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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.0_ General Plan Progress Report_PA2007-195CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT March 19, 2009 Meeting Agenda Item No. 5 SUBJECT: General Plan Annual Progress Report including Housing Element Report (PA2007 -195) TO: Planning Commission PLANNER: Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner (949) 644 -3221, mwhelan(&-citv.newport- beach.ca.us RECOMMENDATION Receive and file. DISCUSSION The intent of the General Plan Annual Progress Report is to demonstrate the City's compliance with Government Code Section 65400, which mandates that the City prepare an annual report on the status of the General Plan and the progress of implementation. Included in the report are more specific requirements mandated by Government Code Section 65400(B) and Government Code Sections 65584 and 65583, relating to implementation of the Housing Element of the General Plan. The report will be submitted to the City Council and a copy is required to be sent to the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The General Plan Annual Progress Report (Exhibit No. 1) follows preparation guidelines set forth by OPR and provides information for decision makers on the status of the General Plan and progress on implementation during the 2008 calendar year. Not all Implementation Programs are included. Only those Implementation Programs on the General Plan Implementation Task List created by the General Plan /Local Coastal Program Implementation Committee were reviewed. The list created by the Committee identified the priority General Plan Implementation Program tasks to implement the General Plan. As mandated by Government Code Sections 65584 and 65583, the Housing Element portion of the General Plan Annual Progress Report demonstrates the City's progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and Housing Element goals. As recommended by Government Code Section 65400(B) staff used guidelines provided by HCD to prepare this portion. As a result, the Housing Element section includes the following information: HE and GP Progress Report March 19, 2009 Page 2 (A) annual building activity reports for new housing units; (B) regional housing needs allocation progress; and (C) program implementation status including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing. Environmental Review Not subject to CEQA, as the actions are not a project as defined in Section 15378(b) (2) of the Public Resources Code. Prepared by: Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner EXHIBITS Submitted by: David Lepo, PlannA Director 1. General Plan Annual Progress Report (Including Housing Element Report) Exhibit 1 General Plan Annual Progress Report (Including Housing Element Report) I A CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (Including Housing Element Report) 2008 Calendar Year Consistent with Government Code Section 65400, the General Plan Annual Progress Report was prepared consistent with guidelines set forth by OPR and provides information for decision makers on the status of the General Plan and progress on implementation during the 2008 calendar year. The updated Newport Beach General Plan was adopted in November 2006. On December 12, 2006, City Council created the General Plan /Local Coastal Program Implementation Committee for the purpose of guiding implementation of the General Plan and Local Coastal Plan. The Committee created the General Plan Implementation Task List to implement the General Plan. This report evaluates and provides the status of work on each task. The Housing Element portion includes more specific requirements mandated by Government Code Section 65400(B), Government Code Sections 65584 and 65583, and can be found following the General Plan Implementation tasks. A. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION TASKS TASKS 1. Interim zoning resolution including Complete the ability to require development agreements. One Interim Study Overlay was (Land Use Element) processed revising a districting map and approving a study plan that established development regulations for the subject property which provided for implementation of General Plan policies to permit a primary vehicle rental use consistent 5 2 6 with the General Plan but inconsistent with the current Zoning Code. 2. Procedures to implement single- and Complete two- family design policies. Land Use Element 3. Zoning Code and Specific Plan Pending rewrite. (Land Use Element) Staff and consultants are working on this task. • Second administrative draft completed April 2008 • First Public Review Draft released September 2008, and the GP /LCP Committee began its review 4. Housing Element certification by Pending HCD (Housing Element) Consultants and staff continue to move towards completion of this task. • On March 31, 2008, two public workshops were conducted — one for developers and one for the general public • Draft to Planning Commission and City Council June 2008 • Submitted draft to HCD on August 25, 2008 • On October 24, 2008, HCD provided comments and recommended changes to bring the draft into compliance; staff and Consultants are working on responses to HCD comments 5. Park dedication fee update (Quimby Complete Act). Natural Resources Element 6 6. Economic Development Strategic Plan (Land Use Element) Complete 7. Economic Development Strategic Ongoing Plan Implementation (Land Use Element) Updated the Strategic Plan Implementation schedule, which includes objectives from the plan and a time line with allocated staff hours ■ Updated City Council Economic Development Policy ■ Updated the mandate of the Economic Development Committee and made minor changes to its membership ■ Objective 2.2 Facilitate changes by Newport Center /Fashion Island, is nearing completion with two new stores opening in 2008, two opening in 2009 and Nordstrom to open in 2010 ■ Hired Buxton Community ID to conduct market research for business recruitment purposes. They have provided leads for Balboa Village and Lido /Cannery/McFadden which staff is starting to pursue. 