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6.C. - Page 7 of 29 <br />existing resources and any future updates to ADU development guidelines. The City will <br />provide a flow chart on our ADU website to clarify the review process for new ADUs and <br />for legalizing unpermitted ADUs. The City will update the ADU submittal checklist, ADU <br />handout, unpermitted ADU flowchart, and broadcast these updates on social media by <br />the end of 2021. <br />R2. By December 31, 2020, the County and its cities should commit to meeting for the <br />purpose of finding collaborative solutions for: <br />o developing and publicizing additional financial partners to help homeowners finance the <br />construction of new Second Units as well as the upgrading of non -permitted existing <br />Second Units; <br />o developing solutions to address the shortage of licensed contractors willing to work on <br />small projects including, but not limited to, the feasibility of licensed contractors <br />engaging and supervising non -licensed "handymen" <br />o identifying and collaborating with training institutions to recruit and train more general <br />contractors and inspectors. <br />Such meetings may occur in connection with 21 Elements Project meetings regarding Second <br />Units, or through a separate platform. <br />Response: This recommendation is in the process of being implemented. On December <br />3, 2020, a 21 Elements meeting was held to explore issues related to ADU construction, <br />and amnesty programs for non -conforming units. Concerning ADU financing, the City of <br />Redwood City will continue with its partnership with the County of San Mateo to <br />promote any financing programs available through the County. The City commits to <br />meet with 21 Elements on any collaborative solutions for facilitating new ADU <br />construction and upgrading non -permitted ADUs. The City of Redwood City is currently <br />participating in collaborative meetings with 21 Elements on this topic, and anticipates <br />full implementation by the end of the calendar year 2021. <br />The Housing Endowment and Regional Trust (HEART) of San Mateo County has <br />developed four sets of open -sourced ADU designs and construction plans that will be <br />free to the public. The City is currently reviewing the HEART plans to ensure compliance <br />with City requirements. The City looks to implement an expedited permit process and <br />develop a master file for pre -approved plans once the plans from HEART have been <br />finalized. The City will also explore allowing a pre -approved master plan process for <br />private design firms. The City believes a pre -approved permit process would encourage <br />and facilitate the building of ADUs. The implementation of the expedited permit process <br />with HEART is anticipated by the end of the first quarter of 2021. <br />R3. The County and each city should develop a marketing plan to focus on the needs and <br />concerns of homeowners who have non -permitted units. This should be done by the end of the <br />calendar year 2020. <br />4 <br />132 <br />