Item 25 - Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2021-03

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Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 15 of 18 funds policies and procedures. A priority will be on the creation of affordable housing opportunities or units from the existing market rate housing stock rather than construction of new affordable housing units and on the creation of new affordable housing opportunities for large families currently living in the City. This includes, but is not limited to, the purchase and rehabilitation of units for sale. Monies may also be used to pay for one-time programs for code enforcement, quality of life and general health and safety activities. Monies may also be used to cover reasonable administrative or related expenses associated with the administration of this article. (2) The fund shall be administered by the executive director, or his or her designee, who may develop procedures in the city's affordable housing funds policies and procedures to implement the purposes of the inclusionary housing fund consistent with the requirements of this article and any adopted budget of the city. (3) Monies deposited in accordance with this section shall be used in accordance with the affordable housing funds policies and procedures, housing element, consolidated plan, or subsequent plan adopted by the city council to construct, rehabilitate, or subsidize affordable housing or to recapture affordable housing at risk of market conversion, or to assist other government entities, private organizations, or individuals to do so. Permissible uses include, but are not limited to, assistance to housing development corporations, equity participation loans, grants, pre-home ownership co- investment, pre-development loan funds, participation leases, or other public-private partnership arrangements. The inclusionary housing fund may be used for the benefit of both rental and owner-occupied housing. (4) A developer receiving funding from the inclusionary housing fund shall implement a local preference in their resident selection criteria and marketing policies meeting guidelines established by the executive director. (5) A developer receiving funding from the inclusionary housing fund, as well as its contractors and subcontractors at every tier performing work for the new housing units is encouraged and should to negotiate in good faith to provide the City with an enforceable commitment that a minimum 30% of the labor utilizing 2 or more construction trades be performed by a “Skilled and Trained Workforce” as defined in Public Contract Code section 2601 to complete the construction of the project. and If so provided, shall also include a minimum of 35% of such labor all work-hours for the project shall be performed in accordance with local hire policies approved by the City Council. Sec. 41-1910. Administrative. (a) In-lieu fee calculation. The amount per square foot of the inclusionary housing in- lieu fee shall be subject to city council review and consideration as needed.