Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout5c_Attachment 2b- Housing Element Update Progress DocumentsPROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-1 Appendix A: Review of Past Performance The following chart is a review of the City of Newport Beach’s housing project and program performance in the 2014-2021 Planning cycle. It is an evaluation of the 5th cycle’s Policy Program and considers all current and existing programs and projects as well as the most current accomplishmen ts and effectiveness and appropriateness. Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle Policy 1.1 Support all reasonable efforts to preserve, maintain, and improve availability and quality of existing housing and residential neighborhoods, and ensure full utilization of existing City housing resources for as long into the future as physically and economically feasible. 1.1.1 Improve housing quality and prevent deterioration of existing neighborhoods by strictly enforcing Building Code regulations and abating Code violations and nuisances. Prepare quarterly report on code enforcement activities The building inspectors and code enforcement officers continually enforce code regulations, abatement violations, and nuisances. The City conducts quarterly reports on code enforcement activities and keeps them on file at City Hall. Ongoing In accordance with State Law, the City will continue to enforce Building Code regulations and address violations and nuisances. 1.1.2 Investigate the use of federal funds and local funds, including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and the Affordable Housing Fund, to provide technical and/or financial assistance, if necessary, to existing lower- and moderate-income, owner occupants of residential properties through low-interest loans or emergency grants to rehabilitate and encourage the preservation of existing housing stock. Through Code Enforcement notifications and correction activities, attempt to identify property owners in need of financial assistance and overall resource allocation for a rehabilitation program. Attend On April 29, 2015, the City published Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 15-55 for use of the City’s Affordable Housing Fund toward affordable housing development or programming. Three projects received approval of the funding from City Council on November 24, 2015: 1.Senior Home Assistance Repair Program (SHARP) - An agreement with Habitat for Humanity Orange County (Habitat OC) granted up to $600,000 for critical home repair for low-income seniors. The total the City has used in the program to date is $243,466 for a total of 11 projects. o In 2019, the City worked on two projects and expended a total of $30,682. Projects included home weatherization, roof repair and accessibility modifications. Ongoing During the 5th Cycle Planning Period, the City was successful in providing additional funding to three projects that resulted in new affordable housing units for low-income seniors and veterans and in the rehabilitation of residences belonging to lower income seniors. Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-2 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle quarterly OCHA (Cities Advisory Committee) meetings to keep up to date on rehabilitation programs offered by the County and investigate the availability of federal funds in February of each year, when new funding opportunities are typically announced. o In 2018, there was $194,000 spent with eight projects completed and one in the process at the end of the year. These projects include repairing and weatherizing roofing, bringing landscaping up to code, repairing stairs and railings, and replacing furnaces and windows. o In 2017, the first project was completed in West Newport in March 2017. The second project was completed in Corona del Mar in October 2017. The third and fourth projects were close to completion in Bayview and Santa Ana Heights in December 2017. Additionally, there were three projects in the application process in 2017 in West Newport Mesa, Bayside Village, and Peninsula Point. o In 2016, the first project was funded and underway in West Newport in December 2016 to repair the following: siding, roof, paint, chimney, faucets, outlets, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Anticipated completion is early 2017. The second project was in the initial inspection phases at a Santa Ana Heights residence for exterior clean-up items to address code enforcement issues such as landscape, garage door, paint and a broken window 2. An agreement with Community Development Partners granting $1,975,000 to assist with the acquisition, rehabilitation and conversion of an existing 12-unit apartment building located at 6001 Coast Boulevard for affordable housing – 6 for low-income veterans and 6 with a priority for low-income seniors and veterans (The Cove, formally known as the Newport Veterans Project). In June 2017, the project closed on construction financing. Building permits were issued and construction began in July 2017. The lease-up of the units were completed in 2018. The City will continue to seek funding opportunities from federal and local funds for lower- and moderate-income households. This will continue assisting seniors and lower income households in maintaining their homes and incentivizes developers to create affordable housing for the community. Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-3 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle 3. Seaview Lutheran Plaza Project – Seaview Lutheran Plaza was awarded $1.6 million to assist with the rehabilitation of an existing 100-unit apartment building that is affordable to low-income seniors located at 2800 Pacific View Drive. On July 26, 2016, the City and Seaview Lutheran entered into an affordable housing grant agreement for $800,000 of the award for upgrades to existing bathrooms. The design and permits were approved late 2016 and construction was underway throughout 2017. By spring 2018 all 100 units were complete. The grant agreement extended the affordability requirement through 2069. Subsequent to the grant, Seaview Lutheran decided to not pursue the remaining $800,000 for a loan 3 PROGRAM STATUS agreement. Therefore, this money remains in the City’s affordable housing account. 1.1.3 Require replacement of housing demolished within the Coastal Zone when housing is or has been occupied by very low–, low-, and moderate-income households within the preceding 12 months. The City shall prohibit demolition unless a determination of consistency with Government Code Section 65590 has been made. The specific provisions implementing replacement unit requirements are contained in Chapter 20.34 of the Municipal Code. Use Chapter 20.34 “Conversion or Demolition of Affordable Housing” to implement Program continuously as projects are submitted. On October 29, 2019, the Community Development Director determined that Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) Chapters 20.34 and 21.34 (Conversion of Demolition of Affordable Housing) are no longer required. These chapters of the NBMC implement the Mello Act (Government Code Sections 65590 - 65590.1 Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Within the Coastal Zone). The regulations require the replacement of housing units lost within the coastal zone that are occupied by low- and moderate-income households under certain circumstances when feasible. Both the NBMC and the Mello Act provide when there is less than 50 acres in aggregate, of privately owned, vacant land available for residential use within the City’s coastal zone, and 3 miles therefrom, the replacement requirement is not required. The Planning Division completed a land use inventory in October 2019 to determine if 50 aggregate acres of privately owned, vacant land is available for residential use within the City’s coastal zone and within 3 miles inland of the coastal zone. The inventory conducted found less than 50 qualifying acres. Removed This policy action is no longer being considered at this time. The City is continuing to look for ways to protect and create affordable housing through the 6th Cycle Policy Actions and Sites Inventory. Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-4 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle 1.1.4 The City will continue to implement the Residential Building Records (RBR) program to reduce and prevent violations of building and zoning ordinances by providing a report to the all parties involved in a transaction of sale of residential properties, and providing an opportunity to inspect properties to identify potentially hazardous conditions, resources permitting. The report provides information as to permitted and illegal uses/construction, and verification that buildings meet zoning and building requirements, including life safety requirements. Continuously implement program as RBR applications are submitted to the City. Promote the availability of program to the public and local real estate professionals by maintaining information on website and developing brochure and other promotional materials. This City report allows the City to verify that its residential buildings meet zoning and building code requirements, life safety requirements as set forth by the City's Municipal Code, and fulfill the State's requirement that all homes have both smoke detectors and seismic strapping of water heaters (California Health and Safety Code, Section 19211). • In 2019, there were 1,405 RBRs processed. • In 2018, there were 1,059 RBRs processed. • In 2017, there were 1,547 RBRs processed. • In 2016, there were 1,447 RBRs processed. • In 2015, there were 1,432 RBRs processed. • In 2014, there were 1,392 RBRs processed. Ongoing The City will continue implementing the RBR program through the 6th Planning Cycle. This allows the City to track the sale of properties, ensure the home meets Code regulations for life and safety purposes, and provide new homeowners with detailed information on the permitting history of their property. Policy 2.1 Encourage preservation of existing and provision of new housing affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate-income households. 2.1.1 Maintain rental opportunities by restricting conversions of rental units to condominiums in a development containing 15 or more units unless the vacancy rate in Newport Beach for rental housing is an average of 5 percent or higher for four (4) consecutive quarters, and unless the property owner complies with condominium conversion regulations contained in Chapter 19.64 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Complete a vacancy rate survey upon submittal of condominium conversion application of 15 or more units. A vacancy rate survey is completed upon receiving an application for the conversion of 15 or more rental units to condominiums. Between 2014 and 2019 no project of 15 or more units were submitted. Modified. This program was ongoing during the 5th cycle, however no projects of this nature were submitted. The program is important in retaining the City’s existing rental housing and will be continued in the 6th cycle with appropriate modifications. Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-5 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle 2.1.2 Take all feasible actions, through use of development agreements, expedited development review, and expedited processing of grading, building and other development permits, to ensure expedient construction and occupancy for projects approved with lower- and moderate-income housing requirements. Continuously implement program as affordable housing projects are submitted to the City. Pending applications that include affordable housing will be expedited. • 2019: 4 very low-income applications submitted (1 ADU and 3 multi-family). • 2018: 3 very low-income applications submitted (3 ADUs). • 2020: Newport Airport Village • 2020: Residences at 4040 Von Karmen Ongoing The City will continue to promote the development of affordable housing by expediting the development process. The Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) requires the City to add 2,381 lower income homes and 1,048 moderate income homes; this policy action incentivizes the development of such housing. 2.1.3 Participate with the County of Orange in the issuance of tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds to facilitate and assist in financing, development and construction of housing affordable to low and moderate- income households. Continuously implement program per project submittal as the developer applies for these bonds. The issuance of tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds is project driven, and the developer typically applies for the bonds. No applications were received, 2019-2014. Modify The City will continue to incentivize the development of affordable housing units, however the policy will be adjusted to include the promotion of available bonds to the public and developers. 2.1.4 Conduct an annual compliance- monitoring program for units required to be occupied by very low-, low-, and moderate-income households. Complete review by the last quarter of each year and report within the annual General Plan Status Report including Housing Element Report provided Annual compliance monitoring has been conducted for 2014-2019 and the report for the City’s income- and rent-restricted units by Priscila Davila & Associates, Inc. (consultant) found all units in compliance. Ongoing The City will continue to maintain the availability of affordable housing units for lower income and moderate-income households. Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-6 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle to OPR and HCD by April 1st each year. 2.1.5 Provide entitlement assistance, expedited entitlement processing, and waive application processing fees for developments in which 5 percent of units are affordable to extremely low-income households. To be eligible for a fee waiver, the units shall be subject to an affordability covenant for a minimum duration of 30 years. The affordable units provided shall be granted a waiver of park in-lieu fees (if applicable) and traffic fairshare fees. Continuously implement program as affordable housing projects are submitted to the City. In 2018 the building permit fees were waived for the Seaview Lutheran Plaza Project. Planning staff assisted as a liaison between the applicant and the Building Division to assist in resolving Building Code issues during the plan check process for the Seaview Lutheran Plaza Project and assisted with coordinating plan check and expediting permitting for the Newport Veterans project. Ongoing The City, in accordance with recent updates to State Law, will continue to promote the development of affordable housing by committing to taking actions within the 2021- 2029 Housing Element to expedite the entitlement process. 2.1.6 Affordable housing developments providing units affordable to extremely low-income households shall be given the highest priority for use of Affordable Housing Fund monies. Continuously implement program as affordable housing projects are submitted to the City. In 2020, the City released an RFQ for Permeant Supportive Housing consultant to assist the City ii developing a PSH. See status of Program 1.1.2. Ongoing The City will continue to prioritize the creation or conversion of housing units for extremely low- income households. Policy 2.2 Encourage the housing development industry to respond to existing and future housing needs of the community and to the demand for housing as perceived by the industry. 2.2.1 Maintain a brochure of incentives offered by the City for the development of affordable housing including fee waivers, expedited processing, density bonuses, and other incentives. Provide a copy of this brochure at the Planning Update brochure as needed to provide updated information regarding incentives including updated fees and A brochure is maintained and provided on the City website and in the public lobby. Ongoing The City will continue to promote affordable housing to the community. The City will continue in the 6th Cycle planning period to pursue methods of outreaching to Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-7 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle Counter, the website and also provide a copy to potential developers. a reference to the most up to date Site Analysis and Inventory. the local development community, including non- profit developers, to explore partnerships. 2.2.2 The City shall provide more assistance for projects that provide a higher number of affordable units or a greater level of affordability. At least 15 percent of units shall be affordable when assistance is provided from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds or the City’s Affordable Housing Fund. Continuously implement program as housing projects are submitted to the City. The City provides financial assistance based on a project by project analysis, depending on need and overall project merits. This program was considered in evaluating the proposals for the RFP and choosing the projects described in Program 1.1.2. Ongoing The City will continue to provide assistance, through CDBG funds or the City’s Affordable Housing Fund, for projects that provide a higher number of affordable housing units. 2.2.3 For new developments proposed in the Coastal Zone areas of the City, the City shall follow Government Code Section 65590 and Title 20. All required affordable units shall have restrictions to maintain their affordability for a minimum of 30 years. Use Zoning Code Chapter 20.34 “Conversion or Demolition of Affordable Housing” to implement this program continuously as projects are submitted. See status of Program 1.1.3. The City uses NBMC Chapter 20.34 Conversion or Demolition of Affordable Housing by monitoring demolition requests and permits. One applicable project (PA2018-051) was submitted in 2018, requesting the demolition of four units; none of the four units were found to be occupied by low- or moderate-income households. Resulting from Mello Act Compliance for the Echo Beach project approved in 2014, six existing studio units at 305 E. Bay Avenue were remodeled and converted to very low and low-income rental units in 2016. The units were available to rent in 2017. Ongoing The City will continue to ensure the number of affordable housing options within the City is not decreased. The 6th Cycle RHNA calculations add to the number of needed affordable housing units, therefore maintaining the affordability of units does not add to the amount the City must develop between 2021 and 2029. 