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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/3/2013 - STAFF REPORTS - 2 H CITY OF PALM SPRINGS iO�Y p`M S'04 iy O " DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES 4`,FOR N` MEMORANDUM Date: March 25, 2013 To: City Council From: Ken Lyon, RA, Associate Planner Subject: RECEIVE and FILE: General Plan Housing Element — Annual Reports to State Office of Housing and Community Development(HCD) The State of California requires jurisdictions to submit an annual report on the progress and status of implementing the goals and objectives of the City's Housing Element. Attached please find the annual reports for Palm Springs for both 2011 and 2012, which have been submitted to HCD. No action is required on these reports by the City Council; this is for information only. The current Housing Element, which was adopted by City Council on February 17, 2010 and certified by HCD on March 3, 2010, covers the Planning Period from 2006 to 2014. As required, these annual reports include the following: • Information on the jurisdictions' 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 on efforts to remove governmental constraints to the production of affordable housing. The HCD-required forms that comprise a complete annual progress report are attached to this cover memo. Staff has begun coordinating work on the next required update to the Housing Element which covers the planning period from 2014 to 2021. That update must be complete and adopted by HCD within 120 days of October 2013 in order to avoid penalties. ITEM NO. 3200 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 TEL: (760) 323-8245 FAX: (760) 322-8360 E-MAIL: KEN.LYON@PALMSPRINGS-CA.GOV >" s, City of Palm Springs Department of Planning Services * 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way • Palm Springs,CA 92262 Tel:760-323-8245 Fax: 760-322-8360 IFORN� January 24, 2013 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) — 2012 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 2014 and the reporting period is for the calendar year 2012. The Palm Springs City Council adopted the City's current Housing Element on February 17, 2010. The City was notified on May 3, 2010 that its Housing Element was certified and accepted by the Department of Housing and Community Development. The'HCD-required forms that comprise a complete Annual Progress Report are attached to this cover. Please contact us if there are any questions. Thank you. Sincerely, Craig, A. Ewing, AICP Director of Planning Services attachments 02 Post Office Box 2743 • Palm Springs, CA 92263-2743 • Web: www.palmsprings-ca.gov Department of Housing and Community Development ANNUAL HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT City or County Name: City of Palm Springs Mailing Address 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way Contact Person: Craiq A. Ewing, AICP Title: Director of Planning Services Ph: 760 323 8245 FAX: 760 322 8364 E-mail: craia.ewinq@palmspringsca.gov Reporting Period by Calendar Year: from 1-1-12 to 12-31-12 These forms and tables, (see sample — next page) must be submitted to HCD and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) on or before April 1, of each year for the prior calendar year; submit separate reports directly to both HCD and OPR (Government Code Section 65400) at the addresses listed below: Department of Housing and Community Development Division of Housing Policy Development P.O. Box 952053 Sacramento, CA 94252-2053 -and- Governor's Office of Planning and Research P.O. Box 3044 Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 03 Attachment 1 page 1 of 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period 11/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 Table A Annual Building Activity Report Summary-New Construction Very Low-, Low-,and Mixed-Income Multifamily Projects Housing with Financial Assistance Housing wahoi Housing Development Information and/or Financial Assistance Deed Restrkdo rs or Dead Restrictions 1 2 3 4 5 58 e 7 8 dekrinibed ro be enadaNe wMON (rrre e. Nflo rr�,ac1 Unit Total+i Total Units Est slnall poorrgEach ms Re`sLideC rnenGal or deed restrictions aiq I Oim/etlNsmeor Category R=Renter Very Low- Law- Moderate, �OOe per Units Development Units enech an explanation Avx me edt�2ss) O=Owner Income Income Income Motlerale- Project - jutlsalGlon aemrmime me units were Y locome See Instructions Sea lnsWCllonB affordable. Referto inevuwona. . 