REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
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Consider positions on legislation pending before the State and Federal Legislature, as recommended by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC)
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Statement of Issue:
On June 16, 2021, the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC), comprised of Mayor Kim Carr and Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Delgleize (with Council Member Mike Posey absent) discussed State and Federal issues with relevance to Huntington Beach. Following discussion, the IRC chose to take positions on certain proposed legislation, which are presented to the City Council for further consideration.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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Approve one or more City positions on the following State and Federal legislation:
A) Support AB 571 (Mayes) - Impact Fees for Affordable Housing Units
B) Oppose AB 215 (Chiu) - Relative Progress Determination for Housing Elements
C) Support HR 2307 (Deutch) - Carbon Dividend Trust Fund
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve one or more recommended legislative positions and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
On June 16, 2021, the IRC recommended positions on the following State and Federal legislation, which are being presented to the City Council for consideration:
1. SUPPORT - AB 571 (Mayes) - Impact Fees for Affordable Housing
This bill prohibits a city or county from imposing affordable housing impact fees, including inclusionary zoning fees or in-lieu fees, on a housing development's affordable units. These types of fees may potentially affect the overall cost of a project, which may be passed along to the income restricted buyers or renters of these affordable housing units. The City does not impose these types of impact fees on affordable housing and is supportive of legislation that supports this positi...
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