2.2.4 All required affordable units shall have restrictions to maintain their affordability for a minimum of 30 years. Continuously implement program as housing Staff continues to include this affordability restriction as a standard condition on all affordable housing projects, unless an otherwise longer affordability covenant is agreed upon. Ongoing The City will continue to maintain a 30-year minimum restriction for affordable housing units Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-8 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle projects are submitted to the City. On February 21, 2019, the 350-unit Newport Crossings Mixed-Use Project was approved, which includes 78 units affordable to low- income households. Fifty-two units were restricted for a term of 55 years in compliance with density bonus law and the remaining 26 non-density bonus units were restricted for a term of 30 years. The Newport Veterans project has an affordability requirement of 50 years and the Seaview Lutheran project will add 30 additional years to their existing requirement, resulting in a new expiration date of 2069. to protect residents currently residing in such units and, in conjunction with other policy actions, incentivize the development of affordable housing in the City. 2.2.5 Advise and educate existing landowners and prospective developers of affordable housing development opportunities available within the Banning Ranch, Airport Area, Newport Mesa, Newport Center, Mariners’ Mile, West Newport Highway, and Balboa Peninsula areas. Continuously implement program as prospective developers contact City seeking development information. Maintain a designated staff person that can be contacted to provide housing opportunity information and incentives for development of affordable housing. A brochure has been created and distributed that outlines development incentives and entitlement assistance available in the City. The brochure is maintained at the public counter in Bay C at the Civic Center and on the City website. Ongoing The City will continue to promote affordable housing sites to prospective developers. The 6th Cycle Housing Element will identify opportunity sites for housing that should be actively presented to developers through this policy action. 2.2.6 Participate in other programs that assist production of housing. Attend quarterly OCHA (Cities Advisory Committee) meetings to keep City staff attends Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) Cities Advisory Committee meetings to keep up-to-date with programs that assist in the production of housing. Ongoing The City will continue to participate in OCHA meetings and programs that assist in the Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-9 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle up to date on rehabilitation programs offered by the County in order to continuously inform homeowners and rental property owners within the City of opportunities and to encourage preservation of existing housing stock. production of housing. This policy action is necessary in order to achieve other actions (2.2.1) that inform the public of funding opportunities and programs to further develop the City’s housing stock. 2.2.7 New developments that provide housing for lower-income households that help meet regional needs shall have priority for the provision of available and future resources or services, including water and sewer supply and services. Provide a copy of the Housing Element to water and sewer service providers. Pursuant to state law, water and sewer providers must grant priority to developments that include housing units affordable to lower-income households which is In 2017, the Newport Crossings Mixed-Use project, a 350-dwelling unit mixed-use development, was submitted within the Airport Area under the Residential Overlay of the Newport Place Planned Community. The proposed project includes 78 dwelling units affordable to low-income households. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was certified and the project was approved by the Planning Commission on February 21, 2019. The EIR concluded that adequate water and sewer capacity exist to support the development. Ongoing The City will continue to incentivize the production of affordable housing units by prioritize the allocation of resources towards new development that provide housing for lower income households. Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-10 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle implemented continuously as these projects are submitted. 2.2.8 Implement Chapter 20.32 (Density Bonus) of the Zoning Code and educate interested developers about the benefits of density bonuses and related incentives for the development of housing that is affordable to very low-, low-, and moderate-income households and senior citizens. Continuously implement program as housing projects are submitted to the City. Implemented as projects are submitted. Density bonus information and incentives are included in an informational brochure available to the public. In 2014, the MacArthur Square project was submitted within the Airport Area under the Residential Overlay exempting the 10-acre site requirement. The project consists of up to 384 residential units and 4,315 square feet of retail use on a 5.7-acre property, including 30 percent of the units affordable to lower-income households. The request also includes a Density Bonus. The application was deemed complete and the environmental analysis began in 2015. In 2017, the Newport Crossings Mixed-Use project, a 350-dwelling unit mixed-use development, was submitted within the Airport Area under the Residential Overlay of the Newport Place Planned Community. In exchange for providing 78 units affordable to low- income households, the developer has requested a density bonus of 91 units (35% bonus), an incentive to allow for flexibility with unit mix, and a development waiver of building height. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was certified and the project was approved by the Planning Commission on February 21, 2019. In December 2019, an application was submitted for a new mixed- use development located at 2510 West Coast Highway that includes the development of 36 dwelling units, three of which would be restricted for very low-income households. In exchange for providing the very low-income units, the developer has requested a density bonus of nine units (35% bonus) and development waiver of building height. The project is anticipated to be reviewed by the Planning Commission in 2020. Ongoing In accordance with State Law, the City will continue to provide density bonuses to developments that provide housing to lower income households. This action proved successful during the 5th Planning Cycle as three projects applied for density bonuses that resulted in the creation of 196 affordable housing units for lower income households. Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-11 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle In XXXX an application was submitted for Residences at 4040 Von Karman, which included 312 apartments of which XX low income housing units. The project went to City Council in November of 2020. Policy 2.3 Approve, wherever feasible and appropriate, mixed residential and commercial use developments that improve the balance between housing and jobs. 2.3.1 Study housing impacts of proposed major commercial/industrial projects during the development review process. Prior to project approval, a housing impact assessment shall be developed by the City with the active involvement of the developer. Such assessment shall indicate the magnitude of jobs to be created by the project, where housing opportunities are expected to be available, and what measures (public and private) are requisite, if any, to ensure an adequate supply of housing for the projected labor force of the project and for any restrictions on development due to the “Charter Section 423” initiative. Continuously implement program as major commercial/indu strial projects are submitted to the City. In conjunction with the environmental review required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), potential impacts to population, housing, and employment is reviewed and analyzed. Recent development trends have consisted of redevelopment of commercial and industrial sites for residential development or mixed-use, which has created new housing opportunities in the City. No major commercial/industrial projects were submitted in 2019- 2014. Ongoing The City will continue to analyze the impacts of proposed commercial and industrial projects on housing the City. While no projects were proposed between 2014 and 2019 that triggered the requirement for an impact assessment, the analysis in coordination with CEQA identifies potential effects on housing and the City’s ability to reach RHNA allocations. Policy 3 Mitigate potential governmental constraints to housing production and affordability by increasing the City of Newport Beach role in facilitating construction of affordable housing for all income groups. 