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DATE: March 19, 2014 Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING
ELEMENT 2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD)
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Department of Planning Services
SUMMARY
The City Council will review a 2013 annual report in response to the State of California
Code Section 65400 which requires each government body to prepare an annual report on
the status and progress in implementing the jurisdiction's General Plan, including the
Housing Element. The 2013 annual report includes the following:
• Information on the jurisdiction's progress in addressing the regional housing needs
allocation (RHNA), including the number of housing units permitted by income level.
• The status of progress on programs (goals, policies and action items) listed in the
housing element and,
• Progress reports on efforts to remove governmental constraints to the production of
affordable housing.
• General Plan Amendments processed in 2013.
• Major development applications processed in 2013.
No action is required on these reports by the City Council, this is for information only.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
RELATED PRIOR ACTIONS:
Rela>fed'Fte0ev it Prior AcfbM
10.24.07 The City Council adopted the updated Palm Springs General Plan, including a
Housing Element.
02.17.10 The City Council adopted the 2010 Housing Element and was certified by California
Department of Housin & Community Development on March 3, 2010
01.24.13 The City of Palm Springs submitted its 2011 & 2012 Housing Element Annual
Progress Re ort (APR), to the Department of Housing & Community Development
01.15.14 The City Council adopted the current Housing Element of the General Plan and has
been certified by the California Department of Housing & Community Development.
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STAFF ANALYSIS:
Housing Element.-
The Housing Element contains policies and action items, many of which relate to
encouraging the production of affordable housing and removing governmental
impediments to the production of affordable housing. The annual report provides an
opportunity for the State and interested members of the public to monitor the City's
progress in achieving its stated goals and policies related to removing impediments and
promoting the production of affordable housing of all kinds. This Annual Report covers the
planning period of 2013.
Many of the policies and action items within the Housing Element require changes and
upgrades in the City's zoning Code, Municipal Code and other documents. These changes
may include zone text amendments, change of zone, and/or general plan amendments
that resolve inconsistencies between them. Below are some recent activities that staff has
undertaken in support of the housing element policies:
• An affordable housing webpage was developed on the City of Palm Springs website
that provides a directory of resources for those seeking affordable housing and
related services.
• On December 31, 2009, the Roy's Desert Resource Center (DRC), was opened as
the first comprehensive homeless center built in the western Coachella Valley.
Roy's DRC is located in Palm Springs and offers emergency shelter and several
supportive services
• On July 11, 2011, the City Council approved a Participation Agreement for $80,000
to rehab Nightingale Manor as a 10 individual studio apartment units for permanent
supportive housing program. The project has an affordability covenant of 55 years
for low income households (less than 60% of medium income). The Project was
completed in June 2013 and clients moved in the latter part of summer 2013.
General Plan Amendments:
The General Plan was amended four times in 2013. The four amendments were all related
to the Land Use Element of the General Plan. Three of the amendments were initiated by
the City and the last one was applicant-driven. The amendments included the following:
• 5.1252-GPA: An applicant-driven text amendment to the General Plan to allow
renewable energy uses within the "D" (Desert) Land Use designation and to
construct and operate a 5.0-megawatt solar energy conversion system consisting of
17,000 PV panels on approximately 39.7 acres of a 134.3-acre site located at 5400
North Indian Canyon Drive.
• 5.1294-GPA: This General Plan Map Amendment was initiated by the City to
reclassify approximately 18.8 acres from their various General Plan designations to
HDR (High Density Residential) to allow up to thirty (30) units per acre. The
amendment was required to increase and facilitate the production of affordable
housing, consistent with the city's goals, objectives, and policies.
• 5.1299-GPA: This map amendment was initiated by the City to change the land
use designation from "O" (Office) to "MDR" (Medium Density Residential) for zoning
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consistency on a roughly 35,766 square foot parcel located at the northeast corner
of East Tahquitz Canyon Way and North Cerritos Road.
• 5.1301-GPA: The text amendment was initiated by the City and it involves land use
categories to eliminate closed ranges and retain higher density caps.
Major Development Applications Processed:
There were several applications processed by the City in 2013, three of these applications
can be considered as major. The projects include the following:
• The Garnet Solar Power is a 5.0 megawatt solar energy conversion system
consisting of 17,000 photovoltaic panels on approximately 40-acre land.
• The PS Sol is a Planned Development District consisting of 46 single-family
residential units on individual lots in a gated community. The development is a
subdivision of approximately 7.11 acres of 46 single family residential lots, private
roadways, and shared private open space.
• The Dolce Hotel is a 150-room hotel, 50 residential units and a parking structure on
approximately 10.47 acres located at the northwest corner of Avenida Caballeros
and Amado Road.
