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Housing Advisory Commission
Notice is hereby given thattheHousing Advisory Commissionof the City of Chula Vista has
called and will convene aSpecialMeeting on Tuesday,December 12, 2017inthe Volta
Community Room,located at 1715 Orion Avenue, Chula Vista, Californiatoconsider the
item(s) on this agenda.
SPECIALMEETING OF THE HOUSING ADVISORYCOMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Tuesday, December 12, 2017Volta Community Room
4:00p.m.1715 Orion Avenue*
Chula Vista, CA91915
*Parking available in any space in the structure between the Duetta and Volta buildings.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL:Commissioners Bustamante, Cabral, Lisama, MacFarland, Merino, Quero, Roblesand
Chair Uy
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Board/Commission will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one motion, without
discussion, unless a Board/Commission Member, a member of the public, or staff requests that an item be
and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed
immediately following the Consent Calendar.
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM April 13, 2017
Staff recommendation: Review Attachment 1 andapprove minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Board/Commission on any subject matter within
the Board/Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if
appropriate, the Board/Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff.
Comments are limited to three minutes.
ACTIONITEMS
The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the Board/Commission and
ior to the meeting.
2.TOUR OF VOLTA AND DUETTA AFFORDABLEHOUSING PROJECTS
ConAm staff will provide a tour overview of the project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:Hear the presentation.
3.ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018
RECOMMENDED ACTION:Commissioners nominate and elect the Chair and Vice
Chair for the period of July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018.
4.SMOKING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
Healthy Chula Vista staff will provide an overview of proposed changes to the smoking
ordinance that pertains to city facilities and affordable housing projects.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:Review Attachment 2and Commission provide an advisory
recommendation to Council on adoption of amendments to the Smoking Ordinance.
OTHER BUSINESS
5.STAFF COMMENTS
a.Housing Legislation, reference Legislative Summary Attachment 3
b.Alternative Housing Ordinance
c.Wakeland Project at Anita Street, reference Council Staff Report Attachment 4
6.
7.
ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting of the Housing AdvisoryCommission onJanuary 24, 2018in
Conference RoomB111/B112at 276 Fourth Avenue, Building A,Chula Vista, California.
Materials provided to the Housing AdvisoryCommission related to any open-session item on this agenda are
available for public review in the Housing Division, Chula Vista during normal business hours.
In compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or
participate in a City meeting, activity, or service, contact the Human Resources Department at (619) 691-5041
(California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of
the meeting.
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Attachment1
DRAFT MINUTES OF A JOINT MEETING OF THE
HEALTHY CHULA VISTA ADVISORY COMMISSION& HOUSING ADVISORY
COMMISSIONS
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
April 13, 20173:30P.M.
AJoint Meeting of the Healthy Chula Vista (HCVAC) and Housing Advisory (HAC)
Commissionsof the City of Chula Vista werecalled to order at 3:41p.m.inConference Room
B111/112, located at 276 Fourth Avenuein Building C,Chula Vista, CA
ROLL CALLHCVAC
PRESENT:Commissioners Cruz(departed at 5:45),de Murgia,Jimenez,
Martinez,Milburn, Quirozand Chair Melgoza
ABSENT:CommissionersPartida-Lopezand Velo
ROLL CALLHAC
PRESENT:Commissioners Bustamante(departed at 5:45), Lisama, Merino,
Quero and Chair Uy
ABSENT:CommissionersRuth and Torre
ALSO PRESENT:Senior Project Coordinator Kurz
Nick Paul, Age-Friendly Intern
Leilani Hines, Housing Manager
Mark Jones, Homeless Outreach Coordinator
LieutenantHenry Martin, Community Policing Unit Manager
Officer Jeff Pace, Homeless Outreach Officer
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.HCVACAPPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM March 9, 2017
Motion by Commissioner Cruzto approve the minutes
Seconded by Commissioner de Murguia
Motion passed 7-0
2.HAC APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM January 25, 2017
Motion by Commissioner Queroto approve the minutes
Seconded by Commissioner Lisama
Motion passed 4-0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ACTION ITEMS
3.STATE OF HOMELESSNESS IN CHULA VISTA
Staff Mark Jones provided an overview of the homeless count as of 2016 in Chula Vista
and other cities within San Diego County and summarized local city efforts to provide
Home
4.HOUSING ELEMENT 2016 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT & HOUSING SUCCESSOR
AGENCY
Staff Kurz provided am annual overview of the progress meeting Housing Element goals
to date.
