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Meeting
of
DECEMBER 01, 2016
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance
II. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
Zinnia Navarro reported the agenda was posted on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 8:47
a.m.
Present: Commissioner Rebeca Armendariz; Commissioner Steve Ashford;
Commissioner Tom Fischer; Vice Chair Paul Kloecker; Commissioner Kai Lai; Chair
Sue Rodriguez
Absent/Excused: Commissioner Richard Gullen
Staff Present: Office Assistant I Zinnia Navarro; Assistant City Attorney Jolie Houston;
Interim Planning Manager Rebecca Tolentino; Planner II Melissa Durkin; Housing and
Community Development Grant Coordinator Daniel Murillo; Special Projects David
Bischoff
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. November 3, 2016
Motion to approve minutes of November 03, 2016
Moved by Commissioner Fischer, seconded by Commissioner Ashford.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0
Yes: Commissioner Rebeca Armendariz; Commissioner Steve Ashford; Commissioner
Tom Fischer; Vice Chair Paul Kloecker; Commissioner Kai Lai; Chair Sue Rodriguez;
Commissioner Gullen
Noes: None
Abstain: None
IV. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: None
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Z 16-06 (zone change) and RDO HE 16-01 (Residential Development Ordinance
housing exemption) requests a planned development and RDO housing
exemption amendment to remove the transitional housing restriction, including a
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length-of-tenancy limit, on 45 apartment units located at 9369 Monterey Road
(APN 790-07-027), commonly known as the Sobrato Transitional Apartments
project.Application filed by Eden Housing c/o Elizabeth Kuwada, 22645 Grand
Street, Hayward, CA 94541. (Report Attached)
Planner II Durkin provided a presentation on the Sobrato Transitional Apartment Project
originally intended for homeless families located on 9369 Monterey Road. The request
from Eden Housing is to remove the transitional housing restriction, including a length-
of-tenancy limit, on 45 apartment units.
Commissioner Gullen asked for clarification on the 2 year limitation and asked if there’s
been a discussion on extended it to 4 years.
Staff member Daniel Murillo stated he’s unaware of a 4 year extension as the services
are on a case by case basis. He also mentioned transitional housing is an older model.
The new model is to have permanent supportive housing units for residents to help
them become stabilized addressing all of their concerns such as work training, mental
health issues with the goal of becoming productive adults. In order to receive funding,
the project would have to use project based funding which allows for a higher amount of
rent.
Commissioners Armendariz, Kloecker, and Lai had concerns regarding the length of
time residents could stay on the property; the possibility of establishing an oversight
board to ensure that Eden Housing remains in compliance with the regulatory
agreement; the establishment of policies designed to encourage residents to move out
once they are stable; age limits of tenants; and qualifications for residency.
The original project did not require RDO allocations as the transitional housing units
exempt from RDO competition and numeric limit; transitional housing exemption cannot
be used for these units. Staff recommends allotting 60 RDO units to this project via
RDO Interim Exemption.
Commissioner Kloecker asked if there’s anything in the management plan as an
incentive for the tenants to move when their conditions improved.
Planner II Durkin stated there wasn’t anything in the current plan but can add to the
statement of operation; she also stated there will be city staff monitoring the project.
Motion to adopt a resolution recommending the City Council to approve Z 16-06 and
RDO HE 16-01
Moved by Commissioner Rebeca Armendariz, seconded by Commissioner Tom
Fischer.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: Commissioner Rebeca Armendariz; Commissioner Steve Ashford; Commissioner
Richard Gullen; Commissioner Tom Fischer; Vice Chair Paul Kloecker; Commissioner
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Kai Lai; Chair Sue Rodriguez
Noes: None
Abstain: None
VI. OLD BUSINESS: None
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
Special Projects David Bischoff provided a presentation on the Draft Preferred
Alternative Land Use and Circulation Plan for High-Speed Rail Station Area Plan.
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE: None
IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
A. Current Planning Projects
B. Planning Staff Approvals
X. PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
XI. ORAL REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Commissioner Ashford announced there will be a costume contest, dancing and a tiny
house exhibition this coming Saturday, December 3, 2016.
A. City Council Meetings of November 7, 2016:
11/07/16 Commissioner Gullen Not able to attend both meetings.
11/21/16 Commissioner Fisher provided a brief summary.
B. Housing Advisory Committee: Commissioner Gullen stated there was no meeting.
C. Historic Heritage Committee: Commissioner Ashford stated there was no meeting.
D. Arts & Culture Commission: Vice Chair Kloecker stated there was no meeting.
E. South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee: Commissioner Kloecker
no meeting no report
F. Street Naming Committee: Commissioner Kai Lai
no meeting no report
G. Development Standards Task Force: Commissioner Fischer and Vice Chair
Kloecker
no meeting no report
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H. General Plan Advisory Committee: Commissioner Fischer
no meeting no report
I. High Speed Rail Advisory Committee: Commissioner Fischer
B. Housing Advisory Committee: Commissioner Gullen
XII. PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER REPORT:
Planning Interim Manager Tolentino stated they hope to have an educational meeting in
December.
XIII. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
No report
XIV. PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT:
No report