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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/04/03 Item 06...., . CITY COUNCIL '~ AGENDA STATEMENT ~~~ CITY OF CHULA VISfA APRIL 3, 2012, Item C~ ITEM TITLE: HOUSING ELEMENT 2011 ANNUAL P$OGRESS REPORT SUBMITTED BY: ASSISTANT CITY MANAGE ~ DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENTS ICES REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER 4/STHS VOTE: YES ~ NO SUMMARY The City of Chula Vista is required to prepaze an Annual Progress Report (Report) on the implementation of the City's Housing Element. California Government Code Section 65400 requires the report to include the following: (1) progress in meeting the Regional Housing Need; (2) the effectiveness of the Housing Element in the attainment of the community's housing goals and objectives; and (3) progress toward mitigating governmental constraints identified in the Housing Element. This Report provides detailed information regarding the housing activities of the City of Chula Vista from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary. RECOMMENDATION Accept the Report. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION No action is required. The Housing Advisory Commission will be provided with a summary of the Report, at their next meeting. DISCUSSION The Chula Vista Housing Element 2011 Annual Progress Report, included as Attachment 1, provides detailed information regarding the housing activities of the City 6-1 APRIL 3, 2012, Item 6 Page 2 of 2 of Chula Vista from January 1, 201 through December 31, 2011. The Report provides a summary of progress based on the goals and objectives outlined in the 2005-2010 Housing Element. The 2005-2010 Housing Element was adopted by City Council on October 24, 2006 and accepted by the Department of Housing and Community Development in January 2007. Due to legislative changes the Housing Element for the next five yeaz period is not due to the State until April, 2013. Staff has already initiated the public outreach and update process. Once the outreach process is conducted, staff will prepare a draft Housing Element Update. The drafr report will most likely be brought forward to the Housing Advisory Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council in Fall, 2012. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1), is not applicable to this decision. CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT None. ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT None. ATTACHMENTS 1. Chula Vista Housing Element 2011 Annual Progress Report Prepared by: Amanda Mills, Housing Manager Development Services Department; Housing Division 6-2 Attachment 1 HOUSING ELEMENT 2011 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Some significant facts about affordable housing efforts during the 2011 calendaz include: New Development • Construction was completed 143 new low-income rental units at The Landings II in eastern Chula Vista. • Construction of 28 new low- and moderate-income units at Rosina Vista will be completed by the end of 2012. Building Standards (Conservation/Ener>?y Efficiencyl • Over 300 residential and commercial buildings met the citywide Green Building Standard requiring a 20% reduction in potable water use. • Over 300 residential and commercial buildings met the 15-20% energy efficiency level above the 2008 California Energy Code baseline. Rental Activities • Section 8, administrated by the County of San Diego, provided 2,870 vouchers to Chula Vista households. • The Mobilehome Rent Review Commission held a hearing and set rent affecting 78% of the Brentwood Mobilehome Park. • Code enforcement staff inspected 1928 rental units in 343 complexes through the City's Rental Housing Program and through Title 25 inspected 214 mobilehomes/trailers in 2 pazks. Homeowner/Homebuyer Activities • At least 71 other Chula Vista households received foreclosure prevention counseling resulting in 221oan modifications. • Code enforcement staff has registered 4,950 properties in the Residential Abandoned Properties Program (RAPP) since the ordinance was adopted in August 2007. • Six (6) U.S. Departrnent of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) certified Homebuyer Education classes were conducted in Chula Vista, graduating 81 households. • Eleven (11) new households were created in Chula Vista utilizing the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program, which entitles the household to a federal income tax credit. • Nine (9) households becoming first-time homebuyers, six of which are low-income and 3 of which are moderate-income. • City initiated the Neighborhood Stabilization Resale Program and has acquired and rehabilitated three bank owned homes, two of which will become showcase properties prior to the resale to low-income households. • Commuluty Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) continued to assist 14 homeowners with minor health and safety related repairs through the issuance of 9 grants and 9 loans. 2011 Housing Element-Executive Summary Page i of ii 6-3 Preventing Homelessness • The Keys to Housing Toolbox to help family homelessness based on best practices was adopted on November 3, 2011. • Rental assistance was provided to 4 households at risk of becoming homeless and 44 households were provided case management services with Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Infrastructure Imnrovements • $9.SM in HUD Section 108 Loan funds continued to assist the Castlepazk Infrastructure Project with completion of 8 of the 9 targeted projects with new streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters. Completion of remaining street improvements is anticipated by mid 2012. • The City received a $2M grant from SANDAG, and $410,000 in CDBG funds for pedestrian improvements along the Third Avenue Village District. 2011 Housing Element-Executive Summary Page ii of ii 6-4 Junstliction City of Chula Vista Reporting Periotl ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Elemenf Implementation (CCR Title 25 §6202 ) 1-Jan-11 - 31-Dec-11 Table A 6-5 Attachment 1 1 of 26 Annual Building Activity Report Very Low-, Low-, and Moderate-Income Units and Mixed-Income Multifamily Projects Attachment 1 2 of 26 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25 §6202 ) Juristliction Ciry of Chula Ysta Reporting Periotl 1-Jan-11 - 31-Dec-11 Table A2 Annual Building Activity Report Summary -Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired pursuant to GC Section 65583.1 (c)(1) Please note'. Units may only be cfetlitetl to the table below when a luristliclion has inGutlea a program d its housing element to rehabilitate, preserve or acquire uni6 to accommotlate a pOrfion of its ftHNA whitl,meat the specific cntena as outlinetl in GC Section 65563.1([)(1) AROrtlability by HouseholO Incomes (4) The Desc,iption shoultl atlequalely tlocument how each unit wmplies wim Activity Type Extrnney Low Vay Low- Lo.'v- , Notlmte. subsection (c )(7) of Government Gotle Sacfon 65563.1 income"d Moame Moon,e < imm~e ECFfAI UN+7S (1) Rehabilitation Activity (2) Preservation of Unita At-Risk (3) Acquisition of Units I (5)TOtel UrnFS by Income 0 0 0 0 0 6-6 Attachment 1 3 of 26 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25 §6202 ) Jurisdiction City of Chula Ysta Reporting Period 1-Jan-11 - 31-Dec-11 Table A3 Annual Building Activity Report Summary for Above Moderate-Income Units Single Family 2 - 4 Units ~ 5+ Units Second Unit Mobile Homes 70TAL No. of Units Permitted for Motlerate 21 134 ___ 755 ~~~ No. of Units Permitted forAbove Moderate 394 66 248 708:: 6-7 Attachment 1 4 of 26 Table B Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress Permitted Units Issued by Affordability RHNA Allocation period began January 2005, 112005- FY 2005- 7/2006 - I reporting period switched fo Calendar Year in 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2007. 6/2005 2006 12/2006 Total Units Total to Date Remaining RHNA RHNA Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year (all years) by Income Level Income Level Allocation by 1 1 ' 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Income Level i Deed 41 0 0 0 77 0 69 187 Restricted Very Low 3,875 3,688 Non-deed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Restricted Deed g2 7 0 0 56 0 357 14 526 Restricted Low 2,845 2,419 Non-deed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Restricted ~ Deed ! 0 48 0 0 0 0 ' 0 14 62 Restricted Moderate 3,255 3,193 Non-deed 36 14 0 0 1 0 2 I 155 208 Restricted i Above Moderate 7~1gg 806 1,339 451 582 200 279 379 708 4,744 2,404 Total RHNA by COG. 17 223 Enter allocation number: 5 727 , Total Units - - - 975 1,408 451 582 334 279 807 891 ~ 11,704 Remaining Need for RHNA Period - - - - - Year 1 -Main Plaza/Brisa del Mar (106), Sedona (167) & Mar Brisa (115) Year 1/2 -Seniors on Broadway (41) Year 3 - No Building Permits Issued Year 4 -Los Vecinos (42) & The Landings (92) Year 5 - No Building Permits Issued Year 6 -The Landingsll (143) Year 7 - Rosina Visfa (28) All units except Seniors on Broadway and Los Vecinos were inclusionary units I)_8 Attachment 1 5 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory barziers as identified in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation Objective Ht -Enforce maintenance of safe and decent housing, enhance the quality of existing housing, and maintain the integrity of resitlential neighborhoods. Policy H7.1 -Facilitate rehabilitation of the City's existing housing stock fo correct housing tleficiencies and increase the useful life of existing housing. Continue successful implementation of the City's Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP), which provides favorable loans to low- In 2011, 9 grants and 9 loans were issued to homeowners for minor repairs antl rehabilitation. income homeowners and also provides grants for minor repairs [o Of these all 14 grants/loans were provided to mobilehome residents, all but 3 were located preserve and rehabilitate deteriorating homes antl to provide greater within [he targeted areas in the northwest and southwest portions of the City. Of these 13 1.1.1 Rehabilitation of Owner Occu ied p accessibility for those with physical disabilities. Eligible rehabilitation grants/loans were provided to elderly households. Housing activities also include improvements for water conservation, energy 1 2010 efficiency, and leatl based paint abatement. Assistance will be During the 2005-2010 Housing Element period: 88 households were assisted of these 70 targeted to homeowners residing in the Northwest and Southwest , were mobilehome residents. 65 elderly, 37 disabled, 47 female headed and 74 not within Planning Areas with priority given to those single-family and , targeted areas. mobilehome owners of very low-income, special neetls and/or senior households. 