5.AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES DATA OVERVIEW & AARP PHONE SURVEY
RESULTS
Staff Paul provided an overview of the Age-Friendly Communities eight domains of
livability citing data, survey information and community dialogue as information. In
addition, food insecurity and crime/safety were topics of interest to the community.
6.HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION RESOLUTION FOR CHANGE IN MEETING
TIME TO 4:00 PM & LOCATION TO BUILDING C, ROOMS B111/112
Motion by Commissioner Uytochange the meeting time and location
Seconded by Commissioner Quero
Motion passed 4-0
OTHER BUSINESS
7.STAFF COMMENTS
Staff Kurz provided an update to the following projects:
a.School District Wellness Policy Update StatusSweetwater adopted and Chula Vista
Elementary will be considering in May.
b.Event Updates
i.April 22 -Day of the Child
ii.April 30 CycloVista
iii.May 11 @ 6pm South Bay Community Change Project Community Forum
iv.May 24 @ 2:30-4pm CVESD Wellness Committee
c.Duetta and Volta Affordable Housing Updatesnow taking an interest list and eligibility
will be determined through a lottery with an expected lease up in Fall 2017.
d.Second Dwelling Unit Zoning Ordinance City looking at updates to ordinance to
comply with state law.
8.
None.
9.
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn at 5:56to a special meeting of the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission
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meeting on May 11at Chula Vista High School and to a regular meeting of the Housing
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Advisory Commission on July 26made by Chair Melgozaand Uy;
Seconded by Commissioner Cruzand Quero
Motion 6-0 and 4-0.
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Stacey Kurz, Senior Project Coordinator
Attachment 2
Item No. 4
Staff:Stacey Kurz
Healthy Chula Vista Coordinator
DATE:December 6, 2017
SUBJECT:RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT
AMENDMENTS TOCHAPTER 8.22 (REGULATION OF SMOKING IN PUBLIC
PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT) OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO EXPAND SMOKING PROHIBITIONS
I.RECOMMENDATION
That the HousingAdvisory Commission recommend APPROVALof theamendments to Chapter 8.22 to
expand smoking prohibitions to all city owned property and affordable housing projects.
II.BACKGROUND
Cities play a critical role in supporting the health and well-being of their communities. There are various
implementation of policies and programs that support the goal of creating a Healthy Community.
In keeping with the Healthy Community goal of the Strategic Plan, on January 5, 2016, the first Healthy Chula
Vista Action Plan was adopted, providing a set of strategies to review, create and evaluate policies and
programs within the City and to develop key community partnerships to promote wellness within our
community. A key component of the plan included measures to prevent chronic diseases within our
community.
III.PROGRAMDESCRIPTION
Since 1964 the United States surgeon general has recognized tobacco usage as a public health concern. Many
federal, state and local laws have been established over the past fifty years to attempt to limit contact with
second hand smoke from tobacco products and provide cessation programs for smokers to reduce risk of
chronic diseases associated with smoking. Specifically, in Chula Vista the following policies have been
adopted over the years:
Council Policy No. 840-01 (Ord. Prohibits smoking in confined areas used by or open to the public (e.g. city
1642 § 1, 1975) operated buildings, public meeting areas, theatres, etc.).
Council Policy No. 840-02Excludes apparatus floor in all fire stations from enclosed smoking
(Reso. 13801, 1988)prohibition in Council Policy 840-01.
CVMC 8.22 (Ord. 3409 § 1, Prohibits and/or regulates smoking in public places, in or within 50 feet of
Smoking OrdinanceAmendments
December 6, 2017
Page 2
2017; Ord. 3058 § 1, 2007; Ord. any restaurant entrance, places of employment and within city parks.
3046 § 1, 2006; Ord. 3045 § 1,
2006; Ord. 3044 § 1, 2006; Ord.
3043 § 1, 2006; Ord. 3035,
2006; Ord. 2086 § 1, 19 84; Ord.
