Staff clarifies Measure O implementation; no substantive policy change proposed

City staff said the zoning amendments include clarifications to the inclusionary-housing regulations that describe how Measure O is to be implemented but that there are "no substantive changes" to the policy itself. The presenter explained that Measure O requires new residential projects to provide a portion of units at below-market rates in perpetuity and the amendments focus on implementation details rather than altering the voter-approved requirements.

Commissioners took no public comments on this point and the commission voted to forward the clarifying amendments along with the broader code and general plan changes to the City Council. Staff emphasized the amendments are technical and intended to ensure local code aligns with existing Measure O provisions.