200 Housing Units In September 2006 the City received a $9.5 million HUD Section 108 Loan for the Castlepark Infrastructure Project. An additional $600,000 of Community Development Block Grant funds Continue to implement apro-active program focusing fnancial were utilized to augment the funds investetl in the area. The original project consisted of the resources and efforts that improve the conditions and appearances of design and construction of new streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters in nine residential identifed target neighborhoods primarily through the "Neighborhood streets. As of December 2011, improvements have been completed in eight streets of the Revitalization Program' (NRP). This on-going program will target targeted nine. It is anticipated that the remaining street will be completed by mid 2012. specifc low-and moderate-income neighborhoods within the Acquire 1.7.2 Neighborhood Revitalization Southwest Planning Area that exhibit tlefciencies in infrastructure. 1 funding by In 2010, the City completed pedestrian improvements (curbs, sidewalks, gutter, lighting, etc.) This program will prioritize needs of the neighborhood and provide 2007 surtounding the Palomar Trolley Station in the Southwest Palomar Gateway through a $2M funding for repair of infrastructure such as paving, curbs, gutters, SANDAG grant. sidewalks, and tlrainage facilities. City staff will develop a schedule of provisions of such improvements and combine it with available Additionally, the City received a $2M SANDAG grant for pedestrian improvements (curbs, resources to provide financial leverage of all efforts and achieve sidewalks, gutter, lighting, etc.) along [he Third Avenue Village District in Northwest Chula maximum results. Vista. An additional $7,170,000 is being provided in Redevelopment funds, $410,000 in CDBG funds, and $416,132 in ARRA CDBG/R funds to complete the project. 6-9 Attachment 1 6 of 26 Table C Progmm Implementation Status (Since 2005( Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory barriers as identifed in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation In 2010, South Bay Community Services applied for $385,000 in City CDBG funds and $370,000 in County HOME funds to acquire and rehabilitate a 7 unit complex in Southwest Chula Vista to provide rental opportunities to former (oster youth a[ or below 50 % AMI. The property will be restricted for 55-years and was completed in June 2011. Allocate local funds for affordable housing developers to acquire Through Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Funds, the City dedicated 35 % of the existing rental housing that is substandard, deteriorating or in danger entitlement to the acquisition and rehabilitation of 2 properties for the purposes of housing 6 1.1.3 Rental Housing Acquisition and of being demolished. A minimum of twenty percent of the units, once rental households at or below 50 % AMI. The properties will be restricted for this purpose for Rehabilitation rehabilitated, will be set aside far very low-income households at 1 2010 55-years and currently house former foster youth. $331,310 was used for a duplex on affordable rents. Assistance will be targeted [o rental housing within Colorado and $668,690 was used fora 4 unit complex on Glover. the Northwest and Southwest areas of the Ciry, with priority given to those within Redevelopment Project Areas. 100 Housing Units In addition, two complexes were refinanced and rehabilitated wish a new 55-year restriction, resulting in 105 units at Oxford Terrace Apartments and 167 units at Palomar Apartments of continued affordable rental units to 80 % and below AMI. During the 2005-2010 Housing Element period: 285 units all in western Chula Vista were secured for long-term affordable rentals. Proactively pursue available Federal or State funding fo reduce 1.1.4 Pursue Funding for Housing Related housing related environmental hazards, including lead hazard control, Due to the City's budgetary reductions, funding levels, priority needs and scoring criteria, the Environmental Hazard Control building structural safety, electrical safety, and fire protection to 1 Ongoing City did not respond to the 2010 U.S. Department of HUD NOFA's for its Healthy Homes and address multiple childhood diseases and injuries in the home, such Lead Hazard Control Programs available from September -November 2010. as the Healthy Homes Initiative. Policy H1.2 -Eliminate, to the greatest extent feasible, overcrowded, unsafe, and unsanitary housin conditions through the enforcement of buildin ,safety, and housin codes. Provide for the continuance of a multifamily inspection program that evaluates conditions of rental housing complexes of three or more In 2011, the City's Code Enforcement staff inspected 1928 rental units within 343 complexes 1.2.1 Multifamily Housing Inspection units and reports violations to the City's Code Enforcement Division 1 Ongoing through the City's Rental Housing Program. regarding current health and safety codes. The City will follow up on all reports of violations to ensure [he correction of any identifed During the 2005-2010 Housing Element period: 5,254 rental units within 1,000 complexes. deficiencies. Provide for the continued systematic inspection of mobilehome and In 2011, the City's Code Enforcement staff inspected 214 mobilehome/trailer units through the [railer park communities for compliance with Title 25 of the California City's Title 25 program within 2 parks. 15 CHIP loans/grants were issued to mobilehome Code of Regulations to promote safe and sanitary housing and residents during that period. Many of such loans/grants were a direct result of referrals from 1.2.2 Mobilehome Inspection Program neighborhoods. For those lower income mobilehome owners, where 1 Ongoing the Title 25 inspection program. necessary work is fairly extensive, referrals to the City's Community - Development Department and Housing Division are made to assist in During the 2005-2010 Housing Element period: 2.242 mobilehome/trailer units,100 CHIP compliance with Ttle 25 Regulations. loans/grants. 6-~0 Attachment 1 7 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory bartiers as identifed in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation The City has initiated several proactive code enforcement activities during the 2005-2010 Continue Code Enforcement activities that proactively monitor Housing Element period. From July 2007 through program suspension (due to budget housing and neighborhood conditions for adherence to minimum constraints) in July 2008, code enforcement staff inspected 44 neighborhood housing units standards of habitability and appearance by respontling to service through the Castle Park Inspection Program. requests from concerned citizens. More proactive Code Enforcement Due to the growing foreclosure issue in Chula Vista, the City adopted a Residential 1.2.3 Cotle Enforcement Activities Division efforts shall be focused within older neighborhoods in the 1 Ongoing abandoned Properties Program (RAPP) ordinance in August 2007, which requires mortgage Southwest Planning Area exhibiting deferred maintenance issues. lenders to inspect defaulted properties to confrm that they are occupied. If a property is EMensive code violations noted in owner-occupied homes of very low ' found to be vacant, [he program requires that the lender exercise the abandonment clause and low-income households shall be referred to the City s Community within their mortgage contract, register the property with the City and immediately begin to Development Department for information related to the CHIP. secure and maintain the property to the neighborhood standard. As of December 31, 2011 a total of 4,950 registries were recortled since program inception. Objective H2 -Promote efficient use of water and energy through adopted standards and incentive-based policies to conserve limited resources and reduce long-teen operational costs of housing. Policy H2.1 -Encourage [he efficient use and conservation of water by residents. During 2011, over 300 residential and commercial buildings met the citywide Green Building Promote [he inclusion of state-of-the art water conservation practices Standard which requires a 20% reduction in potable water use (compared to State stantlartls) 2.1.1 Water Conservation Practices in existing and new development projects where proven to be safe 1 Ongoing in new construction and major renovation projects. Through its SDG&E Local Government antl environmentally sound. Partnership, the City also distributed over 1,020 intloor water-savings kits to existing residences in 2011. The Ci[y continues to promote low water demand landscaping through its revised Landscape Water Conservation Ortlinance (large parcels) and Outdoor WaterSmart Checklist (small 2.1.2 Landscaping Promote the use of low water demantl (xeriscape) landscaping and 1 Ongoing Parcels), which both guide landscaping projects towards high water use effciency. In drought tolerant plant materials in existing and new development, atltlition, the City continues to certify properties as sustainable landscapes through its NatureScape program, helping to earn Chula Vista the National Wildlife Federation's "Community Wildlife Habitat" designation in 2011. Pursuant to the City's Growth Management Program, continue to 2.1.3 Water Conservation Plans for require the preparation and implementation of Water Conservation The City continues to require Water Conservation Plans for large developments (over 50 Development Plans for large development and redevelopment projects in ' 1 Ongoing dwelling units or equivalent) which emphasize both indoor and outdoor water use effciency. accordance with the City s Water Conservation Plan Guidelines or its equivalent. The City continues to work with the Sweetwater and Otay Water Districts in implementing the 2.1.4 Public Education for Water Conservation Promote water conservation by residents through appropriately 1 Ongoing Chula Vista NatureScape program and general water efficiency education programs. In targeted education and community programs. addition, the City provides free home water evaluations for residents and has distributed over 1,020 indoor water savings kits over the last year. Policy H2.2 -Promote [he efficient use of energy. 3 6-~~ Attachment 1 8 of 26 Tahie C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory barriers as identifed in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation Encourage resitlential developers/builders to maximize energy The City encourages energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other green building 2.2.1 Buildin Ener Effcienc into Housin g gy y g efficien throw h a cY g ppropriate site and building design and through 1 Ongoing technologies and design principles in all new developments. Through Chula Vista's Green the use of energy efficient materials, equipment, and appliances. Building Standard, over 300 new residential and commercial buildings met the required 15- 20 % higher energy efficiency standards. The City continues to provide energy-related outreach materials through free residential energy evaluations and participation in community outreach events such as energy-effcient lighting exchanges and weekly farmers' markets. Using grant funds, Chula Vista also Develop and distribute pertinent information about the benefits of provided over 1,000 residents with rebates for efficient appliances or home energy upgrades. 