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File Number: 25-347 level of service by dividing the value of existing park facilities by the existing demand. The fees were evaluated based on square footage ranges per AB 602. The ranges were developed by reviewing the housing entitlement pipeline and calculating typical unit sizes by bedroom count. Updated Parkland Dedication Requirements Amendments to Municipal Code Section 7-1-815 are proposed to adopt an updated parkland dedication standard for subdivided properties of 3 acres per 1,000 residents (previously 5 acres) to align with the updated nexus study and legal requirements. The acreage dedication is tied to unit size and average occupancy, ensuring a consistent, legally defensible methodology. Updated Park Impact Fees Table 1 in Attachment F provides the existing Park Facilities Development Impact Fee structure based on residential development type as opposed to square foot ranges. Table 2 in Attachment F shows the proposed Park Facilities Development Impact Fees, which are structured by square footage ranges in compliance with updated legal requirements and would prioritize improvements to existing park facilities rather than parkland acquisition, consistent with the recently adopted Parks Master Plan. Although City fees are not the primary factor influencing development feasibility, the proposed fee levels are intended to right-size Park Development Impact Fees to better enable housing development in San Leandro given current market conditions inhibiting and/or affecting housing financing and construction. As required by State Law, a list of planned capital improvements is included that identifies priority park improvements and land acquisitions eligible for impact fee funding, supporting the General Plan standard and ensuring timely expenditure of fee revenues. Fee Waiver Program To implement the Housing Element and remove governmental constraints to housing development, a fee waiver program for affordable units and ADUs was evaluated. Staff proposes targeted fee reductions and waivers: ·Affordable Housing Developments: o Projects where all units are affordable and developed by qualified nonprofit organizations would be exempt from all Park Development Impact Fees. o Other affordable projects may qualify for a 50% reduction in Park Development Impact Fees if units are income-restricted for the required duration (55 years for rentals, 45 years for ownership). ·ADUs: Park Development Impact Fees and DFSI are proposed to be waived to encourage ADU construction (ADUs less than 750 sq ft are exempted from impact fees per State Law). Public Art Program Staff also seeks Council direction on the creation of a public art requirement for new development projects. The Public Art Master Plan (2017) calls for establishing an art obligation for private development projects set at one percent of overall construction costs (exceeding $250,000) with a minimum percent allocated into a public art fund. Such programs typically include an optional in-lieu fee used to fund art in public locations. The opportunity to establish a new art requirement without compromising market feasibility was taken into consideration when drafting the proposed park development impact fees. If so directed, staff would Page 4 City of San Leandro Printed on 9/4/2025