Summer Intergovernmental Relations Report.

The memorandum discusses the 2025 Summer Intergovernmental Relations Report, which provides an update on the City of San José's legislative priorities and positions. It includes recommendations to accept the report and reaffirm the City's positions on federal and state legislation. The report outlines actions taken by the Intergovernmental Relations team from April to August 2025, including advocacy efforts related to homelessness, transportation funding, and legislative support. It also provides updates on federal and state budget processes and key legislative developments.

Key points

• The report includes recommendations to accept the 2025 Summer Intergovernmental Relations Report and reaffirm City positions on federal and state legislation.
• Major actions taken by the Intergovernmental Relations team include advocacy days focused on homelessness and major sporting events.
• The report details the City's engagement with various legislative priorities, including funding for homelessness solutions and transportation projects.
• Updates on federal and state budget processes are provided, including significant legislative changes and funding impacts.
• The memorandum outlines the City's legislative priorities for 2025, including reducing unsheltered homelessness and enhancing community safety.

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Attachment A contains a log of priority federal legislation for the 119th Congress for the years 2025-2026. It includes various bills with their titles, sponsors, summaries, statuses, and the city's position on each bill. The document lists bills related to topics such as fentanyl regulation, broadband access, housing, disaster relief, and immigration.

Key points

• The document is titled '2025-2026 Intergovernmental Relations Priority Federal Legislation Log'.
• It includes a list of bills from the 119th Congress with their respective sponsors and summaries.
• The bills cover a range of issues including drug regulation, housing, disaster relief, and immigration.
• Each bill has a status indicating whether it has been introduced, passed, or became law.
• The city's position on each bill is noted as either 'Support' or 'Monitor'.
• The last update to the document was on 08/27/25.

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Attachment B contains a log of priority state legislation for intergovernmental relations for the years 2025-2026. It includes various measures with their authors, topics, current text status, and brief summaries of each bill. The measures cover a range of topics including health care, housing, environmental regulations, and public safety. Some bills have failed deadlines, while others are in committee or have been introduced. The document appears to be a draft.

Key points

• The log includes measures such as AB 4 on Covered California expansion and AB 6 on residential development standards.
• Several bills have failed deadlines, including AB 11 on the Social Housing Act and AB 12 on low-carbon fuel regulations.
• The document outlines the status of each bill, indicating whether they are in committee, have failed, or are introduced.
• The measures address various topics including health care, housing, environmental standards, and public safety.
• The last update to the document was on 08/28/25.

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This document outlines pending funding requests for FY 2026 federal appropriations bills, including projects aimed at enhancing community infrastructure and safety in various areas. Congressman Sam Liccardo requests funding for a seismic and climate resiliency program and a surveillance system to combat copper theft. Congressman Jimmy Panetta requests funding for the construction of the Yerba Buena Bridge and the Guadalupe River Trail, as well as for measures to deter illegal sideshows in South San José.

Key points

• Congressman Sam Liccardo requests $2,000,000 for a Seismic and Climate Resiliency Rental Unit Preservation Financing Program.
• $1,000,000 is requested for a Copper Theft and Wire Vandalism Surveillance System to install surveillance cameras in high-impact areas.
• Congressman Jimmy Panetta requests $2,000,000 for the Yerba Buena Bridge Construction Project to develop construction plans for the bridge.
• $1,000,000 is requested for the Guadalupe River Trail Construction from Branham to Chynoweth Project to connect existing trail segments.
• $500,000 is requested for the Ending Sideshows in South San José Project to improve traffic and pedestrian safety.

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Attachment D outlines various state bills related to homelessness and affordable housing, including their summaries and the city's position on each bill. The bills cover topics such as the establishment of a California Housing Authority, overnight parking programs for students, disposal procedures for abandoned recreational vehicles, and the Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026. The city positions on these bills generally indicate a monitoring stance, with one bill receiving support.

Key points

• AB 11 proposes the creation of the California Housing Authority to address housing needs.
• AB 90 requires community colleges to adopt plans for overnight parking for eligible students.
• AB 630 includes provisions for the disposal of abandoned recreational vehicles.
• AB 736 enacts the Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 to finance affordable housing programs.
• AB 820 prohibits local government employees from transporting homeless individuals without coordinating shelter first.
• AB 1240 restricts corporate ownership of single-family residential properties.
• AB 1406 allows disbursement of deposits for undeveloped subdivision lots under certain conditions.
• SB 16 requires counting newly constructed interim housing for acutely low-income households.
• SB 262 expands the definition of prohousing local policies.
• SB 457 addresses compliance with housing element laws.