2.2.2 Public Education for Energy Conservation energy conservation and available energy conservation incentive 1 Ongoing programs to residents and developers and builders of housing. Finally, the City sponsors a "Sustainahility Desk" at the building permit counter [o provitle technical assistance to contractors and permit applicants on energy conservation and other green building topics. Continue to pertorm a Residential Title 24 Energy Analysis and Title 24 Energy Analysis is performed as part of the building plan check process. In addition, 2.2.3 Residential Title 24 enforce these requirements as part of building plan check 1 Ongoing the City has completed over 65 secendary plan checks and field audits to ensure compliance procedures. with the 15-20 % energy e(fciency level above the 2008 California Energy Code baseline. Promote the development of high-pertormance, sustainable buildings The City's Sustainable Communities Program provides ongoing training for building and throughout the City that meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and planning staff to broaden expertise in energy conservation and green building principles (such Environmental Design) certifcafion requirements through land use as LEED and Build It Green) with the goal of infusing sustainable practices into every level of 2.2.4 Green Builtling development standard incentives as may be adopted in [he update of 1 Ongoing development services. Chula Vista Municipal Code Title 19 (Zoning), Specific Plans for the In 2011, the City's Design Manual (for infill development) antl Air Quality Improvement Plan Northwest, Southwest, and Bayfront planning areas and General Guitlelines (for master-planned development) were updated to further emphasize energy Development Plans and Sectional Planning Area Plans for the East efficiency and other sustainable development concepts into site design. planning area. Objective H3 - As required by State law, preserve existing affordable housing opportunities, when feasible and practical, to maintain an adequate supply of affordable housing. Policy H3.1 -Preserve publicly assistetl rental housing "at-risk" of converting to market rate rents. 4 6-12 Attachment 1 9 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Govemment Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory barriers as identifed in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation The City continues to work with those property owners who own affordable housing with such covenants nearing expiration through referrals to affordable housing developers interested in Proactively work with property owner(s) of two (2) "at-risk" assisted acquiring the property and maintaining the affortlabili[y as well as providing direct fnancial housing developments whose affordability restrictions are due to assistance to extend the covenants. The City is currently working with the property owners of 3.1.1 Expiring Affordability Restrictions expire by 2010 (Canterbury Court and Eucalyptus Parkview) and 1 2008 & 2009 Eucalyptus Parkview (9 affordable units for seniors), Park Fifty Avenue (48 affordable units for affordable housing developers to evaluate the viability of continuing seniors), and Canterbury Court (207 affordable units for seniors) to exend the affortlability the affordability of such housing through owner participation, public restrictions, including updating affordable rent definitions in compliance with Section 50053 (b) subsidies or participation by affordable housing developers. of the Califomia Health and Safety Code. The Ci[y is also monitoring noticing to tenants and providing information related [o housing resources to those seeking to terminate affordability covenants. Staff has updated its standard loan documents and regulatory agreements to require Evaluate the appropriateness of and modify the terms within required compliance with Section 65863.10 to 65863.13 of the Government Code relating to noticing to Affordable Housing Agreements that will allow opportunities to tenants regarding the expiration of affordability covenants and providing the City with the maintain the housing as affordable beyond the termination date of the opportunity to purchase the property upon expiration of such covenants consistent with 3.1.2 First Right of Refusal to Maintain Agreement and providing residents notice prior to termination dates 2 On oin 9 9 Califomia Government Code. Such terms were inclutled in regulatory agreements for The Affordable Housing of Agreements. Such opportunities could include a frst right of refusal Landings II a 143-unit affordable housing development. to the City/Agency to purchase the housing for the purpose of continuing the affordability and/or adequate noticing to residents prior The City will also work towards including requirements to provide such noticing and frst right to expiration of Agreements to offer them alternative housing options. of refusal in any updates antl development of City policies related to incentives and City/Agency assistance. Policy H3.2 -Monitor housing located in the Coastal Zone and Redevelopment Project Areas occupied bylow- and moderate-income households and mitigate the loss of housing in these areas. Comply with State Law regartling the monitoring and reporting of Since 2005, no demolishings have occurred within the Coastal Zone and four single family 3.2.1 Monitoring of Units Lost housing units occupied by low-or moderate-income households 1 Ongoing detached housing units were demolished within Redevelopment Project Areas. None of these demolished within the Coastal Zone and Redevelopment Project units were reported as low- or moderate-income households. Areas. Where conversion or demolition of housing units in [he Coastal Zone or Redevelopment Project Areas occupied by low-or modemte 3.2.2 Replacement Housing income households is proposed, replacement of such housing will be 1 Ongoing See comments listed under Program 3.2.1 above. completed in accordance with State Law and the City's adopted Local Coastal Plan and Redevelo ment Plan. Objective H4 -Minimize impacts on housing choice within each of the four geographic planning areas, especially to very low-antl low-income residents, that result from conversion or demolition of rental housing units. Policy H4.1 -Promote an equitable disthbufion of housing types (e.g., multi-family rental and owner occupied housing) based upon identified needs within the NoRhwest, Southwest, and East Planning Areas fo provide a renge of housing opportunities for all income levels. 6-13 Attachment 1 10 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory barriers as identifed in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation Consider requiring a "Community Impact Report" ("CIR") on a project- In 2008 [he Flamingo Trailer Park (trailer park) filed an application for closure in concurrence by-project basis to evaluate and determine a project's impact on the with an entitlement application. Stale and local law require that all applicants for closure file a availability of adequate rental housing within the geographic Planning Relocation Impact Report (RIR) and identify adequate alternative housing options for Area and to very low-and low-income residents. Equitable standards displaced residents. As of the end of 2009, the project had been halted due to economic and criteria to determine when a CIR is required by development issues and the RIR hatl not been released for public review. The City will continue to consider applicants and the specifc review procedures and submittal the requirement of aCIR on aproject-by-project basis. As updates of City ordinances and 4.1.1 Community Impact Report (CIR) requirements for CIRS would need to be established. It determined to 1 Commence policies related to condominium conversions or mobilehome park closures are contemplated, have a negative impact, consider mitigation measures such as a fee policy 2007 staff will look at inclusion of an impact analysis as a part of the review process. to develop new rental housing or relocation assistance for those During the 2005-2010 Housing Element period: no other condominium conversions, impacted low-income residents. The preparation of a CIR could be mobilehome closures, or other housing demolition have been processed through the City applicable to condominium conversions, mobilehome park affecting low-income residents. In April 2007, the Jatle Bay Mobile Lodge (mobilehome park) closures/conversions and demolition of existing housing went through Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and displaced approximately 50 residents. City staff developments to be replaced by new housing. worked with a relocation expert to mitigate effects on low-income residents. In the fall of 2008, staff reconstituted an Affordable Housing Working Group of stakeholtlers (previously met in 2004-2005) representing the community, affordable housing developers, Evaluate feasibility of establishing a fee to be paid by those master planned community developers, and social service agencies to discuss and identify residential developments, such as condominium conversions and relevant issues related to providing affordable housing with particular emphasis on the demolition of housing for the purposes of new development, that implementation of the Balanced Communities policy to infill development. One issue being negatively impact the availability of rental housing stock within the considered is the establishment of a fee bank far future production. It is anticipated that a 4.1.2 Mitigation Fee for Lost Units geographic Planning Area. Funds would be used to facilitate the 2 2008 comprehensive package will be taken to Council in the future. development of new affordable rental housing. When establishing a potential mitigation fee, the City should consider a fee [hat facilitates In 2007 the City also discussed establishment of a fee bank for mobilehome relocation the new construction of affordable rental housing while no[ impeding assistance while working on the Mobilehome Park Conversion Ordinance Update, Chula Vista other housing development opportunities. Municipal Cotle Chapter 9.40 (CVMC 9.40). A special assessment district or transfer taz and time at sale were considered, however due to reprioritization of programs the activity was suspended in September 2007. See comments listed under 4.2.1 below for updates. Policy H4.2 -Provide resources to very low-and low-income households based upon household size and income level displaced as a result of the rental housing lass, particularly the most economically vulnerable -the working poor, seniors age 62 or over, and persons with disabilities. 