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1991-12 RESOLUTION NO. 91 -12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ADOPTING THE UPDATED HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GRAND TERRACE GENERAL PLAN WHEREAS, the Housing Element of the Grand Terrace General Plan (Exhibit A) has been updated and revised in accordance with Article 10.6 of the California Government Code and the Housing Element Guidelines contained in Title 25 of the California Administrative Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the updated Housing Element at a public meeting held on July 17, 1989; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on September 18, 1989, at which it approved the updated Housing Element and recommended its adoption to the City Council; and WHEREAS,following Planning Commission approval,the City Council reviewed the updated Housing Element at a public meeting held on October 26, 1989; and WHEREAS, subsequent to City Council review, the updated Housing Element was submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for their review and comment on May 14, 1990; and WHEREAS,the City received written comments and suggestions from HCD (Exhibit B) regarding the updated Housing Element on June 25, 1990; and WHEREAS, after carefully and fully considering each of the comments and suggestions offered by HCD, the City staff has done the following: a) Clarified the discussion in the updated Housing Element of the differences between what was projected and what actually occurred during the previous planning period, as well as the explanation of the circumstances that prevented the City from fully realizing its stated housing goals; b) Expanded the analysis of the special housing needs of the handicapped and �_ farm workers that is contained in the updated Housing Element; y c) Clarified the amount of land that is identified in the updated Housing Element as being available to accommodate new residential development with appropriate zoning, development standards, and public services and facilities; d) Concluded that the City can accommodate its regional share of new construction needs through the use of density bonuses and other means described in the updated Housing Element; e) Determined that the City's land use controls will not inhibit the development of a range of housing types within the City and that affordable housing can be built under the densities established by the General Plan, as borne out by the City's experience over the past five years; f) Further analyzed the availability of financing as a potential constraint and determined that financing is available to all economic segments of the community and at interest rates that are not significantly different than in surrounding areas; g) Provided additional details about the housing programs contained in the updated Housing Element; h) More thoroughly investigated the needs of the homeless and determined that there was no need to identify sites in the updated Housing Element for the development of an emergency shelter or transitional housing within the City, particularly since the City's Redevelopment Agency will use a portion of its Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund to help finance the establishment of a new homeless shelter in the nearby City of San Bernardino; i) Included a discussion in the updated Housing Element of the opportunities that were provided for citizen participation during the preparation and processing of the updated element; and j) Included a discussion in the updated Housing Element of the consistency of the updated element with the other elements of the General Plan. WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, an Initial Study has been conducted and a Negative Declaration (Exhibit C) has been prepared for the updated Housing Element; and WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing on the updated Housing Element was held by the City Council on May 23, 1991. i NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the updated Housing Element of the Grand Terrace General Plan and the accompanying Negative Declaration are hereby adopted. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California at a regular meeting held on the 23rd day of May, 1991. AYES: Councilmember Carlstrom, Christianson, Hilkey; Mayor Pro Tem Grant ; Mayor Matteson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: B on Matteson Mayor Brenda\S'tanfill Deputy City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM John Harp r City Attorney STATE OF CALIFORNIA GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN, Govemor nFPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT F; using Policy Development �`` ) � ° Lf �bivision 90 JUL 1800 Third Street, Room 430 Pr'; 3. P.O. Box 952053 , �� t. ZS Sacramento, CA 94252-2053 ����a rEs (916) 323-3176 June 25, 1990 Mr. Thomas J. Schwab City Manager City of Grand Terrace 22795 Barton Road , Grand Terrace, CA 92324 RE: Review' of Grand Terrace's Draft Housing Element Dear Mr. Schawab: Thank you for submitting Grand Terrace's draft housing element, . received May 14, 1990. As you know, we are required to review draft housing elements and report our findings to the locality (Government Code Section 65585 (b) ) . Grand Terrace's housing element is a well-written and comprehensive document. However, there are several areas which, in our opinion, require revisions in order to bring the element into compliance with State housing law (Article 10. 