3.1.1 Provide a streamlined “fast-track” development review process for proposed affordable housing developments. Continuously implement program as housing projects are submitted to the City. The City prioritizes the development review process for all affordable housing projects. The renovation for the Cove project, the Seaview Lutheran rehabilitation and any Senior Home Repair Program rehabilitation projects were provided “fast-track” plan check. Ongoing The City has been successful in streamlining projects that add to the affordable housing stock of Newport Beach. The City will continue to streamline and “fast- Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-12 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle track” the development review process of affordable housing to incentivize developers to create affordable housing. 3.1.2 When a residential developer agrees to construct housing for persons and families of very low, low, and moderate income above mandated requirements, the City shall either (1) grant a density bonus as required by state law, or (2) provide other incentives of equivalent financial value. Continuously implement provisions of Chapter 20.32 Density Bonus in the Zoning Code as housing projects are submitted to the City. The City considers density bonuses and other incentives on a project-by project basis. Chapter 20.32 (Density Bonus) is included in the Zoning Code and is implemented as projects are submitted. As mentioned in Program 2.2.8, the approved Newport Crossings Mixed Use project includes 78 units affordable to low-income households, and the developer has requested a density bonus of 91 units (35% bonus), an incentive to allow for flexibility with unit mix, and a development waiver of building height. Additionally, a 2020 development, Residences at 4040 Von Karman Project includes 312 apartment units (2510 West Coast Highway). Of which, XX were designated low income Ongoing In accordance with State Law, the City will continue to provide density bonuses to developments that provide housing to lower income households. 3.1.3 Develop a pre-approved list of incentives and qualifications for such incentives to promote the development of affordable housing. Such incentives include the waiver of application and development fees or modification to development standards (e.g., setbacks, lot coverage, etc.). Work with the Affordable Housing Task Force to develop the list and obtain City Council approval by Fall 2014. Waivers and incentives are considered by the Planning Commission and City Council on a project-by-project basis. Staff received information from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on examples of pre-approved incentive programs from the City of Los Angeles and the City of Anaheim. Staff will continue research with HCD to develop pre-approved incentives. As mentioned in Program 2.2.8, the Newport Crossings Mixed-Use project includes 78 units affordable to low-income households, and the developer has requested a density bonus of 91 units (35%), an incentive to allow for flexibility with unit mix, and a development waiver of building height. Ongoing The City will continue coordinating with HCD to develop pre-approved incentives for developing affordable housing and review the eligibility of projects for fee waivers and incentives. Policy 3.2 Enable construction of new housing units sufficient to meet City quantified goals by identifying adequate sites for their con struction. Development of new housing will not be allowed within the John Wayne Airport (JWA) 65 dB CNEL contour, no larger than shown on the 1985 JWA Mast er Plan. Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-13 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle 3.2.1 When requested by property owners, the City shall approve rezoning of developed or vacant property from nonresidential to residential uses when appropriate. These rezoned properties shall be added to the list of sites for residential development. Continuously implement program as property owners bring their requests to the City. The City continually monitors requests for zone changes of vacant and developed properties from nonresidential to residential and approves when determined to be compatible and feasible. When approved, these sites are mapped for residential uses on both the Zoning District Map and General Plan Land Use Map. In 2019, the Newport Airport Village Project was actively under review. The request consists of rezoning nonresidential property to mixed-use land uses, including up to 329 residential units plus an allowance for density bonus units. In 2012, the City adopted an amendment to the North Newport Center Planned Community and approved an additional 79 residential units for construction within North Newport Center. The amendment now allows for the total construction of up to 524 residential units within the San Joaquin Plaza sub-area. On December 12, 2013, plans were submitted for the construction of a 524-unit apartment complex and building permits and demolition permits were issued in November 2014. Construction commenced in late 2014 and was completed in Summer 2017. Ongoing The City has been successful in rezoning properties from nonresidential to residential uses. The 6th Cycle Housing Element identifies potential sites that could be rezoned to permit housing developments. The City will continue to review rezoning applications when appropriate for housing development. 3.2.2 Recognizing that General Plan Policy LU6.15.6 may result in a potential constraint to the development of affordable housing in the Airport Area, the City shall maintain an exception to the minimum 10-acre site requirement for projects that include a minimum of 30 percent of the units affordable to lower income households. It is recognized that allowing a smaller scale development within an established commercial and industrial area may result in land use compatibility problems and Continuously implement program as projects are submitted to the City. The Residential Overlay of the Newport Place Planned Community implements this program by providing an exception to the 10-acre site requirement for residential development projects in the Airport Area that include a minimum of 30 percent of the units affordable to lower income households. In 2019, the Newport Crossings Mixed-Use project, a 350 dwelling unit mixed-use development was approved within the Airport Area under the Residential Overlay. In exchange for providing 78 units affordable to low-income households, the project is eligible for the 10-acre site requirement, a 91-unit density bonus, and development incentives and waivers. The application included a Site Development Review to ensure that the sufficient amenities and neighborhood integration improvements are provided. The project provides extensive on-site recreational amenities, including separate pool, Ongoing Through this policy, the City has successfully added 734 new units, of which 193 are reserved for lower incomes. To overcome constraints to the development of housing, and specifically affordable housing, the City will continue to provide exceptions to the minimum 10-acre site requirement when 30 percent or more of the Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-14 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle result in a residential development that does not provide sufficient amenities (i.e. parks) and/or necessary improvements (i.e. pedestrian walkways). Therefore, it is imperative that the exception includes provisions for adequate amenities, design considerations for the future integration into a larger residential village, and a requirement to ensure collaboration with future developers in the area. entertainment, and lounge courtyards with eating, seating, and barbeque space; a rooftop terrace; a fifth-level view deck; a club room for entertainment and gatherings; and a fitness facility. In addition, a 0.5- acre public park is proposed to be constructed and dedicated to the City, and a public plaza is located in front of the retail shops facing the main corner of the project at Corinthian Way and Martingale Way. units are proposed to be affordable. 3.2.3 The City will encourage and facilitate residential and mixed-use development on vacant and underdeveloped sites listed in Appendix H3 by providing technical assistance to interested developers with site identification and entitlement processing. The City will support developers funding applications from other agencies and programs. The City will post the Sites Analysis and Inventory on the City’s webpage and marketing materials for residential and mixed-use opportunity sites, and it will equally encourage and market the sites for both for-sale development and rental development. To encourage the development of affordable housing within residential and mixed-use developments, the City shall educate developers of the benefits of density Continuously implement program as housing projects are submitted to the City. Review and update as necessary the Site Analysis and Inventory and provide information to interested developers. Appendix H3 is the Sites Analysis and Inventory which identifies sites that can be developed for housing within the planning period and that are sufficient to provide for the City’s share of the regional housing need allocation to provide realistic opportunities for the provision of housing to all income segments within the community. Appendix H3 can be found in the Housing Element available at the Planning Division or online at: http://www.newportbeachca.gov/index.aspx?page=2087 The City has completed the following: 1. A user-friendly Sites Analysis and Inventory is on the City’s website. 