1642 § 1, 1975)
Department policies:Public Works Department (2004) -prohibits smoking in city vehicles;
Police Department (2017) -establishes limitations while on-duty or in
vehicles and includes e-cigarettes; and
Library (2017) -prohibits smoking within 20 feet of all Library facility
entrances and operable windows.
Environmental Tobacco Smoke Prohibits smoking within 25 feet of all building entrances and operable
Control Directive (2017)windows of Buildings A, B and C on City Hall campus.
Tobacco use is one of the leading preventable causes of death in the U.S. (more than 480,000 deaths per year)
and one of the top drivers of workplace productivity impairment.Secondhand smoke is estimated to cause an
additional 50,000 deaths in the U.S. and exposure can increase risk of coronary heart disease and stroke by
20% to 30%. According to research, every smoker (or tobacco user) adds $5,816 in additional (indirect and
direct) medical costs to employers. It is estimated that 5-10% of the cities workforce currently smoke and
under all City insurance plans smoking cessation programs are offered at no cost.
Astrategy was identified in the adopted Healthy Chula Vista Action Plan under the focus area of Health Care
& Preventionto further prohibit smoking. Other cities in the region such as Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon and
Oceanside have banned smoking in public places, including sidewalks and other right of way. While staff is
not proposing a ban on all City public right of way at this time, this step towards creating healthier places in
our community demonstrates the citcommitment to being a leader in health policy and provides a
streamlined message to all employees.
Proposed amendments to CVMC 8.22 include addinge-ing
smoking on any portion of City owned property (inclusive of all parks, libraries, City buildings and associated
parking lots), and restrictingsmoking to designated areas in affordable housing projects to align with U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines.
Staff anticipates returning to City Council after the ordinance is in effect, with the updated Human Resource
Policy that will streamline language for all city employees regarding the prohibition of smoking on city
facilities and provide additional guidance to specific departments as needed, as well as repealing all previous
smoking related policies.
Exhibits
1.Proposed Amendments to CVMC 8.22
2.Resolution
Attachment2-Exhibit1
Chula Vista Municipal Code Page1/3
Chapter 8.22 REGULATION OF SMOKING IN PUBLIC
PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT
Chapter 8.22
REGULATION OF SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES,AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTSAND
PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT
Sections:
8.22.010 Purpose.
8.22.020 Definitions.
8.22.030 Prohibitions.
8.22.040 Designation of smoking areas.
8.22.050 Posting of signs.
8.22.060 Governmental agency cooperation.
8.22.070 Exceptions.
8.22.080 Enforcement and appeal.
8.22.090 Violations and penalties.
8.22.100 Education for no-smoking program.
8.22.110 Severability.
8.22.010Purpose.
Because smoking of tobacco, or any other weed or plant, is a positive danger to health and a cause of material
annoyance, inconvenience, discomfort and a health hazard to those who are present in confined spaces, and in order
to serve public health, safety and welfare, the declared purpose of this chapter is to prohibit the smoking of tobacco,
or any weed or plant, in public places, Affordable Housing Projectsand places of employment, except in designated
smoking areas. (Ord. 2086 § 1, 1984; Ord. 1642 § 1, 1975).
8.22.020Definitions.
as defined in this chapter means and includes the carrying of a lighted pipe, or lighted cigar,
or lighted cigaretteor e-cigaretteof any kind, or the lighting of a pipe, cigar or cigarette of any kind.
means any enclosed area to which the public is invited or in which the public is permitted, including,
but not limited to, retail stores, retail service establishments, retail food production and marketing establishments,
restaurants, theaters, waiting rooms, reception areas, educational facilities, health facilities and public transportation
es
normally frequent during the course of employment, including, but not limited to, work areas, employee lounges,
1984; Ord. 1642 § 1, 1975).
as defined by this chapter means a housing complex which is subject to income and
rent restrictions recorded against the property to the benefit of the City of Chula Vista and/or the Chula Vista
Housing Authority.
8.22.030Prohibitions.
A. No person shall smoke in a public place or place of employment, except in designated smoking areas.
B. No person shall smoke in the dining area of any restaurant or establishment where people eat, including outdoor
patios, outdoor bars that serve food, or any covered eating area.
