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by developer the ordinance would apply; other cities in Orange County have similar ordinances. Councilmember Benavides indicated that currently the City does not have inclusionary ordinance and proposed ordinance would provide parity for all future projects. There is a requirement and need for affordable housing units. Councilmember Sarmiento spoke in support of dignified housing needs; encourages mixed development; need new development; Bristol project may have residential units in mixed area. Councilmember Bustamante made a substitute motion to continue for 30 days for further review, seconded by Mayor Tem Alvarez. Alvarez requested a letter of support from BIA. Councilmember Sarmiento in support of considering matter tonight. Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez asked about resident priority; City to follow State requirements. Ordinance is fundamentally fair to all proposed new development. SUBT/TUTS MOT/ON: Continue consideration of matter for 30 days to provide the City Council further time to review. MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Alvarez Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez withdrew her seconded motion since she does not believe that BIA will be submitting a letter. Mayor Pulido suggested an amendment to the motion to consider a matrix or measurement for City Council to consider within six-months to a year; monitor ordinance to make sure construction not frozen or City over- regulated; allow for discretionary review. Councilmember Tinajero noted that action proposes dignified housing; supports affordable housing. Councilmember Martinez concurred; set policy to influence future development; current projects not affected. AMENOEO MOT/ON: Place amended ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title, as follow: ORDINANCE NO. NS-2825 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING HOUSING OPPORTUNITY STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING THAT IS AFFORDABLE TO A RANGE OF HOUSEHOLDS WITH VARYING INCOME LEVELS a. Modify Section 41-1904 (b) as follow - ...for the project, in whole or in part, by constructing a mix of affordable units or substantially rehabilitating existing rental units the readired number ef-?-s+t??? f fc° `°a o^??a,-.^`:^' °?.-' The number of ether than that-o?the ^cc??cvccaTCCVlazc??cta rr?b7Cbc.... substantially rehabilitated unites that will be required under the off-site unit provision will be determined based on a calculation of the affordability gap associated with on-site provision of the units. This CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 NOVEMBER 7, 2011