09-20-2021 Special Agenda PacketCITY OF EASTVALE
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Monday, September 20, 2021
Special Council Meeting: 6:00 PM
City Councilmembers
Jocelyn Yow, Mayor
Clint Lorimore, Mayor Pro Tem
Todd Rigby, Councilmember
Christian Dinco, Councilmember
Brandon Plott, Councilmember
Bryan Jones, City Manager
Erica Vega, City Attorney (Contract Legal Services)
Marc Donohue, City Clerk/Communications Director
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. WORKSHOP
4.1. Eastvale Housing Element Community Roundtable
Submitted by: Gina Gibson -Williams, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Conduct a public Community Roundtable Special Council Meeting consisting of a
question and answer discussion regarding the state -mandated Housing Element.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Eastvale City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, September
29, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at Eastvale City Hall Council Chambers, 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite
900, Eastvale, CA 91752.
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City Council Meeting
WORKSHOP
Agenda Item No. 4.1
September 20, 2021
Eastvale Housing Element Community Roundtable
Prepared By:
Gina Gibson -Williams, Community Development Director
Recommended Action(s)
Conduct a public Community Roundtable Special Council Meeting consisting of a question and
answer discussion regarding the state -mandated Housing Element.
Summary
This workshop is the second in a series of four public community workshops designed to give
accurate information regarding the 2021-2029 state -mandated Housing Element for the City of
Eastvale. The first Community Roundtable was held on August 26, 2021 at New Day Church. The
remaining dates are scheduled for September 27, 2021 and October 18, 2021.
Background
Since 1969, all local governments must have a Housing Element as required by California law.
Actions taken to date to comply with the state mandate include:
• In February 2020, the City kicked off Eastvale 2040 General Plan including the Housing
Element
• On January 20, 2021, the City held a Planning Commission Workshop - Introduction to the
Housing Element
• On January 28, 2021, the City hosted the Clear Vision Speaker Series - Missing Middle Housing
• On March 4, 2021, SCAG adopted final Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Plan
• On March 22, 2021, SCAG approved Final RHNA Plan
• On April 14, 2021, the City held a City Council Workshop -Introduction to the Housing Element
• In July 2021, the City released Housing Element Website, Timeline, FAQ, and Fact Sheet
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• On July 21, 2021, the City held a Planning Commission Workshop - Available Housing Sites
• On July 23, 2021, the City held an engagement event at EATSvale
• On July 28, 2021, the City held a City Council Workshop - Available Housing Sites
• On August 4, 2021, the City released the RHNA Challenge Simulation Tool
• On August 26, 2021, the City held a Community Roundtable Event
• On August 27, 2021, the City held a community engagement event at EATSvale
• On September 18, 2021, the City held a community engagement at Full Moon Festival Event
Environmental
The Housing Element is a part of the Eastvale 2040 General Plan Update. A Program Environmental
Impact Report (PEIR) will be prepared for the Eastvale 2040 General Plan Update in accordance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Strategic Plan Action - Priority Level: N/A I Target #: N/A I Goal #: N/A
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Fiscal Impact
The Housing Element is a policy document that does not have a direct fiscal impact. Fiscal impacts
associated with any future housing development are evaluated as a part of the entitlement process
prior to consideration by the Planning Commission and or the City Council.
Prior City Council/Commission Action
The current Housing Element of the General Plan adopted in conjunction with the 5th RHNA cycle
was approved by the City Council in 2012. The Eastvale 2040 draft Housing Element in conjunction
with the 6th cycle RHNA will be considered in winter of 2021 to maintain the eight (8) year review
cycle.
Attachment(s)
Attachment 1 - Housing Element Community Roundtable Flyer
Attachment 2 - Housing Element FAQ
Attachment 3 - Housing Element Timeline
Attachment 4 - Housing at a Glance
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EASTVALE HOUSING ELEMENT
COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE
Join the City of Eastvale for a special city council meeting
about the state -mandated Housing Element
Envision Our Future
Monday, September 20, 2021
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Vantage Point Church
8500 Archibald Ave, Eastvale, CA 92880
Monday, September 27, 2021
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
New Day Christian Church
7155 Hamner Ave, Eastvale, CA 92880
Monday, October 18, 2021
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
New Day Christian Church
7155 Hamner Ave, Eastvale, CA 92880
The city will review what's involved in the Housing Element,
how it will affect current neighborhoods, and give residents an opportunity
to ask questions and provide comments.