C. No person shall smoke within 50 feet of any entrance to any restaurant or establishment where people eat.
D. No person shall smokeon any portion of City owned property inclusive of all parks, librariesand,City buildings
and associated parking lots.in any portion of any City park. (Ord. 3409 § 1, 2017; Ord. 3058 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3046 §
1, 2006; Ord. 3045 § 1, 2006; Ord. 3044 § 1, 2006; Ord. 3043 § 1, 2006; Ord. 3035, 2006; Ord. 2086 § 1, 1984).
E.No person shall smoke within an Affordable Housing Project except in designated smoking areas as defined in
Section 8.22.040.B.
The Chula Vista Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3411, passed September 26, 2017.
Chula Vista Municipal Code Page2/3
Chapter 8.22 REGULATION OF SMOKING IN PUBLIC
PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT
8.22.040Designation of smoking areas.
A. Smoking areas may be designated in public places and places of employment by proprietors or other persons in
charge, except in retail stores, retail service establishments, food markets, public conveyances, theaters, auditoriums,
public assembly rooms, meeting rooms, rest rooms, elevators, pharmacies, libraries, museums or galleries which are
open to the public or any other place where smoking is prohibited by the Fire Marshal or by other law, ordinance or
regulation. Where smoking areas are designated, existing physical barriers and ventilation systems shall be used to
minimize the toxic effect of smoke inadjacent nonsmoking areas. It shall be the responsibility of employers to
provide smoke-free areas for nonsmokers within existing facilities to the maximum extent possible, but employers
are not required to incur any expense to make structural or other physical modifications in providing these areas. An
employer who in good faith develops and promulgates a policy regarding smoking and nonsmoking in the
workplace shall be deemed to be in compliance with this section; provided, that a policy, which designates an entire
workplace as a smoking area, shall not be deemed a good faith policy.
No public place other than the ones enumerated in CVMC 8.22.070 shall be designated as a smoking area in its
entirety.
B. Outdoor smoking areas may be designated within an Affordable Housing Project as long as they are not within 25
feet of any window, door, or common area amenities.
CB. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any facility or area may be designated in its entirety as a
no-smoking area by the owner or manager thereof. (Ord. 3058 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2086 § 1, 1984).
8.22.050Posting of signs.
Signs which designate smoking or no-smoking areas established by this chapter shall be clearly, sufficiently, and
conspicuously posted in every room, building, or other place so covered by this chapter. No-smoking signs shall be
specifically placed in retail food production and marketing establishments, including grocery stores and
supermarkets open to the public, so that they are clearly visible to persons upon entering the store, clearly visible to
persons in checkout lines, and clearly visible to persons at meat and produce counters. The manner of such posting,
including the wording, size, color, design, and place of posting, whether on the walls, doors, tables, counters, stands
or elsewhere, shall be at the discretion of the owner, operator, manager, or other person having control of such room,
building or other place, so long as clarity, sufficiency, and conspicuousness are apparent in communicating the
intent of this chapter. (Ord. 2086 § 1, 1984).
8.22.060Governmental agency cooperation.
The City Manager shall annually request that governmental and educational agencies who conduct their specific
business within the City of Chula Vista establish local operating procedures to cooperate and comply with this
chapter. In federal, State, county and special school districts within the City of Chula Vista, the City Manager shall
urge enforcement of their existing no-smoking prohibitions and request cooperation with this chapter. (Ord. 3058 §
1, 2007; Ord. 2086 § 1, 1984; Ord. 1642 § 1, 1975).
8.22.070Exceptions.
A. No-smoking areas are not required in individual private offices, hotel and motel meeting and assembly rooms
rented to guests, areas and roomswhile in use for private social functions, psychiatric facilities, jails, stores that deal
exclusively in tobacco products and accessories, and smoking lounges as that term is defined in Government Code
Section 7596.
B. Any owner or manager of a business or other establishment subject to this chapter may apply to the City Council
for an exemption or modification of the provisions of this chapter due to unique or unusual circumstances or
conditions. (Ord. 3058 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2086 § 1, 1984; Ord. 1642 § 1, 1975).
8.22.080Enforcement and appeal.
