Housing Advisory Committee

AGENDA Housing Advisory Committee City of Calistoga Monday, April 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM Calistoga Community Center 1307 Washington Street Calistoga, CA 94515 MEMBERS Karin Mauer, Chair Sherry King, Vice Chair Juan Pablo Di Cesare, Member Ciji Rich Jeffries, Member Lana Richardson, Member CITY COUNCIL LIAISON Lisa Gift, Councilmember STAFF LIAISONS Greg Desmond, Planning & Building Director Andrew Amelung, Senior Planner City Hall 1232 Washington Street | Calistoga, CA 94515 Phone (707) 942-2805 | Fax: (707) 942-0732 www.calistogaca.gov Housing Advisory Committee Agenda April 20, 2026 GENERAL INFORMATION The Housing Advisory Committee meets as specified in its adopted annual calendar on the second Monday of February and March and the third Monday of every subsequent month at 12:00 P.M. in regular session at 1307 Washington Street, Calistoga, CA 94515. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed. Information Available: Documents related to this meeting are available on our Meeting Portal or by contacting the City Clerk. After the agenda packet is distributed, any documents related to an agenda item are available for public inspection at City Hall. Governing Law: The Housing Advisory Committee conducts all meetings in accordance with the "Ralph M. Brown Act" (California Government Code Sections 54950, et seq.) and pursuant to the City of Calistoga Committee Bylaws, City of Calistoga Code of Ethics, ordinances of the City, and applicable state law. Access to Public Meetings: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals requiring special assistance to participate in this meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office at (707) 942-2807. To facilitate proper arrangements, we kindly request that any requests for reasonable accommodations be submitted at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. Wheelchair access to the Calistoga Community Center and a speaker's microphone are available to all persons. Para obtener la traducción de documentos o asistencia especial para participar en esta reunión, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal al (707) 942-2807. Para facilitar los arreglos adecuados, le solicitamos que cualquier solicitud de adaptaciones razonables se envíe al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión programada. How to Participate - Written Comments: To submit a general public comment or to comment on a specific agenda item, please direct your email to publiccomment@calistogaca.gov. To guarantee that your comments are received and distributed appropriately, the subject line of your email should clearly state “Housing Advisory Committee,” along with the relevant agenda item, if applicable. Comments must be submitted at least four hours prior to the meeting start time to be included in the agenda and posted online. Comments received thereafter, will be made part of the official record and given to the Committee after the meeting. How to Participate - Oral Comments: In accordance with the California Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public are permitted to address the Housing Advisory Committee during the designated public comment period and in relation to any agenda item under consideration. Each participant has the option to provide their name for the record prior to speaking and will be allotted three (3) minutes for their remarks. The Chair reserves the right to limit public comments should they become irrelevant to the agenda item or if they are repetitive of previous statements. Furthermore, the Chair is responsible for maintaining order and decorum throughout the meeting. 2026 Housing Advisory Committee Work Plan 1. Advise on Calistoga’s Housing Goals, Policies, and Programs for 2026 2. Research Proposed Housing-Related Policies 3. Advise City Council & Support City Staff with Housing Element Implementation Explore, Discuss, and Advise on Programs that Provide Housing Options for Local 4. Workforce and Missing Middle Housing 5. Explore, Discuss, and Advise on Ideas for the Use of the Affordable Housing Fund Page 2 of 34 Housing Advisory Committee Agenda April 20, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS An opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Committee on topics of interest that are not included on the agenda. Individuals wishing to speak must state their name and address and are requested to limit their comments to four minutes. In accordance with the restrictions set forth by the Brown Act, the Committee is unable to engage in substantive discussions or take action on issues that are not outlined in the agenda. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Members of the public or other agencies may present information or items of concern to the Committee. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The official vote by the Committee to accept or amend the minutes of previous meetings. 5.1. Approval of draft minutes from the previous regular meeting Housing Advisory Committee - Mar 09 2026 - Minutes - Pdf (Page 5 - 11) Housing Advisory Committee - Mar 09 2026 - Minutes - Html (Page 5 - 11) 6. AGENDA ITEMS Items for discussion or decision by the Committee. During discussion, Committee members may ask staff questions, and public comments are allowed except during motions. 6.1. Discussion on ADU Ordinance Amendments and Proposed Incentives Recommended Action: - Consider Discussing the Item and Providing Staff Direction Staff Report - Discussion on ADU Ordinance Amendments and Proposed Incentives - Pdf (Page 13 - 29) COMPLIANCE REVIEW - Chapter 17.37 - ADUs - Draft (Page 13 - 29) 6.2. Discussion on Housing Meetings & Workshops Recommended Action: - Consider Discussing the Item and Providing Staff Direction Staff Report - Discussion on Housing Meetings & Workshops - Pdf (Page 31 - 34) 7. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS Committee members and subcommittees to present reports on items of general interest or the status of Committee projects. Brief questions for clarification may be asked and answered, and the Committee may request that items be added to a future agenda. However, except in certain circumstances, the Brown Act restricts any further discussion or action by the Committee. 8. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify that the agenda for the Housing Advisory Committee - Apr 20 2026 was duly posted in compliance with California Government Code section 54954(a) at City Hall, located at 1232 Washington Street, Calistoga. Andrew Amelung, Housing Advisory Committee Staff Secretary, City of Calistoga Planning & Building Department | (707) 942-2827 | planning@calistogaca.gov Page 3 of 34 Page 4 of 34  Item #5.1. MEETING MINUTES Housing Advisory Committee | Monday, March 9, 2026 | 12:00 PM Calistoga Community Center | 1307 Washington Street Calistoga, CA 94515 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Chair Maurer called the regular session to order at 12:05 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Karin Maurer, Sherry King, Juan Pablo Di Cesare, Ciji Rich Jeffries, Lana Richardson MEMBERS ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL & Mayor Donald Williams, Planning and Building Director Greg STAFF PRESENT: Desmond, Senior Planner Andrew Amelung 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Charlotte Williams commented that city housing initiatives should be focused on providing a path to home ownership. Committee Member Lana Richardson mentioned sweat-equity programs. Gwen Becker also emphasized a focus on home ownership and raised concerns about rezoning and community character. Director Greg Desmond provided clarity on city programs and private-sector programs. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS There were no special presentations. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5.1. Approval of draft minutes from the previous regular meeting The draft minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously. 6. AGENDA ITEMS Minutes Page 1 of 3 Page 5 of 34  Item #5.1. Housing Advisory Committee March 9, 2026 6.1. Consideration of Missing Middle and Workforce Housing Recommendations. Staff Report 2026-035 Motion by Member Maurer and seconded by Member Richardson to approve the continued use of the term "Missing Middle" to address the discussed housing type. Motion Carried AYES: Member Richardson, Member Maurer, Committee Member King, and Committee Member DiCesare NOES: Committee Member Rich ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Motion by Member Richardson and seconded by Member Maurer to choose the option on housing form presented as "Alternative Options" including number: (11.a) make no specific limitations on form; (11.b) prefer to focus on scale of structures; and (11.c) identify unwanted or prohibited forms such as (stacked) fourplexes and/or multiplexes. Motion Carried AYES: Member Richardson, Member Maurer, Committee Member King, Committee Member Rich, and Committee Member DiCesare NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Motion by Committee Member King and seconded by Member Maurer to continue the item on location in order to follow further recommendations made at the March 25, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting and to review the City Council Staff Report for the April 21, 2026 meeting, and provide additional comments at the April 20, 2026 Housing Advisory Committee, with March 9, 2026 HAC comments made on a need for height and size limitations in all zoning districts, especially the Community Commercial Zoning District, and to provide flexibility on housing limitations in the Downtown Commercial District. Motion Carried AYES: Member Richardson, Member Maurer, Committee Member King, Committee Member Rich, and Committee Member DiCesare NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Motion by Member Maurer and seconded by Committee Member DiCesare to continue the item on location considerations and provide comments on the City Council Staff Report for the April 21, 2026 meeting regarding access to utilities and public services, environmental sensitivities, and compatible surrounding uses. Motion Carried AYES: Member Richardson, Member Maurer, Committee Member King, Committee Member Rich, and Committee Member DiCesare NOES: None Minutes Page 2 of 3 ABSTAIN: None Page 6 of 34 ABSENT: None  Item #5.1. Housing Advisory Committee March 9, 2026 6.2. 2026 Housing Element Action Item Implementation Discussion The Housing Advisory Committee discussed Housing Element Action Item Implementation in terms of expected completion dates throughout 2026. 6.3. Consideration of Dates for ADU Forgivable Loan Program - ADU Outreach Event in coordination with the Napa County Department of Housing and Community Services. Staff Report 2026-037 Motion by Committee Member King and seconded by Committee Member DiCesare to pursue ADU Outreach Events in June, in the evening, without any conflict with scheduled public meetings, with potential dates including June 3, 4, 11, 17, and 18. Motion Carried AYES: Member Richardson, Member Maurer, Committee Member King, Committee Member Rich, and Committee Member DiCesare NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 7. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS There were no further committee member reports. 8. ADJOURNMENT Chair Maurer adjourned the meeting at 1:10 PM. Andrew Amelung, Housing Advisory Committee Staff Secretary, City of Calistoga Planning & Building Department | (707) 942-2827 | planning@calistogaca.gov City Hall 1232 Washington Street | Calistoga, CA 94515 Phone (707) 942-2805 | Fax: (707) 942-0732 www.ci.calistoga.ca.us Minutes Page 3 of 3 Page 7 of 34 Page 8 of 34  Item #5.1. MEETING MINUTES Housing Advisory Committee | Monday, March 9, 2026 | 12:00 PM Calistoga Community Center | 1307 Washington Street Calistoga, CA 94515 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Chair Maurer called the regular session to order at 12:05 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Karin Maurer, Sherry King, Juan Pablo Di Cesare, Ciji Rich Jeffries, Lana Richardson MEMBERS ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL & Mayor Donald Williams, Planning and Building Director Greg STAFF PRESENT: Desmond, Senior Planner Andrew Amelung 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Charlotte Williams commented that city housing initiatives should be focused on providing a path to home ownership. Committee Member Lana Richardson mentioned sweat-equity programs. Gwen Becker also emphasized a focus on home ownership and raised concerns about rezoning and community character. Director Greg Desmond provided clarity on city programs and private-sector programs. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS There were no special presentations. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5.1. Approval of draft minutes from the previous regular meeting The draft minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously. 6. AGENDA ITEMS Minutes Page 9 of 34  Item #5.1. Housing Advisory Committee March 9, 2026 6.1. Consideration of Missing Middle and Workforce Housing Recommendations. Staff Report 2026-035 Motion by Member Maurer and seconded by Member Richardson to approve the continued use of the term "Missing Middle" to address the discussed housing type. Motion Carried AYES: Member Richardson, Member Maurer, Committee Member King, and Committee Member DiCesare NOES: Committee Member Rich ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Motion by Member Richardson and seconded by Member Maurer to choose the option on housing form presented as "Alternative Options" including number: (11.a) make no specific limitations on form; (11.b) prefer to focus on scale of structures; and (11.c) identify unwanted or prohibited forms such as (stacked) fourplexes and/or multiplexes. Motion Carried AYES: Member Richardson, Member Maurer, Committee Member King, Committee Member Rich, and Committee Member DiCesare NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Motion by Committee Member King and seconded by Member Maurer to continue the item on location in order to follow further recommendations made at the March 25, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting and to review the City Council Staff Report for the April 21, 2026 meeting, and provide additional comments at the April 20, 2026 Housing Advisory Committee, with March 9, 2026 HAC comments made on a need for height and size limitations in all zoning districts, especially the Community Commercial Zoning District, and to provide flexibility on housing limitations in the Downtown Commercial District. Motion Carried AYES: Member Richardson, Member Maurer, Committee Member King, Committee Member Rich, and Committee Member DiCesare NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Motion by Member Maurer and seconded by Committee Member DiCesare to continue the item on location considerations and provide comments on the City Council Staff Report for the April 21, 2026 meeting regarding access to utilities and public services, environmental sensitivities, and compatible surrounding uses. Motion Carried AYES: Member Richardson, Member Maurer, Committee Member King, Committee Member Rich, and Committee Member DiCesare NOES: None Minutes ABSTAIN: None Page 10 of 34 ABSENT: None  Item #5.1. Housing Advisory Committee March 9, 2026 6.2. 