DATE: November 19, 2019
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Development Services Director
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of Senate Bill 2 Planning Grant to Accelerate Housing Production and to Receive Program Funds
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the City Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) authorizing the submittal of an SB 2 Planning Grant application and to authorize receipt of program funds.
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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 prioritizes infill development. The goals of the grant align with City efforts to remove barriers to housing development at all income levels. 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, which would streamline the approval, environmental review process, and development of mixed density housing within the City.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III Market Rate Developer Interview Responses: What can the City of Hayward do to encourage housing production?