Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Kenneth Cole, Director, Department of Housing
Subject: Use of Measure K Funds: Home for All Second Unit One Stop Shop Pilot Program
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) The Director of the Department of Housing, or the Director's designee, to execute a sole-source agreement with Hello Housing to create a Second Unit One Stop Shop Pilot Program not to exceed $325,000 for an initial term of three years; and
B) The Director of the Department of Housing, or the Director's designee, to execute agreements with the cities of East Palo Alto, Redwood City and Pacifica (the "Pilot Cities") describing the roles and responsibilities of each with respect to participation in the Second Unit One Stop Shop Pilot Program; and
C) The Department of Housing to accept and administer funds from Pilot Cities or their agents to pay their respective portions of the Second Unit One Stop Shop Pilot Program expenses based on the agreements between the Department of Housing and the Pilot Cities; and
D) The approval of the allocation of Measure K funding in the amount of $325,000 for the Second Unit One Stop Shop Pilot Program; and
E) The appropriation of $150,000 in new revenue from the Pilot Cities or their agents to the Department of Housing budget.
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BACKGROUND:
In 2017, at the recommendation of the Closing the Jobs/Housing Gap Task Force, San Mateo County launched the Home for All initiative ("Home for All") to implement the Task Force action plan, which supports the development and preservation of all types of housing and includes tasks related to promoting Second Units (a.k.a. Accessory Dwelling Units, ADUs, backyard cottages and granny flats).
In February of 2018, Home for All, in conjunction with 21 Elements, created a robust suite of resources to inspire and guide homeowners who are interested in Second Units inc...
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