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G.10 - 2020 Housing Element and Surplus Lands ActPlanning Commission 2020 Housing Element and Surplus Lands Act Annual Report March 23, 2021 2030 VISION Goal #1 & Goal #3 Ensuring Fiscal Viability and, Promote Economic Development by having an internally consistent General Plan. Background Government Code Section 65400 requires each city and/or county to prepare and file an Annual Progress Report (APR)describing housing production and the status of Housing Element program implementation. Housing Construction The APR contains the total number of units constructed and the progress in implementation of the City’s Housing Programs.As set forth in the APR,a total of 17 new residential homes were completed in 2020. All 17 Certificates of Occupancy were issued for the Crestwood Communities. The report still identifies housing units completed by affordability levels, but also reports on housing projects submitted and deemed complete to the Planning Division,the number of units entitled (meaning approved by the City),and the number of units that were issued building permits. Each reporting category requires that the affordability of the unit is also identified. Surplus Lands Assembly Bill 1486 adopted October 9,2019 declares that a shortage of sites available for housing for persons and families of low and moderate income is a barrier to addressing urgent statewide housing needs and that surplus government land,prior to disposition,should be made available for that purpose.The reporting requirements for the APR changed effective January 1,2021 and now the City must also identify locally owned lands included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold,leased,or otherwise disposed of,pursuant to Government Code section 65400.1. Surplus Lands Assembly Bill 1255 adopted in October 9,2019,requires the City to create an inventory of surplus lands pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(b)and all lands in excess of foreseeable needs,if any, pursuant to Government Code Section 50569 that are owned by the City.For 2020.There is one available surplus land,a 0.33 acre Office- Professional property located at 22747 Barton Road within the Barton Road Specific Plan. Recommendation The APR,including the Surplus Lands reporting requirements,is attached for City Council review and consideration.Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution to receive and accept the APR for calendar year 2020.As part of the resolution,the City Council will also direct staff to forward the report to the State Office of Planning and Research and HCD as required by Government Code Section 65400(a)(2). Planning Commission 2020 Housing Element and Surplus Lands Act Annual Report March 23, 2021