0. (9)Total of Moderate and Above Moderate from Table A3 P. 0 0 0 (10) Total by income Table A/A3 ► ► (11)Total Extremely Low-Income Units' Note:These fields are voluntary O aP Attachment 1 page 2 of 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period 11/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 Table A2 Annual Building Activity Report Summary-Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired pursuant to GC Section 65583.1(c)(1) Please note: Units may only be credited to the table below when a lunsdiction has included a program it its housing element to rehabilitate,preserve or acquire units to accommodate a portion of its RHNA whichmeet the specific criteria as outlined in GC Section 65583.1(c)(1) Affordability by Household Incomes Activity Type (4)The Description should adequately document how each unit complks with subsection(c V)of Government Code Section 65583.1 (1)Rehabilitation Activity 0 (2)Preservation of Units At-Risk 0 (3)Acquisition 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) Tr 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Single Family 2.4 Units 5+Units Second Unit Mobile Homes Total Number of infill units* No.of Units Permitted for 0 0 0 j 0 Moderate No.of Units Permitted for 77 6 0 I' 63 Above Moderate Jl `Note:This field is voluntary Attachment 1 page 3 of 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period 11/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 Table B Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress Permitted Units Issued by Affordability Enter Calendar Year stating with the first year of the RHNA allocation period. See Example. Total Units Total RHNA to Date Remaining RHNA Income Leval Allowfion by Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Vear Vear (all years) by Income Level Income Level 1 2 3 4 5 8 1 7 8 9 used 44 — Very Low Restricted 523 44 - -- 479 Deed 12 12 Low Restrictetl 366 Non-deed — ____ _ 354 - -- --- resncted � Dead 0 Restricte Moderate Non need 421 - _ �.- _ __._. - T�_ ___ 421 restricted Above Moderate 951 25 85 1 83 1193 758 Total RHNA by COG. Enter allocation number. 2,281 81 85 83 249 Total Units ► ► ► 2,012 Remaining Need for RHNA Period ► ► ► ► ► Note:units serving eztremly low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals. d m Attachment 1 page 4 of 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period 11/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 Table C Program Implementation Status Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 66683. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement,and development of housing as identified in the housing element. Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E. Status of Program Implementation Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E. Status of Program Implementation •Maintain inventory and map of residential available for development,and provide at the front counter. •Amend Zoning Code to redefine Ongoing accessory units,remove Ongoing conditional permit requirement, These activities were begun in 2010. Draft ordinance revision on 1.1 Adequate Sites allow in single-family zones,and accessory apartments pending City Council review. Other items make standards consistent with ongoing. stale law. 2010 •Update the Zoning Map to make 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 Ongoing The City has received few applications for housing projects due to 1.2 Regulatory Incentives for housing projects that meet City the dissolution of the CRA,during the reporting year 2012 that would housing goals. necessitate minor modifications or density bonuses be considered or •Study minor modification process 2008-2012 granted. and modify the findings required to expedite quality housing O Attachment 1 page 5 of 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period 11/1/2012 - - 12/31/2012 •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 OngoingThere have been taw requests for assistance during the 2012 1.3 Financial Incentives (e.g.to acquire sensitive habitat) Annuallyreporting period for affordable housing projects due to the for lower-income affordable dissolution of the CRA. . housing projects. •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. •Allow housing densities up to 70 These standards are noted in the City's 2007 Genearl Plan and the 1.4 Development Standards units per acre for mixed/multi-use 2010 current Housing Element. projects in the downtown core as No specific 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 2010 Ongoing acre or less. •Continue to implement residential 2.1 Design Standards design standards through 9 architectural review of residential Ongoing This is an ongoing activity. projects. O CIO Attachment 1 page 6 M 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period 1/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 •Continue to implement the historic preservation program for residential structures. The City's historic preservation ordinance(Section 8.05 of the •Continue to update the Historic Municipal Code)remains In effect. The City's Historic Site 2.2 Historic Preservation Resources Survey and identify Ongoing Preservation Board(RSPB)nominated and the City Council additional residential structures approved three(3)residential structures for Class 1 historic that could be designated as Class designation during 2012. The HSPB is currently working through its 1 or Class 2 historic structures. priorities for sites to be designated for the period 2013/14. •Implement code enforcement programs using approach of voluntary compliance, administrative citations,and court action.Provide education Riverside County Lead Hazard Control Program has been regarding lead-based paint distributing informational materials since 2006. There were no units 2.3 Property Maintenance hazards and assistance in Ongoing identified in Palm Springs with lead based hazards during the complying with federal law. reporting period. The City provides CDBG funds to very low income •Provide financial assistance homeowners through its home repair program for emergency where appropriate to remedy repairs,ADA modifications and health and safety code work. 