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6.G. - Page 18 of 23 Page 18 Initial Assessment: Redwood Citv Legislative Priorities for 2021-22 Legislative Session In response to the information gathered from our "Deep Dive" meetings RPPG has already began establishing the groundwork on measures to advance and protect important policy and funding goals. To be clear, this initial assessment is separate from the Redwood City Council priorities which have been identified in 2020 as Housing and Homelessness, Transportation, Children and Youth. As legislation is introduced, RPPG will continually reevaluate, provide analysis, and provide recommendations on offensive and defensive strategies. COVID-19 Local Funding: RPPG will continue to work with our state and federal partners to provide real time accounts on federal and/or state progress made on future COVID-19 local funding. When needed, RPPG will draft federal position letters and work with the Support Local Recovery Coalition, National League of Cities, and others to best position Redwood City for Federal aid. Support the Newly Reintroduced ACA 1: As noted earlier, Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry (D, Winters) has reintroduced her ACA 1, which lowers the vote threshold from two-thirds to 55% for local government general obligation bond, sales tax or transactions and use tax increase for the purposes of funding the construction, rehabilitation, or replacement of public infrastructure, affordable housing, or permanent supportive housing. Upon direction from the City, RPPG will work directly with Aguiar-Curry's office, and other stakeholders to try and advance this policy in the 21-22 legislative session. Excess ERAF Funding (Fix): RPPG is working closely with San Mateo County, the League of California Cities (Cal Cities), and neighboring jurisdictions in the county to explore a permanent fix that would modify the current formula. Thus far we have met with the Cal Cities and San Mateo County directly to assess strategy. Moreover, we are set for a larger stakeholder meeting in mid-January of 2021 to continue the conversation. This will require an approach that will likely be worked out through the state budget process. Initial Assessment: Potential Grant Funding Opportunities In response to the information gathered from our "Deep Dive" meetings RPPG has already conducted an initial assessment of potential funding opportunities the City may consider pursuing. RPPG will continue to monitor and advise on new funding opportunities as they become available. Should any of these opportunities be of interest to the City, RPPG is happy to consult on process, grant content etc. Housing & Homelessness Grant Onaortunities Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grants This program allows councils of governments (COGS) and other regional entities to collaborate on projects that have a broader regional impact on housing. Grant funding is intended to help regional 320