HUMAN RIGHTS AND FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Provide specific feedback regarding the proposed Affordable Housing Incentive Program (AHIP)
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Allison Laff, AICP, Deputy Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission (HRFHC) is not required to take a vote on the proposed Affordable Housing Incentive Program (AHIP). On April 4, 2022, the HRFHC reviewed the proposed AHIP and did not recommend any changes to the proposed program and did not request additional time to review the proposed program. The AHIP is returning to the HRFHC, at the request of the Chair, so that the HRFHC can provide specific feedback to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council regarding the proposed program. A public hearing on the AHIP is scheduled for the July 6, 2022 PZC meeting; City Council review is anticipated in August/September 2022.
BACKGROUND:
Consultant SB Friedman was engaged by the City in fall 2019 to analyze the City's housing market and project short- and long-term housing needs. The final plan entitled "Addressing Unmet Housing Needs" was reviewed by the HRFHC and approved by the City Council in September 2020.
The findings included in the plan were used as the basis for developing a menu of policy options to address identified housing challenges and capitalize on opportunities to create diverse housing options at various price points. One of the key recommendations included in the plan was the development of an Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance (IZO) that would link the creation of affordable housing units to market-rate residential development.
In January 2021, the City Council directed staff to begin work on an IZO. On February 16, 2021, the City Council awarded Procurement 21-054, Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance Advisory Services, to SB Friedman and Duncan Associates (subconsultant).
June 2021 Workshop
On June 21, 2021, ...
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