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 make accessibility The home repair program program was in place and available for 2.4 Housing Rehabilitation Loan modifications. Ongoing financial assistance fory very low income households to assist in •Continue comprehensive housing making home repairs that would otherwise not be affordable for and neighborhood assistance those households. under the Recapture Our Neighborhood program as funding becomes available. O f.D Attachment 1 page 1 of 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period 11/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 •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 low 2.5 Mobile Home Rehabilitation and income housing needs. Preservation •Continue implementation and Ongoing No particular initiatives undertaken in 2012 periodic review of the mobile home 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 2.6 Preservation of At-Risk Units preservation. Ongoing No new initiatives in 2012; no units became at risk •Support efforts to preserve 2008-2012 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 homebuyef's assistance 2008-2012 seeking affordable housing and related services,including continued program to meet goals set forth in particiipation 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. F+ O Attachment 1 page 8 of 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period 11/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 •Continue to contract with local fair housing providers to perform a wide range of educational, advocacy,and mediation services. •PerHuman Rightally report to the City Programs remain in effect and are implemented on an on-going 3.3 Fair Housing Services Human Rights Commission on the 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 The Amendment to the zoning code has been identified and a zone 3.4 Housing Access conditional use permit. Ongoing text amendment has been initiated on residential care facilities- -Update as needed the City's 2010 anticipate direction in 2012/13, Transition Plan to identify and The Transition Plan List was updated during this reporting period. 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 Consolidated Planning process Governments in providing$103,000 annually since 2009 for 3.5 Emergency Shelter and Transition •Amend the Zoning Ordinance to tow 2010 Ongoing operational and startup costs for"Roys Desert Resource Center" Housing define homeless shelter,and allow which provides comprehensive supportive services for homeless homeless shelters by right in the M Persons and persons needing emergency and/or transitional 2 zone. housing. The Roy's shelter operation continues to provide services, meals and short term housing. r r Attachment 1 page 9 of 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period 11/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 •Develop a green building ordinance that encourages 4.1 Green Building resource conservation in the 2008-2012 The City of Palm Springs adopted the California Green Building construction and rehabilitation of Code and related appendix in 2010. housing. 4.2 Hillside Development •Continue implementing hillside development standards. Ongoing Review of the Ciry's hillside ordinances is ongoing •Continue implementation of the The City currently is implementing the State's Water Efficient 4.3 Water Conservation review of water conservation Ongoing Landscape Ordinnace on projects that meet the criteria of that aspects of landscape ordinance ordinance. F+ N M s City of Palm Springs Department of Planning Services ' 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way • Palm Springs,CA 92262 I'eL 760-323-8245 Fax: 760-322-8360 Cg11FORN�P November 1, 2012 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) — 2011 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 2014 and the reporting period is for the calendar year 2011. The Palm Springs City Council adopted the City's current Housing Element on February 17, 2010. The City was notified on May 3, 2010 that its Housing Element was certified and accepted by the Department of Housing and Community Development. The HCD-required forms that comprise a complete Annual Progress Report are attached to this cover. Please contact us if there are any questions. Thank you. Sincerely, Craig, A. Ewing, AICP Director of Planning Services attachments Post Office Box 2743 • Palm Springs, CA 92263-2743 • Web: www.pahnsprings-ca.gov 13 Department of Housing and Community Development ANNUAL HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT City or County Name: City of Palm Springs Mailing Address 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way Contact Person: Craig A. Ewing, AICP Title: Director of Planning Services Ph: 760 323 8245 FAX: 760 322 8364 E-mail: craig.ewingApalmspringsca.gov Reporting Period by Calendar Year: from 1-1-11 to 12-31-11 These forms and tables, (see sample— next page) must be submitted to HCD and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) on or before April 1, of each year for the prior calendar year; submit separate reports directly to both HCD and OPR (Government Code Section 65400) at the addresses listed below: Department of Housing and Community Development Division of Housing Policy Development P.O. Box 952053 Sacramento, CA 94252-2053 -and- Governor's Office of Planning and Research P.O. Box 3044 Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 14 Attachment 1 page 1 of 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period 11/1/2011 - 12/31/2011 Table A Annual Building Activity Report Summary-New Construction Very Low-, Low-, and Mixed-Income Multifamily Projects Housing with Financiai Assistance Housing without Housing Development Information andlor Financial Assistance Deed Restdcdons or Deed Restrictions 1 2 3 4 5 5a 8 1 7 8 mn ty;" ra .,�. .