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PC - Item 3A - Exhibit F - Appendix A - Review of Rosemead 2014-2021 Housing ElementRosemead 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix A – Review of Rosemead 2014-2021 Housing Element  A-1 APPENDIX A – REVIEW OF ROSEMEAD 2014-2021 HOUSING ELEMENT State Housing Element law requires that cities review their housing elements and evaluate the progress and achievements of their adopted housing programs. The City’s 2014-2021 Housing Element was adopted in 2013 and set forth programs in the areas of new housing, including provision of adequate affordable housing; improvements and conservation of the existing housing stock; and meeting the financial assistance needs of the City’s residents. This review and evaluation includes housing programs that are identified in the 2014-2021 Housing Element. Key accomplishments include adoption of a Comprehensive Zoning Code update. The actions from the 2014-2021 Housing Element included in the Comprehensive Zoning Code update are as follows, with a notation on how the amendments helped address the needs of Special Needs groups: • Density Bonus: Establish conditions and procedures for multi-family residential develop- ment projects to be granted a density bonus of 35 percent more units than permitted by code, in compliance with State law in effect at the time of adoption. This benefits all lower income groups including seniors, female-headed households, large households, and farmworkers. • Mobile and Manufactured Homes: Eliminate the requirement that mobile and manufactured homes in single-family-zones obtain a determination of compatibility from the Planning Commission and City Council, and state that these housing types are to be considered normal single-family residential uses. • Transitional and Supportive Housing: Revise the zoning ordinance to comply with State law and allow transitional and supportive housing with the same development standards as any permitted residential use in that zone. This benefits persons experiencing homelessness. • Single-Room Occupancy (SRO): Revise the current C-3, CBD, and M-1 zones to specifically permit SROs with a Conditional Use Permit, state that SROs are not subject to the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), and state that SROs are exempt from the extended- stay TOT in-lieu fee. This benefits extremely low income persons, including those experiencing homelessness. • Reasonable Accommodation Program: Relax parking standards for units housing persons with disabilities and provide for reasonable accommodations according to State and federal law, including procedures for notifying applicants of their right to request accommodations and for accommodating requests in a fair and timely manner. This benefits persons with disabilities. • Residential Care Facilities: Permit residential care facilities for six or fewer residents in single-family zones by right and permit such facilities with seven or more residents in multi- family zones with a conditional use permit. This benefits seniors and persons with disabilities. Rosemead 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix A – Review of Rosemead 2014-2021 Housing Element  A-2 • Definition of “Family”: Remove all distinctions between related and unrelated individuals from the City’s current definition of “family” and update the Code to adhere to the State’s definition of “family.” This benefits persons with disabilities. The City Council conducted the first reading of the Comprehensive Zoning Code update on October 8, 2013 and the second reading took place on October 22, 2013. Another significant accomplishment was the adoption of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan adopted in 2018. Through the Specific Plan, the City pre-entitled the development of 892 residential units and approximately 1.1 million square feet of commercial development. As such, new developments are not required to go through a lengthy and time-consuming planning entitlement process and additional environmental studies such as Environmental Impact Report. 1. 2014-2021 Housing Element Goals and Objectives 1.1 Goals and Policies Rosemead has continued to demonstrate a willingness to encourage housing development of all types. Rosemead has conducted code amendments and has tried to fast-track projects and process permits in a timely manner. The City maintained its current posture of openness and willingness to entertain new ideas and eliminate any regulatory barriers under its control in the provision of a variety of housing to meet the needs of all income groups. In addition, the City continued to work cooperatively within existing legislatively mandated constraints and worked to develop and/or encourage public policies that foster further affordable housing development and assistance. The primary obstacle to meeting all the identified needs, including those identified as priorities is the lack of funding resources available to the public and private agencies who serve the needs of low- and moderate-income residents. Housing and community development needs in the community far exceed the funding resources available. Seniors (especially frail elderly