DATE: October 22, 2019
TO: Homelessness-Housing Task Force
FROM: Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT
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Senate Bill 2 Grant Application
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Homelessness-Housing Task Force (HHTF) reviews the report and provides comments on the proposed Senate Bill 2 Planning Grant projects that are intended to streamline housing approvals.
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SUMMARY
The City is eligible for $310,000 in planning grant money from the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) provided that the funds are used to accelerate housing production, streamline the approval of housing development at all income levels, and prioritize infill development. Staff recommends that the City apply for and utilize the funds to update the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance to allow for density bonuses in excess of the maximum permitted under State Law subject to specific criteria; and, to adopt Zoning Map and Ordinance Amendments to bring the zoning on various properties in line with their applicable General Plan designations. This would streamline the approval, environmental review process, and development of mixed density housing within the City. HHTF members will have the opportunity to vote for or against the SB 2 Resolution when it goes before the full Council at regularly scheduled November 19, 2019 City Council meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Map of Properties with Inconsistent Zoning/General Plan Designation
Attachment III Notice of Funding Availability for SB 2 Planning Grants Program