6 of the Government Code) . Identified concerns were reviewed with David Sawyer, Community Development Director, in a telephone conversation on June 14, 1990. A listing of our recommended changes is included in the attached Appendix. The "Supplemental Housing Element Information" appendix attached to this letter contains information about recent legislative changes that may affect your housing programs. We wish you continued success in the implementation of your housing programs. We hope our comments are helpful to the City. If you have any questions about our comments, please contact Mario Angel of our staff at (916) 445-3485. CxH 19 (T 6 r t .. Mr. Thomas J. Schwab Page 2 In accordance with their requests pursuant to the Public Information Act, we are forwarding a copy of this letter to the individuals listed below. Sincerely, t . a o , lr7ef n f o' si4g,Policy pment cc: David Sawyer, Community Development Director Al Warat, Willdan Associates Gary Hambly, Building Industry Association Tom Cook, Bay Area Council Revan A.F. Tranter, Association of Bay Area Governments Kathleen Mikkelson, Deputy Attorney General Bob Cervantes, Governor's Office of Planning and Research Richard Lyon, California Building Industry Association Kerry Harrington Morrison, California Association of Realtors Marc Brown, California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation Christine D. Reed, Orange County Building Industry Association APPENDIX City of Grand Terrace The following changes would, in our opinion, bring Grand Terrace's housing element into compliance .with Article 10. 6 of the Government Code. Following each recommended change we cite, the supporting section of the Government Code. . Where particular program examples or data sources are listed, these are suggestions for your information only. We recognize that Grand Terrace may choose other means of complying with the law. A. Review and Revision Review the previous element to evaluate the appropriateness, effectiveness and progress in implementation, and reflect the results of this review in the revised element (Section 65588 (a) and (b) ) . a. "Progress in implementation" (Section 65583 (a) (3) ) : An analysis of the significant differences between what was projected or planned in the earlier element and what was achieved. b. "Appropriateness of goals, objectives and policies" (Section 65588 (a) (1) ) : A description of how the goals, objectives, policies, and programs of the updated element incorporate what has been learned from the results of the prior element. Although the element provides results of the earlier element's objectives on pages 52-53 , it does not analyze the differences between what was projected and what occurred during the previous planning period, or describe the results of the policies and programs and how the current element's goals, objectives, policies, and programs incorporate what has been learned from the results of the prior. element. For example, the element states that its goal of meeting very low- and moderate-income housing was not accomplished (page 52) . How was the analysis of the programs to meet this goal incorporated into the current programs? B. Housing Needs, Resources, and Constraints 1. Expand the analysis of the specialhousing needs of the handicapped and farmworkers (Section 65583 (a) ) . Although the element contains some general information about these groups, an adequate analysis should include a quantification of the total number of persons or households; a quantification and qualitative description of the need; and identification of potential solutions and resources to address the need. Information on farmworkers may be available from local social service departments, the State Employment Development Department, Farm Bureau offices and the County housing authority. Information on the handicapped may be available from the Social Security Administration and the State Department of Rehabilitation. Where a serious unmet housing need is identified, program responses should be provided. 2. The element should clarify the amount of land available with appropriate zoning and development standards with public services and facilities to ensure that the City can accommodate its new construction need for all income levels (Section 65583 (a) (3) ) . The City states on pages 23 and 31 that its ability to accommodate its regional share of new construction need for all its lower-income housing appears to be dependent upon the utilization of the "density bonus" sites described. In addition, the City indicated on page 52, . that it failed to meet its previous element's new construction goal for very low- and moderate-income units. The City indicates on page 22 that "no large tracts of vacant land are available for affordable housing. " Since the City has indicated that the development of density bonus units is the means by which the City intends to meet its lower-income regional share allocation, does the City plan on providing any additional incentives ' to encourage the development of these units? If not, how does the City anticipate accommodating its regional share of new construction need .through density bonuses? The element should provide additional information as to how the City's density bonus program will provide the opportunity for lower-income housing development and include information . regarding the number of units previously developed or the reasonable expectation of development at the densities described. For example, the density bonus development described in the element apparently relates to the development of additional units on existing zoned sites, as opposed to development of vacant higher density infill parcels. The development potential will vary significantly as a result. 3 . Expand the analysis of the City's land use controls as a potential governmental constraint to the development of housing for all income levels (Section. 