What is the Housing Element?
The Housing Element is one of seven state -mandated
elements of the city's general plan. The Housing Element is a
policy document that plans for current and future housing
needs within the city and identifies strategies for expanding
housing opportunities and services for all household types
and income groups, along with a housing opportunity sites
list.
The current Housing Element update is referred to as the 6th
cycle covering the period between 2021 and 2029. Check out
Eastvale's 5th cycle plan.
How does the Housing Element deliver on expanding
housing in Eastvale?
Like many cities in California, Eastvale is facing a shortage of
entry-level and market -rate housing. Through the
implementation of the Housing Element, the city is working
on new programs that will result in more entry-level and
market -rate housing units.
Why is the Housing Element needed?
State law requires the Housing Element to be updated every
eight years to remain relevant and reflective of the
community's changing housing needs.
California is now entering its sixth cycle, covering a period
between 2021 and 2029. The Housing Element plan must be
complete by February 2021.
What is the Regional Housing Needs Allocation
(RHNA)?
RHNA establishes a 'fair share' allocation for all cities and
counties to meet the state's housing demand in the state of
California over the next eight years.
The California State Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) has determined the housing need for the
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG
region to be 1,341,827 units.
SCAG serves the counties of:
• Los Angeles
• Orange
• Riverside
• San Bernardino
• Ventura
• Imperial
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Envision Our Future
To accommodate the RHNA, Eastvale must identify enough
land suitable for residential use that could eventually be
developed. Eastvale is required to provide goals, objectives,
policies, and implementation programs demonstrating how
Eastvale will meet its existing and future housing needs for all
income levels.
Is RHNA a construction mandate?
The RHNA is not a construction mandate, but the allocations
are a planning requirement to have enough housing at all
price levels to fully accommodate its assigned share projected
growth over the 8-year planning period.
Jurisdictions are not required to build housing or issue
permits to achieve their RHNA allocations, but some
provisions of state law establish specific requirements when
housing production falls short of RHNA allocations. One such
requirement is streamlined review and approval of housing
development applications that meet specific standards.
Who will build the housing required by RHNA?
Private developers — not the city — build housing. The city
adopts a plan that provides opportunities for how and where
housing development occurs. The Housing Element must
identify ways to make it easier for a private development to
build homes in the areas designated for new housing.
What must cities do to comply with RHNA?
The Housing Element must provide an evaluation of the city's
capacity for additional housing based on land use patterns,
development regulations, other development constraints
(such as infrastructure availability and environmental
conditions), and real estate market trends.
The analysis must be prepared at a parcel -specific level of
detail and identify properties (or "sites') where additional
housing could be built consistent with city regulations. This
evaluation is referred to as the "sites analysis," and state law
requires the analysis to demonstrate that the city has
adequate capacity to fully accommodate its RHNA allocation
in each income category.
If the analysis of the site does not demonstrate that adequate
capacity exists to fully accommodate the RHNA, the Housing
Element must describe what steps will be taken to increase
capacity commensurate with the RHNA — typically through
amendments to land use and zoning regulations that could
facilitate additional housing development. Such amendments
typically include increasing the allowable residential density
or allowing housing to be built in areas that are currently
restricted to only non-residential land uses.
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How can apartments advertised as "luxury" satisfy
RHNA?
HCD considers housing at a density of 30 units to the acre or
more as meeting the affordability criteria. There is currently
no requirement to verify income eligibility.
What is "affordable" housing?
By definition, housing is considered "affordable" when total
housing cost, including utilities, is no more than 30% of a
family's gross income. State law describes five income
categories, which are based on county median income as
shown in the table below.