2. A brochure is available on the website and in the public lobby that promotes the incentives and opportunities for affordable housing projects, which includes information of the City’s Sites Analysis and Inventory. 3. A layer and note have been added in the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) to identify sites within the inventory to assist staff in providing information to interested developers. The City will encourage density bonus and offer incentives to interested developers. Ongoing AB 1486 requires that the City identify and provide a list of sites designated in the sites inventory if they are owner by the City. Through the 6th Housing Element Planning Cycle, the City will review the opportunity sites identified and continue marketing opportunity sites. Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-15 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle bonuses and related incentives, identify potential funding opportunities, offer expedited entitlement processing, and offer fee waivers and/or deferrals. Effective January 1, 2020, State law (Assembly Bill 1486, Statutes of 2019) requires a listing of sites owned by the City, that are included in the sites inventory, and that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of in the prior year. The list shall include the entity to whom each site was transferred and their intended use. The City does not own any of the sites listed in the current housing opportunity sites; therefore, no listing of sites is provided. 3.2.4 The City will monitor and evaluate the development of vacant and underdeveloped parcels on an annual basis and report the success of strategies to encourage residential development in its Annual Progress Reports required pursuant to Government Code 65400. If identified strategies are not successful in generating development interest, the City will respond to market conditions and will revise or add additional incentives. Annually report staff’s findings within the annual General Plan Status Report including Housing Element Report provided to OPR and HCD by April 1st each year. The City has significant projects on sites identified as underutilized: • In 2019, construction began the development of the Plaza Corona del Mar project, six detached residential condominiums units on an identified vacant site in Corona del Mar. Building permits were issued in 2017. • Uptown Newport was approved in February 2013, for the construction of up to 1,244 residential units, 11,500 square feet of retail commercial, and 2.05 acres of park space. The Uptown Newport Planned Community requires densities between 30 du/acre and 50 du/acre, consistent with the densities of the General Plan, and allows additional density opportunities with a density bonus. Construction of the first phase of the project (462 apartment units, including 91 affordable units) began in 2014 and 227 of these units were completed and finalized in 2019. • The Newport Crossings Mixed-Use project is located on a site identified as underutilized. The project was submitted in 2017 and was under review in 2018. The project includes the development of 350 residential apartment units, including 78 units affordable to low-income households. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was certified and the project was approved by the Planning Commission on February 21, 2019. • In December 2019, an application was submitted for a new mixed-use development located at 2510 West Coast Highway that includes the development of 36 dwelling units, three of which would be restricted for very low- income households. In exchange for providing the very low- Ongoing The City has been successful in identifying underutilized sites and aiding/facilitating the development of housing on said properties. The City will continue to seek out underutilized sites at the time of the annual General Plan Status Report or OPR and HCD. Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-16 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle income units, the developer has requested a density bonus of nine units (35% bonus) and development waiver of building height. The project is anticipated to be reviewed by the Planning Commission in 2020. • The VUE Newport (formally known as Newport Bay Marina) project was identified as an underutilized site. The project was approved by the City in 2007 and the Coastal Commission in 2009 and permitted the development of 27 residential condominium units and 36,000 square feet of commercial floor area. The units were completed and for sale in 2017. • In XXXX an application was submitted for Residences at 4040 Von Karman, which included 312 apartments of which XX low income housing units. The project went to City Council in November of 2020. Policy 4.1 Continue or undertake the following programs to mitigate potential loss of “at risk” units due to conversion to market-rate units. These efforts utilize existing City and local resources. They include efforts to secure additional resources from public and private sectors should they become available. 4.1.1 Annually contact owners of affordable units for those developments listed as part of the City’s annual monitoring of affordable housing agreements to obtain information regarding their plans for continuing affordability on their properties, inform them of financial resources available, and to encourage the extension of the affordability agreements for the developments listed beyond the years noted. Conduct as part of the annual compliance monitoring program required by Program 2.1.4. Contact list shall be provided on City website and updated annually. Staff maintains an updated contact list for affordable units in conjunction with the 2014-2021 Housing Element. LDM Associates (consultant) included this information that was sent to the owners as a part of the annual monitoring. During the RFP process for the expenditure of the affordable housing funds, the City and LDM Associates reached out to the owners of the existing affordable housing units within the City and there was no interest to extend the existing affordable housing covenants except from Seaview Lutheran (see Program 1.1.2 for details). Ongoing The City will continue to annually update its monitoring list of affordable housing units and contact the property owners for details on whether they will continue offering affordable units on their property. This promotes relations between the public, developers, and the City, as well as forecast the availability of affordable housing through the City. Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-17 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle 4.1.2 The City shall maintain registration as a Qualified Preservation Entity with HCD to ensure that the City will receive notices from all owners intending to opt out of their Section 8 contracts and/or prepay their HUD insured mortgages. Upon receiving notice that a property owner of an existing affordable housing development intends to convert the units to a market-rate development, the City shall consult with the property owners and potential preservation organizations regarding the potential use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and/or Affordable Housing Fund monies to maintain affordable housing opportunities in those developments listed in Table H12 or assist in the non-profit acquisition of the units to ensure long-term affordability. Maintain registration as a Qualified Preservation entity with HCD. Continuously implement program as notices are received from property owners. The City of Newport Beach is registered as a Qualified Preservation Entity with HCD as of 2012. When notification is received, City staff will evaluate the potential use of monies to preserve the affordable units. Ongoing The City has not received notification between 214 and 2019 of developments seeking to convert affordable housing into market-rate housing. The City will maintain its registration as a registered Qualified Preservation Entity to provide additional funding to developers who seek to make this change during the 6th planning cycle. 