance, consisting of ISO endorsement forms or their equivalent and the ACORD form 25-S certificate of insurance (or its equivalent), evidencing all required coverage shall be delivered to City, or its representative as set forth below, at or prior to execution of this Agreement. Upon City’s request, Consultant shall submit to City copies of the actual insurance policies or renewals or replacements. Unless otherwise required by the terms of this Agreement, all Design Professional Agreement with Group 4/Exhibit C-Insurance Requirements Page 5 Rev. 09-28-18
certificates, endorsements, coverage verifications and other items required to be delivered to City pursuant to this Agreement shall be mailed to:
EBIX Inc.
City of Santa Clara – Public Works Department
P.O. Box 100085 – S2 or 1 Ebix Way
Duluth, GA 30096 John’s Creek, GA 30097
Telephone number: 951-766-2280
Fax number: 770-325-0409
Email address: [email protected]
I. QUALIFYING INSURERS
All of the insurance companies providing insurance for Consultant shall have, and provide written proof of, an A. M. Best rating of at least A minus 6 (A- VI) or shall be an insurance company of equal financial stability that is approved by the City or its insurance compliance representatives.
Design Professional Agreement with Group 4/Exhibit D-Insurance Requirements Page 1 Rev. 09-28-18
AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA,
AND
GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE, RESEARCH AND PLANNING
FOR THE
INTERNATIONAL SWIM CENTER REHABILITATION PHASE 2 PROJECT
EXHIBIT D
LABOR COMPLIANCE ADDENDUM
This Agreement is subject to the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720 et seq. requiring the payment of prevailing wages, the training of apprentices, and compliance with other applicable requirements. If applicable to the Services, Consultant or its subconsultant(s), as applicable, shall comply with the following requirements.
A. Prevailing Wage Requirements
1. Consultant shall be obligated to pay not less than the General Prevailing Wage Rate, which can be found at www.dir.ca.gov and are on file with the City Clerk’s office, which shall be available to any interested party upon request. Consultant is also required to have a copy of the applicable wage determination posted and/or available at each job site.
2. Specifically, Consultants are reminded of the need for compliance with Labor Code Section 1774-1775 (the payment of prevailing wages and documentation of such), Section 1776 (the keeping and submission of accurate certified payrolls) and 1777.5 in the employment of apprentices on public works Projects. Further, overtime must be paid for work in excess of 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week pursuant to Labor Code Section 1811- 1813.
3. Special prevailing wage rates generally apply to work performed on weekends, holidays and for certain shift work. Depending on the location of the Project and the amount of travel incurred by workers on the Project, certain travel and subsistence payments may also be required. Consultants and Subconsultants are on notice that information about such special rates, holidays, premium pay, shift work and travel and subsistence requirements can be found at www.dir.ca.gov.
4. Only bona fide apprentices actively enrolled in a California Division of Apprenticeship Standards approved program may be employed on the Project as an apprentice and receive the applicable apprenticeship prevailing wage rates. Apprentices who are not properly supervised and employed in the appropriate ratio shall be paid the full journeyman wages for the classification of work performed.
Design Professional Agreement with Group 4/Exhibit D-Insurance Requirements Page 2 Rev. 09-28-18
5. As a condition to receiving progress payments, final payment and payment of retention on any and all Projects on which the payment of prevailing wages is required, Consultant agrees to present to City, along with its request for payment, all applicable and necessary certified payrolls (for itself and all applicable subconsultants) for the time period covering such payment request. The term “certified payroll” shall include all required documentation to comply with the mandates set forth in Labor Code Section 1720 et seq, as well as any additional documentation requested by the City or its designee including, but not limited to: certified payroll, fringe benefit statements and backup documentation such as monthly benefit statements, employee timecards, copies of wage statements and cancelled checks, proof of training contributions (CAC2 if applicable), and apprenticeship forms such as DAS-140 and DAS-142.