persons) and at-risk youth in need of supportive services, low-income households seeking decent and affordable housing, and low-income homeowners residing in deteriorating housing are among the City’s worst-case needs. Special Needs The City made progress in meeting the needs of Special Needs groups through the Zoning Code Update actions described above, and by contracting with the Southern California Housing Rights Center (HRC) to implement its Fair Housing Program to help ensure that protected classes are not discriminated against. HRC provided materials addressing disability, familial status, HRC services and protected individuals in multiple languages. In addition, housing, supportive services, and case management were provided to homeless persons through several of the City's subrecipients such as Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority. Emergency, transitional, and permanent support was provided based on client need. Funding of nonprofit facilities that serve the homeless and other eligible recipients and neighborhoods align with the goals and strategies outlined in the Con Plan. Another major accomplishment was the adoption of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan. The Plan proposes to reinvigorate the 88-acre planned corridor into one that better serves the surrounding area and creates an attractive and convenient shopping and entertainment destination for local and subregional residents. Zoning changes are proposed that would feature residential uses carefully integrated into multi- story buildings with active ground-floor commercial frontages. Within the corridor 1.3 million square feet of nonresidential development, 892 new residential units creating new housing opportunities with associated new public spaces and parking. Zoning amendments for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan were adopted Rosemead 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix A – Review of Rosemead 2014-2021 Housing Element  A-3 in February 2018, which increased building heights and density, as well as unit size and occupancy in the corridor to further fair housing and special needs housing opportunities. Housing Rehabilitation Given limited funding levels, the City focused its funding sources (primarily CDBG and HOME funds) on a few projects to achieve more sustainable impacts on the community. Over 78.5 percent of the housing stock in the City is at least 40 years old and requires rehabilitation. Therefore, the City has allocated a significant portion of the CDBG and HOME budgets for housing rehabilitation assistance. These programs are intended to make noticeable impacts on the housing and neighborhood conditions for low- and moderate-income households. In addition, the City seeks non-traditional ways to develop affordable housing units and meet community development needs; work to combine funding sources and leverage private funds to develop affordable housing; and to work with the federal government to ensure that sufficient funding continues in order to meet needs. Affordable Housing Development The City also uses CDBG funds and HOME funds for affordable housing development. The City has a HOME-funded development fund. As part of that, there may be additional opportunities to use the Low- Income Housing Tax Credit funds. To coordinate and assess the need of tax credits for the development of a housing project, the Housing Division staff worked with developers and nonprofit agency’s pro forma, served as part of the team developing tax credit financing, and calculated the financing gap along with the maximum and minimum subsidies. This helped ensure that the City’s HOME coordination meets HOME requirements for the LIHTC program. The COVID-19 pandemic presented an immediate impact economically throughout the City of Rosemead. However, the City’s established goals and policies designed to improve the local economy and reduce the level of poverty within the community remained. A summary of the progress made in carrying out each of the programs contained in the 2014-2021 Housing Element is presented in Table A-1 below. Rosemead 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix A – Review of Rosemead 2014-2021 Housing Element  A-4 Table A-1 – Evaluation of the 2014-2021 Housing Element Programs Housing Program Program Objective Accomplishment Strategy: Preservation and Enhancement of Existing Housing Stock 1. Owner Occupied Home Improvement Households who own and occupy their home and are age and income qualified may be eligible. Funds are available to assist low- and moderate-income (0 to 80% of Maximum Federal Income) homeowners in making certain rehabilitation improvements and upgrades to their single-family residence. Preserve the City’s existing affordable housing stock by providing a combined total of 80 qualified households between 2014-2021. Progress: Promoted on the City’s website under Housing; through AB 987 a database of affordable housing is provided on the website. The City has preserved the existing stock of 125 units listed on the database. The City’s 2020-2025 Con Plan reported that major activities focused on preservation of the City’s affordable housing stock through renovations