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32 <br /> Chair Price asked if the Board should accept this report, and Commissioners can <br /> communicate their highest priorities to staff in the coming days. <br /> Travis Myren said what may be more helpful is for staff to put together the plan <br /> Commissioner Bedford described, and/or the one Commissioner Dorosin described to review at <br /> the next meeting. <br /> Commissioner Fowler clarified that only $14 million could be spent in the first year. <br /> Travis Myren said that is the upper limit for the fiscal year. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said he would like to make it a two-year plan with more money. <br /> Commissioner Greene agreed with front-loading money, and sees wisdom is going one <br /> year at a time. <br /> Commissioner McKee clarified the $14 million max in the first year, including any <br /> Commissioner Amendments. <br /> Travis Myren said yes, that is the max. <br /> 5. Options to Expand Affordable Housing Incentives and Opportunities <br /> The Board discussed options to expand affordable housing incentives and opportunities <br /> in Orange County. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> Staff from the County Attorney's Office, Housing and Community Development Department, <br /> and Planning and Inspections Department were requested to explore opportunities to <br /> incentivize affordable housing in Orange County, with a focus on modifications to the Orange <br /> County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Staff met to discuss opportunities as they relate <br /> to regulations contained in the UDO, but also examined other options including housing policy <br /> and programs. <br /> At the February 16, 2021 BOCC Business Meeting, the County Attorney's Office drafted an <br /> information item (Attachment A) related to this request. The information item included an <br /> affordable housing report examining regulations contained in the UDO and a proposed list of <br /> items to incentivize affordable housing related to the UDO. At that meeting, Board members <br /> requested the item be brought back at a later date to review and discuss further. The Board <br /> further requested all options and opportunities to incentivize affordable housing be considered. <br /> As a result of the Board's request, staff has compiled a revised list of twenty-two action items to <br /> expand affordable housing incentives and opportunities in Orange County. This list includes <br /> items related to land use, planning, and zoning regulations, which were in the list presented at <br /> the February 16 BOCC meeting. In addition, the revised list includes proposed action items <br /> related to housing programs and policies. Proposed action items, including brief descriptions, <br /> timeframes, and complexity, are contained in Attachment B. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus to postpone this item until a fall BOCC meeting. <br /> Commissioner Greene said this is the second time this item has been postponed, and <br /> she hopes adequate time can be allotted when this item is rescheduled. <br />