City Council

17. 24-53200 Recommendation to request City Manager to explore and report back with\nrecommendations on the following immediate and longer-term actions to speed up\nthe development of new affordable housing, increase the supply of affordable units,\nincrease incentives for the development of both ownership and affordable rental\nhousing, support the preservation of existing affordable units, and empower the\nCommunity Development Department to improve the affordable housing\nenvironment in the City of Long Beach:\n1. Continue Housing Development Acceleration Strategies from the January\n10, 2023 Emergency Declaration;\n2. Implement Inclusionary Zoning Citywide;\n3. Pursue a Youth Right to Housing Through the Long Beach Housing Promise;\n4. Increase Homeownership Supports for Long Beach Residents; and\n5. Explore Innovative Solutions for Inclusive and Sustainable Housing.\nOffice or Department: Rex Richardson, Mayor\nSuggested Action: Approve recommendation.