Working group splits on permanence; agrees to pilot with 5‑year sales restriction

Committee members debated models for preserving affordability if pilots rely on city incentives or land contributions. One participant described a shared‑equity/ground‑lease approach where "we own the ground. They own the improvement" and resale follows a formula that preserves affordability for future households while allowing modest equity growth.

Opposing views argued that perpetual affordability is preferable to preserve long‑term housing access; others said a five‑year requirement with family‑transfer exceptions was a pragmatic middle path for small pilots. The group counted preferences and the chair reported a majority in favor of the five‑year recommendation to council; staff will return with draft exit ramps and formulas to enforce repayment of city subsidies if units are sold within the restricted period.