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Commission divided on unbundled parking; motion to strike failed
Summary
Commissioners expressed strong concerns that proposed local handling of AB 1317 (unbundled parking) could raise costs for low‑income and fixed‑income residents; a motion to strike the unbundled‑parking language from the resolution failed, and the overall code package carried.
Several commissioners objected to including local unbundled‑parking requirements in the recommended code amendments, arguing the pilot in AB 1317 currently applies to other counties and that local adoption could increase costs for low‑income tenants. Commissioner Alan Fisk said, "I think this is, not a good play in the city," arguing the policy could saddle tenants with new parking fees. Staff replied the law’s pilot does not yet include San Mateo County and noted staff recommendations include exemptions for deed‑restricted and BMR units.
A motion to strike the unbundled‑parking amendments from the resolution and defer them until San Mateo County is included in the state pilot was moved and seconded but failed in commission vote. The commission then voted to adopt the remainder of the development code text amendment as revised.
