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
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(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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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■ 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
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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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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'
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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(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.
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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.
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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.