Extremely
low
1660C
19000
21960
26500
31040
35580
40120
44660
Riverside
County
Very low
27650
31600
35550
39500
42700
45850
49000
52150
Area
Median
Low
44250
50600
56900
63200
68300
73350
78400
83450
Income:
$77,500
Median
54250
62000
69750
77500
83700
89900
96100
102300
Moderate
65100
74400
83700
93000
100450
107900
115300
122750
As an example, the entry level pay for a Riverside County
deputy sheriff is $67,000 (according to the County of
Riverside Human Resources website), and the entry level pay
for a Corona -Norco Unified School District teacher is $64,344
(according to the CNUSD Human Resources website). The
median income for a family of four in Riverside County is
$77,500, which qualifies for affordable housing as defined by
the state.
What is Section 8 housing and how does it differ from
affordable housing?
Section 8 Housing is a Federal rental subsidy program offered
by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). Low-income residents apply for Section 8 assistance
directly through the Riverside County Housing Authority and
receive vouchers to subsidize their monthly rent. These
vouchers can be used to rent any existing housing unit in the
city, including single-family residences so long as an owner is
willing to accept the voucher as payment.
Affordable or below -market -rate housing projects that offer
a percentage of their units at a price lower than the going
market rate of for -sale and rental housing qualifies for Section
8.
Affordable housing is limited to individuals and families that
fit into a specific income category, ranging anywhere from
less than 30% of area median income to 120% of area median
income. For a family of four, the current median income in
Riverside County is $77,500.
Will the RHNA sites be developed with Section 8
housing?
The RNHA process encourages the development of housing at
all income levels. There is a presumed correlation between
density (i.e., the number of housing units per acre) and
affordability (i.e., housing built to higher densities is
affordable to a greater segment of the population). However,
the RHNA process does not establish rental rates or sales
prices, nor does it require the use of Section 8 vouchers.
Ultimately, the type of housing built on these sites will
depend on the housing market and local economy.
Why are cities in high -cost areas expected to have
affordable housing? Low-cost housing is not
economically feasible here due to high land prices.
State housing laws are based on the premise that every city
must accommodate a range of housing types for persons at
all income levels. Every community is dependent on a variety
of low- and moderate -income workers in jobs such as
landscaping, building maintenance, child and elder care,
medical technicians, personal services, clerical support and
retail trade.
While the existing housing stock serves the needs of many
residents, market rents and prices are higher than some
families can afford. In addition, low-wagejobs have increased
at a much faster rate than affordable housing is being built.
While cities are not required to build new housing, they must
ensure their land use regulations encourage a full range of
housing types. The city cannot and will not discriminate.
Rental apartments typically provide the majority of
affordable housing, but other types of housing such as
accessory dwelling units (ADUs) can also help to address this
need.
Various governmental programs provide funding assistance
for affordable housing, but if a city's development regulations
are too restrictive, affordable housing may be infeasible and
the housing needs of the local workforce will be shifted to
other cities.
How does the Housing Element affect those sites that
are selected to accommodate RHNA?
The city is not required to build housing or issue permits to
achieve their RHNA allocations but is required to increase
capacity commensurate with RHNA — typically through
changing the zoning of the selected sites to increase the
allowable residential density or allow housing to be built.
The selected site requiring a change of zone to accommodate
RHNA would gain legal non -conforming status (also referred
to as "grandfather clause"), which would retain the legal right
of any existing uses and structures on -site to remain. In no
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case would the city use eminent domain to "take" a selected
site to meet RHNA
What could happen if we don't provide land for
additional housing?
Demand for housing in our region is high and supply is low. If
we don't provide enough land for housing as a region, the
free market will find a way to meet this demand. Cities could
see a rise in the renting of rooms in single-family residences
to people who cannot find and/or afford to rent a unit of their
own. This, in turn, would lead to overcrowding in single-
family neighborhoods.
Is there enough land for housing development in the
Chandler area of Eastvale?
In the 5th cycle, Eastvale's RHNA allocation was 1,463 units.
The 6th Cycle allocation of 3,028 units is more than double
the prior cycle.
To achieve the planning portion of the Housing Element,
Eastvale began surveying the remaining vacant sites for
housing development. Over 80 percent of the city was
entitled (scheduled for development) when the city was
incorporated in 2010. To meet the 6th Cycle RHNA need, the
city will need to accommodate zoning for housing among the
remaining vacant and underdeveloped properties across the
city.