A. The City Manager shall be responsible for compliance with this chapter when facilities which are owned,
operated or leased by the city of Chula Vista are involved. The City Manager shall provide business license
applicants with copies of this chapter.
l be
The Chula Vista Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3411, passed September 26, 2017.
Chula Vista Municipal Code Page3/3
Chapter 8.22 REGULATION OF SMOKING IN PUBLIC
PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT
required to orally inform persons violating this chapter of the provisions of the chapter. The duty to inform such
violator shall arise when such owner, operator, manager or employee becomes aware of the violation.
C. It shall be the responsibility ofemployers to disseminate information covering the provisions of this chapter to
employees. (Ord. 3058 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2086 § 1, 1984; Ord. 1642 § 1, 1975).
8.22.090Violations and penalties.
person who violates the provisions of this chapter, when such duty to inform arises, as set forth in CVMC
8.22.080(B), is guilty of an infraction. (Ord. 3058 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2086 § 1, 1984; Ord. 1642 § 1, 1975).
8.22.100Education for no-smoking program.
The City Manager shall engage in a continuing program to inform and clarify the purposes of this chapter to citizens
affected by it, and to guide owners, operators and managers in their compliance.
The City shall leave the responsibility of conducting a public education campaign, regarding the health-degrading
aspects of smoking, to other governmental and health agencies equipped with the needed expertise to conduct such
campaign. (Ord. 3058 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1642 § 1, 1975).
8.22.110Severability.
If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this chapter, or the application of this chapter to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or application of the
provisions of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the
provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable. (Ord. 3058 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2086 § 1, 1984; Ord. 1642
§ 1, 1975).
The Chula Vista Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3411, passed September 26, 2017.
ATTACHMENT 2-EXHIBIT 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-02
RESOLUTION OF THEHOUSINGADVISORY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT
CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 8.22
(REGULATION OF SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES AND
PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT) OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPALCODE TO EXPAND SMOKING PROHIBITIONS
WHEREAS, on January 5, 2016,the Chula Vista City Council adopted the Healthy Chula
Vista Action Plan which established actionable strategies that the City can pursue to expand its
programs, policies, and services tosupport the mental, physical, and social wellbeing of its
community; and
WHEREAS, the Healthy Chula Vista Action Plan adopted January 5, 2016 included
strategies to prohibit smoking on city facilities and in affordable housing projects; and
WHEREAS, smoking and exposure to cigarette smoke are associated with health risks
such as the onset of diseases including various cancers as well as cardiovascular and respiratory
diseases; and
WHEREAS, e-cigarettes have been found to contain a number of toxins, carcinogens and
components suspected of being harmful to humans; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
provides guidance on the development of smoke-free policies and best practices in order to help
reduce housing-based health hazards; and
WHEREAS, HUD defines smoke free policies as prohibiting smoking in individual units
andindoor common areas and may also apply to outdoor common areas and areas within 25 feet
of windows or doors; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously adopted policies to prohibit and/or regulate smoking
including Council Policies Nos. 840-01 and 840-
adopted in 2017; and
WHEREAS, in order to streamline and advance policy related to smoking exposure in the
cityand adhere to HUD guidance on the development of smoke free housing policies,
amendments have been proposed to CVMC 8.22.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory
Commission of the City of Chula Vista, that it does hereby recommend to the City Council the
amendments to CVMC 8.22 to expand smoking prohibitions to all city owned facilities and
affordable housing projects.
Resolution No. 2017-02
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the HousingAdvisory Commissionof the
City of Chula Vista, California, this 12thday of December2017, by the following vote:
AYES:Commissioners:
NAYS:Commissioners:
ABSENT:Commissioners:
,Chair
ATTEST:
Stacey Kurz,Commission Liaison/Secretary
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO)
CITY OF CHULA VISTA)
I, Stacey Kurz,Staff Liaison/Secretary of the HousingAdvisoryCommissionof the City of
Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2017-01was duly
passed, approved, and adopted by the HousingAdvisoryCommission at its specialmeeting held
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on the 12day of December 2017.
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Executed this 12day of December 2017.