6 6-14 Attachment 1 11 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory barriers as identified in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation See comments listed under Program 4.1.1 above. The City will continue to process the Flamingo Trailer Park application for closure in compliance with CVMC Chapter 9.40. Due to Continue to enforce CVMC Chapter 9.40 to protect the rights of market conditions, the Park owners have postponed the application for closure. residents as mobilehomettrailer parks are closed or converted to other uses. Evaluate the appropriateness of amendments to the In April 2006, the Jade Bay Mobile Lodge filed for Chapter 11 Bankmptcy and closed its doors Municipal Code and General Plan to enhance the protection of the to 76 residents. Due to state and federal bankruptcy law, the park was exempted from most economically vulnerable residents where the park serves as following CVMC Chapter 9.40. In February 2007, the City began evaluating amendments to 4.2.1 Mobilehome Park Conversion their primary residence. Consider such elements as adequate 1 2006-2007 Chapter 9.40 . After nine public meetings with residents, owners and stakeholders, the update bilingual noticing and relocation assistance, to afford some level of process was suspended due to a repdoritization of goals and objectives. protection for very low-and low-income resitlents. When establishing relocation assistance, the City should consitler requiring appropriate In October 2009, Council approved the establishment of a Mobilehome Issues Stakeholtler assistance for residents while not impeding alternative development Committee to review issues related to park closures and potentially recommend changes to opportunities on the site. CVMC 9.40. The stakeholder committee determined that there were not any feasible outcomes to the process in March 2010. Changes to the closure Ordinance have been postponed. Evaluate the appropriateness of amendments to Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 15.56 (Condominium Conversion) to evaluate and determine a project's impact on the availability of a balance of housing opportunities, in terms of tenure of housing, within the geographic Planning Area and provitle a heightened level of See comments listed under Program 4.1.2 above. As apart of the comprehensive package protection and assistance for those households where the housing staff anticipated taking revisions to CVMC 15.56 to Council in the future. 4.2.2 Condominium Conversion serves as their primary residence, particularly the most economically 1 2007 During the 2005-2010 Housing Element period: 432 units converted from rental units to vulnerable. Such provisions may address: adequate bilingual individual ownership units (no new units were converted in 2008, 2009 or 2010). 369 units noticing, relocation assistance, requiring a portion of the units as were located in [he area east of I-805 and 63 units west of I-805. affordable [o low-and moderate-income households, a threshold requirement related to the availability of rental housing for the conversion of rental units, and a physical elements report. Also refer to related Policies 4.1. 6-15 Attachment 1 12 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Cade Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory barriers as identifed in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Deatlline Status of Program Implementation Level in H.E. In 2010, 8 households were assisted through the City's Tenon[ Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA), established in February 2007 and funded through $440,000 in HOME funds. The TBRA assistance was initially available fora 2 year period (assisting 16 households at inception) and was extended an additional two years, until the program ended January 31, 2011. Develop and fund ashort-term rental assistance program to provide rent subsidies far a maximum of 24 months for those residents Through ARRA fhe City has received $819,738 in Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing displaced as a result of the conversion or demolition of [heir housing (HPRP) funds to assist households with a rental subsidy for up [0 12 months. In 2011, 4 or unsafe and/or substandard conditions as identifed in fhe California households were assisted with HPRP funds. Housing Code and Fire Code. Assistance will target those most 4.2.3 Tenant Rental Assistance economically vulnerable inclutling: very low-income residents, low- 1 2006-2007 In addition to the City's TBRA and HPRP funds, in July 2007 South Bay Community Services income residents with minor children and residents with a head of (SBCS) began providing TBRA assistance to families at or below 60 % AMI and exiting household who is permanently disabled or a senior citizen age 62 or transitional/emergency shelter programs, through $315,000 in HOME Investment Partnership over. Establish standards and criteria to prioritize households who are funds. During the program 15 families received assistance. most economically vulnerable and level of assistance based upon household size and income. The City continues to provide affordable housing rental assistance through the Section 8 Program (administered by the County). As of the end of 2011, 2,750 households were assisted through the Section 8 program, of which 788 were eldedy/disabled. At fhe end of 2011, the Seclion 8 waiting list had 6,152 householtls waiting for Chula Vista assistance (a 358 household increase over 2010) , of which 710 are eldedy, 1,292 disabled, and 3,711 are families. In August 2006, staff developed a "Relocation Resource Guitle" to provide resources and Develop a "Housing Assistance Resource Program" which could contact information for residents affected by condominium conversions or mobilehome park provide tenant education of rights and procedures for conversions of conversions. The guide were provided [o residents affected by the Jade Bay Mobile Lodge 4.2.4 Housing Resource Program rental housing to condominium or market priced housing antl 2 2007 bankruptcy and are available for future displaced residents. Additional resource programs will mobilehome/trailer parks fo other uses and offer informational be considered in the future. services to any displaced very low-and low-income renters, such as rental listings and moving assistance referrals. See comments listed under Program 4.1.2 above. During the public outreach for update of CVMC 9.40 staff proposed amendments fo include relocation resource assistance for tenants. Objective HS -Encourage the provision of a wide range of housing choices by location, type of unit, and price level, in particular the estahlishment of permanent affordable housing for low-and motlerate-income householtls. Policy H5.1 -Balanced Communities-Affordable Housing: Require newly constructed residential developments fo provide a portion of their development affordable to low-and mode2te-income households 8 6-~6 Attachment 1 13 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005( Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory barriers as identifed in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation Continue to implement the Balanced Communities-Affordable The City continues [o implement this objective through the Affordable Housing Program Housing Policy first adoptetl by the City's Housing Element in 1981. requiring new residential developments of 50 units or more to provide 10 % of the housing for Cunent requirements inclutle the provision of 10 percent (5 percent lower income households. low-income and 5 percent moderate-income) affordable housing " ' In 2010 an agreement for Village 2 was executed for 175\4 affordable units. Additionally, an within the development ( on-site ). This policy shall apply to projects agreement with EI Dorado Ridge was executed requiring the posting of a bond in-lieu of a 5.1.1 Affordable Housing ("Inclusionary'") Policy consisting of 50 or more dwelling units. Alternatives [o [he on-site ' " 1 Ongoing 10.4 unit inclusionary obligation. Construction was completed in 2011 on 143 low income provision of housing include, in order of priority, off-site provision of rental units at The Landings II in satisfaction of [he Winding Walk master planned affordable housing and payment of an in-lieu fee. Such alternatives communities remaining obligation. can be considered, at the sole tliscretion of the City, upon determination of a fnding of unreasonable hardship' to the " " During the 2005-2010 reporting period the City constructed or entered into inclusionary development and such alternative being in the public interest . 300 agreements for the addition of 334 low income and 183 moderate income housing units in the low-income units and 300 moderate-income units. City. Evaluate the appropriateness of revising the Balanced Communities -Affordable Housing Policy to more appropriately regect its application to infill urbanized housing developments. Possible See comments listed under Program 4.1.2 above. Staff worked with an Affordable Housing amendments may include lowering the unit threshold of applicability, Working Group to propose changes and adopt an ordinance for the Balanced Communities increasing the percentage of affordable housing units required, ("Inclusionary") Policy, adopt a Density Bonus Ordinance, and make revisions to various 5.1.2 Affordable Housing Policy for Infill targeting very low-and low-income households, encouraging flexibility 1 2007 existing ordinances such as the Condominium Conversion Ordinance (CVMC 15.56). A court Development in the methods of compliance, ensuring consistency with the decision in 2009 related to the applicability of the 1995 Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act to affordable housing requirements of Community Redevelopment Law, inclusionary housing policies necessitated further analysis. Staff anticipates taking a package and project based incentives for developments that provide additional of affordable housing related policies/ordinances to Council in the future. public benefit such as housing on-site, deeper affordability levels, large family units, and/or an increase in the number of affordable units. Consider implementation of the City's Balanced Communities - 5.1.3 Adoption of an Ordinance Affordable Housing Policy 5.1.1) through the adoption of an 1 2007 See comments listed under Program 5.1.2 above. Ordinance. Policy H5.2 -Encourage the development of sufficient and suitable new rental housing opportunities within each of the City's four geographic Planning Areas, particularly for very low-and low-income households. 6-1 7 Attachment 1 14 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs inclutling progress in removing regulatory barriers as identified in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation Promote, through incentives (i.e., fee reductions/deferrals, streamlined project approvals, etc.), the development of new rental In 2010, builtling permits were issued for 143 new low-income units in the east as part of housing affordable to very low-and low-income households where phase II of The Landings. Construction and lease up was completed in mid 2011. such housing will provide a balanced inventory of housing types (e.g., multi-family rental and owner occupied housing) within the Northwest, Development projects were provided with financial assistance, fast tracking, technical Southwest, East and Bayfront Planning Areas. Unit mix, in terms of assistance, and other incentives to provide housing for very low and low income households. 