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10A Page 9 1"'��..`",'- �,f�Ra f��:�i[ C��.'��.k�- ` �. K. .. �. �, a, u �a s �r tr .a .� ,. � _, � W s ws � a .r . ,� r� �:- �% a- a � � a ,rv � s :» a a e� +s o.�, n� r :� a�. � �,. AB 1256, a bill authored byAssemblywoman have more meaningful equity share programs in Anna Cabailero (D-5alinas), aims to curb some of place. The result is that local agencies either that frustration. If passed, the measure would have to create (and managej two types of units in carve out an exemption to the Density Bonus Law any given development ar succumb to the criteria for cities that already are creating affordable of the Density Bonus Law and risk losing the unit housing under qualifying inclusionary housing from its affordable stock within a short period of programs. time. The qualifying performance standards include 7he League encourages cities to review and a minimum 10 percent inclusionary requirement, supportAB 1256. More information on the bill and propor�ional fees and iand dedication require- a sample letter of support is available by looking ments, and a minimum affardability pericd {except up AB 1256 at www.cacities.orq/billsearch. that communities with qualifying equity sharing :t x u- 1r) �i!� e1'� 'A &" ,.. .2 Ge ao- �^ 3� � ai e A ? ti: p. � n prograins may have shorter affordability periods). w� �k� ,. �� . ��°�."t`"s� '�";;�': . These provisions assure that only ordinances Although the need for licensed residential group that are designed to produce affordable units home facilities is recognized by local governments, actually qualify for the exception. In contrast,the their overconcentration in single family neighbor- Density Banus Law has no similar guarantee of hoods is a serious public safety concern. AB 411 unit production; it only becomes effective at the would give locaf govemments the opportunity to election of the developer. provide information about the conditions that exist at "AB 1256 is a common sense solution be- a Proposed group home location in a city to the cause the state density bonus is really a voluntary Director of the Department of Social Services. inclusionary housing law,"said Bill Higgins,the This is a significant improvement to the current League's legislative representative on land use prpcess where state agencies do not necessarily and housing issues. "Those cities that have taken consider all refevant local issues, including the the extra step to assure greater affordability presence of other homes and facilities on adjacent should be given the incentive of regulatory relief or nearby parcels. The proposed process will lead and AB 1256 provides that.° to impr�ved siting�ec�sions and help to ensure fhat group home residents wilk receive the maximum In past years,the California Legislature has rehabilitation and support services for those who live adopted a number of statewide mandates related in them. to housing production. A continuing problem is that the requirements of the Density Bonus Law "7he problem of group homes isn't a Republican tlo not match u�with loca! inclusionary zoning problem or a Democrat problem and it's c[ear that programs. the Assembly Human Services Committee agrees," explained Assemblyman Bill Emmerson,AB 411's For example, for-sale moderate-income author. "However,this is just the first step in solving housing units can be resold immediately at fair the legitimate concerns facing cities and residents market vaiue under the Density Bonus Law. alike." Although the local agency captures the difference in the sale between the affordable and market price, they have lost the affordable unit from their ��;�" ;;;��'�; ��j��g';��y��,; �;� �:��;� ��C; inventory. �., �, c��r £.�..��i�� is��:��, ��i��it In contrast, most local inclusionary programs 't�"'dV�.t:��t��'9.��'�'.. have longer affordability periods for such units or Visit the League's Official Website--www.cacities.org PRlORITY �OCUS • PAGE 3 March 30, 2007 • lssue #93