Why weren't recently developed areas west of
Archibald Avenue like "The Campus" and "The Ranch"
reserved for housing to meet the RHNA?
The city has to consider all available sites and any land use
limitations associated with those sites. This includes
proximity to airports, flood zones, and other areas of concern
that could put future residents at risk should housing be
located in these areas.
"The Campus" and "The Ranch" areas are located within the
flight path of the Chino Airport. The Chino Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan (ALUC) restricts residential development in
this area.
What about the vacant areas along Hellman Avenue
south of the Chandler area? Can those be used to meet
the RHNA?
The areas along Hellman Avenue south of the Chandler area
are located in a flood inundation area where the construction
of any structures, including residential, is restricted by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Will the Housing Element automatically approve any
private development proposals such as Sumner Place?
The Housing Element is a state mandate to demonstrate that
adequate capacity exists to fully accommodate the RHNA of
3,028 units. As part of the Housing Element, amendments to
land use (also known as a change of zone) will be necessary
to increase the allowable residential density or allow housing
to be built in areas that are currently restricted to only non-
residential land uses.
The Housing Element does not automatically approve any
housing projects. The Housing Element only requires the city
to change the zoning for those sites that have been selected
to accommodate the RHNA. Housing projects by private
developers still need to go through the formal approval
process with the city.
However, there are existing State laws that apply to all sites
in the city that allow residential uses to be eligible for higher
density development and/or be permitted, provided they
propose a portion of their units as affordable:
• Density Bonus — Recently expanded under Assembly Bill
(AB) 2345, density bonus law allows an applicant to
request an increase in the maximum density of a project
by up to 50% provided that at least 16% of the units are
set aside for lower -income households.
In addition, this law allows applicants to request up to
three waivers or reductions in development standards
such as setbacks, parking, and height, depending on the
number of affordable units provided. Projects that
request a density bonus are still subject to the city's
discretionary review process including approval by the
Planning Commission and/or City Council.
• Streamlined Approval Process — Senate Bill (SB) 35
created a streamlined approval process for infill
residential development projects which requires local
governments that have not met their RHNA allocations
to expedite and approve "by -right" (streamline)
affordable housing development projects that provide a
prescribed number of affordable units and comply with
existing residential and mixed -use zoning.
SB 35 requires Eastvale to streamline the approval
process for housing development projects that designate
at least 50% of units available for households with
incomes below 80% of the Area Medium Income (AMI).
Projects that request approval under SB 35 would not be
subject to the city discretionary review process but
would need to submit a formal SB 35 application for
review and approval by city staff.
Is the city required to review potential environmental
impacts from accommodating RHNA?
As with any project, the Housing Element update is subject to
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which
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requires that proposed projects analyze potential impacts to
the environment and include, if necessary, measures to
reduce those impacts.
The city will begin the environmental review process after the
draft Housing Element document, including the
recommended potential sitesto accommodatethe RHNA, has
been reviewed by HCD and before the public hearing phase
with the Planning Commission and City Council to adopt the
Housing Element.
How will the city review potential environmental
impacts from accommodating RHNA?
The Housing Element is a program -level policy document that
requires the city to demonstrate that adequate capacity
exists to fully accommodate RHNA. Each RHNA site will
require a separate application approval as individual housing
projects are proposed to be developed. Each housing project
will be subject to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), which requires that proposed projects analyze
potential impacts to the environment (such as traffic, air
quality, public safety, and infrastructure) and include, if
necessary, measures to reduce those impacts. In addition, the
Housing Element is part of the General Plan, which the city is
in the process of updating. The General Plan update includes
an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that will analyze all
future land uses in the city, including housing, and require
mitigation measures to reduce environmental impacts.
How does the Housing Element affect those sites that
are selected to accommodate RHNA?
The city is not required to build housing or issue permits to
achieve their RHNA allocations but is required to increase
capacity commensurate with RHNA — typically through
changing the zoning of the selected sites to increase the
allowable residential density or allow housing to be built. The
selected site requiring a change of zone to accommodate
RHNA would gain legal non -conforming status (also referred
to as "grandfather clause"), which would retain the legal right
of any existing uses and structures on -site to remain. In no
case would the city use eminent domain to "take" a selected
site to meet RHNA.
