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10-18-2021 Special Agenda PacketCITY OF EASTVALE I•y :J X41 /_194191110[$114 LFA I I :k I1► 1eL1h a► I1L1 New Day Christian Church 7155 Hamner Avenue, Eastvale, CA 92880 Monday, October 18, 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 This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action or direction shall be taken on any item not appearing on the following Agenda. Unless legally privileged, all supporting documents, including staff reports, and any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council after the posting of this agenda are available for review at Eastvale City Hall, 12363 Limonite Avenue, Eastvale, CA 91752 or you may contact the City Clerk's Office, at (951) 361-0900 Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and available online at www.eastvaleca.gov. Members of the public can observe the meeting by viewing the live -stream at www.eastvaleca.gov and may provide public comment by sending comments to the City Clerk's Office by email at cityclerk@eastvaleca.gov. Staff will monitor emails to the extent possible during the meeting and provide comments as possible. All comments will be made part of the record. Comments will then be read into the record, with a maximum allowance of 3 minutes per individual comment, subject to the Mayor's discretion to reduce time on public comment. All comments should be a maximum of 500 words, which corresponds to approximately 3 minutes of speaking time. If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard but before the close of the meeting, the comment will still be included as a part of the record of the meeting but will not be read into the record. Lt, In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk's Office at (951) 361-0900. Regular meetings are recorded and made available on the City's website atwww.eastvaleca.gov. Meeting recordings are uploaded to the City's website within 24 hours (unless otherwise noted) after the completion of the meeting. 1 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. WORKSHOP 3.1. 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. 4. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Eastvale City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at Eastvale City Hall Council Chambers, 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 900, Eastvale, CA91752. We champion experiences that engage, excite, and elevate our commUNITY! With our... Kindness —selfless concern for all Grit — passion and resilience in everything we do Solutions -Driven — courageous, creative, and collaborative results AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing Agenda was posted at the following locations: City Hall, 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910 and website of the City of Eastvale (www.eastvaleca.gov,) not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Marc A. Donohue, MMC City Clerk 2 AGENDA STAFF REPORT City Council Meeting WORKSHOP Agenda Item No. 3.1 October 18, 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 fourth and final in a series of 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 second Community Roundtable was held on September 20, 2021 at Vantage Point Church. The third Community Roundtable was held on September 27, 2021 at New Day Church. The fourth and final workshop will be held on October 18, 2021 at New Day Church. In addition, a joint special meeting with the City Council and Planning Commission will be held on November 1, 2021 to provide direction on the opportunities sites prior to submittal of the Housing Element to the State. 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 12363 Limonite Avenue I Suite 910 1 Eastvale, CA 91752 951.361.0900 1 eastvaleca.gov • 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 • On July 21, 2021, the City held a Planning Commission Workshop - Available Housing Sites • On July 23, 2021, the City held a community 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 at New Day Church • 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 • On September 20, 2021, the City held a Community Roundtable event at Vantage Point Church • On September 24, 2021, the City held a community engagement event at EATSvale • On September 27, 2021, the City held a Community Roundtable event at New Day Church 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 Not Applicable. 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 by the City Council in winter of 2022. Attachment(s) Attachment 1 - Housing Element FAQ Attachment 2 - Housing Element Timeline Attachment 3 - Housing at a Glance 12363 Limonite Avenue I Suite 910 1 Eastvale, CA 91752 951.361.0900 1 eastvaleca.gov 4 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 • %11 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 ful ly 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. Housrm ElementFAQ-Updated September 2021 /0 CITY OF EASTVALE 6 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 annual salary for a Riverside County deputy sheriff is $67,000 (according to the County of Riverside Human Resources website), and the entry level annual salary 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 -wage jobs 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 Housing Element FAQ— Updated September 2021 '_ CITYOF EASTVALE 6 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 Housing Element FAQ— Updated September 2021 C4 CITYOF EASTVALE 7 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 sites to accommodate the 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 Townhome (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. Housing Element FAQ— Updated September 2021 '_ CITYOF EASTVALE 8 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://sd31.senate.ca.gov/send-e-maiI 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. Housing Element FAQ— Updated September 2021 '_ CITYOF EASTVALE 9 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 Engagement Event @ Full Moon Festival (September 18, 2021) • Community Roundtable Special City Council Meeting (September 20, 2021) • Community Engagement Event @ I EATSvale (September 24, 2021) • Community Roundtable Special City I Council Meeting (September 27, 2021) • Community Roundtable Special City Council Meeting (October 18, 2021) • Joint Planning Commission/City Council Meeting (November 1, 2021) — Authorization to submit to HCD • Release of Draft Housing Element for Public Review (November 2, 2021) • Submit to HCD for 60-day review (November 15, 2021) Planning Commission Public Hearing (February 16, 2021) City Council Public Hearing (March 16, 2022) Submit to HCD for Certification (March 21, 2022) Revised October 14, 2021 10 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: OCITYOF EASTV/aLE Building Blocks: A Comprehensive Housing -Element Guide . ❑ 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.