To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Williams
Meeting Date: March 1, 2022
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Supervisor Williams |
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463-4441 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 20 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval of Direction to Staff to 1) Determine Public Interest in Increased Housing, 2) Determine Where They Want It, 3) Determine Whether They Will Accept High-Density Multi-family Structures, and 4) Propose General Plan Updates Necessary to Realize Private Industry Development
(Sponsor: Supervisor Williams)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Direct Staff to 1) Determine public interest in increased housing, 2) Determine where they want it, 3) Determine whether they will accept high-density multi-family structures, and 4) Propose General Plan Updates Necessary to Realize Private Industry Development.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
The lack of new housing in Mendocino County is a recurring theme. Housing starts are primarily influenced by the cost of land, labor, materials and regulatory compliance. The County of Mendocino does not control the price of labor, materials or regulatory compliance. The free market establishes the cost of labor and materials. The State of California dictates building code. The one variable Mendocino County can control is land use. Greater density and allowance of multi-family buildings would lower the per-unit price of new housing. A recent survey by Supervisor Williams collected input from 327 residents, with 95% believing Mendocino County needs more housing and 78% favoring “Re-envision / facilitate housing needs” over “Re-envision / facilitate housing needs”.
Water infrastructure development and short-term vacation rental regulation will help but will not be enough to address the existing housing demand.
Action speaks louder than words. The people deserve the benefits an update to our General Plan would provide
Alternative Action/Motion:
Maintain status quo.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Existing Salaries |
budgeted in current f/y: Debatable |
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current f/y cost: Staff Time |
if no, please describe: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: TBD |
revenue agreement: N/A |
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budget clarification: N/A |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Judy Morris, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Choose an item. |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk II |
Final Status:Approved with Modification |
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Date: March 1, 2022 |
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