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Home My WebLink Aboutitem 1 - Attachment 2 - Apprendix E 1I3RI"'I" HOUSING ELEMENT 2021-2029 Vista APPENDIX E Vision. 2020 1.0 FAIR HOUSING Section 65583 of the Government Code requires that the Housing Element contain a program that affirmatively furthers fair housing opportunities and promotes housing throughout the community for all persons. In order to make adequate provision for the housing needs of all economic segments of the community,the Housing Element should include an assessment of fair housing and the identification of the City's fair housing goals, objectives and actions. In accordance with State Fair Housing and Housing Element law, the City intends to The Regional Analysis ofImpediments t affirmatively further fair housing choice and Fair Housing Choice: promote equal housing opportunity. The City M Provides a demographic profile of collaborates with other jurisdictions in San Diego San DiegoCounty County through the San Diego Regional Alliance m Assesses the extent of housing needs for Fair Housing (SDRAFFH), to prepare the San among specific groups; Diego County Analysis of Impediments to Fair m Evaluates the range of available Housing Choice (AI) every five years. housing chokes; M Produces an analysis of private In June 2020, City Council approved the FY 2020- market and public sector conditions 2025 San Diego Regional Al. The Al identifies that maylimit housin chokes or impediments that may prevent equal housing m impede a person-s access to housing access and develops solutions to mitigate or W9 Identifies impediments that may remove such impediments. Chula Vistas' Sixth prevent equal housing access; and Cycle Housing Element references analyses from wfl Develops solutions to mitigate or the FY 2020-2025 Al in order to identify potential remove,such impediments. impediments to housing that are specific to Chula Vista, in addition to using other analyses. The 2020-2025 Al can be found online at https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services/housing/fair-housing. Page AE-1 CHULAVISTA [NIAl"w HOUSING ELEMENT 2021~2029 APPENDIX E m Promote the Housing Choice Voucher Under State law, affirmatively further program to rental property owners, in fair housing means ""taking meaningful collaboration with the County ofSan actions, in addition to combatting Diego various Housing Authorities in discrimination, that overcome patterns the region. (Program 4.1Z) of segregation and foster inclusive m Increase housing options for special communities free from barriers that needs populations, including persons restrict access to opportunity based on with disabilities, senior households, protected characteristics.° These families with children, farmworkers, characteristics can include, but are not the homeless, etc. (Programs 2.19 to limited to race, religion, sex, marital 2.24) status, ancestry, national origin, color, �� • Conduct randornfair housing testing on ~ a regular basis to identify issues, trends, and problem properties. Expand testing to investigate emerging trends ofsuspected discriminatory practices though the City's Contractor. (Program 4.1) • Diversify and expand the housing stock to accommodate the varied housing needs of different groups (Balanced Communities Policy). (Programs (Programs 1.2, 1.3, 2.13, 2.16 to 2.24 and 3.8) • Conduct frequent workshops with targeted population to a||ovv for meaningful discussions and dissemination of useful information. (Program 4.1) • Work collaboratively with the San Diego Regional Alliance for Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing local housing authorities and affordable housing providers to ensure affirmative fair marketing plans and de-concentration policies are implemented. (Prograrn4.1) In accordance with Government Code Sections 65583 and 8899.50,The City is taking meaningful actions to affirmatively further fair housingthrough the following Housing Element programs and activities: • Promote the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and incentives for ADUs available for lower income households. (Programs Z.13, Z.16-Z.18and 3.8) • Implement citywide inclusionary requirements (Balanced Communities Policy) to ensure that affordable units are available throughout the community and evaluate effectiveness. (Program 3.4) • Maintain existing publicly owned affordable housing occupied by low-income households. (Program 3.1) Page AE-2 City ofChula Vista General Plan 1I3RI"'I" HOUSING ELEMENT 2021-2029 Vista APPENDIX E Vision. 