8. Fair Share Fee update Ongoing (Circulation Element) Consultants hired by the City continue to work towards completion with the City. ■ Nexus Study Draft reviewed by 1 E Implementation Committee in August and BIA in September 9. Airport Area infrastructure study and Pending fee (s) (Land Use Element) Infrastructure recommendations have been prepared by ROMA Design Group. 10. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and Pending In -lieu fee (Housing Element) Consultant, staff and General Plan /LCP Implementation Committee continue working on this task. • Revised in -lieu fee study completed in October 2008 • Draft Inclusionary Housing Chapter of Zoning Code presented to GP /LCP Committee in September 2008 Staff is conducting additional research to address comments from GP /LCP Committee members 11. Parking requirements and On -going management (Circulation Element) Staff and the Economic Development Committee (EDC) continue to work on this task. • Walker Parking Consultants held kick -off meeting for 4 out of 5 study areas (Corona del Mar, Balboa Island, Balboa Village, Mariners Mile), • conducted parking counts in all areas, and prepared technical memo of findings for Balboa Island and 0 Corona Del Mar ■ Walker prepared comments on parking provisions in existing and draft code. 12. Local Coastal Program Land Use Pending Plan Amendments - Amend CLUP for consistency with General Plan Both staff and consultants Land Use Element continue to work on this task. (Land Use Element) ■ Staff and the City s consultant met with CCC staff and Commissioners several times regarding the application ■ A tour of the coastal zone with their staff was conducted in February 2008 ■ CCC staff expressed concems about several proposed land use changes and staff provided additional information regarding these issues and many of CCC staffs questions were resolved ■ A CCC hearing was scheduled for November 2008 but then was continued until February 2009 0 U. 13. City Council Ordinance on development agreements Land Use Element Complete 14. Traffic signal synchronization Pending (Circulation Element) The Traffic Signal Communication Master Plan was completed in December 2007. • Public Works awarded a construction contract on May 27, 2008, for the Traffic Signal Modernization Phase 1 project which will implement CE 1.2.3 and CE 6.1.1 • Phase 1 of the Traffic Signal Modernization project will be completed in Spring of 2009. 15. Planned Community rewrite and On -going revisions (Land Use Element) Property owners are responsible for amendments in the North Newport Center and Airport Area ■ City prepared a conceptual development plan for Koll and Conexant (Airport Area) ■ Koll and Conexant have submitted applications for zoning documents based on the conceptual development plans �0 7 \k 16. Banning Ranch Pre - Annexation and Pending Development Agreement (Land Use Element) . Initial application received on September 3, 2008. • City Council appointed Development Agreement Committee on April 22, 2008. 17. Harbor Area Management Plan Pending (Harbor and Bay Element) Consultants, staff and Harbor Commission continue towards completion of task. ■ Final revisions made at the end of 2008 18. Run -off and Pollution Reduction Plan On -going (Natural Resources Element) The Coastal /Bay Water Quality Committee and staff continue to work on this plan including meeting a new state mandated model landscape irrigation ordinance that the City is required to adopt by January 2010. 19. Land Use database refinements and On -going maintenance (Land Use Element) Maintenance and updates of databases is on- going. 20. Fiscal Impact Model training Complete 21. Traffic Phasing Ordinance revision Complete regarding NBTAM Circulation Element 22. Measure S guidelines regarding Pending variable FAR (Land Use Element) Draft amendments under review by City Attorney. \k R 23. Municipal Code amendments Complete regarding property maintenance standards (Land Use Element) 24. Building Code amendments Ongoing regarding green buildings (Land Use Element) Resolution 2008 -21 adopted by City Council on April 8, 2008, established the Task Force on Green Development. • Monthly meetings began May 28, 2008 • Education /outreach provided and work towards the creation of a green building reference document 25. Amend City Council Policies on Pending historic, archaeo and paleo resources Historical Resources Element 26. Funding and priority program for Not started construction of noise barriers along arterials (Noise Element) 0- 27. Annual Review of CIP to determine consistency with the General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan (Land Use Element) 28. Emergency Preparedness (Safety Element) Pending On June 24, 2008, staff presented CIP for fiscal year 2008 -2009 to the Planning Commission for review. Planning Commission provided comment and CIP was included with the CIP budget presentation to City Council. Ongoing In October of 2008, the City Council approved and adopted the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). By having an approved LHMP, the City is eligible for pre and post disaster mitigation funding. The safety element of the General Plan was also amended to incorporate the LHMP. The City is also in the process of purchasing an outdoor tsunami warning siren system. In May of 2008, a siren demonstration was held to select the siren vendor. 