performed on owner occupied housing. The improvements ranged from basic health and safety improvements to full scale renovation projects to eliminate blighted conditions. Additionally, the City’s CAPERs identified the following households have been assisted for substantial rehabilitation efforts: • 2019: CDBG Assistance: 2 households, HOME Assistance: 2 households • 2018: CDBG Assistance: 4 households, HOME Assistance: N/A • 2017: CDBG Assistance: 2 households, HOME Assistance: N/A • 2016: CDBG Assistance: 3 households, HOME Assistance: 2 households • 2015: CDBG Assistance: 7 households, HOME Assistance: 4 households Effectiveness: The City should consider offering this program to residences beyond single-family. The City’s website also states only one (1) emergency grant, deferred loan, and handyman grant are awarded. As the 2020-2025 Con Plan states, the availability of housing units does not fit the current housing needs for the City, with shortages of rental and homeownership units that are affordable to extremely low-, low-, middle-, and moderate-income households. Additionally, waitlists for elderly and/or accessible family units are 8+ years, further reflecting the lack and need for affordable housing. Appropriateness: Program implementation remains appropriate for the 2021- 2029 Housing Element update, with modifications. 2. Down Payment Assistance Provide 16 new homebuyers with loans for down payment of homes. Progress: Promoted on the City’s website under Housing. The 2020-2025 Con Plan states that providing homeownership opportunities for low-to moderate-income persons remains a priority program for the City. The City did not fund any applicants during the FY 2019-20. Effectiveness: The Con Plan reported that because of economic conditions, lack of adequate public funding, restricted access to mortgage credit, and high land prices, applications and completed projects have fluctuated and remained low for Rosemead 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix A – Review of Rosemead 2014-2021 Housing Element  A-5 Housing Program Program Objective Accomplishment the First Time Homebuyer program. The City will be re-evaluating this program during the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Appropriateness: Continue. Program implementation may fluctuate given available funding for the 2021-2029 Housing Element update 3. Design Assistance To provide assistance in efforts to maintain and preserve the existing housing stock Progress: Typically, design assistance is provided at the public counter during normal operating hours; no information is available on precise number of applicants assisted. Though difficult to quantify, the City aims to help applicants understand the applicable City regulations and approval process. For ADU design assistance, the City created an ADU handout. If the ADU meets setbacks and matches the SFD in terms of materials, colors, and architectural style it will be permitted. With respect to COVID-19, design assistance coordination has been limited to phone or email correspondence. Effectiveness: While difficult to measure, design assistance is generally a useful service that helps applicants to understand the City’s regulations and approval process. Appropriateness: Delete. Public counter assistance is a routine function and not considered a Housing Element program. A separate program has been added for ADU under “Infill Development and Site Recycling.” 4. Code Enforcement Preserve health and safety through code enforcement standards up to 2,500 cases in the planning period Progress: The City has a webpage dedicated to Code Enforcement frequently asked questions. The City of Rosemead’s 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) reported 1,306 code enforcement cases, when only 1,000 were expected. Effectiveness: Consider providing contact information for code enforcement questions/reports. Appropriateness: Delete. Code enforcement is a routine function and not considered a Housing Element program. Add a new Housing Element policy to address the topic. 5. Flood Hazard and Flood Management Information (Compliance with AB 162) Internal consistency with other General Plan Elements Progress: Compliance with AB 162 was completed in 2014. Effectiveness: Information on flood hazards is important in shaping future land use planning to protect future residents from risks to life and property. Appropriateness: Delete, as program was completed. Rosemead 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix A – Review of Rosemead 2014-2021 Housing Element  A-6 Housing Program Program Objective Accomplishment Strategy: Production of Affordable Housing 6. Infill Housing Development Increase housing stock and encouraging development on underutilized sites Progress: The City has targeted several infill sites through the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan (GASP) which will allow for new residential units as part of a mixed- use development. The City has also prepared a draft Freeway Corridor Mixed-Use Overlay zone. No residential units have been developed in the GASP infill sites to date. Effectiveness: As the City is largely built-out and the opportunity for larger-scale housing developments is limited, the City must continue to encourage infill development and the recycling of underutilized land. Appropriateness: Modify to expand the program beyond its current focus on vacant single-family lots. 7. New Residential Construction Programs Encourage the development of a range of housing types in a range of prices affordable to all Rosemead residents Progress: It is difficult to quantify the influence of City programs on private sector development activities. Effectiveness: Not a program. Appropriateness: Delete. 