5.2.1 New Rental Housing number of bedrooms should be consistent with the itlentified need 1 Ongoing These developments are also strategically located in areas with immediate access to public with a particular emphasis on large family units (3 or more transit, shopping, and other neighborhood services. bedrooms). Encourage the inclusion of housing for very low-and low- income householtls within the actual development ("on-site") and/or in During the 2005-2010 Housing Element period: 94 new low-income rental units were created areas that offer residents easy access to goods, services, jobs, in the west and 378 new low-income units were createtl on the east transportation, education and recreation. SO low-income units in Easf . _ & 260 low-income units in West. _ __ Consider the formal adoption of project-based incentives that encourage development of additional new rental housing See comments listed above in Program 5.1.2. Staff has been working with the Affordable 5.2.2 Incentives for Rental Housing opportunities, particularty to accommodate very low-income 1 2007 Housing Working Group to identify assistance and thresholds for incentives, including those households, large families, and special needs populations. Also refer that would encourage development of rental housing for special needs populations. to Policies H 7.2 and 7.4 for possible assistance and incentives. Provide incentives for projects located in redevelopment project areas to provide affordable housing within [he proposed project ("on- See comments listed in Program 5.2.2 above. Staff has been working with the Affordable 5.2.3 Incentives for Housing Located in site") and to exceed affordable housing requirements established by 1 2007 Housing Working Group to establish a scale for the level of incentives and assistance Redevelopment Areas the Community Redevelopment Law (CRL), particularly for those provided to a project, including meeting or exceeding criteria established through CRL in income categories least served. Also refer to Policies H 7.2 and 7.4 redevelopment project areas. for suggested assistance and incentives. Policy H5.3 -Support efforts to increase homeownership rates, particulady in the Northwest and Southwest Planning areas, meeting or exceeding the regional average as a means to build individual wealth and stabilize existing residential neighborhoods. 10 6-~$ Attachment 1 15 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory barriers as identified in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation In response to the foreclosure crisis, in June 2008, the City adopted a new program to assist First-Time Homebuyers purchase Real-Estate Ownetl (REO) properties within Chula Vista and in March 2009 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approved the City's amentlment to the Annual Action Plan to receive $2.8M in new Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds. In 2010 the City created a secondary program to the gap financing offered to acquire, Continue assistance to low-income households in purchasing their rehabilitate, and resale units in order to allow additional options for buyers to compete in the first home through [he City's First Time Homebuyer Down Payment market. 8 properties were purchased in 2010 and 3 properties were purchased in 2011. 5.3.1 First Time Homebuyer Assistance and Closing Cast Assistance Program. Consider amendments, as 1 2007 Two of these properties will become showcase properties prior to resale to low income necessary, [o the Program to adequately reflect real estate market households in ortler to highlight partnerships with various agencies that provitletl energy conditions. upgrades to the homes through work force training programs, leveraging and donations. During 2011, 6 low income and 3 moderate income households became frst-time homebuyers through the City's First-Time Homebuyer Programs. During the 2005-2010 Housing Element reporting period: 27 households (21 low and 6 moderate) became homeowners through gap fnancing and 282 households (99 low and 183 moderate) became homeowners through the inclusionary policy. Consider enhancements to policies and programs that further See comments listed under Program 5.3.1 above. In December 2008 staff began drafting 5.3.2 Continued Occupancy for encourage long-tens occupancy of housing by alaw-income 1 2007 amendments to the DCCA Guidelines [o adhere to program requirements of the new NSP Homeownership Units household, where practical. funding. As part of that effort, staff has identifietl a new equity share structure to encourage long-term occupation of homeowner units. Promote and support the development and sale of new entry-level The City continues to support non-traditional housing types for low- and moderate-income homes, including non-traditional land use and fnancial approaches households. Due to declining market contlitions in 2008 and 2009, new construction came to such as cooperatives, community land trusts, and manufactured a near halt. In response to the rising foreclosure rate in Chula Vista, in June 2008 the City 5.3.3 New For Sale Housing housing, that are affordable to low-and moderate-income households h h h i ill i 1 Ongoing adopted a new program to focus efforts on removing foreclosed vacant properties from our w ere suc ous ng w prov de a balanced inventory of housing housing stock by approving a REO first-time homebuyer program. See comments under types (e.g., multi-family rental and owner occupied housing) within the Program 5.3.1 above. Northwest, Southwest, and East Planning Areas. Unit mix, in terms of number of betlrooms should be consistent with the identified need, 11 6-19 Attachment 1 16 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Cotle Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory barriers as identifed in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation Continue to participate with the County of San Diego and other cities In 2011, 11 households became new homeowners in Chula Vista utilizing the MCC program to issue and renew Mortgage Credit Certifcetes (MCC) to qualified which entitled them to take a federal income taz credit of fifteen to twenty percent (15 % to 5.3.4 Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCC) first-time low-and moderate-income homebuyers. First-time 1 Ongoing 20 %) of the annual interest they pay on their home mortgage and increasing their qualified homebuyers are referred by the Community Development maximum loan amount. Department to the administrating agency. During the 2005-2010 Housing Element periotl: 73 households utilized MCCs. The City continues to participate with Community HousingWOrks to offer bilingual homebuyer education (HBE) and foreclosure counseling. In 2011, 6 HBE classes were held in Chula Vista with 81 graduates. 27 Chula Vista residents receivetl pre-purchase counseling in 2011 Support and encourage developers, lenders and social service and 271 have received it during the 2005-2010 Housing Element period. organizations to provide educational programs, loan counseling, and In addition, the City has worked with the Housing Opportunities Collaborative to host materials for homeowners antl potential homeowners on home information session at the public libraries on foreclosure topics and has co-hosted several 5.3.5 Homebuyer Education 8 Counseling maintenance, improvement, and financial management. The purpose 2 Ongoing HOME Clinics (Home Owners Mobile Education) where distressed homeowners can receive of these educational programs will be to help first-time homebuyers free one-on-one foreclosure counseling. In addition, at a Chula Vista October 2009 HOME prepare for the purchase of a home and to understand the Clinic, Fannie Mae provided a Making Home Affordable workshop, informing homeowners of importance of maintenance, equity, appreciation, and personal eligibility and the process to receive loan modifications through the federal program. budgeting to minimize foreclosure rates. Community HousingWOrks also offers foreclosure prevention counseling and 71 Chula Vista were seen in 2011, resulting in 22 loan modifcations or refinances. During the 2005-2010 Housing Element period 582 households have taken advantage of this service. Support and encourage lenders, community development 5.3.6 Support Private Financial Assistance organizations and others [o use non-traditional Programs financial approaches [o assist low-and moderate-income firs[ time 2 Ongoing See comments listetl above for Programs 5.3.3 and 5.3.5. homebuyers such as Individual Development Accounts and other emer ing fnancial a roaches. Proactively pursue Federal, State or private funding to provide 5.3.7 Pursue Additional Financing Sources additional resources specifcally targeting teachers and public safety 2 Ongoing See comments listed above far Programs 5.3.3 and 5.3.5. personnel. Policy H5.4 -Support mobilehome parks as an affordable homeownership opportunity, consistent with the General Plan. 12 6-~~ Attachment 1 17 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory barriers as identifed in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Deadline Status of Program Implementation Level in H.E. The City continues to monitor and enforce the Mobilehome Space Rent Review Ordinance. In Continue [o enforce CVMC Chapier 9.50 to protect mobilehome 2010, the Mobilehome Ren[ Review Commission (MHRRC) heard one case affecting 200 residents' investment in their home while at the same time providing ezis[ing residents of the Brentwood Mobilehome Park. The case was appealed in late 2010 a reasonable return to the park owner in order fo preserve this and continued through 2011 through litigation. In addition, 2 change of ownership cases were 5.4.1 Mobilehome Space Rent Review affordable housing alternative. Monitor and revise this Ordinance, as 1 Ongoing heard in January 2011. necessary, to ensure the provision of fair and reasonable rents for During the 2005-2010 Housing Element period, the commission has held hearings to review residents and a reasonable rate of return tar park owners. proposed increases in rent for 8 change of ownership cases and 242 existing tenant increases. When mobilehome park owners want to sell their parks, promote [he purchase by park residents through technical assistance in preparing applications for funding sources such as [he State Mobilehome Assistance Program and in accortlance with CVMC Chapter 9.60, supporting California Civil Code Section 798.80. Accordingly, resident organizations shall have 5.4.2 Resident Ownership of Mobilehome aright to purchase a park listed for sale if the 2 On oin g g No mobilehome/trailer parks have been listed for sale during the 2005-2010 Housing Element Parks organization is able to reach an acceptable price and terms and period. conditions of a purchase with the mobilehome park owner. Financial assistance provided by the City, Agency, State, or other funding sources may be limited to income eligible residents and require affordable housing costs. Focus assistance on uses that are consistent with the General Plan within Mobilehome Park (MHP) zone designations; not those that are non-conforming uses. Objective H6 -Promote the tlevelopment of a variety of housing choices, coupled with appropriate services, to meet the needs of special population groups, including the homeless, those "at-risk" of becoming homeless, persons with physical and/or developmental disabilities, emancipated foster youth, students, athletesat the Olympic Training Center, single-parent households, farmworkers and seniors. Policy H6.1 -Support the coordination of existing and new regional and local efforts to provide housing and services for the homeless through a continuum of care model. 