13 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Report 2008 Calendar Year As required by Government Code Sections 65584 and 65583, the Housing Element portion demonstrates the City's progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and Housing Element goals. As mandated by Government Code Section 65400, staff used guidelines provided by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to prepare this portion. The Housing Element report includes the following information: (A) annual building activity reports for new housing units; (B) regional housing needs allocation progress; and (C) program implementation status including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing. A. Annual Building Activity Reports for New Housing Units Data from the Newport Beach Building Department "Building Activity Report" was used to prepare the following table, illustrating the number of permits issued for construction of new housing units and for demolished housing units in calendar years 2007 and 2008: PERMITS ISSUED FOR HOUSING UNrTS 2008 CALENDAR YEAR NEW UNrrs I DEMOLISHED UNrTS NET INCREASE IN UNrT8 2008 131 1 121 1 10 B. REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION PROGRESS The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) prepared a Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) to identify the housing needs for each jurisdiction within the SCAG region. SCAG, through the RHNA process, assigned Newport Beach a share of the region's new housing units that should be constructed in the 2006 -2014 planning period to satisfy housing needs 1A 2 resulting from the projected growth in the region. To accommodate projected growth in the region, SCAG determined the City's share of RHNA to be 1,784 dwelling units. The City submitted a draft Housing Element to HCD on August 25, 2008. Staff received comments from HCD on October 24, 2008 and is currently working on addressing these comments before resubmitting the draft Housing Element to HCD for certification. The table, below, summarizes the City's share of RHNA for new housing construction, for households at different income levels, for the 2006 -2014 Planning Period. TOTAL RHNA CONSTRUCTION NEED SY INCOME 2006 -2014 VERY Low Low MODERATE .ABOVE MODERATE TOTAL 392 322 362 708 1,784 22% 18% 1 20.3% 1 39.7% 1 100% CITY'S PROGRESS IN MEETING IT'S SHARE OF THE REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT DURING RHNA PERIOD 2006 -2014 PROGRi1AM' VERY LOW MODERATE ABOVE TOTAL Low MODERATE A quarterly report on code PROJECTED NEED 392 322 362 708 1,784 NEw UNITS 0 0 0 18 18 PERMITTED 06 -07 NEW UNITS 0 0 0 10 10 PERMITTED 07 -08 REMAINING NEED 392 322 362 680 1,756 C. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS/ LOCAL EFFORTS TO REMOVE GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS PROGRi1AM' GOAL " T 1.1.1 Improve housing quality and prevent On -going deterioration of existing neighborhoods by strictly enforcing A quarterly report on code building code regulations and abating enforcement activities is code violations and nuisances. provided to the City Council and public and kept on file at the City. 3 1.1.2 Participate with the Orange County Housing Authority and Housing and Community Development Division in their administration of rehabilitation loans and grants for low- and moderate - income homeowners and rental property owners to encourage preservation of existing City housing stock. On -going City staff attends OCHA's City's Advisory Committee meetings to keep up to date on rehabilitation programs offered by the County. 1.1.3 Require replacement of housing On -going Maintain rental opportunities by demolished within the Coastal Zone restricting conversions of rental units when housing is or has been The City uses Chapter 20.86 to condominiums unless the vacancy occupied by very-low, low -, and "Low and Moderate Income rate in Newport Beach for rental moderate - income households within Housing within the Coastal housing is an average 5 percent or the preceding 12 months. The City Zone" to implement this higher for four (4) consecutive shall prohibit demolition unless a program. CRDP issued in quarters, and unless the property Coastal Residential Development 2007: owner complies with condominium Permit has been issued. The specific conversion regulations contained in provisions implementing replacement . Project at 5515 River Chapter 20.83 of the Newport Beach unit requirements are contained in Avenue received Municipal Code. the Municipal Code. Coastal Development Permit effective 8/16/2008 and requires replacement of six rental units affordable to low and moderate income households for a minimum of 30 years. \k.9 2.1.1 Maintain rental opportunities by On -going restricting conversions of rental units to condominiums unless the vacancy A vacancy rate survey is rate in Newport Beach for rental completed every quarter to housing is an average 5 percent or monitor consistency with this higher for four (4) consecutive policym quarters, and unless the property owner complies with condominium conversion regulations contained in Chapter 20.83 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. \k.9 9 2.1.2 Take all feasible actions, through On -going use of development agreements, expedited development review, and No applications for expedited processing of grading, construction of affordable building and other development housing were submitted. permits, to ensure expedient construction and occupancy for projects approved with low- and moderate - income housing requirements. 