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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2021-04-27 @6:00CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL AGENDA REVIEW No changes. MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2021 6:00 p.m. Teleconference via Zoom City Council conducted this meeting in accordance with California Governor Newsom's Executive Orders N-29-20 and N-63-20 and COVID-19 pandemic protocols. Mayor Addiego called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Addiego. PUBLIC COMMENTS — comments are limited to items on the Special Meeting Agenda. Members of the public wishing to participate were encouraged to submit public comments in writing in advance of the meeting via eComment by 4: 00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. The following individuals provided eComments: • Cory David • Guest User ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 1. Presentation on Housing Production and Challenges, and Goals for Future Policies. (Nell Selander, Economic and Community Development Deputy Director) Deputy Director Selander introduced the item and provided background information on housing affordability, inventory, expenses, and population growth. In addition, she provided details on evolving households, including multigenerational households and non -relatives living together. Mayor Addiego inquired on the Jobs/Housing imbalance for the North County compared to South San Francisco. Deputy Director Selander stated she would provide the information to Council. Vice Mayor Nagales inquired about the vacancy rates for new developments. Deputy Director Selander stated she would provide the information to Council. Councilmember Flores inquired whether there was still a need for senior housing. Deputy Director Selander stated that there was still a need for senior housing based on the information she had. Planning Manager Rozzi provided information on the Housing Element, and the Regional Housing Needs Allocation. He stated there were currently twenty-six multifamily buildings in the pipeline. A total of 4,060 units were completed, under construction, or pending approval. A total of 3,389 were market -rate units, and 671 units were considered affordable housing. Vice Mayor Nagales stated he would like more family -sized units and to focus on meeting the Regional Housing Needs Allocation numbers. Deputy Director Selander provided an overview of the legislative and judicial barriers in building affordable housing. She also provided information on the rapid rise of land values and construction costs. Mayor Addiego inquired about a list of properties that were built using Redevelopment funds. Deputy Director Selander would follow up and provide the information to Council. Mayor Addiego provided background information on the rapid rise in land values and how the Council attributed to the rise. Deputy Director Selander provided an overview of financing options available for affordable housing projects and displayed the various funding sources for the Rotary Miller and ROEM projects. She stated that 86% of affordable housing developments need funding from 2 or more state funding agencies. City Manager Futrell added that the city donated the land for the Rotary Miller project. Deputy Director Selander provided an overview of the city's affordable housing fund balances and stated that the typical city subsidy is about $100k per unit for an affordable housing project. Mayor Addiego inquired whether the Commercial Linkage Fee was in place for the Kilroy project. Deputy Director Selander stated that the Kilroy project was subject to a development agreement executed in 2011 and the Commercial Linkage Fee became effective in 2018. She stated that the city is expected to generate $68 million in Commercial Linkage Fees from various projects. Vice Mayor Nagales stated he would like to increase the Commercial Linkage Fees to generate additional funds for affordable housing projects. City Manager Futrell stated he would work with Finance on the next steps. Councilmember Flores inquired whether the $68 million amount included the Commercial Linkage Fee for Stripe. Deputy Director Selander stated that the developer was required to pay the fee not the tenant. However, Kilroy was not subject to the Commercial Linkage Fee, as previously stated. Councilmember Coleman requested a list of inclusionary requirements for neighboring cities and the Council to consider an affordable housing overlay. Deputy Director Selander stated staff would research the overlay and report back to Council. Deputy Director Selander provided an overview of the city, state, and federal intervention programs to preserve affordable housing. Councilmember Flores inquired whether the Emergency Repair Programs covered recreational vehicles and trailers. Community Development Coordinator Romasanta stated that the programs did not cover them due to federal funding restrictions. Councilmember Flores would like to explore emergency repair funding for recreational vehicles and mobile homes. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 27, 2021 MINUTES PAGE 2 1 F__� Councilmember Coleman inquired about the duration of affordability restrictions for affordable housing units. Deputy Director Selander stated that the standard affordability was fifty-five years; however, it could be longer in ownership housing. Mayor Addiego inquired whether the rent cap was still in effect. Vice Mayor Nagales provided information on the current rent cap. Vice Mayor Nagales inquired about the fund balance for the rental assistance program. Deputy Director Selander stated the remaining funds in the rental assistance program were under $50k, and new funding was expected from the state. Vice Mayor Nagales would like to provide a safety net for renters when the eviction moratorium expires. Councilmember Coleman inquired whether it would be possible to pass a citywide eviction moratorium extension. City Attorney Woodruff stated he would need to do some research to ensure it would be consistent with SB 91 and did not override it. Councilmember Coleman stated he would like the Council to pursue a community land trust and a rental registry. He requested a rental registry be placed on a future agenda. Deputy Director Selander stated she would work with the City Manager and staff to bring back items to Council. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Addiego adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Res ectfully submitted by: Cindy Vla Assistant City Clerk Approved: 6 /) / 202j SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Approved: -74az &kL Mark ddiego Mayor April 27, 2021 PAGE