Stacey Kurz,Commission Liaison/Secretary
Attachment3
, the Building Homes and Jobs Act, establishes a permanent funding
source for affordable housing through a $75 fee on real estate transaction documents.
The fee is capped at $225 per transaction and exempts real estate sales. The fees
would generate roughly $250 million a year, which would be split among state and local
housing programs.
"We know what solves homelessness: homes," said Senator Toni Atkins (D-San Diego).
"SB 2 will provide an ongoing infusion of funding that communities all over California
need to build affordable housing, so they can help bring people off the streets and into
safe homes with supportive services. It will also help provide housing for seniors on low,
fixed incomes and struggling families. California's housing crisis is causing pervasive
instability for individuals, families and communities. It will take continued hard work to
solve the crisis, but our comprehensive, multifaceted package of housing bills is a good
start toward restoring stability. I thank my colleagues who have contributed their great
ideas, and I thank Governor Brown and our legislative leadership for making housing a
top priority in 2017."
authorizes $4 billion in general obligation bonds for affordable housing
programs and a veteran's home ownership program. SB 3 must be approved by voters
next November.
"Senate Bill 3 gives California the opportunity to build $15 billion in much-needed
affordable housing for working families, seniors, vets, and the homeless," said Senator
Jim Beall (D-San Jose). "Together, SB 3 and the housing bills signed today represent a
historic step to expand a limited housing supply and counterbalance the skyrocketing
market that threatens our future and economy. More Californians will be able to live in
the community where they work and spend less time on congested roads.''
streamlines the approval process for infill developments in local
communities that have failed to meet their regional housing needs.
"California just took a huge step forward to address our housing crisis - a crisis that is
tearing our communities apart, undermining our environment and economy, and making
it harder for families to succeed," said Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco). "No one
should be living on our streets, be forced into three or four hour commutes, or have to
leave their community as their family grows because they just can't afford housing.
These bills to streamline housing creation and fund new affordable housing construction
won't solve California's entire housing problem - that will take years of hard work given
how deep this crisis is - but today we are establishing a strong foundation for future
housing efforts."
ensures that cities maintain an ongoing supply of housing
construction sites for residents of various income levels.
increases the standard of proof required for a local government to
justify a denial of low- and moderate-income housing development projects. (SB 167 is
identical to AB 678.)
"Our housing permit process should not be a shell game," said Senator Nancy Skinner
(D-Berkeley). "My bills, SB 166 and 167, tackle the 'Not in My Backyard' obstacles that
too often keep needed housing from being built."
streamlines the environmental review process for certain local affordable
housing projects.
"Access to housing is a basic human need," said Senator Richard D. Roth (D-
Riverside). "That's why I am proud to have authored SB 540, which will incentivize and
streamline housing construction to meet our state's dire housing shortage. California is
home to one of the most expensive housing markets in the nation, with many folks
unable to afford to rent or own a home. SB 540 is a commonsense measure that will
remove the barriers to housing construction in the areas most in need, helping ensure
this crisis does not continue to grow and families do not continue to struggle"
strengthens the state's ability to enforce laws that require local
governments to achieve housing goals.
"Housing should not be for the privileged few who can afford a place to live," said
Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles). "Housing should be a right
ensuring that any person who tries hard, works hard, and plays by the rules has the
ability to sleep with a roof over their head. I'm thrilled that the Governor agrees with my
legislative colleagues and I on this issue and I thank him for his leadership during
California's current housing emergency."
gives local governments incentives to create housing on infill sites near
public transportation.
"California is a large and diverse state, but one thing we all share is that we're living
through the worst housing crisis in our state's history," said Assemblymember David
Chiu (D-San Francisco). "With this historic package of bills, we begin to take on the
affordable housing crisis that threatens our state's economic prosperity, deepens
inequality, and increases homelessness. My deep thanks goes to Speaker Anthony
Rendon for making housing a top priority, and to my Assembly and Senate colleagues
for their tireless partnership. I also appreciate the engaged leadership of Governor
Brown and his incredible team. Our work is not done, but we're making a down payment
for our children's future, for people struggling to pay the rent or the mortgage or even to
have a roof at all, and for our teachers, firefighters and other workers who can't afford a
home in the cities they serve."
makes it easier to develop farmworker housing by easing
qualifications for the Farmworker Housing Tax Credit.
