CouncilorisInclusionary Housing Option Pause
One‑year suspension of the inclusionary housing requirement pending a market‑feasibility study and legal review.
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Council deliberated the pause of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO), with staff presenting a feasibility study that showed only townhome prototypes met yield thresholds. Members Vinh Ngo and Jose Sanchez advocated a pause and an increase of the inclusionary percentage from 9% to 10%, while Thomas Wong cautioned that a stricter ordinance could further disincentivize development. No formal vote was taken; the council agreed to keep the ordinance paused and plan a phased‑in or modified approach as market conditions improve.
Council moved to continue the one‑year pause on the Inclusionary Housing Option (IHO) and approved a motion to receive and file a report on potential legal challenges. Councilmembers Thomas Wong moved the motion, Jose Sanchez seconded it, and Maychelle Yee voted in favor, resulting in a unanimous vote. The motion directed staff to complete the market‑feasibility study and prepare a revised ordinance after 12 months, while also filing the legal challenge report.
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