6. In addition to submitting the certified payrolls and related documentation to City, Consultant and all Subconsultants shall be required to submit certified payroll and related documents electronically to the California Department of Industrial Relations. Failure to submit payrolls to the DIR when mandated by the Project parameters shall also result in the withholding of progress, retention and/or final payment.
7. No Consultant or subconsultant may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works Project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)].
8. No Consultant or subconsultant may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works Project, unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. Consultants MUST be a registered “public works Consultant” with the DIR AT THE TIME OF BID. Where the prime contract is less than $15,000 for maintenance work or less than $25,000 for construction alternation, demolition or repair work, registration is not required.
9. All Consultants/Subconsultants and related construction Services subject to prevailing wage, including but not limited to: trucking, surveying and inspection work, must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations as a “public works Consultant.” Those you fail to register and maintain their status as a public works Consultant shall not be permitted to perform work on the Project.
10. Should any Consultant or Subconsultants not be a registered public works Consultant and perform work on the Project, Consultant agrees to fully indemnify the City for any fines assessed by the California Department of Industrial Relations against the City for such violation, including all staff costs and attorney’s fee relating to such fine.
Design Professional Agreement with Group 4/Exhibit D-Insurance Requirements Page 3 Rev. 09-28-18
11. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.
B. Audit Rights
All records or documents required to be kept pursuant to this Agreement to verify compliance with this Addendum shall be made available for audit at no cost to City, at any time during regular business hours, upon written request by the City Attorney, City Auditor, City Manager, or a designated representative of any of these officers. Copies of such records or documents shall be provided to City for audit at City Hall when it is practical to do so. Otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, the records or documents shall be made available at Consultant’s address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement.
C. Enforcement
1. City shall withhold any portion of a payment; including the entire payment amount, until certified payroll forms and related documentation are properly submitted, reviewed and found to be in full compliance. In the event that certified payroll forms do not comply with the requirements of Labor Code Section 1720 et seq., City may continue to hold sufficient funds to cover estimated wages and penalties under the Agreement.
2. Based on State funding sources, this Project may be subject to special labor compliance requirements of Proposition 84.
3. The City is not obligated to make any payment due to Consultant until Consultant has performed all of its obligations under these provisions. This provision means that City can withhold all or part of a payment to Consultant until all required documentation is submitted. Any payment by the City despite Consultant’s failure to fully perform its obligations under these provisions shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other term or condition contained in this Agreement or a waiver of the right to withhold payment for any subsequent breach of this Addendum.
City or the California Department of Industrial Relations may impose penalties upon Consultants and Subconsultants for failure to comply with prevailing wage requirements.
These penalties are up to $200 per day per worker for each wage violation identified; $100 per day per worker for failure to provide the required paperwork and documentation requested within a 10-day window; and $25 per day per worker for any overtime violation.
Design Professional Agreement with Group 4/Exhibit E – Milestone Schedule Page 1 Rev. 04-12-21
AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA,
AND
GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE, RESEARCH AND PLANNING
FOR THE
INTERNATIONAL SWIM CENTER REHABILITATION PHASE 2 PROJECT
EXHIBIT E
MILESTONE SCHEDULE
Description of work and task Duration
Task No. 1 – Preliminary Engineering and
Evaluation 16 weeks
Task No. 2 – Community Outreach and Special
Meetings
Concurrent with other Tasks
Task No. 3 – 65% Construction Documents 12 weeks
Task No. 4 – 95% Construction Documents
Package
12 weeks
Task No. 5 – 100% Construction Documents
Package
8 weeks
Task No. 6 – Bid Documents 8 weeks
Task No. 7 – Bid Assistance and Award Phase Bidder’s inquires - 2 days response time for clarifications and questions
Task No. 8 – Construction Phase Assistance See Task 8 for details Task No. 9 – Post-Construction Phase See Task 9 for details Task No. 10 – Furniture, Fixtures + Equipment
and Signage
Concurrent with other Tasks
Design Professional Agreement with Group 4/Exhibit F- Project Management Software