"I truly want to commend Governor Brown, Speaker Rendon and Chairman Chiu for
leading the charge to address our state's severe housing crisis," said Assemblymember
Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella). "I was proud to support this comprehensive package of
bills, anchored around SB 2 and SB 3, which established a funding mechanism for
these critical measures, and play my part advocating on behalf of rural Californian
communities, like those in my district that have been historically underserved. AB 571
eases eligibility requirements for a state tax credit for developers to build migrant
housing. Farmworker labor fuels our economies, yet these areas lack the necessary
investments to spur growth and prosperity. These modifications to the Farmworker
Housing Assistance Tax Credit Program, along with other programs established within
this historic bill package, will help ensure the essential right to safe, affordable housing
for more of our hard working families and veterans across California."
increases the standard of proof required for a local government to
justify its denial of low- to moderate-income housing development projects. (AB 678 is
identical to SB 167.)
"California is in the midst of an unprecedented housing crisis caused by a severe lack of
inventory and new housing construction," said Assemblymember Raul Bocanegra (D-
Pacoima). "I'm proud to have worked with many of my colleagues in the Legislature as
well as with Governor Brown to help create more housing and make owning or renting
in California more affordable by providing greater certainty during the project approval
process at the local level."
authorizes a study of local fees charged to new residential
developments that will also include a proposal to substantially reduce such fees.
"This has been a long time coming, and after a decade of falling behind 100,000
housing units a year we finally exercised the fortitude to move California forward," said
Assemblymember Tim Grayson (D-Concord). "Though this package is not a fix all - it
contains the first steps in the right direction. I want to thank leadership and the Governor
for their work and vision on this issue."
makes changes to the definition of land suitable for residential
development to increase the number of sites where new multifamily housing can be
built.
"No one should be denied a place to call home," said Assemblymember Evan Low (D-
Campbell). "This housing package will help make our Golden State shine bright again."
authorizes cities and counties to adopt an
inclusionary ordinance for residential rental units in order to create affordable housing.
"The skyrocketing cost of housing is forcing millions of Californians to make stressful
financial decisions every month just to keep the eviction notice off their front door," said
Assemblymember Richard H. Bloom (D-Santa Monica). "Our housing problem is real
and devastating to families, seniors, and young adults in communities throughout this
state. Today's signing of AB 1505 ensures that real affordable housing is built so our
teachers, grocery clerks, car mechanics, and retired seniors - those who we interact
with every day and who make up the fabric of our communities - can also afford to live
in our communities."
"People shouldn't have to the leave the state in order to find affordable housing or
achieve the American dream of home ownership," said Senator Steven Bradford (D-
Gardena.)
"Skyrocketing housing costs have squeezed California's working and middle class for
too long," said Assemblymember Todd Gloria (D-San Diego). "I am proud to join the
Governor and my fellow legislators to pass a historic package of bills that makes
specific and tangible progress to give some relief to those struggling to pay their rents
and mortgages. We have more work to do on housing affordability and I look forward to
building on this year's achievements in the months ahead. Our goal must remain a roof
over the head of every Californian at a price they can afford."
allows housing projects to be afforded the protections of the Housing
Accountability Act if the project is consistent with local planning rules despite local
opposition.
"The Housing Accountability Act fosters and respects responsible local control by
providing certainty to all stakeholders in the local approval process, and preventing
NIMBYism from pressuring local officials into rejecting or downsizing compliant housing
projects," said Assemblymember Tom F. Daly (D-Anaheim). "AB 1515 strengthens the
provisions of the HAA and provides courts with clear standards for interpreting the HAA
in favor of building housing."
gives experienced housing organizations a first right of refusal
to purchase affordable housing developments in order to keep the units affordable.
For full text of the bills, visit: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
Attachment4
Site A 750-752 Anita Street; APN 622-072-32-00
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Site B 754-760 Anita Street; APN 622-072-34-00
Chula Vista, CA 91911
6,568,336
620,000
479,769
981,000
1,163,582
140,000
104,500
7,262,204
2,587,500
610,483
690,000
3,300,000
Subsidy Layering Anita St/ Summary Proforma 2017_09Revised: 01/2015