2.1.3 Participate with the County of On -Going Orange in the issuance of tax - exempt mortgage revenue bonds The issuance of tax - exempt to facilitate and assist in financing, mortgage revenue bonds is development and construction of project driven, and the housing affordable to low and developer typically applies for moderate - income households. the bonds. No applications were received. 2.1.4 Conduct an annual compliance- On -Going monitoring program for units required to be occupied by very low -, Annual compliance monitoring low -, and moderate - income report for the City's income households. and rent restricted units was completed in November 2008. 2.2.1 Require a proportion of affordable On -going housing in new residential developments or levy an in -lieu fee. No projects with more than 50 The City's goal over the five -year units were approved. planning period is for an average of However, delayed 15 percent of all new housing units construction of one mixed -use to be affordable to very low —, low -, unit from the Cannery Lofts and moderate - income households. (approved 2001) project paid The City shall either (a) require the an in -lieu fee of $6,359 in payment of an in -lieu fee, or January 2008. (b) require the preparation of an Affordable Housing Implementation Plan (AHIP) that specifies how the development will meet the City's affordable housing goal, depending on the following criteria for project size: 1. Projects of 50 or fewer units shall have the option of preparing an \1 5 \Q AHIP or paying the in -lieu fee. 2. Projects where more than 50 units are proposed shall be required to prepare an AHIP. Implementation of this program will occur in conjunction with City approval of any residential discretionary permits or Tentative Tract Maps. To insure compliance with the 15 percent affordability requirements, the City will include conditions in the approval of discretionary permits and Tentative Tract Maps to require ongoing monitoring of those projects. 2.2.2 The City shall provide more On -going assistance for projects that provide a higher number of affordable units or No projects providing greater a greater level of affordability. At than the required affordability least 15 percent of units shall be component were proposed. affordable when assistance is provided from Community Development Block Grant funds or the City's in -lieu housing fund. 2.2.3 For new developments proposed in On -going the Coastal Zone areas of the City, the City shall follow Government See status of Program 1.1.3. Code Section 65590 and Title 20. 2.2.4 All required affordable units shall On -going have restrictions to maintain their affordability for a minimum of 30 No new affordable units were years. approved. 2.2.5 Advise existing landowners and On -going prospective developers of affordable housing development opportunities City staff has been discussing available within the Banning Ranch, affordable housing Airport Area, Newport Center, development opportunities Mariners' Mile, West Newport, and with the applicants on the Balboa Peninsula areas. Banning Ranch, Koll and Conexant projects. 2.2.6 Periodically contact known local On -going developers and landowners to solicit new affordable housing construction. The City Manager's Office and \Q \Ck Community and Economic Development periodically discuss the construction of new affordable housing with local developers and landowners. City staff also introduces the idea of constructing affordable housing to developers who propose large residential projects and discuss density bonuses to assist in the construction of affordable housing. 2.2.7 Participate in other housing On -going assistance programs that assist production of housing. City staff attends OCHA Cities Advisory Committee meetings to keep up-to -date with programs that assist in the production of housing. Staff informs developers of programs that are available to assist in the production of housing for all income levels. 2.2.8 New developments which provide On -going housing for lower income households that help meet regional The City has provided a copy needs shall have priority for the of the Housing Element to provision of available and future water and sewer service resources or services, including providers. Pursuant to state water and sewer supply and law, water and sewer services. providers must grant priority to developments that include housing units affordable to lower income households. 2.3.1 Study housing impacts of proposed On -going major commercial /industrial projects during the development review Staff is monitoring legal process. Prior to project approval, a challenges to inclusionary housing impact assessment shall be housing requirements, and will \Ck 3.1.1 3.1.2 involvement of the developer. Su& assessment shall indicate the magnitude of jobs to be created by the project, where housing opportunities are expected to be available, and what measures (public and private) are requisite, if any, to ensure an adequate supply of housing for the projected labor force of the project and for any restrictions on development due to the "Charter Section 423" initiative. ,. Nroviae a streamunea -Mast -tract development review process for proposed affordable housing developments. When a residential developer agrees to construct housing for persons and families of very low, low