TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: March 13, 2018
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Carmel J. Angelo
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 min
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Direction to Staff Regarding Options to Encourage Housing Opportunities to Assist with Fire Recovery Efforts, Including Review of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
(Sponsor: Executive Office)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding options to encourage housing opportunities to assist with the County's fire recovery efforts.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On March 23, 2009 the Board adopted the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (Ordinance); March 20, 2017 the Board referred the Ordinance to the General Government Committee; May 8, 2017 the General Government Committee reviewed the Ordinance and referred it to the Board. On May 16, 2017 the Board discussed the Ordinance but provided no direction to staff. On October 10, 2017 the Board ratified and has subsequently continued a declaration of local emergency related to the Redwood Complex Fire.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Housing was a critical need in Mendocino County prior to the October 8, 2017 onset of the Redwood Complex Fire. Since that time, the Board has consistently directed that the Executive Office and County staff make every reasonable effort to assist with fire recovery efforts. Consistent with that direction, the County has formed a housing task force.
In 2009, the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance was adopted by the Board and was intended to encourage the construction of units of extremely low, very low, low and moderate income housing by requiring the inclusion of such units within new housing developments. The Ordinance contains provisions for payment of in-lieu fees as an alternative to construction of affordable units and also contains the authority for the approval of alte...
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