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l\lINUTES City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-l\1ay 3, 2004 Page 10 Councilmenlber Grant asked for clarification regarding the action requested on this itenl. Mr. Jermanis noted that the various policies contained in the Housing Strategy have been reviewed by the Business Development Committee, and staff is now requesting Council's approval of the Housing Strategy and direction to begin implementation. COll1l11unity Development Director Hanson Hom gave a brief background on the need for a Housing Strategy. He pointed out several reasons for the Strategy: to comply with State mandates for meeting affordable housing goals contained in the Housing Element, to effectively target the use of Housing Set Aside funds and to address housing issues contained in other policy documents such as the East 14th South Area Development Strategy. Mr. Horn noted that the Business Development Committee recommended that the Housing Strategy be brought forward to the full City Council for approval in concept. Once approved, staff will work to further develop the Strategy and return to the City Council with draft ordinances in support of the Strategy. Councilmember Grant commented that the East 14th South Area Development Strategy will create opportunities for new housing. She expressed concern that a disproportionate number of new affordable housing units could be developed in the South Area because the opportunity for new housing development is there and cOlnmented that she would like to see a diverse mix of housing in the South Area. She asked who monitors affordable housing covenants. Ms. Brown indicated that staff monitors the projects, and there is also a deed of trust, regulatory agreement and resale agreement placed on the property. Councilmenlber Badger commented that on a recent trip to Sacrmnento, he learned about anticipated legislation which will relax the requirements on secondary units and relnove many restrictions that cities currently impose on developers in an attempt to help cities meet their affordable housing requirements. · Minute Order No. 2004-018, Motion to Approve in Concept the Draft Housing Strategy with All the Proposed Policies and Authorize the City Staff to Develop Proposed Inc1usionary Zoning and Density Bonus Ordinances. The City Council approved in concept the Draft Housing Strategy \vith all the proposed policies and authorized the City staff to develop proposed Inclusionary Zoning And Density Bonus Ordinances. M/S/C Santos and Nardine. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 C. Matter of Formation of Eden Road Advisory Committee (creates an advisory committee comprised of seven members to study issues related to the proposed development of Eden Road). (3019) Mayor Young addressed the Inethod for appointing the committee members, suggesting that either an ad hoc committee be formed to make recommendations to the full Council or that each member of the Council be allowed to choose one member.