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NOTICE OF JOINT STUDY SESSION
OF THE
PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
AND THE
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Palm Desert City Council and the Palm Desert
Planning Commission will convene for a Joint Study Session Thursday, May 8, 2008, at
2:00 p.m. in the Administrative Services Conference Room of the Palm Desert
Civic Center, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260. Said Study
Session will be for the purpose of discussing the Housing Element Update to the City's
General Plan.
CHELLE D. KLASS , CITY CL RK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
MAY 2, 2008
NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AT THE STUDY SESSION.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY SESSION IS INFORMATION ONLY.
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Housing Element Update ; ; •
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City Council and Planning Commission
Study Session
May 8 , 2008
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INTRODUCTION •
The purpose of the Housing Element is to:
• Facilitate development of all housing types .
• Identify and reduce constraints to the development
of affordable housing .
• Identify how the City will meet mandated housing
targets (RHNA) for the 2006 to 2014 period .
• Establish Goals, Policies and Programs to help meet
those targets.
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CERTIFICATION a *
• The Housing Element is the only element of the
General Plan that is reviewed by the State ( HCD) .
• When HCD finds the Element in compliance with the
law, it "certifies" it.
• When the City adopts a "certified" element, it:
Facilitates securing grants and loans for housing projects;
and
Protects against litigation on Housing Element related
matters.
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REQUIRED COMPONENTS •
• The Housing Element must include :
A review of the last Element's policies and
programs, to determine effectiveness;
Analysis of the City's demographic makeup;
Inventory of the City's existing affordable housing
units;
Analysis of constraints to housing development.
Site-specific inventory of available sites;
• Goals, policies and programs.
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RHNA ALLOCATION « `
1998-2005 2006-2014
VERY LOW 77 1 , 105
LOW 67 759
MODERATE 85 847
ABOVE MODERATE 215 1 , 875
TOTAL 444 4,586
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ON -GOING PROGRAMS : : : •
• Existing Unit Subsidies
• Rehabilitation of Existing Projects
• First Time Homebuyers Program
• Home Improvement Program
• Mortgage Assistance Program
• Property Acquisition
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AVAILABLE SITES •
• A: 280 Units
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GOALS , POLICIES & PROGRAMS ' ;
• Consistent with existing certified Element.
• Include available sites and their needs for
Changes of Zone and/or General Plan
Amendments .
• Provide programs to work with other
organizations to provide housing .
• Provide programs to preserve existing units .
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TERRA NOVA PLANNING & RESEARCH, INC.®
May 5, 2008
Honorable Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission
City of Palm Desert
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
RE: Housing Element Update
Honorable Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission:
The Housing Element is one of the required Elements in the General Plan, which reports on the
City's existing housing inventory, and provides for the development of housing to meet the
growth anticipated for the future.
The Housing Element is the only Element of the General Plan that must be updated on a set
schedule established by the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD). The Element must be updated to cover the planning period from 2006 to 2014. The
Element must be submitted to HCD by June 30 of 2008.
For every planning period, all cities and counties are assigned a Regional Housing Need
Allocation(RHNA), which represents the City's fair share of housing units to be built during that
planning period. The goals, policies and programs of the Housing Element are developed to
facilitate the construction of these units. The City's previous (1998-2006) RHNA, and its current
(2006-2014) RHNA are depicted in Table 1, below.
Table 1
RHNA Allocation
Household Income 1998-2006 2006-2014
Very Low 77 1,105
Low 67 759
Moderate 85 847
Above Moderate 215 1,875
Total 444 4,586
As can be seen in the Table, the City's allocation has increased significantly in this planning
period. This increase is reflective of the intense growth experienced in California in the period
from 2000 through 2006.
The Housing Element must demonstrate that it is possible for the units in the RHNA to be built.
It is not required that the City build them. It must be demonstrated, however, that the units can
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cost-effectively be built, which means that in the case of very low and low income housing units,
subsidy will be required, whether from the City, or from a State or Federal funding source.
Housing Element Requirements
California law is very detailed regarding the required content of Housing Elements. The City's
Housing Element must include:
1. An analysis of the 1998-2006 Housing Element goals, policies and programs which
demonstrates whether these were effective in facilitating the development of housing.
2. An analysis of the demographics of the community.
3. An inventory of the existing affordable housing units available in the City.
4. An analysis of the constraints to the development of affordable housing.
5. An inventory and parcel-specific listing of the vacant lands available in the City for
affordable housing in the 2006-2014 planning period.
6. Revised goals, policies and programs that will facilitate the construction of the City's
RHNA allocation.