2026 Housing Element Action Item Implementation Discussion The Housing Advisory Committee discussed Housing Element Action Item Implementation in terms of expected completion dates throughout 2026. 6.3. Consideration of Dates for ADU Forgivable Loan Program - ADU Outreach Event in coordination with the Napa County Department of Housing and Community Services. Staff Report 2026-037 Motion by Committee Member King and seconded by Committee Member DiCesare to pursue ADU Outreach Events in June, in the evening, without any conflict with scheduled public meetings, with potential dates including June 3, 4, 11, 17, and 18. Motion Carried AYES: Member Richardson, Member Maurer, Committee Member King, Committee Member Rich, and Committee Member DiCesare NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 7. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS There were no further committee member reports. 8. ADJOURNMENT Chair Maurer adjourned the meeting at 1:10 PM. Andrew Amelung, Housing Advisory Committee Staff Secretary, City of Calistoga Planning & Building Department | (707) 942-2827 | planning@calistogaca.gov City Hall 1232 Washington Street | Calistoga, CA 94515 Phone (707) 942-2805 | Fax: (707) 942-0732 www.ci.calistoga.ca.us Minutes Page 11 of 34 Page 12 of 34  Item #6.1. City of Calistoga STAFF REPORT To: Housing Advisory Committee From: Andrew Amelung, Senior Planner Meeting: Subject: Discussion on ADU Ordinance Amendments and Proposed Incentives DESCRIPTION: Discussion on ADU Ordinance Amendments and Proposed Incentives RECOMMENDATION: Consider Discussing the Item and Providing Staff Direction SUMMARY: This report reviews the City of Calistoga's ADU ordinance (Chapter 17.37 of the Calistoga Municipal Code, current through Ordinance 770, 2024) for compliance with current California state ADU law. The review draws on the City's own staff report (June 10, 2025), an M-Group consultant research memo (March 4, 2025), and a public comment letter from the California Housing Defense Fund (CalHDF, June 10, 2025). It also explores ADU incentive programs and ongoing monitoring of ADU development. ANALYSIS: The staff report identifies five areas of non-compliance with state law, two policy gaps that create housing production barriers, and two areas of full compliance. The most urgent issues — the cap on multifamily detached ADUs, impermissible size limits on certain ADU types, and unlawful parking requirements — require ordinance amendments to avoid enforcement action by HCD or the Attorney General. Source Documents Reviewed:  Calistoga Municipal Code Chapter 17.37 – Accessory Dwelling Units (current through Ord. 777, June 17, 2025)  City of Calistoga Staff Report: ADU Development Incentives (Lauren Clark, Assistant Planner, June 10, 2025)  M-Group Research Memo: ADU Incentives – Housing Element Program A1.2-2 (Asher Kohn, March 4, 2025)  California Housing Defense Fund (CalHDF) Public Comment Letter to CalistogCity Council (Dylan Casey & James M. Lloyd, June 10, 2025 A. Compliance Issues: The following five issues represent areas where Calistoga's current ordinance is more restrictive than state law permits. Each requires an amendment to Chapter 17.37 CMC. Page 13 of 34  Item #6.1. A-1. Cap on Detached ADUs on Multifamily Lots - Non-Compliant Ordinance Section: §17.37.020(C) The city's existing ordinance allows a maximum of two detached ADUs on lots with existing multifamily dwellings. State law (Gov. Code §66323(a)(4)), as updated by SB 1211 (effective January 1, 2025), requires cities to allow up to eight detached ADUs on multifamily parcels, provided the total number of ADUs does not exceed the number of existing units on the lot. This issue is flagged by both CalHDF and M-Group. Required Action: Amend §17.37.020(C) to raise the maximum number of detached ADUs on multifamily lots from two to eight, subject to the unit-count cap required by state law. A-2. Unit Size Limits on §66323 ADUs - Non-Compliant Ordinance Section: §17.37.050(A) The ordinance caps ADUs at 850 sq ft (studio/one-bedroom) or 1,000 sq ft (two or more bedrooms). While size limits are permissible for new construction detached ADUs on single- family lots under Gov. Code §66314, state law (Gov. Code §66323(b)) prohibits the City from imposing any size restrictions on "§66323 ADUs" a defined category that includes: (a) ADUs converted from existing space on single-family parcels; (b) ADUs converted from non-livable space in multifamily buildings; and (c) new detached ADUs on multifamily lots. The ordinance does not contain these required exemptions. Required Action: Amend §17.37.050(A) to carve out all §66323 ADU types from the unit size maximums, clarifying that size limits apply only to new construction detached ADUs on single-family lots. A-3. Lot Coverage Requirements Applied to §66323 ADUs - Non-Compliant Ordinance Section: §17.37.050(D)(1) The ordinance allows maximum lot coverage to be exceeded only to accommodate an 800 sq ft ADU. CalHDF correctly identifies this as insufficient: Gov. Code §66323(b) prohibits the City from imposing any lot coverage requirements whatsoever on §66323 ADUs. The 800 sq ft threshold creates an impermissible de facto size restriction on this category of ADUs. Required Action: Amend §17.37.050(D) to explicitly state that lot coverage requirements do not apply to any ADU qualifying under Gov. Code §66323, and that the 800 sq ft threshold applies only to ADUs on single-family lots regulated under §66314. A-4. Parking Requirements on Multifamily ADUs - Non-Compliant Ordinance Section: §17.37.050(E)(3) The ordinance requires one parking space per ADU constructed as a separate structure on a multifamily lot (with limited exceptions). Gov. Code §66323(b) specifically exempts all Page 14 of 34  Item #6.1. §66323 ADUs — including those on multifamily parcels — from any local parking requirements. The City cannot impose parking on this category of ADUs. Required Action: Amend §17.37.050(E) to exempt all §66323 ADUs, including ADUs on multifamily parcels, from parking requirements. A-5. Owner-Occupancy Requirement Not Cleanly Separated from JADU Provisions - Non-Compliant Ordinance Section: §17.37.030(A) Section 17.37.030(A) contains an owner-occupancy requirement in the context of single- family residences with a JADU, but the language does not clearly distinguish between ADUs and JADUs. AB 976 (2023) permanently eliminated owner-occupancy requirements for ADUs. While JADU owner-occupancy requirements remain permissible (subject to the AB 1154 (2025) reform for JADUs with separate bathrooms), the current ordinance language is ambiguous and has not been updated to reflect the permanent AB 976 elimination for ADUs. M-Group flags this as requiring a clean amendment. Required Action: Amend §17.37.030 to clearly distinguish ADU and JADU provisions: remove any owner-occupancy requirement applicable to ADUs; retain JADU owner- occupancy requirements only where the JADU shares sanitation facilities with the primary dwelling, per AB 1154 (2025). B. Policy Gaps & Housing Production Barriers The following two issues do not constitute legal violations but represent significant barriers to achieving Calistoga's Housing Element goals of 3 ADUs per year (24 total ADUs over the 6th Cycle). B-1. 