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File Number: 15-580 <br />Associates (KMA) to complete the nexus study. <br />KMA was chosen because they have extensive experience preparing nexus studies in <br />California. KMA has worked on nexus studies for over 25 California cities and counties, as <br />well as in Washington and Hawaii. SVCF checked references, including legal counsel, before <br />choosing KMA. The planning firm, Baird + Driskell Community Planning, which managed the <br />San Mateo multi-city effort, will coordinate the process and act as the point of contact for <br />cities. <br />Several jurisdictions in Santa Clara and Alameda counties have expressed interest in <br />coordinating their efforts. SVCF expects at least ten cities to participate in the regional nexus <br />study. To date, the following cities have approved or are in the process of approving the MOU <br />to join in the nexus study: Albany, Fremont, Union City, Campbell, Los Altos, Milpitas, Santa <br />Clara and Saratoga. SVCF expects at least two more cities to participate. Although it is a <br />cooperative effort, each city will receive a unique report based on local market conditions. <br />After receiving the report, cities would be free to adopt or not adopt fees as they see fit. <br />There are a number of significant advantages in doing a combined nexus study, not least of <br />which is to save time and money. An important benefit is that a regional nexus study also <br />offers a regional approach to a regional challenge, which is finding realistic ways to fund <br />affordable housing. Furthermore, while jurisdictions will be free to tailor the fees and programs <br />to meet their particular needs, any amount of standardization will make it easier for <br />developers to comply. <br />The study will document the permissible and recommended fee levels for each jurisdiction for <br />both residential and commercial developments. The nexus study will include the following key <br />components: <br />·Maximum fees permitted on new residential development <br />·Maximum fees permitted on new commercial development <br />·Feasibility study that will provide recommended fees for new residential and <br />commercial development <br />·Supporting material such as fee levels in other cities and the potential benefits of the <br />fees. <br />·Summary of Silicon Valley- and Alameda County-wide material looking at trends, fees <br />in different cities. <br />The pro-rated cost is estimated to not exceed $25,000 for small cities, $32,000 for midsized <br />cities and $42,000 for large cities. The City of San Leandro falls in the midsized cities <br />category. If more cities participate in the study, then the base rate may decrease for all <br />participating cities. <br />It is anticipated that the nexus study will be completed in Spring 2016. <br />Applicable General Plan Policies <br />The following Housing Element policy and action under the General Plan apply: <br />·Policy 53.04 Inclusionary Housing - To the extent permitted by law, require the <br />Page 4 City of San Leandro Printed on 10/27/2015