CONCLUSION:
Staff has identified additional issues that may require Council consideration within the
year. The issues include such things as:
• Amending the Zoning Code to redefine accessory units and make the development
standards for these units consistent with State Law
• Amending the Zoning Code to allow residential densities up to 70 units per acre for
mixed use/multi use projects in the downtown core consistent with the General
Plan.
• Amending the Zoning Code to define and permit small residential care facilities
serving six or fewer people in all residential zones and group homes for seven or
more persons in zoning designations of R-2, R-3, and R-4 with a CUP.
• Update the Zoning Map to make all properties consistent with the General Plan
Land Use Map.
• Create a density bonus ordinance and incentive program consistent with State Law
that would encourage production of affordable residential units.
The above listed programs that are part of the approved Housing Element represent the
City's commitment to bringing its policies in line with State Housing Law and its adopted
General Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Non-compliance with the goals and action items of the Housing Element could result in
refusal of the HCD to certify future housing elements which could reduce the City's
eligibility in certain grants and other competitive funding opportunities.
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M Margo Wheeler, AICP David Ready, ager
Director of Planning Services
ATTACHMENTS:
• Draft 2013 Annual Report on the Housing Element covering the planning
period of 2013
• Copies of Letter of Transmittal to the Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD)
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Attachment 1
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25§6202)
Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA
Reporting Period 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013
Table A
Annual Building Activity Report Summary-New Construction
Very Low-, Low-,and Mixed-income Multifamily Projects
Housing with Financial Assistance Rousing without
Housing Development lMormation andlor Financial Assistance
Deed Restrictions or Deed Restrictions
1 2 3 4 5 5a 6 7 8
ASSIstimoe
Plojectldmdger Tema ARordeMNy by Hwrsehok Incomes perms Deed tlerrnemdb b.aRard�switlwut
(only be APN No., Ills) TdelUMs ESLibO for Each U kwraal araead rotltetlmsaM
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projxtrmnle or Category Raftader Very Low- Low- Modems, Above WModeraEo- Ptcieot UAW Development an expWaollon
law unlb oars
address) 0-Owner Incmfe Income Income Income See lnehacrma Sealm4uctiorlsaeadtEb. RMwbimweears.
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(9)Total of Moderate and Above Moderate from Table A3 ► P. 0 0 -
(10) Total by income Table A/A3 ► ► b„yy
(11)Total Extremely Low-Income Units`
'Note:These fields are voluntary
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25§6202 )
Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA
Reporting Period 1/1/2013 - 12f3112013
Table A2
Annual Building Activity Report Summary-Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired pursuant
to GC Section 65583.1(c)(1)
Plesse note: Units may only be credited to the table below when a jurisdiction has included a program it its housing element to rehabilitate,preserve or acquire units
to accommodate a portion of it RHHA whichmeat are specific criteria as outlined in GC Section 65583.1tcx1)
AHordabistY by Household Incomes
Activity Type (4)The Description should adequately document hvw each unit complies with
suEsectbn(c M7)of Govemment Code Section 65583.1
(1)Rehabilitation Activity 0 __._ -
(2)Preservation of units At-Risk 0
(3)ACWistbon of Units 0.
(5)Total Units by Income 0 0 0 0
Note:This field is voluntary
Table A3
Annual building Activity Report Summary for Above Moderate-Income Units
(not Including those units reported on Table A)
1. 2. 3. j 4. 5. 6. 7.
Single Family 2.4 Units 5+Units Number of
Second Unit Mobile Homes Total nf(il units'
No.of Units Permitted for 0 0 0 ! 0 D 0 0
Moderate
No.of Units Permitted for 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Above Moderate
'Note:This field is voluntary
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25§6202 )
Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA
Reporting Period 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013
Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
Enter Calendar Year starting whh tl1e first year of
the RHNA albcation period. See Example
Total lints Total
RHNA I to Date Remaining RHNA
Income level Allocation by Year Year Year ! Year 1 Year Year 1 Year Year Year (all years) by Income level
Income Leml 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 B 9
Deed Restricted a 44 0 B8
VeryLaw .___—-—_ —_ 523 _._._ ...__ -.___.-"__- _ __--_—�_.___ __ __ 435
Deed Restricted 13
Lox Non-deed 368 - ____. r_._ __._ - 341
restricted 0
Deed Restricted p
Moderate Nw-deed- 421 .. ', _. _ _ __. 421
Minded 0
Above Moderate 951 25 140 165 786
Total RHNA by C G. 2,261
Enter allocation number: 57 81 1 0 278
Total UnRs ► ► ► 1.983
Remaining Need for RHNA Period ► ► ► ► ►
Note:units serving eztremly low-income households are included in the very Iowincome permitted units totals.
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25§6202 )
Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA
Reporting Period 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013
Table C
Program Implementation Status
Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583.