60-Day Review Timeline Not Codified Ordinance Section: Not yet in ordinance State law (Gov. Code §66317) requires permitting agencies to approve or deny ADU applications within 60 days of a complete application. At the June 10, 2025 City Council Meeting, Calistoga's average processing time for ADU building permit applications was 92 days, which included initial reviews of applications that often require plan revisions in order to meet bulding and zoning code regulations. While the Housing Element (Program A1.2-2) calls for streamlining this process to be under 60 days, this requirement is not yet reflected in the ordinance or in adopted as administrative procedures. Since the June 10, 2025, the City has received seven (7) ADU applications, with three of them meeting standards and regulations, two of which were ready to approve upon submittal and were issued in seven days or less, and third requiring further revisions to be code compliant. Of the three ADU permits issued, the average processing time of applications that was 44 days, with four ADU applications not approved as staff is waiting on submittal of revised plans.. Page 15 of 34  Item #6.1. Required Action: Adopt administrative procedures or ordinance language explicitly guaranteeing 30-60 day review timelines, and update ADU permit application materials to clarify complete submittal requirements. B-2. Connection/Capacity Fees Are a Major Financial Barrier Ordinance Section: §17.37.040(C) Connection and capacity fees of $28,494.61 are legally permissible under state law for detached or space-expanding ADUs. However, these fees represent a substantial barrier — particularly for workforce housing. For an average-sized 800 sq ft ADU, total fees reach $43,326.61. CalHDF, M-Group, and the 2024-2025 Housing Advisory Committee (HAC) highlighted these fees as discouraging ADU construction. The HAC recommended waiving fees for the first five ADUs per year on a first-come-first-served basis, which would require a transfer of approximately $216,633 from Measure D funds to the General and Enterprise funds annually — roughly 22 percent of Measure D annual revenues. Budget constraints noted in the FY 2025-26 documents make this a financially sensitive decision. Required Action: Council direction is needed on fee waiver or reduction policy. Staff should return with a formal ADU Incentive Program and fiscal impact analysis. Consider a deed- restriction incentive structure (waiver for ADUs deed-restricted to 160% AMI or below) as recommended by the City's planning and environmental consultants at M-Group. C. Compliant Provisions The following provisions of Chapter 17.37 are consistent with current state law. C-1. Short-Term Rental Prohibition - Compliant Ordinance Section: §17.37.030(C) The ordinance correctly prohibits ADU rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days, aligning with state law. This provision was updated via Ordinance 770 (2024). Required Action: No action required. C-2. Height Limits - Compliant Ordinance Section: §17.37.050(C) The ordinance sets a 16-foot baseline height limit for detached ADUs, with an 18-foot allowance for transit-adjacent properties and lots with multistory multifamily dwellings (transit-adjacent properties are generally not applicable to Calistoga). This is within the range permitted by state law. Note: Council discussion on June 10, 2025 reflected a divided position on raising the height limit to allow two-story ADUs — this remains a policy choice within legal discretion. Required Action: No action required for compliance. Council may optionally consider raising height limits as a production incentive. D. Recommended Next Steps Page 16 of 34  Item #6.1. Given HCD's expanded enforcement authority (effective January 1, 2024), the five non- compliant items require immediate amendments. The following sequencing is recommended: D-1. Ordinance Amendments (High Priority) Direct staff to prepare ordinance amendments to Chapter 17.37 addressing all five non- compliant items. These can be bundled into a single amendment package. M-Group has already identified the required changes (17.37.020, 17.37.030, and 17.37.050), and CalHDF has put the City on formal notice. D-2. Administrative Process Improvements (Medium Priority) Direct staff to update ADU permit application materials and establish formal internal timelines to guarantee the 60-day review window required by state law. This can be done administratively without a full ordinance amendment. D-3. ADU Incentive Program (Medium Priority) Direct staff to return with a formal ADU Incentive Program for Council consideration, including a fiscal impact analysis. Key options identified in the staff report and M-Group memo include:  Fee waivers or reductions for the first five ADUs per year (2025 HAC recommendation)  Deed-restriction incentive: waive impact fees and cover a portion of connection fees for ADUs deed-restricted to 160% AMI for 20 years (M-Group recommendation)  Implement a tiered deed-restriction program with greater reduction in fees aligning with longer term deed restrictions on rent or AMI-based property values (staff recommendation).  Promotion of the Napa Sonoma ADU Center and adoption of pre-approved ADU plan program for streamlining approval.  Possible relaxation of height limits or setbacks to expand site eligibility. The state has no height limit, but defines how prescriptive a local jurisdiction can be - no higher than the primary structure.  