4.1.3 Continue to maintain information on the City’s website and prepare written communication for tenants and other interested parties about Orange County Housing Authority Section 8 opportunities and to assist tenants and prospective tenants acquire additional understanding of housing law and related policy issues. Attend quarterly OCHA (Cities Advisory Committee) that provide updates on OCHA Section 8 waiting list and housing opportunities to ensure information Pamphlets informing prospective tenants and landlords about the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) Section 8 program have been made available in the public lobby and information is posted on the City website. Ongoing The City will continue to provide residents and developers with information in the OCHA Section 8 program and attend Cities Advisory Committee meetings to remain up-to-date on opportunities relevant to the City. Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-18 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle provided on City website is up-to- date. If Section 8 waiting list is opened, promote the availability of the program through marketing materials made available to the public. 4.1.4 Investigate availability of federal, state, and local programs and pursue these programs, if found feasible, for the preservation of existing lower- income housing, especially for preservation of lower-income housing that may convert to market rates during the next 10 years. In addition, continually promote the availability of monies from the Affordable Housing Fund as a funding source for the preservation and rehabilitation of lower income housing. A list of these programs, including sources and funding amounts, will be identified as part of this program and maintained on an ongoing basis. Investigate availability of programs in February of each year, when new funding opportunities are typically announced. The City attends OCHA meetings and has continued to investigate available programs and evaluate the feasibility of participating in such programs. The Cove project worked directly with OCHA to obtain project-based Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers. Orange County is provided VASH vouchers which are distributed to the Cities via OCHA. The project was awarded the project based VASH vouchers in 2016. Renovations of the units began in 2017 and lease- up of the project-based voucher units was complete in spring 2018. Additionally, the project received Veterans Housing and Homelessness Prevention (VHHP) funding through the Department of Housing and Community Development. Ongoing The City will continue to seek availability of programs for funding of affordable housing and make this information available to the public. 4.1.5 The City shall inform and educate owners of affordable units of the State Preservation Notice Law Conduct as part of the annual compliance monitoring Staff and consultant LDM Associates (“LDM”) were able to coordinate meetings and phone calls with property owners of existing units subject to affordable housing covenants or agreements. The owners were not interested in extending the Modify The policy action was unsuccessful at encouraging property Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-19 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle (Government Code Section 65863.10-13), if applicable. Pursuant to the law, owners of government- assisted projects cannot terminate subsidy contract, prepay a federally assisted mortgage, or discontinue use restrictions without first providing an exclusive Notice of Opportunity to Submit an Offer to Purchase. Owners proposing to sell or otherwise dispose of a property at any time during the 5 years prior to the expiration of restrictions must provide this Notice at least 12 months in advance unless such sale or disposition would result in preserving the restrictions. The intent of the law is to give tenants sufficient time to understand and prepare for potential rent increases, as well as to provide local governments and potential preservation buyers with an opportunity to develop a plan to preserve the property. This plan typically consists of convincing the owner to either (a) retain the rental restrictions in exchange for additional financial incentives or (b) sell to a preservation buyer at fair market value. program required by Program 2.1.4. existing affordable housing covenants. Staff worked with LDM to provide a notice to potentially affected property owners. • 2019 - Newport Harbor I at 1538 Placentia Avenue is in the process of terminating. • 2018 - LDM discovered that one of the expiring affordable housing covenants did not provide the state law required noticing to their tenants. In May 2017, LDM notified the owner and management of 1544 Placentia Avenue and as a result, the expiration date of the affordability covenant was extended into 2018 to meet state law noticing requirements. In 2018 the following covenants for affordable housing expired and staff was unable to reach an agreement to extend the affordability agreements: o 849 West 15th Street - 15 units o 1544 Placentia – 25 units o 843 West 15th Street – 65 units owner to maintain the affordable housing on their property during the 5th Cycle planning period. Consequently, the policy should be modified to incentivize property owner maintain the affordability of the units on their property. 4.1.6 In accordance with Government Code Section 65863.7, require a relocation impact report as a Continuously implement program as projects are Zoning Code Section 20.28.020 ensures compliance with the Government Code Section. Ongoing The City will continue to require a relocation impact report as a Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-20 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle prerequisite for the closure or conversion of an existing mobile home park. submitted to the City. One relocation impact report was submitted in September 2014 for the closure of the Ebb Tide Mobile Home Park and City Council found it sufficient pursuant to Government Code Section 65863.7 in January 2015. prerequisite when an existing mobile home park seeks to close or convert. 4.1.7 Participate as a member of the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) Advisory Committee and work in cooperation with the OCHA to provide Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance to residents of the community. The City will, in cooperation with the Housing Authority, recommend and request use of modified fair-market rent limits to increase the number of housing units within the City that will be eligible to participate in the Section 8 program. The Newport Beach Planning Division will prepare and implement a publicity program to educate and encourage landlords within the City to rent their units to Section 8 Certificate holders, and to make very low-income households aware of availability of the Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance Program. Attend quarterly OCHA (Cities Advisory Committee). Continue to maintain information on City’s website informing landlords of the program benefits of accepting Section 8 Certificate holders. Staff attends the quarterly meetings of the OCHA Cities Advisory Committee. Staff continually works in cooperation with the County to provide Section 8 rental housing assistance to residents. A link to the Orange County Housing Authority website has been placed on the City website to provide information on the Section 8 program. City staff worked closely with OCHA staff to facilitate the award of the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Vouchers to the Cove project (see Program 4.1.4). Ongoing The City will continue to work with the OCHA to provide Section 8 rental housing assistance to residents and impose fair- market rent limits to increase the number of units eligible to participate in the program. The City will also continue to promote the availability of Section 8 housing to lower income households who may benefit from the aid. This allows the City to expand its income distribution and retain affordable housing units. Policy 4.2 Improve energy efficiency of all housing unit types (including mobile homes). 4.2.1 Implement and enforce the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and Landscape and Irrigation Design Standards in compliance with AB 1881 (2006). The ordinance Continuously implement program as housing projects are submitted to the City. The City continued to investigate available programs and evaluate the feasibility of participating in such programs. • In 2019, all new development projects are reviewed for compliance with the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Ongoing The City will continue to implement and enforce the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and Landscape and Irrigation Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-21 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle establishes standards for planning, designing, installing, and maintaining and managing water-efficient landscapes in new construction and rehabilitated projects. • The Cove project incorporates water-efficient landscaping. • Design Standards for new construction and rehabilitation projects. Such landscaping limits the additional cost (such as the cost of water and maintenance) for both residents and property owners. 