and moderate income above mandated requirements, the City shall either (1) grant a density bonus as required by state law, or (2) provide other incentives of equivalent financial value. Review and consider in accordance with state law, the waiver of planning and park fees, and modification of development standards, (e.g., setbacks, lot coverage, etc.) at the discretion of City Council and Planning Commission for developments containing very low, low- and moderate- income housing in proportion to the number of low- and moderate - income units in each 7 consider developing housing impact fees for all new commercial and industrial developments as an additional or alternative resource for providing affordable housing. Staff monitors all new planning applications for applicability. The City considers 'fast track" development review incentives on a project -by- project basis. The City considers density bonuses and other incentives on a project by project basis. On -going Waivers and incentives are considered by the Planning Commission and City Council on a project -by- project basis. I,6 0 entire project. 3.2.1 Identify the following sites as Ongoing adequate, which will be made available through appropriate The City is currently rewriting zoning and development standards the Zoning Code which will and with public services and reflect changes to facilitate the facilities needed to facilitate and development of the identified encourage development of a variety sites. A conceptual of housing types to meet City development plan has been housing goals as identified pursuant prepared for future residential to Government Code development on the Koll and Section 65583(b): Banning Ranch, Conexant properties in the Airport Area, Newport Center, Airport Area, and both property Mariners' Mile, and the Balboa owners have submitted Peninsula areas. applications for zoning documents. Initial application received on September 3, 2008, for Banning Ranch which included a development plan consisting of a maximum 1,375 dwelling units, 75,000 square feet of commercial retail, and 75- room boutique hotel or bed and breakfast or other overnight accommodations, parks and open space. 3.2.2 Update Zoning Code to reflect Pending housing opportunities provided in the Land Use Element. ■ Second administrative draft completed April 2008 ■ First public review draft released September 2008, and the GP /LCP Committee began its review 3.2.3 When requested by property On -going owners, the City shall approve rezoning of developed or vacant No applications to rezone land property from non - residential to for residential use, other than M residential uses when appropriate. those noted in 3.2.1, were These rezoned properties shall be received. added to the list of sites for residential development. V_ •+ X. fit.:'• 4.1.1 Periodically contact owners of affordable On -going units for those developments listed in Table H12 to obtain information regarding Staff maintains an their plans for continuing affordability on updated contact list for their properties. affordable units in conjunction with the 2008 Housing Element Update. 4.1.2 Consult with the property owners regarding On -going utilizing CDBG funds and in -lieu housing funds to maintain affordable housing No covenants expired opportunities in those developments listed and the City did not in Table H12. commit any funds in 2008. 4.1.3 Prepare written communication for tenants On -going and other interested parties about Orange County Housing Authority Section 8 Pamphlets informing opportunities to assist tenants and prospective tenants and prospective tenants to acquire additional landlords about the understanding of housing law and related OCHA Section 8 policy issues. program have been made available in the public lobby and information is posted on the City website. 4.1.4 Investigate availability of federal, state, On -going and local programs (including in -lieu funds) and pursue these programs if found The City investigates feasible, for the preservation of existing available programs and low- income housing, especially for evaluates the feasibility preservation of low- income housing that of participating in such may increase to market rates during the programs. next ten years. A list of these programs, including sources and funding amounts, will be identified as part of this program and maintained on an on-going basis. V_ 10 a3 4.2.1 Investigate the use of federal funds to On -going provide technical and financial assistance, if necessary, to all eligible homeowners The City investigates and residential rental property owners to available programs and rehabilitate existing dwelling units through evaluates the feasibility low- interest loans or potential loans, or of participating in such grants to very low —, low- and moderate- programs. income, owner - occupants of residential properties to rehabilitate existing units. 4.2.2 In accordance with Government Code On -going Section 65863.7, require a relocation impact report as a prerequisite for the Consistent with state closure or conversion of an existing mobile law, a detailed home park. relocation impact report is a requirement for the permit for proposed closures or conversions. There were no closures or conversions in 2008. 4.2.3 Should need arise, consider using a On -going portion of its Community Development Block Grant funds for establishment and A need for this program implementation of an emergency home has not been repair program. Energy efficient products demonstrated. shall be required whenever appropriate. 