13 6-21 Attachment 1 18 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory barriers as identifed in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation The City continues to participate in regional organizations focused on housing and other neetls of the homeless or near homeless population. Such organizations include the Regional Continuum of Care Council of San Diego County, Local Emergency Food and Sheter Board, South Bay Homeless Advocacy Coalition, [he Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTF), and the FEMA and County of San Diego Hotel/Motel Voucher Program. 6.1.1 Homeless & "At-Risk" Homeless- Continue to participate in regional planning efforts to address needs In 2070, the City participated in the San Diego Grantmakers Homelessness Working Group's Regional Planning of the homeless, including the Regional Task Force on [he Homeless 7 Ongoing Keys to Housing coalition, a group aimed at developing a regional vision of ending family antl the South Bay Homeless Coalition. homelessness. In addition, the City participated in the September 2006 adoption of the 10-year "Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in the San Diego Region" and continues to work with regional partners to implement [he plan. On November 3, 2011 the City Council adopted the Keys to Housing Toolbox, which identifes Regional strategies and actions to atldress family homelessness. South Bay Community Services (SBCS) is the primary service agency that provides homeless shelter and services in Chula Vista. SBCS operates four transitional living programs and the City has allocated annual CDBG funds to SBCS for youth and family support services, and Continue to support regional funding efforts to tlevelop new housing housing services. ' facilities for the homeless and maintain existing facilities and SBCS also atlministers the Cit 's Homeless Prevention and Ra id Re-Housin y P g program funds 6.1.2 Homeless & "At-Risk Homeless - services, including the Regional Continuum of Care Council for San 1 Ongoing ($819,738) received from the ARRA of 2009 to assist families who are at risk of becoming Regional Funding Diego County and its application far funding through the Fetleral homeless. A small portion is also earmarked to assist those io rapidly become re-housetl afte Supportive Housing Program, local FEMA Board, County of San experiencing a recent incident of homelessness. In 2011, SBCS assisted 44 households with Diego Hotel/Motel Voucher Program and temporary winter shelters. such case management services. The City also provides annual funding for the Ecumenical Council Winter Rotational Shelter program to assist homeless at various sites throughout the County, including Chula Vista. Continue in-kintl and fnancial assistance far existing and new See comments under Program 4.2.3 above, in 2011, the City provided funded to SBCS to 6.1.3 Existing 8 New Emergency Shelters & emergency shelters and transitional housing facilities that serve the provide transitional housing rental assistance through HPRP funds. Transitional Housing City by providing technical assistance, siting opportunities, grants, or 1 Ongoing In FY 2007-08 $315,000 in HOME Program funds were allocated to SBCS for a Tenant Based low cost loans to operating agencies. Rental Assistance (TBRA) for transitional housing opportunities. 14 6-22 Attachment 1 19 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory barriers as ideniifed in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation The City participates in the South Bay Homeless Advocacy Coalition and provides a South Bay Directory of Emergency Shelter and Food Assistance. In addition, the City provides referral services to all callers requesting such information. In 2009 and 2010 the hosted and/or participated in a South Bay Homeless Forum which 4 Information of Resources for Basic 6 1 Develop publicly distributed informational materials to provide contact brought together providers of homeless and near homeless services to tliscuss current and . . Needs information regartling basic needs, 2 2008 relevant issues relating to needs and planning. An additional forum was held on November such as emergency food, shelter, and services for the homeless. 16, 2017. In 2011, the City of Chula Vista allocated CDBG funds to the Chula Vista Community Collaborative, which provides services for very-low and low-income families. These services include emergency food and clothing, assistance with health insurance enrollment, parenting classes, adult education, employment preparation, and additional informational and referral services. Policy H6.2 -Encourage the development of alternative housing types in locations with easy access to goods, services, transportation, recreation and other appropriate services to accommodate the special needs of seniors, persons with disabilities, emancipated foster youth, students, athletes, and single person householtls. Continue to allow construction of new accessory secondary dwelling units in areas where the units do not compromise the neighborhood In 2011, 5 permits were issued for accessory second dwelling units. 6.2.1 Second Dwelling Units character, as defined in Section 19.58.022, Accessory Second 1 Ongoing Dwelling Units, of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. During the 2005-2010 Housing Element period: 89 permits. Support programs for shared living that connect those with a home City policies continue to support alternative housing types. The City has provided past and are willing to share living accommodations with [hose that are financial support to Social Service providers offering shared housing services. Since 2005, 6.2.2 Shared Living seeking housing, particularly seniors, students, and single person 1 Ongoing CDBG funding for these services was provided. However in 2006, the local social service households. In 2006, the local social service agency that provided agency that provided shared living referrals ceased providing this service. sharetl living referrals cease providing this service. Evaluate the viability of co-housing where residents share common This program is iden[ifed as a Level 2 priority. Due to the City's current budgetary reductions, 6.2.3 Co-Housing facilities (e.g., cooking facilities) and amendments to Title 19 of the 2 Ongoing review and amendments of the City's Municipal Code are being completed on an as needed ' Chula Vista Munici al Code and other documents, where a ro ria[e, P PP P basis. An ro osal to rovide co-housin will be evaluated and rocessed on a ro ect-b Y P P P 9 P P 1 Y- to facilitate its development. project basis. Continue to monitor the continued availability of farmworker housing 34 units within Brisas del Mar have been matle available and are curzently occupied by 6.2.4 Farmworker Housing at the Bdsa del Mar development to ensure the continued provision of ' 1 Ongoing eligible farmworkers/day laborers. housing to meet the needs of the City s farmworker population. 15 6-23 Attachment 1 20 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Descdption Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory banters as identified in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation Encourage [he development of a variety of housing types in the The City continues to work with property owners for the development of a University Park and University Village Focus Area in the East, recognizing the need for Research Center (UPRC) in the eastern area of the City. Efforts are concentrated on lantl 6.2.5 University Housing higher residential densities antl the neetl for varied housing resulting 2 Ongoing acquisition and the designation of appropriate land uses. Current economic contlitions may from the proposed university, such as housing for students, faculty delay these efforts. Therefore, this program has been reprimritized and will be pursued in and employees. concert with the development efforts far the UPRC. Encourage the tlevelopmenl of housing located at the Olympic The Olympic Training Center is facing a shortage of appropriate housing located on-site or 6.2.6 Olympic Training Center Housing Training Center (OTC) for athletes and employees participating in 2 Ongoing within close proximity for its athletes in training. The provision of such housing will play a programs at the Center. significant role in the continued success of the OTC. The OTC continues to discuss potential housing opportunities with a site adjacent to the OTC that has future development potential. Continue to maintain and implement California Title 24 provisions for All housing developments submitted to the City or plan review and permitting are checked for 6.2.7 Accessible Housing Regulations the review and approval of residential developments. 1 Ongoing compliance with California Title 24 provisions. No permits are issuetl until the design of the development satisfes all requirements. Encourage the development of senior housing developments through In 2007, MAAC Project completed [he construction of a 41-unit low income affordable housing incentives (i.e., expedited processing, fee waivers, etc.) that provide development for very low and low-income seniors. In late 2008, grading began in eastern 6.2.8 Senior Housing Services a wide range of housing choices from independent living [o assisted 2 Ongoing Chula Vista for Westmont Senior Living, a senior care facility that will house a 92 unit assistetl living with access to services on-site, including healthcare, nutrition, living building and a t6 unit memory care/Alzheimer's facility. The City continues to discuss transportation and other appropriate services. potential senior services and housing with developers as relevant. Objective H7 -Facilitate the creation, maintenance, preservation and conservation of affordable housing for lower and moderate-income households through comprehensive planning documents and processes, and the provision of financial assistance and other incentives. Policy H7.1 -Ensure Chula Vista's plans and policies addressing housing, such as the Zoning Ordinance, Sectional Planning Area Plans, and Specific Plans, encourage a variety of housing product that responds to variations in income level, the changing livework patterns of residents and the needs of the City's diverse population. 