4.2.2 Affordable housing developments that receive City assistance from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds or from the City’s Affordable Housing Fund shall be required, to the extent feasible, include installation of energy efficient appliances and devices, and water conserving fixtures that will contribute to reduced housing costs for future occupants of the units. Continuously implement program as housing projects are awarded funds from the City. Implement as projects are submitted. • 2019 - As part of the SHARP program energy efficiency is a priority with upgraded sinks, water heaters, weather-proof windows and new water efficient toilets. • 2018-2015 - The Cove project and the Seaview Lutheran project incorporated the use of energy efficient appliances and lighting. Ongoing The City will continue to require energy efficient appliances and devices to lower housing costs for affordable housing developments that receive CDBG funds. 4.2.3 Investigate the feasibility and benefits of using a portion of its CDBG or other local funds for the establishment and implementation of an energy conserving home improvements program for lower income homeowners. Complete investigation by Fall of 2014. Continuously monitor requests for assistance and Code Enforcement quarterly reports to determine need. Completed The City completed the investigation by fall 2014. 4.2.4 Maintain a process for LEED certified staff members to provide development assistance to project proponents seeking LEED certification, which will in turn Continually implement program as projects are submitted to the City. In 2019-2014, the City staff included one Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accredited staff member who was available to provide technical assistance when requested. Ongoing The City will continue to provide technical assistance on LEED certification. Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-22 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle increase the LEED points granted to projects. 4.2.5 To encourage voluntary green building action, the City shall maintain a green recognition program that may include public recognition of LEED certified buildings (or equivalent certification), payment of a display advertisement in the local newspaper recognizing the achievements of a project, or developing a City plaque that will be granted to exceptional developments. Enhance City website to provide recognition of exceptional developments and to promote the sustainable construction by Spring of 2014. Staff will work on construction of a new webpage that will provide recognition to LEED certified buildings by displaying their project with pictures and their name or other information they would want advertised. An informational flyer is also being drafted to encourage green building that will advertise the new webpage and will be provided in the public lobby. Modified The City was not able to complete the website and information flyer on LEED Certification during the 5th Housing Cycle, therefore the program remains ongoing in order to provide the public and developers information on the benefits of creating LEED Certified buildings and housing developments. Policy 5.1 Encourage approval of housing opportunities for senior citizens and other special needs populations. 5.1.1 Apply for United States Department of Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and allocate a portion of such funds to subrecipients who provide shelter and other services for the homeless. Continue to annually apply for CDBG funds and submit Annual Action Plan to HUD in May of each year. Through the approved Action Plans for Fiscal Years 2014-20, the City allocated funding to the following organizations to preserve the supply of emergency and transitional housing: Human Options, Families Forward, StandUp for Kids Orange County, Serving People in Need (SPIN), Second Chance Orange County, and Fair Housing Foundation. The Human Options organization has been funded to assist homeless battered women and children. Ongoing The City has been successful in providing funding to local organizations for providing shelter and services the individuals experiencing homelessness. Considering the increased importance of such help during the 5th Planning Cycle, the City will continue to apply for CDBG funds with the Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-23 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle purpose of funding homeless services. 5.1.2 Cooperate with the Orange County Housing Authority to pursue establishment of a Senior/Disabled or Limited Income Repair Loan and Grant Program to underwrite all or part of the cost of necessary housing modifications and repairs. Cooperation with the Orange County Housing Authority will include continuing City of Newport Beach participation in the Orange County Continuum of Care and continuing to provide CDBG funding. Attend quarterly OCHA (Cities Advisory Committee) meetings to keep up to date on rehabilitation programs offered by the County in order to continuously inform homeowners and rental property owners within the City of opportunities and to encourage preservation of existing housing stock The City refers low-income residents to Orange County for rehabilitation of mobile homes, to Neighborhood Housing for first time buyer programs, and to Rebuilding Together for handyman service for low-income and senior households. The City Council awarded Affordable Housing Funds for an agreement with Habitat for Humanity Orange County (Habitat OC) granting up to $600,000 to establish a critical home repair program for low-income seniors (Senior Home Assistance Repair Program). It is estimated that approximately 30 repair projects will be completed at various locations throughout the City. To date, there have been 11 projects, including nine already completed. There is money remaining in this program and applications are currently being accepted (see Program 1.1.2). Ongoing The City will continue to assist seniors in funding home repairs and property rehabilitation. The City has an aging population who is more susceptible to limited income, as well as a large housing stock of structures over 30 years old that may be in need of renovations to maintain adequate quality of life and safety standards. 5.1.3 Permit, where appropriate, development of senior accessory dwelling “granny” units in single- family areas of the City. The City will promote and facilitate the development of senior accessory dwelling units by providing brochures and/or informational materials at the building permit counter, online, and other appropriate locations detailing Continuously implement program as housing projects are submitted to the City. Promotional materials will be available to the public by Spring 2014. In 2017 and 2018, the City amended its regulations to permit the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in single -family residential zoning districts to conform with changes in State Law. • In 2019, there were two ADUs submitted, three ADUs permitted, two ADUs under construction, and one ADU finalized. • In 2018, there were six approved ADUs and three additional ADUs were in the permit process. • In 2017, there were five ADUs (one new construction and four conversions) in the plan check process under the new regulations. Modify New 2020 State Law permitted and facilitated the creation of ADUs in single family zones with a shot clock for the permitting timeline and restrictions on development fees. The City will continue to promote and facilitate Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-24 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle the benefits and the process for obtaining approval. • No permits issued in between 2014 and 2016. o In 2015, staff provided a flyer that promotes senior accessory dwelling units and is provided in the public lobby and on City’s website. ADUs for senior households as well as provide information on the permitting process to the community. 5.1.4 Work with the City of Santa Ana to provide recommendations for the allocation of HUD Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds within Orange County. Attend annual HOPWA strategy meetings for the County. The management of the HOPWA funds transferred from Santa Ana to Anaheim in 2016. As a result, City staff will stay up-to-date on services provided with HOPWA funds and Ryan White Program funds through the HIV Planning Council meeting agendas. If needed, City staff will attend the related budget allocation meetings which are usually held in August or September of each year. Modified. 