City CouncilRedwood City
Direct staff on Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act
Staff are directed to keep the current GDAP plan area and continue the existing project scope.
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Rent, affordable homes, zoning, and decisions that shape where people can live.
Staff are directed to keep the current GDAP plan area and continue the existing project scope.
Council will waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance amending the Zoning Code to implement the 2023‑31 Housing Element and streamline development review.
Council will direct staff to let SB 79 baseline obligations take effect without a temporary exclusion ordinance.
Council will vote to direct staff to let the baseline obligations of Senate Bill 79 take effect without a temporary exclusion ordinance and to develop a Transit‑Oriented Development Alternative Plan.
The Planning Code will be amended to allow up to ten guest rooms for hotel uses in several residential districts.
The city will adopt a policy to expand site‑based permanent supportive housing that prohibits on‑site illicit drug use.
What's happening
Why it matters
It creates more safe housing options for people experiencing homelessness who want drug‑free environments and ensures city funds are used accordingly.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee voted to amend the Administrative Code to expand the City’s Drug‑Free Permanent Supportive Housing policy, adding requirements for funding, resident surveys, and eviction standards.
Decided Jul 9, 2026.
Council will receive the supplemental Elections Code Section 9212 Report on impacts of the Proposed Ordinance.
The council will receive a supplemental Elections Code Section 9212 Report on impacts of the Proposed Ordinance (Attachment C). Then the council must choose either to adopt the Proposed Ordinance without alteration (Attachment A) or adopt a resolution calling for an election to be consolidated with the General Municipal Election and Statewide General Election on November 3, 2026, and submit to voters an initiative measure to amend the Redwood City Code to impose additional rent control and just cause eviction limits (Attachment B).
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Police Code to modify the Fair Chance Ordinance. It prohibits employers and affordable housing providers from using out-of-state criminal convictions for lawful activities such as abortion-related healthcare, drag performances, gender-affirming care, and spontaneous abortion.
A resolution would extend by 90 days the time the Planning Commission has to decide on an ordinance that waives development impact fees for corner‑lot projects under the Housing Choice‑San Francisco program.
The Board will consider a resolution extending by 90 days the time for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that exempts corner‑lot projects under the Housing Choice‑San Francisco program from development impact fees.
The Board will consider an ordinance amending the Police Code to broaden the Fair Chance Ordinance. It would prohibit employers and affordable housing providers from using out‑of‑state criminal convictions related to abortion care, drag performances, gender‑affirming care, or spontaneous abortion, and would increase penalties for violations.
The Board will consider a resolution supporting California Assembly Bill 1573, which would include victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in the definition of “target population” for housing element requirements.
What's happening
Why it matters
Including these survivors ensures housing plans address their needs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: bos@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk of the Board at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244 before the meeting begins.
Decision update
The item “Support AB 1573 Unseen and Unheard Housing Act” was approved.
Decided Jul 7, 2026.
The ordinance proposes to lower Inclusionary Affordable Housing program requirements for projects with 25 units or more.
The committee considered an ordinance to amend the Planning Code, reducing requirements for the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program for projects of 25 units or more and eliminating them for smaller projects. The changes also allow developers to dedicate land instead of paying fees and modify impact fee requirements. The ordinance includes conforming updates to the Building and Administrative Codes.
The committee will consider an ordinance to amend the Planning Code. It would lower inclusionary affordable housing requirements for projects of 25 units or more, remove requirements for projects under 25 units, let developers dedicate land instead of paying fees, and reduce certain development impact fees.
The Planning Commission approved a landscape screening plan with hardscape improvements, outdoor lighting, and a fence for a new single-family residence at 28155 Alto Verde Lane.
The Planning Commission approved a landscape screening plan for a home addition at 14554 De Bell Road.
Staff will present an amendment to add Article 17 to Chapter 1 of Title 10, creating inclusionary housing regulations.
Commission members will discuss and vote to adopt the updated work plan that outlines priorities and projects for the next fiscal year.
What's happening
Why it matters
The work plan guides how the commission allocates resources and addresses land‑use, housing, and transportation issues that impact the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person or via Zoom using the provided link.
Email: planning.commission@pln.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Approve revised Planning Commission Work Plan FY 2026‑2027” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Rauser, Levy, Hetterly, Belska, O'Donoghue, Cohen; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
The Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony and decide whether to accept or reject Stanford University's annual compliance report required by its 2000 General Use Permit.
What's happening
Why it matters
The decision determines if Stanford continues to meet land‑use conditions that affect surrounding neighborhoods and future development.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person or via Zoom using the link above.
Email: planning.commission@pln.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the email before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Public hearing on Stanford University Annual Report No. 25” passed unanimously (Ayes: Rauser, Levy, Hetterly, Belska, O'Donoghue, Cohen; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
Commission staff will recommend adopting a Vesting Tentative Map that covers 640‑690 Concar Dr., 1855 S. Delaware St., and 1820 S. Grant St. for a new commercial/residential development. The project is being classified as exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code Section 21080.66.
City Council will consider a resolution to change land‑use rules in the Main Street Overlay, allowing certain existing buildings to add up to two‑thirds of the public‑benefit bonus floor‑area ratio for office space.
Council will consider a resolution to change land‑use allowances in the Downtown/Station Area “Main Street” Overlay, including new allowances for office space and modifications to several use categories such as animal clinics, banks, and business services.