65583 (a) (4) ) . The analysis should include a more detailed review of the City's zoning densities, development standards (setback and building height requirements, for example) and other j land use policies including open space and parking requirements. In our opinion, zoning could be a constraint to housing development if the density categories are low in an area that could support higher density residential development and the City has not .identified any other opportunities for higher density development. In light of the City's past record in accommodating its new construction need for all income levels (page 52) , the element should evaluate whether the City's zoning ordinance has served as a constraint (see comment C-3) . 4. Analyze the availability of financing as a potential and actual nongovernmental constraint upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels (Section 65583 (a) (5) ) . The analysis of the availability of financing should consider whether financing is,, generally available,' whether interest rates are significantly different from surrounding areas, and whether there are underserved areas or income groups in the community for new construction or rehabilitation loans. Knowledge of this will assist the community to select and implement ( responsive housing programs such as mortgage revenue bonding, a mortgage credit certificate program, or targeted low-interest rehabilitation loans. Information on the availability of financing may be available from local financial institutions under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) , which requires specified lending institutions to disclose the . number, amount and location of mortgage and rehabilitation loans originated or purchased, and under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) , which requires that specified lending institutions help meet the credit needs of their communities. The CRA requires . that each lending institution covered by the Act provide maps describing its lending areas and information about the types of loans it provides, and that a public file be established containing written comments from the community regarding the institution's CRA performance. Lending institutions not covered under HMDA may be required to provide comparable information by State disclosure law (Section 35816 of Health and Safety Code) . C. Housing Programs 1. In our opinion, the element should provide more detailed program descriptions and commitments to ensure that the City can meet housing element law requirements (Section 65583 (c) (1-6) ) . Program descriptions should demonstrate a firm commitment to implementing the program objectives. It is unnecessary to include programs the City could participate in; only those for which it has plans to actively investigate, continue; or apply for are pertinent. Examples of program descriptions to be expanded, or which need to demonstrate a greater commitment to implement, include but are not limited to: a. Program 1.e: How does the City "encourage the upgrading and improvement of existing mobilehome parks?" Does the City provide incentives, waive fees, or implement other actions? What type of assistance is provided to the County health department in providing rental assistance to mobilehome tenants? b. Program l.j : What actions will the City undertake to "Actively pursue participation in the County's mortgage revenue bond programs?" -- C. Program 2.b: In light of past federal budget reductions in Section 8 funding and present budgetary constraints, what commitment does the City have for continued use of Section 8 assistance from the County housing authority? What program options does the City have to resolve reduction or elimination of this assistance in light of the element's findings for the need for rental assistance (page 20) ? d. Program 2.f: "Use of redevelopment mortgage revenue bonds. " Does the redevelopment agency currently issue bonds? If not, when will they be issued and what amount of funds will be allocated to meeting the City's housing objectives? e. For your information: 1. Program 2.c: In developing a "brochure outlining State and Federally funded housing programs, " the City may wish to contact the following agencies: California Housing Finance Agency 5711 Slausen Ave Culver City, CA 90230 (213) 736-2355 Department of Housing and Urban Development 1615 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015-3801 (213) 251-7122 r Department of Housing and Community Development Division of Community Affairs P.O. Box 952054 Sacramento, CA 94252-2054 (916) 322=1560 These agencies may already have brochures available for the City's use or may be able to provide information useful in developing a brouchure. 2. Program 2.d: "Research the possibility of using Section 8 assistance for mobilehome rentals. " The City should contact the County housing authority for existing,, program requirements. Federal rules allow the use Section 8 assistance for mobilehome tenants, under Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations Part 887, Section 887.471. 2 . Depending upon the results of the analysis described in B-2, the City may need to identify a program to provide adequate sites which will be made available through appropriate zoning and development standards and with public services and facilities needed to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety. of types of housing for all income levels, including rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, emergency shelters, and transitional housing in order to meet the community's housing goals (Section 65583 (c) (1) ) . Localities have used various methods to increase their residential development capacity such as: minimum densities, mixed- use zoning, increased height limitations, and redevelopment. These and other methods are discussed in our Questions and Answers paper which was sent under separate cover. The City may wish to rezone vacant sites within the City and prezone sites proposed for annexation, to better accommodate the housing needs of the various income groups. For example, to meet the needs of the following income groups the City -could consider zoning at these densities: Very Low: (multifamily rental: 25-40 units/acre) I Low: (multifamily rental or owner: 18-25 units/acre) Moderate: (rental and owner: 8-18 units/acre) 3. Depending upon the results of the analysis of the City's land use controls described in B-3, the City may need to identify a program to remove or mitigate any land use controls as an identified governmental constraint (Section 65583 (c) (3) ) . For example, the City may wish to grant additional density bonuses, ease parking requirements, reduce the turning radius on cul-de-sacs (35-40 feet may be adequate for modern fire equipment) or reduce open space requirements. Additional information regarding reducing development standards and site improvement requirements is available from the Joint Venture for Affordable Housing (JVAH) sponsored by HUD (contact Gary Haines at (415) 556-0796) . 