5.1.5 Maintain a list of “Public and Private Resources Available for Housing and Community Development Activities.” Continuously maintain a list of resources on City website and update as necessary. City maintains a list of resources that are available for housing and community development activities. A list of resources and links are provided on the City’s website. Ongoing The City will continue to maintain a list of resources for housing and community development activities to promote housing development throughout the City. 5.1.6 Encourage the development of day care centers as a component of new affordable housing developments and grant additional incentives in conjunction with a density bonus per the Chapter 20.32. Continuously implement program as housing projects are submitted to the City. No projects were submitted that included the establishment of a day care center (2019-2014). Modify 5.1.7 Encourage senior citizen independence through the promotion of housing services related to in-home care, meal programs, and counseling, and maintain a senior center that affords seniors opportunities to live healthy, Continue to provide social services, support groups, health screenings, fitness classes, and educational services at the The City provided $25,000 ($26,900 in 2017 & $16,000 in 2014) in CDBG funds to Age Well Senior Services home delivered meals program. The mobile meals program provides home-delivered meals to individuals who are homebound due to age, illness, or disability. The City also operates the OASIS Senior Center. Services include: • A multi-purpose center owned and operated by the City of Newport Beach in partnership with the Friends of OASIS Ongoing The City was successful in assisting the funding of senior housing services through the 5th Planning Cycle and will continue to provide the same services and support through the Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-25 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle active, and productive lives in the City. City’s OASIS Senior Center. Offer affordable ride-share transportation and meal services to seniors who are unable to drive and/or prepare their own meals or dine out and have little assistance in obtaining adequate meals. nonprofit dedicated to meeting needs of senior citizens and their families. • Classes in art, health & fitness, music & dance, foreign languages, technology, enrichment, and much more. • A state-of-the-art fitness center for those ages 50 and older which provides a safe, comfortable, senior-friendly exercise environment for the active older adult including access to hire a personal trainer for individualized programs. Separate membership required to join. • Regularly scheduled low-cost special events and socials such as luncheons, concerts, barbecues, a talent show and volunteer recognition. • Travel department coordination of day and overnight trips. • Curb-to-curb transportation program for residents of Newport Beach ages 60 and older who are no longer driving to use for medical appointments, grocery shopping, banking, and to attend OASIS classes (fee required). • Social services information and referral for seniors and their families dealing with a need for caregiver services, housing, transportation, work resources, legal matters, and more. Informational and supportive counseling is available to seniors and their family members on an individual basis. • Various health resources and screenings for seniors, including flu shots, blood pressure, memory screenings, hearing screenings, and health insurance counseling services. • Regularly scheduled support group meetings at the Center to help senior citizens and their families cope with stress, illness, life transitions, and crises. • Lunch program for active and homebound senior citizens ages 60 and older that is funded by the federal government through the Older American Act. A donation is requested for meals, which are provided by Age Well Senior Services. 6th Cycle. The City has an aging population that can be affected by limited income, so such projects in can limit additional costs. Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-26 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle 5.1.8 The City shall work with the Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) to implement an outreach program informing families within the City of housing and services available for persons with developmental disabilities. Information will be made available on the City’s website. The City shall also offer expedited permit processing and fee waivers and/or deferrals to developers of projects designed for persons with physical and developmental disabilities. Summer 2014 Information was added to the City website under Housing Assistance regarding resources through the RCOC which began implementation of an outreach program. The City remains in contact with RCOC on implementing outreach programs as they are developed. The City works with the housing consultant at the RCOC. When projects are submitted, they will be offered expedited permit processing and the possibility of fee waivers. Ongoing The City will continue to work with the RCOC to provide families with information on services and housing available for persons with developmental disabilities. The City will also continue expediting future projects that offer housing to persons with disabilities. Policy 6.1 Support the intent and spirit of equal housing opportunities as expressed in Title VII of the 1968 Civil Rights Act, California Rumford Fair Housing Act, and the California Unruh Civil Rights Act. 6.1.1 Contract with an appropriate fair housing service agency for the provision of fair housing services for Newport Beach residents. The City will also work with the fair housing service agency to assist with the periodic update of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing document required by HUD. The City will continue to provide public outreach and educational workshops, and distribute pamphlets containing information related to fair housing. Adopt Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (2015-2020) by Summer of 2016. Provide pamphlets on an ongoing basis at community facilities and provide a minimum of two public workshops related to Fair Housing per year. The City contracted with the Fair Housing Foundation to provide these services. The Fair Housing Foundation provided the following trainings, seminars, and outreach activities in the City during the following 6th Cycle years: 2019: • Two Community Booths – 9/28/19 and 10/19/19 • Two Tenant Rights Workshops – 5/5/19 • Two Landlord Workshops – 2/14/19 and 11/20/19 • Two Management Trainings – 3/6/19 and 6/18/19 2018: • Two Community Booths – 10/20/18 and 11/17/18 • Two Tenant Rights Workshops – 4/19/18 and 11/7/18 • Two Landlord Workshops – 3/27/18 and 8/30/18 • Two Management Trainings – 6/25/18 and 9/20/18 2017: • Three Community Booths – 6/15/17, 8/1/17, and 10/21/17 • Three Presentations – 4/13/17, 5/11/17, 6/6/17 Ongoing The City was successful in reaching out to the community about fair housing services during the 5th Planning Cycle. As required by State Law and HCD, the City will continue to provide fair housing information and assistance to residents and developers. Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-27 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle • Two Tenant Rights Workshops – 3/1/17 and 12/7/17 • Two Landlord Workshops – 4/27/17 and 10/25/17 • Two Management Trainings – 6/1/17 and 11/21/17 2016: • One Community Booth at National Night Out Event on 8/2/16 • Five Presentations – 2/24/16, 3/9/16, 6/2/16, 7/18/16, and 12/8/16 • Two Tenant Rights Workshops – 4/12/16 and 9/6/16 • Two Landlord Workshops – 6/8/16 and 11/2/16 • One Walk in Clinic – 5/25/16 • Two Management Trainings – 5/12/16 and 12/21/16 2015: • 4 Community Booths at Pavilions Grocery- 5/17/15 Hagen’s Food and Pharmacy 6/17/15 o National Night Out event on 8/4/15 o VA Landlord Appreciation Event 9/24/15 • Four Presentations – 1/20/15, 4/18/15, 6/14/15, 10/23/15 • Two Tenant Rights Workshops – 6/16/15 and 9/16/15 • Two Landlord Workshop – 2/23/15 and 7/7/15 • Two Walk-In Clinics - 4/14/15 and 8/5/15 • Two Management Trainings – 4/29/15, 8/6/15. 2014: • Two Outreach Booths at the Newport Beach Farmers Market on 6/8/14 and the National Night Out event on 8/5/14 • Three Presentations – 6/5/14 (2) and 8/23/14 • Two Tenant Rights Workshops – 3/5/14 and 12/4/14 • Two Landlord Workshop – 2/12/14 and 6/4/14 • Two Walk In Clinics - 3/25/14 and 9/18/14 • Three Management Training – 1/29/14, 5/7/14, and 11/3/14. • One Disability Policy Workshop on 6/10/14 Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents PROGRESS DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 City of Newport Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element – DRAFT Review of Past Performance Page A-28 Policy Action Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle Pamphlets containing information on Fair Housing and Dispute Resolution Services are available at the public counter. Policy 7.1 Review the Housing Element on a regular basis to determine appropriateness of goals, policies, programs, and progress of Hous ing Element implementation. 7.1.1 As part of its annual General Plan Review, the City shall report on the status of all housing programs. The portion of the Annual Report discussing Housing Programs is to be distributed to the California Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance with California state law. Annually report staff’s findings within the annual General Plan Status Report including Housing Element Report provided to OPR and HCD by April 1st each year. This annual Housing Element Report will be submitted to HCD. Ongoing As required by HCD, the City will continue to provide annual reports on the status of all housing programs to ensure progress. Housing Element Update Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020 Item No. V(c) - Attachment 2b Housing Element Update Progress Documents