Include language in the ordinance to reflect AB1033, which authorizes jurisdictions to adopt an ordinance allowing the separate sale of ADUs (requires property owners to create an HOA in order to sell ADUs separately from the primary unit(s) - so far nine (9) jurisdictions have adopted AB 1033 statewide to establish homeownership opportunities) D-4. Ongoing — Monitoring Continue annual ADU production tracking via HCD's Annual Progress Report (APR) process, due April 1 each year. The Housing Element requires 3 ADUs per year (24 total). Current production (averaging 4 per year since 2020, with 9 permits issued in 2024) is tracking above goal for permits, though occupancy issuance has lagged. This review is based on documents provided as of March 2026. Calistoga will consult with the City Attorney and planning consultants before finalizing ordinance amendments for City Council consideration. Page 17 of 34  Item #6.1. FINANCIAL IMPACT: At this point there is no significant financial impact from discussing ADU Ordinance Amendments and Incentive Programs other than staff time taken to prepare reports, analysis, and findings. CEQA STATUS: The recommended action is not a project under the definitions contained in the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is therefore exempt from CEQA. APPROVAL(S): Andrew Amelung, Senior Planner Denied - Apr 17 2026 Page 18 of 34  Item #6.1. COMPLIANCE REVIEW CALISTOGA MUNICIPAL CODE – Chapter 17 Zoning: Section 1.37 – Accessory Dwelling Units April, 14, 2026 “Non-Compliant” sections and “Required Actions” are included in red text. “Recommended Additions” are included in blue text both within the context of the ordinance and as follow up amendment options at the end of the document. Chapter 17.37 - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS § 17.37.010 - Purpose and definitions. § 17.37.020 - Number of units. § 17.37.030 - Occupancy and disposition. § 17.37.040 - Utilities and fees. § 17.37.050 - Development regulations. § 17.37.060 - Nonconforming ADUs. § 17.37.010 - Purpose and definitions. § 17.37.010 - Purpose and definitions. A. Purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units as a form of potentially affordable housing. To ensure the public health, safety and general welfare of the community, this chapter establishes criteria to ensure that these units will conform to certain development standards. B. Definitions. Page 19 of 34  Item #6.1. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall be defined as follows: 1. "Accessory dwelling unit" or "ADU" is defined in CMC § 17.04.025. 2. "Attached accessory dwelling unit" or "attached ADU" means an ADU that is constructed as a physical expansion of the primary dwelling and shares a common wall with the primary dwelling. 3. "Connection/capacity fee" means a fee charged for each new connection or expanded use of an existing connection to the water or sewer system based on the annual acre foot water requirements for each type of use as prescribed in Chapter 13.16 CMC (Resource Management System) and the standardized use table adopted by City Council resolution. 4. "Detached accessory dwelling unit" or "detached ADU" means an ADU that is constructed as a separate structure from the primary dwelling which does not share any walls with the primary dwelling. 5. "Development impact fee" or "impact fee" means a monetary exaction other than a tax or special assessment that is charged by the City to the applicant in connection with approval of a development project for the purpose of defraying all or a portion of the cost of public facilities related to the development project. It includes park and recreation fees under the Quimby Act. It does not include any connection fee or capacity charge. 6. "Junior accessory dwelling unit" or "JADU" is defined in CMC § 17.04.387. Recommended Additions: “Kitchen” Definition. ADU Kitchen Requirements: According to the HCD and Government Code 65852.2, to be considered an ADU, the unit must include permanent provisions for cooking, eating, and sanitation. This means a "full kitchen" must include: Page 20 of 34  Item #6.1. • A sink with hot and cold running water. • A permanent cooking appliance (stove/oven or range). • A refrigerator. • Food preparation counters and storage cabinets. In addition, all permanent cooking appliance (stove/oven or range) shall comply with the California Energy Code table 150.0-G. In this case 165cfm minimum kitchen range hood shall be installed above the permanent cooking appliance. And also, California Mechanical Code 920.3.1 stipulates that the ventilation hood shall be mounted 24" to 30" above the permanent cooking appliance (stove/oven or range). Permanent is the key factor here. It must have a permanent connected electrical or gas appliance. Not a removable or cord plug in device. 7. "Service lateral" means a physical pipe tie-in to the City-owned and operated water or sewer main. 8. "Water meter" means a City-owned device that records the quantity of water used by a customer. (Ord. 744 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 770 § 3, 2024) § 17.37.020 Number of units. A. One accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and one junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) are permitted on a lot that is developed or is proposed to be developed with one one-family dwelling. B. At least one ADU and up to 25 percent of the existing dwelling units are permitted within the portions of an existing multifamily dwelling structure that are not used as livable space. Each unit must comply with State building standards for dwellings. C. Up to two ADUs are permitted on a lot that has an existing multifamily dwelling if they are detached from the multifamily dwelling. Non-Compliant: The ordinance allows a maximum of two detached ADUs on lots with existing multifamily dwellings. State law (Gov. Code §66323(a)(4)), as Page 21 of 34  Item #6.1. updated by SB 1211 (effective January 1, 2025), requires cities to allow up to eight detached ADUs on multifamily parcels, provided the total number of ADUs does not exceed the number of existing units on the lot. Required Action: Amend §17.37.020(C) to raise the maximum number of detached ADUs on multifamily lots from two to eight, subject to the unit county cap required by state law. D. ADUs and JADUs shall not be considered to exceed the density allowed by the applicable General Plan land use designation for the lot upon which it is located. (Ord. 744 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020) § 17.37.030 Occupancy and disposition. A. The property owner of a single-family residence with a JADU shall reside in one of the units, unless the owner is another governmental agency. land trust, or housing organization. The property owner shall also record a deed restriction, which shall run with the land and be filed with the City, and include both of the following provisions: 1. A prohibition on the sale of the JADU separate from the sale of the single- family residence, including a statement that the deed restriction may be enforced against future purchasers. 2. A restriction on the size and attributes of the JADU unit that conforms with this chapter. Non-Compliant: Section 17.37.030(A) contains an owner-occupancy requirement in the context of single-family residences with a JADU, but the language does not clearly distinguish between ADUs and JADUs. AB 976 (2023) permanently eliminated owner-occupancy requirements for ADUs. While JADU owner-occupancy requirements remain permissible (subject to the AB 1154 (2025) reform for JADUs with separate bathrooms), the current ordinance language is ambiguous and has not been updated to reflect the permanent AB 976 elimination for ADUs. M-Group flags this as requiring a clean amendment. Required Action: Amend §17.37.030 to clearly distinguish ADU and JADU provisions: remove any owner-occupancy requirement applicable to ADUs; retain JADU owner-occupancy requirements only where the JADU shares sanitation facilities with the primary dwelling, per AB 1154 (2025). B. Except as otherwise provided in California Government Code Section 66340 et seq., as may be amended from time to time, no ADU may be sold separately Page 22 of 34  Item #6.1. from the primary