� ynq. ..p .r MEW `1..,. . t s y; AdaMab511�y nyFipGssM1uld iiloome -. e . do humnerauins 90 IieMlAer� M P'enhre Programs Resthdetl wtemtineam ee saaanb wmwm .. Total Units (may tie APN No, '. Unit I J Est rilnfill for Each Units Manoaiwoee4mstnctiomand pro(ad nartie or Category R=R,ente .Very Low- Low- Moderate- Above.. Per Units' Development enem are pu tren haw me Modemta_ Project at atldies'a) O-Ovmer Income Income Income —-- iadadiwon aetemrarea me inns were Income See lnstmctions Seelnstiudionsaeordsbie. Referloinstncdons. 0 L.— (9)Total of Moderate and Above Moderate from Table A3 ► 0 Q 0 (10) Total by income Table A/A3 ► ► (11)Total Extremely Low-Income Units' Note:These fields are voluntary F-a ;ji Attachment 1 page 2 of 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period 11/1/2011 - _— 1 2/3 112 01 1 Table A2 Annual Building Activity Report Summary-Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired pursuant to GC Section 65583.1(c)(1) Please 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 its RHNA whichmset the specific criteria as outlined in GC Section 65583.1(c)(1) Affordability by Household Incomes Activity Type (4)The Description should adequately document how each unit complies with subsection(c)(7)of Government Code Section 665811 (1)Rehabilitation Activity 0 (2)Preservation of Units Al-Risk Ali 0 (3)Acquisition of Units p (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. 4. S. 5. �. Single Family 2-4 Units 5+Units Second Unit Mobile Homes Total Number of infili units' No.of Units Permitted for Moderate 0 �' 0 No.of Units Permitted for F+ Above Moderate 79 6 85 'Note:This field is voluntary Attachment page 3 of 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period 11/1/2011 - 12/31/2011 Table B Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress Permitted Units Issued by Affordability Enter Calendar Year starling with the first year of the RHNA allocation period. See Example. Total Units Total RHNA I I iI to Date Remaining RHNA Income Level Allocation by Year Year I Year 1 Year Year -Year Year Year ',, Year (all years) by Income Level Income Level 1 l 2 i 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Used Very Low Restricted 523 _ . 44 �1 —" - 479 I j Deed ! Low ResWctetl 366 12 72 _�—�_. _.... NonAeed I- —_ 354 restriced DeedRestrict 0 __' ModerateNon-deeed 421 --.- --�—__ _. 421 Liestrided i I Above Moderate 951 25 1 85 110 841 Total RHNA by COG. 2 261 Enter allocation number: 81 85 lit 66 Total Units ► ► ► '',. l'i 2,095 Remaining Need for RHNA Period ► ► ► ► ► Note:units serving eldremly low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units Whets. I"+ Attachment 1 page 4 of 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period 11/1/2011 12/31/2011 Table C Program Implementation Status Program Description Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 66683. (By Housing Element Program Names) Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement,and development of housing as identified in the housing element. Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E. Status of Program Implementation Name of Objective Program Timeframe g In H.E. Status of Program Implementation •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, These activities were begun in 2010. Draft ordinance revision on 1.1 Adequate Sites allow in single-family zones,and accessory apartments pending City Council review. Other items make standards consistent with ongoing. state law. •Update the Zoning Map to make 2010 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 Ongoing The City has received few applications for housing projects due to 1.2 Regulatory Incentives for housing projects that meet City the dissolution of the CRA,during the reporting year 2011 that would housing goals. necessitate minor modifications or density bonuses be considered or •Study minor modification process 2008-2012 granted. and modify the findings required to expedite quality housing f-+ 00 Attachment 1 page 5 of 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period 11/1/2011 - 12/31/2011 •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 2011 1.3 Financial Incentives (e.g.to acquire sensitive habitat) Annually reporting period for affordable housing projects due to the for lower-income affordable dissolution of the CR4. . housing projects. •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. •Allow housing densities up to 70 These standards are noted in the City's 2007 Genead Plan and the units per acre for mixed/multi-use current Housing Element. 