(By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove govemmental constraints to the maintenance,
improvement,and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Name of Program Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation
In H.E.
Name of Program Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation
In H.E.
•Maintain inventory and map of
residential available for
development,and provide at the
front counter. Ongoing
-Amend Zoning Code to redefine Ongoing
accessory units,remove
conditional permit requirement, Draft ordinance revision on accessory units pending City Council
1.1 Adequate Sites allow in single-family zones,and review.Zoning map change to be completed in 2014.
make standards consistent with
state law.
•Update the Zoning Map to make Ongoing
all properties in Table 3-20
consistent with the General Plan
Land Use Map.
-Review and accept requests for
minor modifications,density
bonuses,and general plan
amendments and zone changes for Ongoing The City has received few applications for housing projects due to
1.2 Regulatory Incentives housing projects that meet City the dissolution of the CRA,during the reporting year 2013 that would
housing goals. necessitate minor modifications or density bonuses be considered or
•Study minor modification process Ongoing granted,
and modify the findings required to
expedite quality housing
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25§6202 )
Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA
Reporting Period 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013
•Continue to approve fee
reductions and waivers,City tax
increment funds,General funds,
low cost land,and other assistance
for affordable housing projects.
•Consider waiving CVMSHCP fee Ongoing There have been few requests for assistance during the 2013
1.3 Financial Incentives (e.g.to acquire sensitive habitat) reporting period for affordable housing projects due to the dissolution
houssinging projects,for lower-income affordable Annually of the CRA.Density Bonus Ordinance to be completed in 2014
•Promote financial and
development assistance programs
to the building community on an
annual basis.
•Implement increased floor area
ratio of up to 4.0 for mixed/multi-
use projects in the Downtown core
as defined by the Downtown Urban
Design Plan and Land Use
Element. These standards are noted in the City's 2007 General Plan and the
•Allow housing densities up to 70 current Housing Element.
1.4 Development Standards units per acre for mixed/multi-use 2014
projects in the Downtown core as No a.pecfic requests for increased housing densities have been
defined by the Urban Design Plan received during the reporting period
and Land Use Element.
•Create a density bonus ordinance
and incentives programs
consistent with state law.
•Implement an incentive program
1.9 Housing Types for lot consolidation on lots of 1 2014 Will be completed in 2014
acre or less.
•Continue to implement residential
2.1 Design Standards design standards through Ongoing This is an ongoing activity.
architectural review of residential
projects.
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25§6202 )
Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA
Reporting Period 1/1/2013 - 1213112013
•Continue to implement the
historic preservation program for The City's historic preservation ordinance(Section 8.05 of the
residential structures. Municipal Code)remains in effect. The City's Historic Site
•Continue to update the Historic Preservation Board(HSPB)nominated and the City Council
2.2 Historic Preservation Resources Survey and identify Ongoing approved three(3)residential structures for Class 1 historic
additional residential structures 2 designated historic structures.Class designation during 2012. An RFP for a City-vide survey has been
1 or Class 2
that could prepared and will be solicited in March 2014.
•Implement code enforcement
programs using approach of
voluntary compliance,
administrative citations,and court Riverside County Lead Hazard Control Program has been distributing
action.Provide education informational materials since 2006. There were no units identified in
regarding lead-based paint hazards Palm Springs with lead based hazards during the reporting period.
2.3 Property Maintenance and assistance in complying with Ongoing The City provides CDBG funds to very low income homeowners
federal law. through its home repair program for emergency repairs,ADA
•Provide financial assistance modifications and health and safety code work. With RDA demise
where appropriate to remedy financial assistance has been unavailable.
property maintenance and health
code violations.
•Provide rehabilitation loans to
help low income households make
home improvements to remedy
health and safety code violations or The home repair program program was in place and available for
make accessibility modifications, financial assistenace fory very low income households to assist in
2.4 Housing Rehabilitation Loan •Continue comprehensive housing Ongoing making home repairs that would otherwise not be affordable for those
and neighborhood assistance households.
under the Recapture Our
Neighborhood program as funding
becomes available.
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25§6202 )
Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA
Reporting Period 1/1/2013 - 12131/2013
•Commit funding to rehabilitate the
Sahara Mobile Home Park and
commit homeownership funds to El
Dorado Mobile Home Park as a
strategy to address extremely low2. The City assisted the Sahara Mobile Home Park with$900,000 for
Preservation •Continue implementation and Mobile Home Rehabilitation and income housing needs. Ongoing rehabilitation within the mobile home park, No
Pr
periodic review of the mobile home particular initiatives undertaken in 2013
park rent stabilization ordinance as
a strategy to address extremely low
income housing needs.
