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Planning Commission Duties with Planning Commission Respect to IZO and Housing Programs 1 of 6 Planning Commission Agenda Report May 22, 2024 Item 6 SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING ORDINANCE AND HOUSING PROGRAMS STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning Commission receive information, ask questions, and discuss staff presentation on the Planning Commission duties under the Pleasanton Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance and other housing-related matters. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY With the reorganization of City Commissions recently authorized by City Council, many of the duties and responsibilities formerly assigned to the Housing Commission are to be formally assumed by the Planning Commission. To assist with the transition of duties from the Housing Commission to the Planning Commission, this agenda item is an opportunity for staff to provide an overview of these duties as they relate to the Planning Commission's role in implementing the Pleasanton Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance (IZO)and other responsibilities with respect to the City’s affordable housing program. BACKGROUND Commission and Committee Reorganization In March 2024, the City Council made a number of changes to the structure of various City Commissions and Committees, with the goal of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of those bodies and City processes more generally. Among the changes was to disband the Housing Commission, and instead assign most of the duties and responsibilities of the Housing Commission to the Planning Commission, with others being absorbed by the Human Services Commission. The modified duties of the Planning Commission are formalized in Ordinance No. 2276 (Exhibit A) and are summarized below: •Make recommendations to the City Council and/or establish policies regarding affordable projects affiliated with the City, including preference and eligibility criteria for City-assisted housing, available grant applications, and new affordable housing programs. •Review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding affordable housing agreements entered into pursuant to Chapter 17.44. [Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance] The discussion section of this report provides additional detail on 1) the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance, which governs affordable housing proposals and the related affordable housing agreements made as part of new development; and 2) provides an overview of the City’s affordable housing programs.