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CC - (1) Discussion of a Resolution Directing the Preparation of an SB 9 Implementation Ordinance and Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: December 10, 2021
Contact Person/Dept: William Kavadas, Assistant Planner
Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager
Phone Number: Current Planning Division (310) 253-5706
City Manager's Office (310) 253-6000
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (12/07/2021 );
Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld (12/01/21), John Nachbar (12/07/2021)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) discuss a resolution directing the preparation of an SB 9 implementation ordinance; and (2) provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
At the October 25, 2021 City Council meeting, Council Member Eriksson received support from the Council to discuss at a future City Council meeting a resolution directing the preparation of an SB 9 implementation ordinance, similar to the draft resolution prepared for the City of Los Angeles (Attachment 1). From the information available, it appears the City of Los Angeles has not yet adopted this resolution.
On September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom approved Senate Bill 9 ("SB 9"), entitled the California Home Act, which becomes effective on January 1, 2022. SB 9, among other things, allows up to two units ministerially on a single-family zoned lot and introduces the concept of urban lot splits where an existing single family zoned parcel can be subdivided to provide two lots of at least 1,200 square feet with up to two units per new parcel, if the proposed development meets certain requirements. A copy of the comp...
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