4. Identify adequate sites which will be made available through appropriate zoning and development standards, and with public services and facilities needed, to facilitate and encourage the development of emergency shelters and transitional housing to meet the community's housing need (Section 65583 (c M ) . An adequate site (or adequate -existing structure) is one located within reasonable access to public agencies and transportation services, which will not require unusually high site development costs. Public services and - facilities should be available to the site. The General l Plan designation and site zoning should permit the development of, conversion to, or use of, a shelter or transitional housing without undue special regulatory approval; and parking requirements, fire regulations, and design standards should not preclude use of the site. Our technical assistance paper sent under separate cover contains further information on meeting this requirement. D. Other Topics 1. Describe the City's efforts to achieve public participation in the development of its housing element (Section 65583 (c) ) '. In addition to holding public hearings at the planning commission and governing- body level, the City should ensure the public participation of all economic segments (including low- and moderate- income households) . For example, the City could circulate its draft element to church groups, housing organizations, social service agencies, and community and senior groups. Notices regarding public meetings on the element could be posted in community centers, libraries, City hall, and throughout the community in public places. 2 . Describe the means by which consistency will be achieved with other general plan elements (Section 65583 (c) ) . Among other things, the housing element must establish the locality's housing goals, policies and objectives, identify sites for new construction, and address governmental constraints. Thus, the housing element affects a locality's policies for growth and for residential land uses. The goals, policies, and objectives of the housing element may conflict with those of the land use, circulation, and open space elements, zoning ordinances, and redevelopment and capital improvement plans. Conflicts between general plan elements need to be acknowledged and the plan must be amended to eliminate such conflicts. A broader discussion of general plan consistency requirements may be, found in the Governor's Office of Planning and Research General Plan Guidelines. B:\G_TERRAC i i Planning RA NO TF,RRV.( C Dcpartmcnt NEGATIVE DECLARATION Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative Declaration. is hereby filed on the below referenced project, on the basis that said project will not have a significant effect on the environment. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: GP-89-01, is a revision of the City's Housing Element of the General Plan. This revision is a five year update of the City's housing characteristics and housing programs. APPLICANT: City of Grand Terrace, California LOCATION: Entire City of Grand Terrace. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Based upon the attached Initial Study, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. David Sawyer, Date Community Development Director City of Grand Terrace x �e�r / CITY OF GRAND TERRACE \ ' ~' PLANNING DEPARTMENT INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY | Background 1 . Name of Proponent: City fGrand Terrace ` Z. Address and Phone Number of Proponent: City of Grand Teri-ace 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, [A 92324-5295 Attention: David Sawyer, Planning Director 3. Date of Environmental Assessment: ` 4' Agency Requiring Assessment City f Grand Terrace 5. Name of Proposal, if applicable. 0. Location of Proposal : e /| Environmental Impacts (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are provided on attached sheets. l Yes Maybe No 1 , Earth. Will the proposal result in: a' Unstable earth condidons. or in chang6s in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, compac- tion or nvnrcmver|ng of the �oi|! , c. Su�stantia| change in topography or ground surface relief features! d. The destruction' covering or /nmdi- fica'tion of any unique geologic or ^' ph.ysicai features? k/ \ _~! m' Any substantial increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or or of[ . ��/siLe� i Yes --- f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands , or changes in siltation , deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? g . Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earth quakes, landslides , mudslides , ground failure, or similar hazards? 2. Air. Will the proposal result in : a . Substantial air emissions or deterior- ation of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperature, or any change in climate, whether locally or regionally? 3. Water. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial changes - in currents , or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? b. Substantial changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? t/ d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water qual- ity, including, but not limited to, temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters' r - i ------------ - g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct addi- tions or withdrawals , or through inter- ception of an aquifer by cuts or- excavations.? h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? i. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flood- ing or tidal waves? 4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any native species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants) ? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare, or endangered species of plants? l / c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area of native vegetation, or in a barrier to the normal replenish- ment of existing species? d. Substantial reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? 5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including rep- tiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms or insects) ? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, t rare or endangered species of animals? c. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? r CP. ` Ycs ___ Maybe No 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in : �._ a' Increases in existing noise levels? u� U' Exposure of people to severe noise . /8V8/3.? ---' '----- -�l�- _ I. Light and Glare. Will the prOD0S8/ produce -substantial new light or glare? ' ''*'_ B. . Land Use. Will the proposal result in a ' substantial alteration Of the present or Planned land use or an area? 9^ Natural Resources. Will the Proposal result in: a' Substantial increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? // b. Substantial depiction Of any non- renewable natura/ resource? . 0. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve:. a. /\ risk of an explosion or the re/ease of hazardous substances (including , g ' but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation} in the event of an accident or upset conditions? b' Possible interference with an emerg- ency response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? 11 . Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human Population of an area? / 12. Housing. Will the Proposal affect existing housing or create a demand for additional housing? ^^ _-_- ----__- __'- ! 13. TrJns[}Drtation/Circu/at7on. Will the pro- proposal result in: a. Generation of si/bstan{ia/ adc{itinna! vehicular movement? *~ \ � ' -7 / / Yes __-M ---- -'-- ___'-�_ h' Effects on existing parking facili- ties , or demand for new parking? l^� - c' Substantial impact upon existing t[aOsD0rtaLil0O systems? _--- _----- --�_ d' Alterations to present patterns of circulation Or movement of people '- and/or goods? . o' Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic! /~ ' �' f' Increase in traffic hazards to' motnr ` vehic|es , bicyclists or podesfrians? 1//' Public Services. Will the proposal have substantial effect upon , or result in a need for new or altered governmental' services in any of the following areas: a' Fire protection? / b' Po/ice protection? , ^" C. Schools? V ' d. Parks or other recreational faci- lities? —~, e' Maintenance of public facilities, including roods? V/ '' ----- ------- -__- f' Other governmental services! 15. Energy. Will the proposal result in: a' Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b' Substantial increase /n demand upon existing sources of energy, .or re- quire the development of new sources / of'energy? u� 16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for now systems, or sVbst8ntia| alterations to thm following utilities: ' \ a. rower or natural gas! ^~ ' Yes Maybe No d. Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? 1/ 21 . Mandatory Findings of Significance. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environ- ment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of. California history or prehistory? ✓ b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the dis- advantage of long-term, environ- mental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which oc- curs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future. ) ✓ c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumu- latively considerable? (A project's impact on two or more separatc- resources may be relatively small , but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant. ) t/ d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substan- tial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? c1 , i ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I -fin'd. that although the 'proposed project could have a signi- ficant effect on the environment, there will not be a signi- ficant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on attached sheets have been added to the project. - A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL DE PREPARED. I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on' the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. David Sawyer Planning D.4:iactor Da ante- "Si9 nature For City of Grand Terrace i r � D . C I11. DISCUSSION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION 12. The project is the revision of the City's Housing Element of the General Plan. It will update and revise the various housing assistance programs contained therein resulting in the improved availability of housing units to persons of all income levels and will provide for the improvement of the existing housing stock. The revised Housing Element is consist with the General Plan's Community Development Element and its Land Use Map and therefor falls within the parameters of the General Plan's Master Environmental Analysis Report approved December 4, 1988. 11 .