Do all the units required by RHNA have to be rented
apartments?
No, not all the units required by RHNA must be apartments. Of
the 3,028 units allocated to Eastvale, the city must have
enough land zoned to accommodate the following number of
units and densities (density is defined as the number of
dwelling units allowed per acre of land):
• 576 units at a density of 1-8 dwelling units per acre (single-
family homes)
• 635 units at a density of 8-20 dwelling units per acre
(townhomes and small -lot single-family homes)
• 1,817 units at a density of 30 dwelling units per acre
(for -lease apartments or for -sale condominiums)
These units can be rented apartments or for -sale
condominiums and rented or sold at current market rates.
Typically, only apartment units are rented. Most developers of
single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums units sell
their units at market rates. Developers of rental apartments
typically build, hold, and manage their developments. The
images below are examples of the type of units and densities.
Single-family (1-8 du/ac) — Prado Eastvale
Town home (8-20 du/ac)—Serafina Eastvale
Apartments/Condos (30 du/ac) - Domain Anaheim
What exactly is a "dwelling unit" and does
apartment building count as one unit?
A dwelling unit can be a single-family home, a townhome, or a
single apartment or condominium unit that provides housing
for a single person, a couple or one family. An apartment or
condominium complex contains multiple units arranged in one
large building or a cluster of buildings but each unit within a
complex is designed to house no more than one single-family.
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Can senior housing be built to meet RHNA?
The city is not required to build housing or issue permits to
achieve their RHNA allocations but is required to increase
capacity commensurate with RHNA — typically through
changing the zoning of the selected sites to increase the
allowable residential density or allow housing to be built.
Zoning that allows senior housing at a minimum of at least 30
dwelling units per acre can certainly be used to meet RHNA as
this type of housing would meet the criteria to satisfy the
lower -income requirements of RHNA. Additionally, senior
housing developed at lower densities and qualified as
"affordable" can also be counted towards the lower -income
requirements of RHNA.
What was the legal dispute between City of Huntington
Beach and the State of California over housing and what
was the outcome?
In January 2019, the State of California took legal action
against the City of Huntington Beach for failing to comply with
regional housing needs due to the removal of zoning for
housing sites in the City (link). Shortly after, Huntington Beach
filed a lawsuit against the State claiming that housing law is
unconstitutional (link). In January 2020, Huntington Beach
and the State reached a settlement agreement, requiring the
City to comply with State housing law ( ) and reinstating
zoning for the removed housing sites.
In July 2015, Huntington Beach was also sued by the Kennedy
Commission, a non-profit affordable housing organization,
for violating State housing law. As a result of Huntington
Beach having to reinstate zoning stemming from the lawsuit
with the State, the Kennedy Commission dismissed its claim
and filed a motion for attorneys' fees. In July 2021, the court
awarded the Kennedy Commission over $3.5 million in
attorneys' fees (link).
Is the southeast corner of Citrus Street and Scholar Way
zoned for apartments?
This property has an overlay zone to allow senior housing with
a density range of 8.1 to 14 dwelling units per acre. General
uses allowed at this density range include single-family
attached and detached residences, including townhouses,
stacked flats, courtyard homes, patio homes, and zero lot line
homes. Apartments would not be allowed.
Who can I contact if I have concerns with State housing
law?
As a local jurisdiction, the City of Eastvale is required to
comply with State housing law. Questions and concerns with
State housing law should be addressed to your State elected
officials:
Senator Richard D. Roth (Senate District 31)
District Office
3737 Main Street, Suite 104
Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 680-6750
https://sd3l.senate.ca.gov/send-e-mail
Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (District 60)
District Office
391 N Main Street, Suite 210
Corona, CA 92878
Phone: (951) 371-6860
https://a60.asmdc.org/
How do I stay informed and get involved in the Housing
Element update?
The city encourages your participation in the Housing
Element update and has several ways for you to stay
informed and get involved:
• Visit this page often. The website was created to keep the
community informed and engaged. You will also find
resources to track the progress of the Housing Element
update from draft to approval.