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Attachment E discusses various state bills related to community safety initiatives and Vision Zero. It includes summaries of bills such as AB 33 on autonomous vehicles, AB 271 on looting, AB 358 on privacy in criminal procedures, AB 382 on pedestrian safety in school zones, and others. Each bill's current text and city position are noted, with most bills marked for monitoring and one for support.

Key points

• AB 33 prohibits the delivery of commercial goods via autonomous vehicles without a human operator.
• AB 271 redefines looting and increases penalties for related crimes during emergencies.
• AB 358 expands government access to electronic device information under specific conditions.
• AB 382 allows local authorities to set a prima facie speed limit of 20 mph in school zones.
• AB 400 mandates law enforcement agencies with canine units to maintain specific policies.
• AB 486 adds new tools to the list of burglary instruments.
• AB 544 requires electric bicycles to have specific safety equipment.
• AB 758 mandates fire hazard assessments for public lands.
• AB 1075 regulates privately contracted fire prevention resources' access to public water sources.
• AB 1263 prohibits unlawful manufacture of firearms, including ghost guns.
• SB 274 sets restrictions on the use and retention of automated license plate recognition data.

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Attachment F outlines various state bills related to educational and employment opportunities for San José families, detailing their current status, summaries, and the city's position on each bill. The bills cover topics such as immigration enforcement in schools, data center water usage, broadband internet service, and labor regulations, among others.

Key points

• AB 49: Prohibits immigration enforcement in nonpublic areas of schools without a valid warrant; City Position: Support.
• AB 93: Requires data centers to estimate water usage before applying for business licenses; City Position: Monitor.
• AB 222: Mandates data centers to report power usage effectiveness to the Energy Commission; City Position: Monitor.
• AB 353: Requires internet service providers to offer affordable home internet service to eligible households; City Position: Monitor.
• AB 421: Prohibits law enforcement from collaborating with immigration authorities near sensitive locations; City Position: Support.
• AB 485: Changes regulations regarding employers with unsatisfied judgments for nonpayment of wages; City Position: Support.
• AB 806: Ensures residents in mobilehome parks can install cooling systems; City Position: Monitor.
• AB 942: Excludes certain residential customers from receiving climate credits; City Position: Monitor.
• AB 1025: Establishes the Standby Caretaker Act for minor children; City Position: Support.
• AB 1211: Maintains CalFresh benefit levels; City Position: Unknown.

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Attachment G outlines various state bills related to downtown revitalization and equitable community investment, monitored by the Intergovernmental Relations team. The bills include provisions on alcohol sales in hospitality zones, adaptive reuse of buildings for housing, cannabis tax adjustments, handling abandoned recreational vehicles, disability access claims, highway safety studies, tax credits for historic structure rehabilitation, and financing districts for downtown revitalization.

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• AB 342 allows extended alcohol sales hours in hospitality zones starting June 1, 2026.
• AB 507 streamlines the approval process for adaptive reuse projects, making them a use by right in all zones.
• AB 564 revises cannabis excise tax rates, retaining 19% for part of 2025 and reducing it to 15% thereafter.
• AB 630 includes recreational vehicles in abandoned vehicle disposal procedures.
• AB 649 establishes a Small Business Right to Cure Program for construction-related accessibility claims.
• AB 1145 mandates a study on safety for State Highway Route 74 by December 31, 2027.
• AB 1265 extends tax credits for rehabilitation of certified historic structures and increases the credit percentage.
• AB 1445 allows the establishment of financing districts for downtown revitalization and economic recovery.

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Attachment H discusses various state bills related to infrastructure and environmental issues that align with the Legislative Program. It includes summaries and city positions for several bills, all of which are marked as 'Monitor'. The bills cover topics such as low-carbon fuel standards, local electrification planning, recycling, advanced air mobility infrastructure, battery energy storage facilities, emergency services funding, permit streamlining during local emergencies, transportation bond acts, and the use of recycled materials in construction.