8. Land Assemblage and Write- Down a) Provide funding for developments with at least 20 percent of the units for low- and moderate-income households b) Prepare an Opportunity Sites list that includes available funding sources and make them available for public review at the Planning counter and on the City's website Progress: Update to Appendix C of the 2014-2021 Housing Element to reflect current development conditions and respond to AB 1397. Effectiveness: Financial resources for land assemblage and write-down have been severely curtailed as a result of redevelopment dissolution. No significant site assemblage has occurred, and Housing Set-Aside funds have not been available to assist in these activities. Appropriateness: Program implementation remains appropriate for the 2021- 2029 Housing Element update 9. Adequate Sites Monitoring a) Maintain an up-to-date inventory of adequate housing sites for each income category b) Evaluate identified capacity and identify additional sites as necessary c) Perform an annual evaluation on the status and progress in implementing Housing Element programs as part of the Annual Progress Report (APR) submitted to HCD, pursuant to Government Code §65400. The APR will evaluate whether or not the housing programs have been adopted and Progress: will be updated as part of HEU to meet RHNA Effectiveness: ensure update complies with AB 1397 Adequate Housing Element Sites Appropriateness: The City will continue to maintain an updated adequate sites inventory with monitoring for no net loss. APR remains appropriate for the Housing Element update Rosemead 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix A – Review of Rosemead 2014-2021 Housing Element  A-7 Housing Program Program Objective Accomplishment implemented, and determine their effectiveness in the development of the sites identified in Appendix C of the Housing Element (non-vacant redevelopment sites and lot consolidation sites). If the housing programs and incentives are not successful, the City will implement programs at alternative sites identified in Appendix D of the Housing Element or expand existing incentives or propose new incentives, such as providing for priority development processing, streamlining the process for lot consolidation or parking standards, or reducing development fees for projects involving affordable housing within six months of the APR. 10. Opportunity Sites Marketing and Outreach a) Continue maintaining an updated listing of opportunity sites, using GIS to visually catalogue and display information about each site and the surrounding properties. b) Initiate contact with the West SGV Association of Realtors regarding residential development opportunities involving lot consolidation. Progress: Completed and updated annually. Effectiveness: Helps the City meet its economic development and housing goals. Appropriateness: Continue with modifications to coordinate with the RHNA sites inventory. Special Housing Needs 11. Accessory Dwelling Units Provide information on developing second units on the City’s website and through material available at the planning counter. Progress: The City has devoted a webpage to accessory dwelling units (ADU) to summarize standards and submittal requirements, as well as is available via phone or email to answer questions. City created an ADU handout. When reviewing ADUs if the ADU meets setbacks and matches the single-family home in terms of materials, colors, and architectural style, the permit is typically approved. Effectiveness: The City updated the ADU ordinance regularly to meet changing State law. Appropriateness: With modifications to address new State laws, program implementation remains appropriate for the 2021-2029 Housing Element update. Rosemead 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix A – Review of Rosemead 2014-2021 Housing Element  A-8 Housing Program Program Objective Accomplishment 12. Development of Housing for Extremely Low-Income Households a) Target funds from CDBG, HOME and other sources to assist in the development of ELI units as necessary b) Implement priority processing procedure for ELI housing development projects Progress: The City, as noted in the 2020-2025 Con Plan, anticipates providing funds for affordable housing to families using both CDBG and HOME funds. Effectiveness: The City estimates five (5) household per year will benefit. Appropriateness: Continue. Program implementation remains appropriate for the 2021-2029 Housing Element update. 