Adopt updated housing plan to meet state requirements for new homes
In Plain English
California requires cities to update their housing plans every 8 years to show how they will accommodate new homes. Richmond's current housing element expires soon and needs state approval. The updated plan identifies sites where developers can build housing and sets goals for affordable units.
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Votes
Close the public hearing
6 to 0
Accept the staff recommendations and that staff return to the City Council within 3 months with a recommendation to increase the in-lieu fees to about 80% of the cost of the home for ownership projects
3 to 3
Accept staff's recommendations
2 to 3
That each staff recommended program be voted on separately
3 to 3
Adopt item (1) of the recommended action
Accept Staff Recommended Program H-1.3.2 (Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Study)
5 to 1
Accept Staff Recommended Program H-1.3.4 (Community Land Trust Study)
6 to 0
Accept Staff Recommended Program H-4.2.2 (Expansion of Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance)
5 to 1
Accept Staff Recommended Program H-4.2.3 (Rent Control Ordinance Study)
5 to 1
Adopt Resolution No. 4-13
5 to 1
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