dwelling unit, and no subdivision of land or air rights is authorized by this chapter. C. An accessory dwelling unit may be rented or leased; provided, that it is rented or leased for periods of 30 consecutive days or more. (Ord. 744 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 770 § 4, 2024) § 17.37.040 Utilities and fees. A. A newly constructed JADU/ADU shall be required to have either a separate or enlarged City-owned water meter, as determined by the City Engineer in accordance with City of Santa Rosa standards, American Water Works Association and other applicable standards, if the ADU is a new, detached structure or the JADU/ADU expands existing space by more than 150 square feet. B. A newly constructed JADU/ADU shall be required to have a separate service lateral(s), as determined by the City Engineer in accordance with City of Santa Rosa standards, Uniform Plumbing Codes, and condition of existing sewer lateral if the ADU is a new, detached structure or the JADU/ADU expands an existing space by more than 150 square feet. 1. Even if a separate service lateral is not required, repairs to existing utility connections may be required when, in the opinion of the City Engineer, the existing lateral is substandard or lacks adequate capacity to serve the new JADU/ADU, creating a health and safety risk. To confirm the adequacy and safety of the existing lateral, the applicant shall provide the City Engineer with evidence confirming the existing lateral's size and materials (e.g., photos of existing service laterals), hydraulic conditions (e.g., pressures and flows, slopes, and sizes), and CCTV footage (with Public Works staff present). The applicant is responsible for all costs related to providing this evidence to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. C. Connection/capacity fees will be charged for a newly constructed JADU/ADU if it is a detached structure or if the JADU/ADU expands an existing space by more than 150 square feet. No connection/capacity fee will be charged for JADU/ADUs created through the conversion of existing space that do not expand the existing space beyond 150 square feet. If subject to a connection/capacity fee as described herein, the connection/capacity fee will be calculated as follows: 1. For JADU/ADUs subject to the connection/capacity fee but not constructed at the same time as a new single-family dwelling, the fee shall Page 23 of 34  Item #6.1. be proportionate to the burden of the proposed JADU/ADU upon the water or sewer system, based on either its square feet or the number of its drainage fixture unit (DFU) values, as defined in the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. This fee shall not exceed the cost of providing this service. 2. For JADU/ADUs subject to the connection/capacity fee and constructed at the same time as a new single-family dwelling, the JADU/ADU shall be considered to be a new residential use for purposes of calculating connection/capacity fees. D. Development impact fees shall not be charged for the development of a JADU of any size, or for an ADU that is less than 750 square feet. Any development impact fees charged for an ADU of 750 square feet or more shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit. (Ord. 744 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 770 § 5, 2024) § 17.37.050 Development regulations. A. Unit Size. 1. The floor area of a studio or one-bedroom ADU shall not exceed 850 square feet. 2. The floor area of an ADU with more than one bedroom shall not exceed 1,000 square feet. 3. The floor area of an ADU created through an addition to an existing primary dwelling unit may not exceed 50 percent of the primary unit's existing living area. 4. An ADU or JADU created through the conversion of existing space may include an expansion of up to 150 square feet beyond the physical dimensions of the existing structure to accommodate ingress and egress to the unit. Non-Compliant: The ordinance caps ADUs at 850 sq ft (studio/one- bedroom) or 1,000 sq ft (two or more bedrooms). While size limits are permissible for newly constructed detached ADUs on single-family lots under Gov. Code §66314, state law (Gov. Code §66323(b)) prohibits the City from imposing any size restrictions on "§66323 ADUs" — a defined category that includes: (a) ADUs converted from existing space on single- Page 24 of 34  Item #6.1. family parcels; (b) ADUs converted from non-livable space in multifamily buildings; and (c) new detached ADUs on multifamily lots. The ordinance does not contain these required exemptions. Required Action: Amend §17.37.050(A) to carve out all §66323 ADU types from the unit size maximums, clarifying that size limits apply only to newly constructed detached ADUs on single-family lots. B. Setbacks. 1. A newly constructed ADU shall maintain minimum rear and interior side yard setbacks of four feet. 2. No additional setback shall be required for an ADU that is created through the conversion of space in an existing primary dwelling unit or accessory structure, or for a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure. C. Height. 1. A height limit of 16 feet applies to a detached ADU on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling unit. except as set forth below: a. A height of 18 feet applies to a detached ADU on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling unit that is within one-half mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in California Public Resources Code Section 21155. An additional two feet in height shall be permitted to accommodate a roof pitch on the detached ADU that has the same pitch of the primary dwelling unit. b. A height limit of 18 feet applies to a detached ADU on a lot with an existing or proposed multistory multifamily dwelling. 2. An attached ADU shall not exceed the height limitation that applies to the primary dwelling unit or 25 feet, whichever is lower. This clause shall not be construed to permit an attached accessory dwelling unit to exceed two stories. D. Lot Coverage. Page 25 of 34  Item #6.1. 1. The maximum coverage of a lot as provided in the applicable zoning district may be exceeded in order to allow the construction of at least an 800-square-foot ADU. Non-Compliant: The ordinance allows maximum lot coverage to be exceeded only to accommodate an 800 sq ft ADU. Gov. Code §66323(b) prohibits the City from imposing any lot coverage requirements whatsoever on §66323 ADUs. The 800 sq ft threshold creates an impermissible de facto size restriction on this category of ADUs. Required Action: Amend §17.37.050(D) to explicitly state that lot coverage requirements do not apply to any ADU qualifying under Gov. Code §66323, and that the 800 sq ft threshold applies only to ADUs on single-family lots regulated under §66314. 2. The maximum coverage of a lot as provided in the applicable zoning district may otherwise be exceeded as provided by CMC § 17.38.050(C) in order to accommodate an ADU. E. Parking. 1. Parking is not required for an ADU or JADU developed on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family primary dwelling. 2. When parking required by Chapter 17.36 CMC is displaced in conjunction with the construction of an ADU or a garage, carport or covered parking is converted to an ADU, the provision of replacement spaces is not required. 