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projects would fit well into existing neighborhoods, and not create unintended impacts. Any
<br /> changes to the municipal code as a result of Housing Element policy would be drafted with
<br /> input from the public. Since many neighborhoods have unique characteristics that may not be
<br /> reflected in other areas, modifications to the code to allow additional units or an alternative
<br /> style of housing would be aligned with the objectives of the policy in addition to be customized
<br /> to fit in with and be aligned with the preferences of the neighborhood.
<br /> California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) Workforce Housing
<br /> Program
<br /> Another approach is to evaluate unique financing programs. In March or April, the City Council
<br /> is anticipated to review and evaluate the Workforce Housing Program, run by the California
<br /> Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA), which supports local jurisdiction's
<br /> acquisition and conversion of market-rate apartment projects to deed-restricted
<br /> moderate-income housing units.
<br /> The City Council will provide direction on whether the City should join the Joint Powers
<br /> Authority that administers the program, which would facilitate the City participating in the
<br /> program should an opportunity for a specific project arise.
<br /> RECOMMENDATION
<br /> Based on the possible strategies outlined in this report, staff recommends the following be
<br /> implemented:
<br /> 1. Define, "Workforce housing." Workforce housing has been discussed during the
<br /> Housing Element update at various stages, but has yet to be defined. Staff recommends
<br /> that the Planning Commission review the two draft definitions provided in this report and
<br /> provide a recommendation for a definition.
<br /> 2. Streamline ADU production. One of the objectives after adopting the ADU ordinance
<br /> was to strategize on how to streamline ADU production. An approach that some
<br /> jurisdictions have taken is to secure the services of a local architect or design firm to
<br /> provide the public with preapproved plan sets for ADUs so that a property owner does
<br /> not bear the cost and time associated with obtaining design and construction plans.
<br /> After speaking with staff from other cities that have taken this approach, however, staff
<br /> is considering alternatives to streamline ADU production. An alternative approach would
<br /> be to have companies that specialize in ADUs provide plans for the City to pre-approve,
<br /> as opposed to the City hiring a design team to prepare the plans. In either case, or with
<br /> another option, the objective would be streamline ADU production, and the City could
<br /> pursue a strategy accordingly.
<br /> 3. Complete Objective Design Standards. As mentioned in this report and as the Planning
<br /> Commission is aware, the City is undertaking completion of ODS for residential
<br /> development. In September 2021, the Commission reviewed draft standards for
<br /> larger-scale multifamily development (i.e., the remaining sites designated as part of the
<br /> 2012 Housing Element); these standards would incorporate the additional sites that are
<br /> included as part of the current Housing Element effort. Also, as the Planning
<br /> Commission is aware, objective standards were incorporated into the City's SB 9
<br /> ordinance. As a complement to development that could occur on smaller sites (not the
<br /> larger Housing Element sites), staff will be working with the consultant team to draft
<br /> objective standards for smaller infill projects.
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<br />anced approach, and continue to allow for an encourage the production of larger affordable units,
<br /> as well as smaller units.
<br /> 9 The City Council has requested a discussion of affordability restrictions for SB 9 units; this item is expected to be
<br /> brought to the Council this spring.
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