HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRESENTATION #1
Special City Council Work Study on
Housing Ad Hoc Committee
Recommendations to Amend the
Housing Opportunity Ordinance
JULY 26, 2021
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Recap
th
o On July 6, City Council received a report on the progress
of the Housing Ad Hoc Committee and discussed the
changes to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance
recommended by the Committee.
o City Council provided direction to staff to reach out to
stakeholders and hold a Work Study session.
o City Council identified over 100 key community
stakeholders
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Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations on
Key HOO Provisions
Current OrdinanceAd Hoc Committee Recommendations
Adjust applicability threshold from 20
Only applies to residential projects with 20 units to 5 units, combined witha sliding
or more unitsscale for payment of in-lieu fee
Applicability
Only applies to projectswhere there is an:Include triggerprovisions from the
and Triggers
Increase in the residential density above previous ordinance:
for the
the density prescribed by the General Include increase in the residential
Ordinance
Plan or mixed-use development density permitted by the zoning
standardsclassification
Applies only to incremental units above Include all City initiated General Plan
the permitted densityAmendments and Zone Changes after
November 28, 2011
Units for Rent:
Rental Set-
AddNew Category:
15% Low Income (51-80% AMI)
5% Extremely Low Income (0-30% AMI)
Aside Units
10% Very Low Income (31-50% AMI)
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Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations on
Key HOO Provisions
Current OrdinanceAd Hoc Committee Recommendations
Pay In-Lieu Feeof $15.00 / square
Option to
foot for projects with 20 or more
Satisfy
Pay In-Lieu Feeof $5.00 / square footunits
Inclusionary
Apply sliding scale for smaller projects
Requirements
based on In-Lieu Fee Schedule below
In-Lieu Fee Schedule
# of UnitsFee Per Square Foot of Habitable Area
5 9 $6.00
10 14$9.00
15 19$12.00
20 or more units$15.00
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Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations on
Key HOO Provisions
Current OrdinanceAd Hoc Committee Recommendations
Payment of
Priorto issuance of the first occupancy
the In-Lieu Priorto issuance of building permit
approval
Fee
Encourage a project opting for the in lieu
payment option or receiving inclusionary
Skilled&
housing fund to provide an enforceable Consider makingthis provision a
Trained
commitment to use a skilled & trained mandatory commitment
Workforce
workforce in accordance with Public
Contract Code Section 2601-2602
Affordability
55 yearsIn perpetuity
Period
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Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations on
Key HOO Provisions
Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations
Add to the current eligible uses of the inclusionary housing
fund:
A priority for the creation of new affordable housing
Additional
opportunities for large families currently living in the City
Enhancements to the
Ordinance
Programs addressing housing security, eviction
prevention, and housing legal assistance for city
residents
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Work Study Agenda
o Staff Presentation
o Key Stakeholder Comments
o Public Comments
o City Council Discussion and Direction
to Staff
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