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Rolling Hills council directs short opposition letter to SB 866, says small cities need funding
Summary
Council directed staff to prepare a concise opposition letter to Senate Bill 866 arguing the bill imposes burdensome homelessness reporting requirements on small cities without providing funding. Council asked the mayor and city manager to finalize the letter.
City staff briefed the council on Senate Bill 866, which would add new requirements to how jurisdictions account for unsheltered homelessness in their housing elements. Staff relayed the League of California Cities’ recommended 'oppose unless amended' language and suggested adding a line that small cities need funding for any additional workload.
Councilmembers criticized the bill’s potential administrative burden on small cities that lack direct homelessness funding and directed staff to prepare a short, direct opposition letter emphasizing that the reporting mandate does not come with necessary resources. One councilmember volunteered to help draft; the council approved authorizing the mayor and city manager to finalize the letter.