13. Outreach for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Develop an outreach program providing information on housing options for persons with developmental disabilities through a variety of traditional and electronic media, as well as through face-to-face interaction. Progress: Completed (provided through an ongoing contract with the Southern California Housing Rights Center). Effectiveness: For the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year (ending June 30, 2021): 7 people were assisted. For the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year (ending June 30, 2020): 6 people were assisted. Appropriateness: Address ongoing implementation as a part of the City’s Fair Housing Program. Rental Assistance 14. Section 8 Rental Assistance Payments/ Housing Vouchers Continue participating in the LACDA (formerly HACoLA) Section 8 program Progress: The City’s 2020-2025 Con Plan reported that the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers have continued to be administered by the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) on behalf of the City of Rosemead, offering tenant assistance for those qualifying low- to moderate-income residents. The 2019 CAPER reports that 347 families received housing assistance. Effectiveness: The County’s Section 8 program continues to be available to renters in Rosemead. Appropriateness: Continue. Program implementation remains appropriate for the 2021-2029 Housing Element update 15. Mobile Home Park Program Provide Mobile Home Park Ordinance to park owners. Progress: The City’s Rental Assistance webpage does not indicate any programs specific to mobile home parks. No Mobile Home Parks have closed. Effectiveness: The ordinance has not come into effect due to the fact that no MHP owners have sought to close their parks. As noted in the staff report for the City Council hearing on the Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice, the City has no jurisdiction over mobile home parks as they are regulated by the California Department of Housing and Community Developments (HCD)’s Manufactured Housing Program. Appropriateness: Modify. Combine into a single program addressing mobile homes for the 2021-2029 Housing Element update Rosemead 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix A – Review of Rosemead 2014-2021 Housing Element  A-9 Housing Program Program Objective Accomplishment 16. Mobile Home Park Assistance Program (MPAP) Provide loans to low-income mobile home park residents. Progress: HCD funds and administers this program. Effectiveness: Continue to support the program for use as needed. Appropriateness: Modify to update the program description and combine with #15 above. 17. Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds Market the availability of these funds to low- and moderate-income single-family residents by posting the information on the City’s website. Progress: This County program is no longer in effect. Effectiveness: N/A Appropriateness: Delete Equal Opportunity Housing 18. Fair Housing Support and promote equal housing opportunity services for Rosemead residents throughout the planning period. Conduct seminars at least once annually. Progress: The City has contracted the Southern California Housing Rights Center (HRC) to implement its Fair Housing Program and is promoted on the City’s website. Housing, supportive services, and case management were provided to homeless persons through several of the City's subrecipients such as Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority. Emergency, transitional, and permanent support was provided based on client need. Funding of nonprofit facilities that serve the homeless and other eligible recipients and neighborhoods align with the goals and strategies outlined in the Con Plan. Additionally, the City’s 2019 CAPER identified 577 persons assisted through CDBG funded fair housing services when 375 were expected. Effectiveness: The website hosts several resources, including links to the HRC’s website, virtual clinics with translation services available, as well as lists of services offered and services for people with disabilities. The City continues to strategically collaborate with partner organizations to leverage limited available funds and expertise to provide resources to address ongoing affordable housing issues. Appropriateness: Modify. Program implementation remains appropriate for the 2021-2029 Housing Element update. The program will be expanded to address new AFFH requirements. Rosemead 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix A – Review of Rosemead 2014-2021 Housing Element  A-10 2. Progress Toward Quantified Objectives Table A-2 presents the progress toward the quantified housing objectives established for the 2014-2021 planning period. Table A-2 – Quantified Objectives (2014 to 2021) Progress Toward Quantified Objectives 2014-20211 Program Category Extremely Low Income Very Low Income Low Income Moderate Income Above Moderate Income Total RHNA New Construction Total Allocation 76 77 88 99 262 602 Units Permitted 20 21 51 207 299 Remaining 133 67 48 55 303 % Completed 13 23.9 51.5 79 49.7 Rehabilitation Total Objectives 18 18 39 76 Units Assisted 2 Conservation At Risk Units conserved 0 (125) 1 Numbers show progress as of April 2020 2 There were no at-risk units during this planning period. All 125 units were conserved.