Key points

• The Intergovernmental Relations team monitored state bills related to infrastructure and environmental issues.
• All bills listed are marked with the city position 'Monitor'.
• AB 12 addresses low-carbon fuel standards and greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
• AB 39 requires local electrification planning to include goals for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure.
• AB 333 focuses on market development payments for glass beverage container recycling.
• AB 431 pertains to advanced air mobility infrastructure and vertiport network development.
• AB 434 involves regulations for battery energy storage facilities.
• AB 624 discusses federal grant funding for emergency services.
• AB 818 streamlines permits for rebuilding after local emergencies.
• AB 939 proposes a transportation bond act for various infrastructure improvements.
• AB 975 provides exemptions for certain bridge and culvert projects in Sutter County.
• AB 978 mandates the use of recycled materials in local agency specifications.
• AB 1150 relates to alternative customer facility charges at airports.

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Attachment I outlines the engagement activities of the IGR with members of Congress and the State Legislature since April 8, 2025. It details various meetings held with congressional and state legislative offices to discuss the City’s federal and legislative priorities, including issues related to the federal budget, homelessness, major sporting events, and transportation projects.

Key points

• IGR engaged with the City’s federal delegation on various issues since April 8, 2025.
• Meetings with Congressman Panetta’s office on June 30, 2025, and Senator Padilla’s office on August 13 and 15, 2025.
• IGR engaged with the City’s state delegation on issues since April 8, 2025.
• Advocacy days conducted on April 23, April 30, May 6, May 7, May 21, May 28, June 6, June 12, June 24, July 9, and August 18, 2025.

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This supplemental memorandum provides an update on priority state legislation following the August 2025 Senate and Assembly Appropriations hearings. It outlines the outcomes of bills referred to the legislative suspense file, detailing which bills were held in committee, advanced with amendments, and advanced without amendments. The memorandum is coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office and the City Manager’s Budget Office.

Key points

• The memorandum is dated September 5, 2025.
• It discusses updates on priority state legislation after the August 2025 hearings.
• Bills held in committee include SB 606, AB 222, and AB 485.
• Bills advanced to the chamber floor with amendments include SB 57, SB 63, SB 79, SB 635, SB 707, AB 93, AB 339, AB 476, and AB 564.
• Bills advanced to the chamber floor without amendments include AB 382, AB 554, and AB 621.
• The memorandum is coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office and the City Manager’s Budget Office.

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The document appears to be a draft of the 2025 Summer Intergovernmental Relations Report presented to the San José City Council. It outlines legislative priorities, federal and state highlights, city-sponsored legislation, and advocacy efforts. Key priorities include reducing homelessness, enhancing community safety, and pursuing funding for infrastructure. The report details federal earmark funding, ongoing legislative advocacy, and specific bills related to various issues, including copper theft and abandoned shopping carts.

Key points

• Legislative priorities include reducing unsheltered homelessness and enhancing community safety.
• Federal highlights mention budget reconciliation and funding for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• State highlights include limited funding for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program.
• City-sponsored legislation addresses copper theft and abandoned shopping carts.
• The report includes advocacy efforts for various bills related to transportation, immigration, and downtown revitalization.

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This document is a letter from a concerned citizen, Brian Darby, addressed to the Mayor and Councilmembers regarding the City of San José's legislative advocacy efforts for the 2025–2026 sessions. It summarizes the City’s current priorities, recent efforts, and recommendations for advancing its objectives effectively during the federal session. The letter outlines core priorities such as reducing homelessness, enhancing community safety, and expanding educational opportunities, along with recent accomplishments and bills the City is tracking. It also compares San José's priorities with those of other major U.S. cities and discusses the political and economic realities affecting legislative actions.

Key points

• Core City Priorities include reducing unsheltered homelessness, enhancing community safety, expanding educational opportunities, driving downtown revitalization, and securing sustainable infrastructure.
• Recent efforts include securing state funding for BART Silicon Valley Phase II and federal earmark requests totaling $6.5 million.
• The letter tracks various bills related to housing, safety, education, and climate/infrastructure.
• It highlights common priorities across major U.S. cities, such as housing affordability and public safety.
• Recommendations for San José include pushing for housing tax wins, exploiting funding opportunities, and aligning with national coalitions.

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