1.4 Development Standards projects in the downtown core as 2010 No specific 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 slate law. •Implement an incentive program 1.9 Housing Types for lot consolidation on lots of 1 2010 Ongoing 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. r r:o Attachment 1 page 6 of 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period 11/1/2011 - 12/31/2011 �— •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 lc the Historic preservation Board(RSPB)nominated and the City Council 2.2 Historic Preservation Resources Survrveyey and identity Ongoing approved two(2)residential structures for Class 1 historic additional residential structures 2 designated historic structures.Class designation during 2011. The HSPB is currently working through its 1 or Class 2 that could priorities for sites to be designated for the period 2012/13. •Implement code enforcement programs using approach of voluntary compliance, administrative citations,and court action.Provide education - Riverside County Lead Hazard Control Program has been regarding lead-based paint distributing informational materials since 2006. There were no units identified in Palm Springs with lead based hazards during the 2.3 Property Maintenance hazards and assistance Ongoing reporting period. The City provides CDBG funds to very low income complying with federal law,•Provide financial assistance homeowners through its home repair program for emergency where appropriate to remedy repairs,ADA modificeilons and health and safety code work. 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 make accessibility The home repair program program was in place and available for 2.4 Housing Rehabilitation Loan modifications. Ongoing financial assistenace fory very low income households to assist in •Continue comprehensive housing making home repairs that would otherwise not be affordable for and neighborhood assistance those households. under the Recapture Our Neighborhood program as funding becomes available. IV O Attachment 1 page 7 of 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period 11/1/2011 12/31/2011 •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 low 2.5 Mobile Home Rehabilitation and income housing needs. Preservation •Continue implementation and Ongoing No particular initiatives undertaken in 2011 periodic review of the mobile home 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 2.6 Preservation of At-Risk Units preservation. Ongoing No new initiatives in 2011; no units became at risk •Support efforts to preserve 2008-2012 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 homebuyers assistance 2008-2012 seeking affordable housing and related services,including continued program to meet goals set forth in partidipation 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. IV H Attachment 1 page 8 of 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period — 11/1/2011 - 12/31/2011 •Continue to contract with local fair housing providers to perform a wide range of educational, advocacy,and mediation services. •Periodically report to the City Programs remain in effect and are implemented on an on-going 3.3 Fair Housing Services Human Rights Commission on the Ongoing basis. status of fair housing. •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 The Amendment to the zoning code has been identified and a zone 3.4 Housing Access conditional use permit. Ongoing text amendment has been initiated on residential care facilities- -Update as needed the City's 2010 anticipate direction in 2012/13. Transition Plan to identify and The Transition Plan List was updated during this reporting period, 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 Consolidated Planning process Governments in providing$103,000 annually since 2009 for operational and startup costs for"Roys Desert Resource Center" Ho Emergency Shelter and Transition •Amend the Zoning shelter, and Ordinance to Ongoing which provides comprehensive supportive services for homeless Housing define homeless shelter, t in allow 2010 - homeless shelters by right in the M Parsons and persons needing emergency and/or transitional 2 zone. housing. The Roy's shelter operation continues to provide services, meals and short term housing. N N Attachment 1 page 9 of 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period 11/1/2011 - 12/31/2011 •Develop a green building ordinance that encourages 4.1 Green Building resource conservation in the T2008-2012The Palm Springs adopted the California Green Building construction and rehabilitation ofelated appendix in 2010. housing. 4.2 Hillside Development •Continue implementing hillside p development standards. Ongoing Review of the City's hillside ordinances is ongoing •Continue implementation of the The City currently is implementing the State's Water Efficient 4.3 Water Conservation review of water conservation Ongoing Landscape Ordinnace on projects that meet the criteria of that aspects of landscape ordinance ordinance. N W Attachment 1 page 10 of 10 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25§6202) Jurisdiction Palm Springs,CA Reporting Period 11/1/2011- 12/31/2011 General Comments: N �Ga