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CityCouncil | 2020-01-21 | 6 | The City Attorney responded brief direction may be given that the proceeds should be considered for affordable housing; stated the details should be left for a future, agendized meeting. Acting Chair Knox White inquired whether the Housing Authority has received communication related to guidance in achieving the highest sale price possible. The Community Development Director responded the Housing Authority had the opportunity to purchase the property when it was listed; stated the Housing Authority did not indicate interest in the property; the Housing Authority may indicate future interest related to the affordable housing component of the project. Chair Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Branagh would be willing to consider a higher percentage of affordable housing units. Commissioner Vella inquired whether the desire is to have the proceeds of the project be spent on affordable housing in some way or, as an alternative, have staff negotiate a higher percentage of affordable housing within the proposed project. Chair Ezzy Ashcraft responded a higher affordable housing percentage would not be in lieu of the proceeds; inquired whether more affordable housing units could be planned; expressed support for entertaining creative solutions to have more affordable housing units. Commissioner Daysog stated few parcels are available for affordable housing; inquired whether the City owns the property. The Community Development Director responded the property is owned by the Successor Agency; stated the Successor Agency cannot donate the land. Commissioner Daysog expressed support for the creation of a subcommittee to work with staff and Branagh; stated time should be spent evaluating options for the parcel; inquired whether the density bonus is effective within the context of the housing overlay; expressed concern for not being consistent with Measure A. Commissioner Oddie noted escrow can take up to 15 months to complete; stated a hearing will be held in order to address spending the sale proceeds; 3 units of affordable housing is not enough. The Community Development Director stated the challenge is the small size of the property. Commissioner Oddie stated that he would prefer 5 or 8 affordable housing units. Special Meeting Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission January 21, 2020 3 | CityCouncil/2020-01-21.pdf |