16 6-24 Attachment 1 21 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report -Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory banters as identified in Housing Element. Name of Program Objective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation The Southwest Working Group met monthly in 2011 to provide community input on specific Develop and consider for adoption Specifc Plans for the Urban Core plans, streetscape master plans, and zoning changes for the five identified "change" districts and Southwest Planning Areas in order to implement the General in Southwest Chula Vista. On January 18, 2011, the City Council amended the Zoning Code " " Plan Update which will allow the development of higher density to allow by-right mixed use residential/commercial development within the Central ' housing, particularly within identified mixed use residential antl mixed Commercial zone. Also, the area along Broadway from Naples to L S[ree[s was re-zoned use transit focus areas. Ensure development within the Urban Core from Commercial Thoroughfare (CT) to Central Commercial (CC) in order for [he CC zone to 7.1.1 Specific Plans Specifc Plan allows for permitted "by-right" residential development 1 2006-2008 allow mixed uses (Commercial/Residential) by right. The specific plan for the Palomar in appropriate sub-districts to ensure zoning standards can Gateway District is underway and is expected to be presented to the Planning Commission accommodate development capacities in western Chula Vista that and City Council for consideration in the Summer of 2012. Consultants have prepared a meet the adjusted RHNA allocations as shown in Table C-9 of the market and mobility studies for the specific plan, antl a third consultant is working on the Housing Element. Resitlential development shall fulfill the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report for the plan. The preparation of the Main requirements of Government Code Section 65583.2. Street change area streetscape plan was in its preliminary stages, but it had to be put on holtl due to changes in redevelopment funtling. Funding for the streetscape plan is being procured through the application for a State grant. Due to the City's current budgetary reductions, review and amendments to Title 19 of the Update Title 19 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, to implement City's Municipal Code are being completed on an as needed basis. In 2009, the City began 7.1.2 Zoning housing-related land use policy contained in [he General Plan Uptlate 1 2007 efforts to draft specific plans for the South West area of the City to implement the land use of 2005. policy of the General Plan. Staff continues to work with [he community related to specifc plans for this area. Review and update applicable sections of the Chula Vista Municipal See comments under Program 7.2.1. 7.1.3 Remove Constraints to Housing for Code and Building code and other City processes to remove Persons with Disabilities identified wnstraints, if any, and establish a formal reasonable 1 2009 Although Disability Housing has not been specifcally addressed, flexible development accommodation procedure to grant exception in zoning and land use standards could be a topic for future discussions and analysis. for ersons with disabilities. The City will continue [o encourage in-fll development within feasible development sites in Western Chula Vista and nonvacant sites for In April 2009, a 42 unit multi-family rental complex in western Chula Vista called, "Los homeownership and rental units through a proactive and coordinated Vecinos" was completed. The project was a joint effort of the Redevelopment and Housing effort with the redevelopment agency, planning tlivision and private Divisions of Development Services, and benefted from expedited processing in the Planning 7.1.4 Encouragement of Infill Construction development entities to provide development guidance and 1 Ongoing and Building Divisions. assistance to encourage the construction of residential development affordable [o very low-, low- and moderate-income levels through a Due to the economic downturn and lack of funding sources, there has been little money for variety of land use tools (i.e., streamlined review, reduced development or construction. The Agency has focused its efforts on reviewing plans and development standards, land assemblage, lot consolidation, fee policies to make sure it is ready when the market turns around. assistance and other methotls deemed appropriate). Policy H7.2 -Ensure the entitlement process and infrastructure levies do not affect the feasibility of affordable housing development. 17 6-25 Attachment 1 22 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory barriers as identifed in Housing Element . Name of Program Ohjective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation See comments under Program 4.1.2 above. In 2009, the Affordable Housing WorkingGroup looked at avenues to improve the development review process, including: fee waivers/deferrals, flexible development standards, and/or other mechanisms to provide incentives to projects meeting certain thresholds of Assign priority processing of the necessary entitlements and plan affordability. checks to expedite the development process for residential 7.2.1 Priority Processing developments, which do not require extensive Engineering or 2008 Ongoing In 2009 the City's "Development Process Streamlining Committee" evaluated impediments to environmental review, with at least 15 percent of the units as the planning process including: entitlement processing, development fees, and regulatory affordable for very low-and low-income households. issues. A proposal is being made to consolidate public hearings antl save time on the overall review process. Although affordable housing has not been specifically addressed by the Streamlining Committee, it will be a topic for future discussions and analysis including: expedited processing, fee waivers, antl flexible development standards. Continue to wnsider subsidizing, waiving, or deferring fees for See comments under Program 7.2.1. affordable units for very low-and low-income households on acase- 7.2.2 Development Fees by-case basis. Requests are evaluated based upon the ' ' 2008 Ongoing Given current market conditions it is unlikely that in the nett few years any, affordable housing development s effectiveness and efficiency in achieving the City s included, residential infill development will be built without some type of public subsidy. The underserved housing neetls and as allowed by the City's Municipal Agency is exploring the potential far impact fee credits tar development within redevelopment Code. Also refer to related H Policy 7.4.5. project areas. Continue to encourage the provision of flexible development 7.2.3 Flexible Development Standards standards in residential zoning districts as part of the City's 2008 Ongoing See comments under Program 7.2.1. discretionary review process to facilitate the development of housing for very low and low-income households. Assess the applicability of Article XXXIV of the California Constitution As of 2008, a balance of 26 units remain from the passage of [he original Proposition C in to certain housing developments where the City and/or Agency are April 1978, authorizing the development, construction, or acquisition of "low rent housing" by 7.2.4 Article XXXIV considering financial assistance or other incentives to assist in the 1 2007 the Agency. development of affordable housing. Evaluate the appropriateness of ' In November 2006, voters approved an additional authority of 1,600 units o(assisted a possible referendum to obtain mare authority for the City/Agency s " " affordable housing in the City. Since 2006, 242 units have been f nancially assisted by the development, construction or acquisition of tow rent housing. City and/or Agency, leaving a total balance of 1,384 units . Policy H7.3 -Pursue opportunities to expand financial resources assisting housing development for lower and moderate-income households. 7.3.1 Expand Redevelopment Project Areas Evaluate the viability of expanding redevelopment project areas to 1 2007 In December 2009, the City approvetl a fve-year implementation plan for redevelopment that include more residential areas. included plans to conduct a feasibility study for expanding the Redevelopment Project Areas. 18 6-26 Attachment 1 23 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report -Govemment Cotle Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs incuding progress in removing regulatory barriers as identified in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation 7.3.2 Maximize Redevelopment Funds Develop financial strategies that maximize redevelopment income 1 2008 See comments under Program 7.2.1. streams, such as bond financing. Staff continues to monitor the activities of lending institutions and their obligations under the Community Reinvestment Act through the efforts of the City-County Reinvestment Task 7.3.3 Califomia Reinvestment Act Work with local fnancial institutions to meet their community 2 Ongoing Force. Discussion with active lenders in the REO market took place in 2009 to discuss reinvestment obligation under the Community Reinvestment Act. implementation of certain requirements of the Federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). Several lenders developed firs[-look programs that allowed frst-time homebuyers access to properties before being listed on [he open market. Staff continues to monitor available gran[ opportunities and analyzes Notices of Funding Availability for the appropriateness of such programs and its effectiveness in addressing Proactively pursue available Federal or State funding to increase, Chula Vista's housing needs. As funding opportunities are identifed, the City will make 7.3.4 Pursue Affordable Housing Funding preserve, and enhance housing affordable to low-income households. 