2020 ■ Facilitate affordable housing for all income levels by exploring funding opportunities for assisting lower-income first-time homebuyers with financing and allocating funds to creation of affordable units. (Programs 3.10 and 3.11) ■ Continue rental assistance programs (e.g., Tenant Based Rental Assistance Programs Section 8 vouchers). (Program 4.12) ■ Accommodate specialized housing types and update the City's policies and procedures regarding low barrier navigation centers and supportive housing. (Programs 2.19 and 2.21-2.24) ■ Continue to sponsor or assist emergency shelter facilities as well as encourage or support services to individuals experiencing homelessness. (Programs 2.19 and 4.11) ■ Seek to create community support for housing at a variety of income levels through development of relationships with local and regional organizations and through targeted outreach. (Program 4.7) ■ Continue the Residential Rehabilitation Program to provide grants or low interest, deferred, or forgivable loans that preserves units at affordable levels. (Programs 1.2 and 1.3) ■ Take affirmative actions to further fair housing choice in the City, and implement the solutions developed in the Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice to mitigate and remove fair housing impediments. (Program 4.1) ■ Continue to contract with a fair housing service provider to review housing discrimination complaints and expand fair housing testing to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. (Program 4.1) ■ Educate about fair housing resources, challenges, and solutions through a variety of media and outreach methods. (Program 4.6) ■ Work collaboratively with the San Diego Regional Alliance for Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing local housing authorities and affordable housing providers to ensure affirmative fair marketing plans and de-concentration policies are implemented. (Program 4.1) ■ Educate public and staff on reasonable accommodations for housing persons with disabilities. (Program 4.8) ■ Monitor at-risk and publicly assisted housing projects and explore opportunities to purchase or replace at-risk units. (Program 3.1) Page AE-3 CHULAVISTA [N l"'I'" HOUSING ELEMENT 2021-2029 APPENDIX E The Al has identified public policies at the jurisdictional level (see Chapter 5 of the Al) that can affect housing development, and therefore, may impact the range and location of housing choices available to residents.The 2020-2025 Al e,OUAL NOUSSW identifies four recommended actions. These recommended actions, as well as OPPORTUNITY staff's efforts over the coming years, are as follows: 1. Amend the Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) Chapter 19.90 (Affordable Housing Incentives- Density Bonus) to be consistent with recent updates to California State Density Bonus Law (found in California Government Code Sections 65915 —65918). Efforts: Staff will bring forward an amendment to CVMC Chapter 19.90 within 24 months of adoption of the 2021 Housing Element. 2. Amend the CVMC Sections 19.58.022 and 19.58.023 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Jr. ADU to be consistent with recent updates to California Government Code Section 65852.2. Efforts: HCD has reviewed the City's draft Staff will bring forward an amendments to the CVMC Sections 19.58.022 and 19.58.023 for compliance with State law. On October 30, 2020, the City's Planning Commission recommended adoption of the amendments. The City Council will be considering the amendments by early 2021. 3. Amend Title 19 of the CVMC to address Low Barrier Navigation Centers consistent with Assembly Bill 101 and found in California Government Code Sections 65660 — 65668 and Emergency Shelter Capacity and Parking Standards found in Government Code Section 65583. Efforts: Staff will bring forward an amendment to the CVMC Sections 19.58.022 and 19.58.023 by the Winter of 2020- Updates? 4. Update the City's ADA Transition Plan as required by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Transition Plan (also known as a Program Access Plan) identifies physical obstacles that limit the accessibility of facilities to individuals with disabilities, describes the prescribed methods to make the facilities accessible, provides a schedule for making the access modifications, and identifies the public officials responsible for implementation of the transition plan. Efforts: Meet with staff to go over the requirements to update the plan and determine next steps. MEN Page AE-4 City of Chula Vista General Plan 13Ri"'I" HOUSING ELEMENT 2021-2029 Vista APPENDIX E vimun. 2020 Conclusion The City of Chula Vista is committed to fair housing practices that protect against housing discrimination due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, age, marital status, or sexual orientation, and places a high priority on promoting and ensuring open and free choice in housing for all persons. The City recognizes that free and equal access to residential housing (housing choice) is fundamental to meeting essential needs and pursuing personal, educational, employment or other goals. It is the City's intent to maintain and promote a nondiscriminatory environment in all aspects of the private and publicly funded housing markets within Chula Vista, and to foster compliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of the Fair Housing Act. The City will take the necessary steps to overcome these possible impediments to fair housing choice and continues to support its on ongoing fair housing efforts to educate residents as well as support affordable housing programs and policies as outlined. Page AE-5 CHULAVISTA [) I"'I'" HOUSING ELEMENT 2021-2029 APPENDIX E This page is intentionally blank. Page AE-6 City of Chula Vista General Plan