4.2.4 Participate as a member of the Orange On -going County Housing Authority Advisory Committee and work in cooperation with Staff regularly attends the Orange County Housing Authority to the quarterly meetings provide Section 8 Rental Housing of the OCHA Cities Assistance to residents of the community. Advisory Committee. The City shall, in cooperation with the Housing Authority, recommend and Staff continually works request use of modified fair market rent in cooperation with the limits to increase number of housing units County to provide within the City that will be eligible to Section 8 rental housing participate in the program. The Newport assistance to residents. Beach Planning Department shall prepare and implement a publicity program to A link to the Orange educate and encourage landlords within County Housing the City to rent their units to Section 8 Authority website has Certificate holders and to make very low- been placed on the City a3 11 income households aware of availability of website to provide the Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance information on the Program. Section 8 program. 5.1.1 Apply for United States Department On -going of Urban Development Community Development Block Grant funds and Through the approved Action allocate a portion of such funds to Plans for Fiscal year 2008 - sub- recipients who provide shelter 2009, the City provided and other services for the homeless. funding to the following organizations to preserve the supply of emergency and transitional housing: Human Options, Emergency Transitional Shelter (Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter), Serving People In Need (SPIN), and Fair Housing Council of Orange County. The following organization has been funded to assist homeless battered women and children: Human Options. 5.1.2 Cooperate with the Orange County On -going Housing Authority to pursue establishment of a Senior /Disabled or The City refers low income Limited Income Repair Loan and residents to Orange County Grant Program to underwrite all or for rehabilitation of mobile part of the cost of necessary housing homes, to Neighborhood modifications and repairs. Housing for first time buyer Cooperation with the Orange County programs, and to Rebuilding Housing Authority will include Together for handyman continuing City of Newport Beach service for low income and participation in the Orange County senior households. Continuum of Care and continuing to 12 a5 provide CDBG funding. 5.1.3 Permit, where appropriate, On -going development of "granny" units in single - family areas of the City. Two permits were issued in 2008: One permit was approved on November 7, 2008, to allow the addition of an attached granny unit to an existing single - family dwelling. The building permit for the addition has been applied for and is pending permit issuance. A second permit was approved on October 3, 2008, to allow, in conjunction with a new single - family dwelling, a granny unit above a detached barn. A building permit was issued on October 10, 2008. 5.1.4 Consistent with development On -going standards in residential and commercial areas, permit emergency Emergency shelters and shelters and transitional housing transitional housing are under group housing provisions in its monitored for compliance Zoning Code. with the development standards regulations contained in the Zoning Code. The Zoning Code re- write will accommodate emergency shelters and transitional housing as permitted uses within some zoning designations. 5.1.5 Work with the City of Santa Ana to On -going provide recommendations for the allocation of HUD Housing The City attended the annual Opportunities for Persons with AIDS HOPWA Strategy meeting. a5 13 (HOPWA) funds within Orange County) 5.1.6 Maintain a list of "Public and Private On -going Resources Available for Housing and Community Development Activities." City maintains a list of resources that are available for housing and community development activities. A list of resources and links are provided on the City's website. a"o 4. a� Ufrft 6.1.1 Contract with an appropriate fair On -going housing service agency for the provision of fair housing services for The City contracted with the Newport Beach residents. The City OC Fair Housing Council to will also work with the fair housing provide these services in service agency to assist with the 2007 -08 and 2008 -09. periodic update of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing The Regional Fair Housing document required by HUD. The City Impediments Analysis was will continue to provide pamphlets completed in 2000. The next containing information related to fair analysis is due in 2009. housing at the Planning Department counter. Pamphlets containing information of Fair Housing and Dispute Resolution Services are available at the public counter. 6.1.2 Support fair housing opportunities by On -going using Community Development Block Grant funds whenever necessary to For the 2008 -2009 Fiscal enact federal, state, and City fair Year, Newport Beach housing policies. allocated $14,000 in CDBG funding to the Fair Housing Council of Orange County to assist the City in furthering fair housing through education, landlord /tenant counseling, and legal action when necessary. a"o 14 IL OVA 7 part of its annual General Plan On -going eview, the City shall report on the This annual Housing Element atus of all housing programs. The Progress Report for rtion of the Annual Report submission to HCD. scussing Housing Programs is to be distributed to the California Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance with California State Law.