1 2008 application, if appropriate, or forward such information to affordable housing developers for [heir consideration and support their efforts. Given the current economic downturn at bath the national and state level, available fnancing for the production and preservation of housing may be limited and competitive. Policy H7.4 -Provide financial assistance and incentives for the preservation and creation of affordable housing to address the underserved financial needs of very low-and low-income households throughout the City Amend Title 19 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code to authorize a 7.4.1 Density Bonus density bonus and/or other incentives for new housing developments 1 2007 See comments under Program 4.1.2. In 2008, staff drafted a Density Bonus Ordinance and and condominium conversions providing the required affordable anticipates taking it to Council in 2012. housing as specifed in the California Govemment Code. Due [o the economy during the period of 2005-2009, the Agency had not actively pursued the acquisition of sites for the development of housing, including affordable housing. Funding for Actively identify and pursue funding and the acquisition of sites new residential construction, including affordable units, had diminished, making it difficult for located in proximity to gootls, services, jobs, transportation, developers to finance any new residential projects -redevelopment projects would require education, recreation and/or other amenities for permanent affordable significant subsidies. housing. The City shall seek partnerships with developers of 7.4.2 Land Banking affordable housing, particularly with non-profit organizations based 1 2006-2008 As prices have decreased, the City attempted to start a proactive approach to affordable within [he San Diego County region, to develop such sites. housing development. In conjunction with four selected developers, the City drafted an Development of affordable housing opportunities may be established affordable housing strategy to implement over the next few years. The strategy would have through a Community Lantl Trust model to assure the continued helped steer the types and locations of projects. The City was under contract to purchase a affortlability of housing for future and current homebuyers. piece of land, but had to cancel the contract due to. the dissolution of redevelopment agencies and the recapture of Low/Mod funds. 19 6-27 Attachment 1 24 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory bartiers as identified in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation Staff has evaluated its existing inventory of Ci[y and/or Agency ownetl land. Both the City and Evaluate the viability of providing affordable housing on City or Agency have limited ownership of land, of which very little is currently suitable for residential 7.4.3 Public Property Redevelopment Agency owned property that becomes available or is 1 Ongoing development. As opportunities of surplus land become available, the City will continue to deemed surplus property. evaluate the suitability of such land for resitlential purposes and the viability for affordable housing. 7.4.4 Affordable Housing in Public or Quasi- Evaluate the appropriateness of allowing affordable housing within See comments untler Program 7.2.1. An incentive being considered under the Affordable Public Zones public orquasi-public zoning designations, when appropriate. 1 2008-2009 Housing Working Group is to allow affordable housing development in zones tlesignated for other uses. Continue evaluating on a case-by-case basis requests from developers and owners of new or existing residential development for financial assistance [o provide affordable housing opportunities for very low- and low income households within such developments. ' See comments under Program 7.2.1. The City continues to look at projects on a case-by- 7.4.5 Financial Assistance Requests are evaluated based upon the development s effectiveness 1 Ongoing case basis for various incentives. and efficiency in achieving the City's underserved housing needs, such as very low-income households and rental housing for large families. Assistance will be offered to the eMent that resources and ro rams are available. Goal H8 -Ensure [he availability of housing opportunities to persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, disability, marital status, and familial status, source of income or sexual orientation. Policy H8.1 -Ensure equa/housing oppoRUnities to prevent housin discrimination in the local housin market. Require affordable housing developments for low-and modemte- income households to comply with the following policies: -In marketing and leasing efforts, require outreach to minority The City continues to require all tlevelopers of affordable housing communities to provide the communities, including advertising in multi-lingual media; City with a Marketing Plan, including efforts for affrnative marketing to minority communities. 8.1.1 Affirmative Marketing & Leasing -Require [he monitoring of lease and sales efforts for compliance with 1 Ongoing All marketing plans are required as condition of the loan agreement and are subject to review affirmative marketing; and, and approval by [he City. -Regvire periodic reporting to the Community Development Department on the composition of resident populations in units, income levels antl affordability of the units. Continue implementation of support programs for outreach antl education on housing rights fo ensure information and materials are In February 2009 the City entered into a contract with South Bay Community Services (SECS) 8.1.2 Fair Housing Education & Counseling available to the entire community through a variety of means, fair 1 Ongoing to provide outreach and counseling for fair housing issues. SBCS held various educational housin counselin and resolution of fair housin corn taints. Where 9 9. 9 P seminars with mobilehome and ro ert mans ers Burin 2009 and for ro eR mans ers in P P Y 9 9 P P Y 9 appropriate, refer to other agencies, including State and Federal 2010 and continued in 2011. enforcement a encies. Goal H9 -Promote and facilitate early, transparent public input and participation emphasizing community awareness of the City of Chula Vista's goals, tools, available resources and programs for lower income households. 20 6-28 Attachment 1 25 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory barriers as identifed in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation Policy Hg. f -Encourage meaningful public participation by all segments of the community, including low- and moderate-income residents, the business sector, social service agencies, renters and homeowners, when reviewing and developing City housing olicies and affordable housing projects. The City continues to provide opportunity for public input for all plans and policies. The Mobilehome antl Trailer Park Conversion Ordinance (CVMC 9.40) update included an extensive outreach process that included bilingual meetings and materials at each step of the Incorporate public input and participation in the design and process. The City is currently taking similar measures to look at a variety of policies and 9.1.1 Public Input & Participation development of City housing plans and policies. 1 Ongoing ordinances through the Affordable Housing Working Group, see comments under 4.1.2. The development of the 2005-2010 Housing Element also included an extensive public outreach process utilizing the Housing Advisory Committee (HAC). It is anticipated that such a process will begin again for the 2010-2015 Housing Element update in early 2012. Expand the City's bilingual noticing requirements for pending actions, The City continues to provide bilingual materials for all housing program marketing materials meetings, and workshops sponsored by the City and/or Agency and provides translation services as needed. Both bilingual materials and meetings were 9.1.2 Bilingual Noticing related to affordable housing for low-antl moderate-income 1 Ongoing provided for the Mobilehome Conversion Ordinance in 2007. A pilot program was conducted households. from April 2006 through June 2006 to itlentify the need for simultaneous translation services at City Council meetings. The "Southwest Community Strengthening" process endeavored [o improve communication with the Southwest portion of the City, by: 1) Holding a series of community conventions from 2006-2008 to provide resource information on housing and other community needs; 2) Facilitating the purchase of new translation equipment for future outreach efforts; and 3) Hosting asix-session leadership academy designed to to provide community members knowledge about critical resources in the community, including information on housing 9.1.3 Public Outreach & Education of Initiate a bilingual educational campaign to Spanish speaking lower resources and programs. Resources income renters in the Northwest and Southwest Planning Areas to 2 Ongoing provide information on the City's housing resources and programs. During the 2005-2010 Housing Element period, the City also provided materials and conducted bilingual meetings for the Mobilehome Conversion Ordinance in 2007 and other related mobilehome meetings. Staff continued to work to improve communication with the Southwest by continuing to engage community members in the Southwest Specifc Planning process. Community members provided input on a new mixed-use zone for the Broadway and Third Avenue corridors in Southwest Chula Visfa, which was approved January 18. 2011. 21 6-29 Attachment 1 26 of 26 Table C Program Implementation Status (Since 2005) Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including progress in removing regulatory barriers as identified in Housing Element . Name of Program Objective Priority Level Deadline in H.E. Status of Program Implementation Require through conditionsof approval on discretionary permits, the The City continues [o provide materials advertising available affordable housingcommunities development of outreach or other appropriate marketing materials antl other housing programs available through the City or contract consultants. Such 9.1.4 Marketing of Affordable Housing Sites identifying the location and type of affordable housing sites citywide 2 Ongoing information is made available at City offices, to the public upon request and at community to ensure existing and potential residents are aware of affordable events. Staff has provided information at such events as street fairs, community open housing opportunities. houses, grand opening of recreation centers and facilities and meetings of civic organizations and social service providers. Provitle an annual report to an oversight body to advise the City Council on the City's existing housing stock and policies. The annual Redevelopment & Housing staff continued efforts to develop a tlepartment Annual report to report shall provide for a monitoring and reporting of updated housing include housing information in 2008, however tlue to budgetary constraints these efforts were data relative to housing starts, demolition and conversion of rental suspended in late 2008leady 2009. 9.1.5 Annual Housing Report housing, affordability levels, market trends, existing housing by i Annually tenure and type and by geographic areas, and other relevant data In 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 the Housing Advisory and Mobilehome Rent Review and an evaluation of progress in implementing the policies of the Commissions met jointly to review Housing Element progress made dudng the previous year. Housing Element. The annual report shall also be made available for It is anticipated that the groups will meet again this April in their annual joint meeting to review in ublic locations. discuss relevant housin issues to each rou 9 g P~ 22 6-30