Housing

What's happening

• The City authorizes the purchase of 758 Pacific Avenue for $2,178,786.
• The property will be placed under the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to build affordable housing, financed with a loan amendment up to $13,666,153.

Why it matters

It adds new affordable housing units, helping low‑income residents find stable homes.

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• The City authorizes forgiving about $1,172,500 of outstanding rent and lowering the base rent to $5,000 per month for the Shew Yick property.
• The month‑to‑month lease will end on September 30, 2026.

Why it matters

Provides financial relief to the tenant and supports continued use of the property.

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• Council will waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the development agreement for the Woodland Park Euclid Improvements Project.
• The amendment changes impact fee timing, off‑site affordable housing units, water and storm‑drainage infrastructure, and fee credits.

Why it matters

The changes affect how affordable housing is provided and improve water and drainage services for the neighborhood.

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• Council will waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance creating a Temporary Housing Development Incentive Program for projects of 20 units or fewer.
• Council will direct the City Manager to adopt administrative guidelines for implementing the program.

Why it matters

The program temporarily removes inclusionary housing requirements for small projects, encouraging new housing production and helping the city meet its regional housing needs.

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• The Board approved a 75‑year ground lease (with a 24‑year extension option) for the City’s property at 1939 Market Street with Mercy Housing California 109, L.P.
• The lease will enable construction of 187 affordable rental units for low‑income households, with an annual base rent of $15,000.

Why it matters

The lease creates new affordable housing units in a central location, helping address the city’s housing shortage for low‑income families.

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• The Planning Code is amended to raise the maximum guest rooms for hotels from five to ten in specified residential zones.
• The change applies to RH‑2, RH‑3, RM‑1 through RM‑4, RTO‑1, and RTO‑M districts.

Why it matters

Allows more short‑term rentals, affecting housing availability and neighborhood character.

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• The Board approved a loan amendment authorizing up to $27,248,500 to fund predevelopment of a 216‑unit affordable senior housing project at 1234, 1270, and 1280 Great Highway.
• The project includes a commercial shell for community‑serving space and serves low‑income and formerly homeless seniors.

Why it matters

The financing moves forward a large affordable housing development that will provide safe, low‑cost homes for seniors in need.

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• The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to enter into a lease of real property at 125 Bayshore Boulevard.
• The lease covers approximately 31,200 square feet of space, including about 22,965 square feet of buildings, and will be used for emergency shelter purposes.
• The lease begins on July 1, 2026, for an initial ten‑year term with two five‑year extension options, at an annual base rent of $655,200 with 3% yearly increases.

Why it matters

It provides a dedicated site for emergency shelter, helping address homelessness and committing city funds to the program.

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• The Board authorized the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to accept a $2,520,000 in‑kind consulting gift from FUSE Corp provided by seven FUSE Fellows.
• The gift will support coordination and strategy across public health, housing, homelessness, and human services from August 1 2026 to October 20 2028.

Why it matters

The consulting services aim to improve service delivery for residents facing housing instability and homelessness.

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• The city adopted a policy to expand site‑based Permanent Supportive Housing that prohibits on‑site illicit drug use.
• City funding for new PSH must be used for Drug‑Free PSH unless legal or funding conflicts exist.
• The Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing must survey residents and adopt rules for evictions from City‑funded Drug‑Free PSH.

Why it matters

Ensuring drug‑free environments supports people experiencing homelessness who prefer such housing and promotes community safety.

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• The city reduced Inclusionary Affordable Housing requirements for projects of 25 units or more.
• The city deleted Inclusionary Affordable Housing requirements for projects under 25 units.
• Developers can now dedicate land to the city instead of paying the Inclusionary Housing fee.

Why it matters

These changes lower development costs and may speed up new housing construction, affecting housing affordability and city revenue.

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• City Council will consider adopting an ordinance that updates Chapter 17.78 to align ADU rules with new state laws.
• The ordinance also seeks a CEQA common‑sense exemption.

Why it matters

It updates local zoning to comply with state ADU laws, affecting the ability to build accessory units and overall housing supply.

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