•Monitor the status of affordable
units that may become at-risk of
conversion and provide technical
assistance as feasible to facilitate g
2.6 Preservation of Al-Risk Units preservation. Ongoing
No new initiatives in 2013; no units became at risk
•Support efforts to preserve
Tahquitz Court Apts,Sunnyview
Villas and Palos Verdes Villas.
•Provide homeownership
opportunities for 9 households in
the Desert Highlands area An affordable housing webpage was developed on the City of Palm
3.1 Homeownership Assistance •Research,review,and develop Ongoing Springs website that provides a directory of resources for those
additional homebuyer's assistance since 2008 seeking affordable housing and related services,including continued
program to meet goals set forth in participation in the County's Mortgage Credit Certificate Program.
the Consolidated Plan.
•Support the County's housing
voucher program and lobby for Annually the City reviews the Public Housing Authority's annual plan
additional vouchers as needed. for consistency with the CDBG Consolidated Plan. Specifically focus
3.2 Rental Assistance •Provide City financial assistance Ongoing is on coordination for housing voucher allocations.
to local nonprofit organizations for The City makes referrals to the County of Riverside's Continuum of
motel vouchers. Care members and other housing providers.
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(i Title 25§6202)
Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA
Reporting Period 111/2013 - 12/31/2013
•Continue to contract with local fair
housing providers to perform a
wide range of educational,
advocacy,and mediation services.
•Periodically report to the City Reports will be made to to Human Rights Commission in 2014.
3.3 Fair Housing Services Human Rights Commission on the Ongoing Programs remain in effect and are implemented on an ongoing
status of fair housing. basis.
•Periodically prepare an Analysis
of Impediments to Fair Housing
Choice and implement its findings.
•Amend Zoning Code to define
and permit small residential care
facilities serving six or fewer
people in all residential zones.
•Amend Zoning Code to include
group homes for 7 or more
residents in the R-2,R-3 and R-4
zones with approval of a
3.4 Housing Access conditional use permit. Ongoing The Amendment to the zoning code has been identified and a zone
•Update as needed the City's text amendment has been initiated on residential care facilities.
Transition Plan to identify and
remove impediments to access by
persons with disabilities.
•Create reasonable
accommodation ordinance to allow
project changes to ensure access
by disabled people.
•Continue to fund services for The City participates with the Coachella Valley Assiciation of
homeless people through the Governments in providing$103,000 annually since 2009 for operational
Consolidated Planning process and startup costs for'Roys Desert Resource Center"which provides
3.5 Emergency Shelter and Transition Housing 'Amend the Zoning Ordinance to Ongoing comprehensive supportive services for homeless persons and persons
define homeless shelter,and allow needing emergency and/or transitional housing. The Roys shelter
homeless shelters by right in the M. operation continues to provide services,meals and short term housing.
2 zone. The City is in the process of amending the Zoning Ordinace to allow
Homeless shelters within the M-2 designated areas
•Develop a green building
ordinance that encourages Ongoing from The City of Palm Springs adopted the California Green Building Code
4.1 Green Building resource conservation in the 2008 and related appendix in 2010.
construction and rehabilitation of
Fr housing.
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25§6202 )
Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA
Reporting Period 1/1/2013 - 12131/2013
•Continue implementing hillside
4.2 Hillside Development development standards. Ongoing Ongoing
The City currently is implementing the State's Water Efficient
•Continue implementation of the Landscape Ordinnace on projects that meet the criteria of that
4.3 Water Conservation review of water conservation Ongoing ordinance.A Study Session with Planning Commission and
aspects of landscape ordinance Sustainability Commission has been set for June 14 to discuss
strategies to lower water use in developments.
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25§6202 )
Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA
Reporting Period 111/2013 - 12/31/2013
General Comments:
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City of Palm Springs
4RN�P Department of Planning Services
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way • Palm Springs,CA 92262
Te1: 760-323-8245 • Fax:760-322-8360
March 20, 2014
Mr. Glen A. Campora, Assistant Deputy Director
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Division of Housing Policy Development
1800 Third Street; Suite 430
Box 952053
Sacramento, CA 94252-2053
And
The Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR)
Box 3044
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044.
Subject: City of Palm Springs Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) —2013
Pursuant to Governmental Code Section 65400, the City of Palm Springs is hereby
submitting its annual report on the progress and status in implementing the goals and
objectives of the City's Housing . Element. This Housing Element covers the Planning
Period 2006 to 2013 and the reporting period is for the calendar year 2013.
The HCD-required forms that comprise a complete Annual Progress Report are attached
to this cover. Please contact Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, at (760) 323.8245 if
there are any questions regarding this report.
Sincerely,
JM. argo Wheeler, AICP
Director of Planning Services
Attachments:
2013 Annual Progress Report
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