3. One parking space shall be provided for each ADU or JADU constructed as a separate structure on a lot with a multifamily primary dwelling, except as provided in subsection (E)(4) of this section. The parking may be located in required setback areas or through tandem parking unless specific findings are made that parking in setback areas or tandem parking is not feasible based upon specific site or regional topographical or fire and life safety conditions. Non-Compliant: The ordinance requires one parking space per ADU constructed as a separate structure on a multifamily lot (with limited exceptions). Gov. Code §66323(b) specifically exempts all §66323 ADUs — including those on multifamily parcels — from any local parking requirements. The City cannot impose parking on this category of ADUs. Required Action: Amend §17.37.050(E) to exempt all §66323 ADUs, including ADUs on multifamily parcels, from parking requirements. Page 26 of 34  Item #6.1. 4. No off-street parking shall be required for the ADU in any of the following instances: a. The ADU is located within one-half mile walking distance of a public transit stop. b. The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district. c. The ADU is to be constructed within the existing or proposed primary dwelling or accessory structure. d. The ADU is located in an area of the City where on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU. e. The ADU is located within one block of a car share vehicle pick-up location, as established by the City. f. When a permit application for an ADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling or a new multifamily dwelling on the same lot; provided, that the ADU or the parcel satisfies any other criteria listed in this subsection (E)(4). F. Fire sprinklers shall be required for an ADU or JADU if they are provided or required for the primary unit. The construction of an ADU or JADU shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing primary dwelling. G. An ADU or JADU shall have independent exterior access. H. Nonpermitted Structures. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter, the City shall not require correction of nonconforming zoning code development regulations or building code violations for the approval of a new ADU or JADU, provided the structure(s) does not present a threat to public health and safety. 2. Moreover, the City shall not require correction of nonconforming zoning code development regulations or building code violations for the approval of an existing, unpermitted ADU or JADU, provided the unpermitted structure(s) does not present a threat to public health and safety. (Ord. 744 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 770 §§ 6 – 9, 2024) § 17.37.060 Nonconforming ADUs. Page 27 of 34  Item #6.1. ADUs and JADUs legally constructed prior to adoption of the provisions contained in this title shall be considered nonconforming and subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.44 CMC pertaining to nonconforming uses and structures. (Ord. 744 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020) Additional Text Amendments Available for Consideration: General ADU Requirements A. Fire Sprinklers. Fire sprinklers are required in an ADU if sprinklers are required in the primary residence; provided, however, that construction of an ADU shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing primary dwelling. B. Rental Term. No ADU or JADU may be rented for a term that is shorter than 30 days. C. No setback is required for a legally constructed existing living area or accessory structure or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as a legally constructed existing structure that is converted to an accessory dwelling unit or to a portion of an accessory dwelling unit. D. Height. a. Lots With an Existing or Proposed Single-Family Dwelling Unit. i. A single-story detached ADU shall not exceed 16 feet in height above grade, measured to the peak of the structure. ii. An attached ADU shall not exceed the maximum allowable height of the primary dwelling as allowed by the underlying zoning development requirements. iii. A two-story detached ADU shall not exceed 25 feet measured from the finished grade to the highest point of the roof. Additionally, one- story walls shall not exceed a plate height of 12 feet above finished grade, two-story walls shall not exceed an overall plate height of 20 feet above finished grade, and the plate height on any new second story shall not exceed eight feet. b. Lots With a Proposed or Existing Duplex or Multifamily Dwelling Unit. i. A detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 18 feet on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily, multistory dwelling. ii. A single-story detached ADU shall not exceed 16 feet in height above grade, measured to the peak of the structure. iii. An attached ADU may not exceed the height of the primary dwelling as allowed by the underlying zoning development requirements. Page 28 of 34  Item #6.1. iv. A two-story detached ADU shall not exceed 25 feet measured from the finished grade to the highest point of the roof. Additionally, one- story walls shall not exceed a plate height of 12 feet above finished grade, two-story walls shall not exceed an overall plate height of 20 feet above finished grade, and the plate height on any new second story shall not exceed eight feet. E. An ADU shall include a kitchen and other permanent provisions for living and sleeping, including a closet or other reasonable storage. F. Fees. a. Impact Fees. i. No impact fee is required for an ADU that is less than 750 square feet in size. ii. Any impact fee that is required for an ADU that is 750 square feet or larger in size must be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit (e.g., the floor area of the primary dwelling, divided by the floor area of the ADU, times the typical fee amount charged for a new dwelling). “Impact fee” here does not include any connection fee or capacity charge for water or sewer service. b. Utility Fees. i. Converted ADUs and JADUs on a single-family lot, created under (this section), are not required to have a new or separate utility connection directly between the ADU or JADU and the utility main. A connection fee or capacity charge shall not be required unless the ADU or JADU is constructed with a new primary dwelling. ii. All ADUs and JADUs not covered by (the subsection above) of this section require a new, separate utility connection directly between the ADU or JADU and the utility. The connection is subject to a connection fee or capacity charge that is proportionate to the burden created by the ADU or JADU, based on either the floor area or the number of drainage-fixture units (DFU) values, as defined by the California Plumbing Code, upon the water or sewer system. The fee or charge may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing this service. Page 29 of 34 Page 30 of 34  Item #6.2. City of Calistoga STAFF REPORT To: Housing Advisory Committee From: Andrew Amelung, Senior Planner Meeting: Housing Advisory Committee - Apr 20 2026 Subject: Discussion on Housing Meetings & Workshops DESCRIPTION: Discussion on Housing Meetings & Workshops RECOMMENDATION: Consider Discussing the