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6.H. - Page 3 of 16 Specifically, the amendments would amend Government Code section 8698.4(3) (3) Homeless shelters constructed or allowed under this chapter shall not be subject to the Special Occupancy Parks Act (Part 2.3 (commencing with Section 18860) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code), the Mobilehome Parks Act (Part 2.1 (commencing with Section 18200) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code), the Mobilehome Residency Law (Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 798) of Title 2 of Part 2 of Division 2 of the Civil Code), or the Recreational Vehicle Park Occupancy Law (Chapter 2.6 (commencing with Section 799.20) of Title 2 of Part 2 of Division 2 of the Civil Code), except that disposition of any vehicle or its contents abandoned by its owner shall be performed pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 1980) of Title 5 of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code. Additionally, the proposed amendments to Government Code section 8698.4 (b) (1) would modify the definition of a homeless shelter: "Homeless shelter" means a facility with overnight sleeping accommodations, the primary purpose of which is to provide temporary shelter for the homeless that is not in existence after the declared shelter crisis. A temporary homeless shelter community may include supportive and self-sufficiency development services. A "homeless shelter" shall include a parking lot owned or leased by a city, county, or city and county specifically identified as one allowed for safe parking by homeless individuals. Redwood City Legislative Policy Platform: AB 2553 aligns with two areas of the Redwood City Legislative Policy Platform. Specifically: • Support legislation and/or funding mechanisms that promote regional programs to address homelessness and support formerly homeless individuals—including funding for temporary emergency shelters and other supportive services for vulnerable populations • Support legislative and/ or funding mechanisms for safe parking programs Background AB 3308 (Gabriel): According to the Author, "We are in the midst of a serious affordable housing crisis and we should use every partner and every tool available to address it. AB 3308, will provide some much needed clarity that will ensure school districts can and will want to continue building affordable housing for teachers and school employees." Public agencies across California are struggling to recruit and retain employees due to a shortage of affordable housing. The workforce that teaches our children and protects our community often must live and commute from excessively far distances to maintain employment. This lengthy commute is damaging. It is strenuous and unsustainable for the employee, so they often seek alternative employment. High employee turnover is very costly and damaging to an institution. The pollution, wear and tear on vehicle and roads, and increased traffic congestion are a heavy societal cost. Living so far from where they work limits the individual's ability to invest in the community in which they serve. Page 3 of 8 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org 312