• Follow the city on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
Linkedln, and YouTube to stay informed on all the latest
news related to the Housing Element update.
• Be a "resident planner" and take the RHNA Challenge!
This simulation tool will allow you to create a balanced
housing plan by adjusting densities to meet Eastvale's
housing needs. You will then be able to submit your plan
to staff as input for the Housing Element.
• Submit your written comments to staff via email or by
mailing or dropping them off at City Hall. Please address
all written comments to:
Gustavo Gonzalez, Planning Manager
12363 Limonite Ave. Suite 910
Eastvale, CA 91752
951-703-4499
ggonzalez@eastvaleca.gov
• Request a one-on-one meeting with the Planning staff.
We are happy to meet with you via video conferencing,
phone call, or in -person to discuss the Housing Element
and take comments.
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HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE TIMELINE
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Planning Commission
Workshop - Introduction to
Housing Element (January 20,
2021)
Clear Vision Speaker Series -
Missing Middle Housing (January
28, 2021)
• SCAG adopted final RHNA Plan
(March 4, 2021)
HCD approved SCAG Final RHNA
Plan (March 22, 2021)
City Council Workshop -
Introduction to Housing Element
(April 14, 2021)
• Release of Housing Element
Website, Timeline, FAQ and Fact
Sheet (July 2021)
Planning Commission
Workshop - Available Housing
Sites (July 21, 2021)
Community Engagement Event @
EATSvale (July 23, 2021)
City Council Workshop -
Available Housing Sites (July 28,
2021)
Release of RHNA Challenge
Simulation Tool (August 4, 2021)
City Council Housing Element
Progress Update (August 25,
2021)
Open House and Community
Engagement Event (August 26,
2021)
Community Engagement Event @
EATSvale (August 27, 2021)
Community Roundtable
(September 20, 2021)
Community Engagement Event @
EATSvale (September 24, 2021)
Community Roundtable
(September 27, 2021)
Community Roundtable (October
18, 2021)
• Release of Draft Housing Element
for public review (October 2021)
Planning Commission Workshop
- Recommendations (October 20,
2021)
City Council Workshop (October
27, 2021) —Authorization to
submit to HCD
• Submit Draft Housing Element to
HCD for 60-day review (November
1, 2021)
Planning Commission Public
Hearing (January 19, 2021)
City Council Public Hearing
(February 9,2022)
Submit to HCD for Certification
(February 11, 2022)
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Eastvale Housing
Element
at a jallwle
❑ Since 1969 all local governments are
required by CA law to have a Housing
Element.
❑ In July 10, 2012 HCD recognized Eastvale's
11 Housing Element as exemplary.
❑ The City kicked off Eastvale 2040 (the
General Plan with the Housing Element) in
February 2020.
❑ HCD enforces state housing law.
❑ A non -certified housing element puts cities
at risk in three ways:
1) Inability to issue permits due to general
plan inadequacy;
2) law suits and attorney fees to defend
litigation from housing rights' organizations;
3) Suspension of the ability to issue building
permits; grant zoning changes, variances,
or approve subdivisions
❑ A housing element is one of the mandatory
chapters of a General Plan.
❑ A housing element is a plan to meet the
housing needs of everyone in the
community.
❑ There have been five housing element
cycles in the state of CA. We are now in the
6'h update cycle.
❑ A housing element is a legal document that
must comply with state law:
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❑ A housing element impacts economic
development in Eastvale because
businesses make decisions based on
population density.
❑ RHNA is the number of housing units
allocated by HCD to each local government.
❑ Eastvale RHNA this cycle is 3,028 units.
Last cycle the RHNA was 1,463 units for
Eastvale.
❑ A housing element shows compliance with
RHNA through a site inventory and analysis.
❑ Local governments must demonstrate
progress in meeting the previous cycle's
RHNA when the housing element is
updated.
❑ Housing elements that do not meet RHNA
will not be certified by HCD.
❑ The next housing element must be
submitted to HCD on or before February
2022.
❑ HCD has a 60-day time frame to review
housing elements.
❑ To meet the February 2022 deadline,
Eastvale must approve the housing element
in Winter of 2021.