Item and Providing Staff Direction SUMMARY: There are currently 16 Action Items listed in the City of Calistoga's Sixth Cycle Housing Element that require public outreach and meetings with various organizations, and can be completed in various forms such as workshops, events, and online meetings. Staff is seeking direction and recommendation from the Housing Advisory Committee on the implementation of these Action Items throughout the rest of the 2026 calendar year. ANALYSIS: On June 11, 2026, the Napa County Department of Housing and Community Services will be hosting an AADU Outreach Event in coordination with the Cities of St. Helena and Calistoga from 6:00-7:30pm. The Calistoga Community Center is potential venue for this event pending the review and approval of certain logistical components. In addition to this, Planning Staff is pursuing a regular housing booth to be available for public outreach and question at the Calistoga Farmer's Market on a monthly basis. These initiatives will contribute to the implementation of 16 Action Items related to public outreach in the Sixth Cycle Housing Element. Of the 16 Action Items that require public outreach and engagement (open house, workshop, presentation, etc.), topics to be discussed and addressed include the following: A1.2-5 Conduct two public workshops with homeowners on the viability of long-term rentals of vacation homes or second homes (not legally transient commercial occupancy) as a housing solution to accommodate workforce housing. Invite restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality-related companies to participate in these public workshops, which are focused on connecting homeowners to opportunities to leverage their properties for workforce housing. *Outreach Event A1.2-6 Work with a community organization to sponsor annual outreach events (open house, workshop, presentation, etc.) involving hospitality-related companies as well as owners of Page 31 of 34  Item #6.2. vacation homes or second homes (not legally transient commercial occupancy) to help facilitate the provision of long-term lease agreements for temporary workforce housing. *Outreach Event A2.2-1 Meet with the Housing Authority of the City of Napa (HACN) annually to review upcoming Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the purpose of identifying opportunities to match local funds with federal, state, county, and private funding sources for affordable housing and housing for special needs groups. *Staff Meeting A2.2-2 Conduct outreach events (workshops, forums, or webinars, City website notices, public counter material, postings, regional coordination with HACN and others, etc.) to assist affordable housing developers in seeking funding for affordable housing from at least three sources: (1) local banks seeking to meet their obligations under the Community Reinvestment Act, (2) investors seeking Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and (3) federal and state funds, including those available under the HOME program. *Outreach Event A2.2-3 Work with a community organization to formalize a partnership (in conjunction with Policy A1.2- 6) with the Planning and Building Department to host an annual workshop on rental assistance resources and services. *Outreach Event A4.1-2 Meet with the Housing Authority of the City of Napa (HACN) and the Napa County Housing Authority annually, and continue to provide annual funding to the Napa County Housing Authority to support the three farmworker housing centers, including the Calistoga Center. *Staff Meeting A4.1-9 Conduct annual public workshops with childcare operators, community-based organizations, and other groups focused on supporting female, minority and single- parent householders in addressing their needs. Workshops shall be followed by action plans no more than three months after workshop conclusion. *Outreach Event A4.5-1 Conduct two public workshops with worker organizations and cooperative housing specialists on the viability of cooperative housing as a housing solution to accommodate workforce housing. *Outreach Event A4.5-2 Invite major employers and worker organizations, as well as local organizations such as Fair Housing Napa Valley and the UpValley Family Center, to a public forum in order to identify clear needs and available resources for workforce housing opportunities. *Outreach Event Page 32 of 34  Item #6.2. A4.5-3 Meet with County and local organizations such as Fair Housing Napa Valley and the UpValley Family Center to ensure that City funding contributions are sufficient to adequately provide bilingual/multilingual service to existing farmworker housing centers and expand budgets if necessary. *Staff Meeting A5.1-1 Conduct outreach events (workshops, forums, or webinars, City website notices, public counter material, direct mailings, etc.) targeting low-income homeowners to offer technical assistance in maintaining, upgrading, and improving their property. *Outreach Event A5.1-2 Meet with volunteer groups such as Rebuilding Calistoga to coordinate in pursuing CDBG Grant funding to help lower-income households maintain and upgrade their property. *Staff Meeting A5.2-3 Conduct outreach events (workshops, forums, or webinars, City website notices, public counter material, direct mailings, etc.) publicizing the City’s Mills Act program to encourage owners of qualified owner-occupied homes to actively participate in the rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, and maintenance of their historic property in exchange for a reduction in their property taxes. *Outreach Event A7.1.1 Conduct outreach events (workshops, forums, or webinars City Housing Resources page, public postings, public counter and UpValley Family Center material, direct mailings, etc.) providing bilingual information about fair housing at City Hall and including links to fair housing resources. *Outreach Event A8.1-1 Conduct annual outreach events (workshops, or webinars, or forums, advertised by, the City Housing Resources page, public postings, public counter, direct mailings, etc.) to publicize on the City’s website the availability of HERO and CalFirst loan programs for weatherization and energy- efficiency programs for existing residences that are offered by utility companies and other organizations. *Outreach Event A8.1-3 Conduct annual outreach events (workshops, forums, or webinars, City website notices, public counter material, direct mailings, etc.) to publicize on the City’s website the availability of HOME rehabilitation funding for energy conservation improvements to assist lower- income households in lowering energy expenses. *Outreach Event Page 33 of 34  Item #6.2. Conclusion In addition to the ADU Outreach Event and the monthly housing outreach booth at the Farmer's Market, staff would like further discussion, direction, and recommendations on implementing a successful 2026 Housing Outreach Program. FINANCIAL IMPACT: At this point there is no significant financial impact from discussing a Housing Outreach Programs other than staff time taken to prepare reports, analysis, and findings. CEQA STATUS: The recommended action is not a project under the definitions contained in the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is therefore exempt from CEQA. Page 34 of 34