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6.1.B. - Page 4 <br /> May 9. 2016 <br /> The Honorable Kevin Mullin <br /> State Assemblymember <br /> State Capitol Room 3160 <br /> Sacramento, CA 94249-2022 <br /> The Honorable David Chiu <br /> State Assemblymember <br /> State Capitol Room 2196 <br /> Sacramento, CA 94249-0017 <br /> Re: Support for AB 2502: Local Inclusionary Housing Policies <br /> The City of Redwood City is writing to express support for AB 2502, which would protect the ability of <br /> jurisdictions to implement inclusionary requirements for rental housing. <br /> Local inclusionary housing programs in California have proven to be effective tools for producing new <br /> homes that would be affordable to working families and creating strong, diverse neighborhoods with a <br /> arrange of housing choices. San Mateo County is experiencing an affordability crisis of historic <br /> proportions. High housing costs crowd out family spending on necessities, such as food and health care. <br /> Inclusionary housing programs help local jurisdictions address the affordable housing shortage and the <br /> significant increase in housing costs seen over the past several years.AB 2502 would expand a <br /> jurisdictions ability to produce a wider range of housing types, specifically, rental housing. <br /> Redwood City is a leader among Peninsula cities in establishing affordable housing policies and <br /> programs. In December 2015, the City was one of the first on the Peninsula to adopt an updated <br /> affordable housing impact fee. In October 2015,the City amended its Accessory Dwelling Unit <br /> regulations with the purpose of generating more affordable housing opportunities throughout the City. <br /> Later this month, the City is expected to amend the Downtown Precise Plan residential unit cap to <br /> designate a significant percentage of those residential units as affordable. <br /> AB 2502 would provide the City with an additional tool to produce affordable rental housing within our <br /> community.The City of Redwood City strongly supports AB 2502. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> John Seybert <br /> Mayor, City of Redwood City <br /> cc: City Council <br />