The site-specific land inventory (item #5 above), is a new requirement, which must clearly show
that land which has utilities and services in place is available to accommodate the housing for the
very low, low and moderate income categories.
State "Certification" of the Element
In addition to reviewing the Housing Element, State law requires that HCD determine whether
the Element is in compliance with Housing Element law. This requires that the updated Element
be submitted to HCD for review and comment. The City's 1998-2006 Element was determined
compliant with State law, and was "certified" by HCD. If the State finds that the Element does
not comply with State law, the City has the ability to make findings that the Element does
comply, and "self-certify" its Housing Element.
It is extremely important to note, however, that if the Element is "self-certified," the City
becomes ineligible for State and Federal funds for any housing project. In addition, case law is
extensive on the subject of State certified Housing Elements. If HCD finds our Housing Element
to be in compliance, its adequacy is presumed in the courts, and the City is better protected
against legal challenges, should they be brought by an advocacy organization, a developer, or
other interested party.
Upon review by the City Council and Planning Commission of the attached Goals, Policies and
Programs, at this study session, the Element will be forwarded to HCD for their review. We
believe that the Element contains all the legally required components, and that the State will
"certify" the Housing Element.
Study Session Agenda
The presentation at the study session will expand on the information provided above, and will
describe in detail an update to the Housing Element that complies with State requirements. The
study session will conclude by answering any questions of the City Council and Planning
Commission.
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In preparation for the study session, staff respectfully requests that the City Council and Planning
Commission review the attached Draft Goals, Policies and Programs to be able to recommend
any amendments that may be desired prior to the submittal of the Element to HCD.
Sincerely,
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Nicole Sauviat Criste
Principal
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City of Palm Desert
Comprehensive General Plan/Housing Element
HOUSING ELEMENT
GOALS, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS
Goal 1
A variety of housing types that meet all of the housing needs for all income groups within the
City.
Goal 2
The preservation and maintenance of the high quality of the City's affordable housing supply.
Policy 1
New affordable housing projects shall be encouraged in all areas of the City.
Program 1.A
The Agency shall implement the following affordable housing projects during the planning
period:
• an additional 51 units at the Vineyards
• 31 units at Canterra
• 21 units at Emerald Brook
• 200 units at Dinah Shore and Portola
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: 2006-2014
Program 1.B
The Agency shall pursue the planning and implementation of the following project during the
planning period:
• 300 units that will include single family for-sale and multi-family for rent units at Gerald
Ford Drive and Portola
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: 2006-2014
Program 1.0
The City shall encourage and facilitate the development by private parties of the following
projects for very low, low and moderate income units:
• 280 units at Key Largo
• 200 units at Frank Sinatra and Cook Street
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• Approximately 575 units (17 units per acre) at Dinah Shore and 35th Avenue ("Ponderosa
II," southwest corner)
• Approximately 325 units (17 units per acre) at Dinah Shore and 35th Avenue (southeast
corner)
• 52 units at Frank Sinatra and Cook Street("The Vineyards" /northwest corner)
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: 2006-2014
Program 1.D
The Agency shall continue to implement the Self Help Housing program, and shall identify 15
households to be assisted by the program in this planning period.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: 2006-2014
Program 1.E
The City shall maintain its inventory of sites zoned for PR-7 and R-3, and shall encourage the
incorporation of affordable housing units into these projects as they are brought forward.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: Ongoing as project applications are submitted
Program 1.F
In order to assure that sufficient lands are available for affordable housing projects described in
Programs 1.A and 1.B, the City shall undertake, or shall process private party Changes of Zone
on the following parcels to provide zoning that is consistent with the General Plan and
supportive of residential uses. Where necessary, General Plan amendments will also be
undertaken:
• The east side of Monterey, at the western City limits
• 20 acres of land at the southeast corner of Gerald Ford and Portola
• 10 acres of land at the northeast corner of Dinah Shore and Portola
• 19.6 acres of land at the southwest corner of University Park Drive and Cook
• 34 acres of land at the southwest corner of 35th Avenue and Dinah Shore
• 19 acres Of land at the southeast corner of 35th Avenue and Dinah Shore
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: 2009-2014
Policy 2
The City shall preserve existing affordable housing units.
Program 2.A
The Agency shall continue to subsidize existing affordable housing units in the City, including
apartment units it owns now and in the future.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: Ongoing
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Program 2.B
The Agency shall maintain the existing resale restrictions and other subsidies on its 298
ownership units.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: Ongoing
Program 2.0
The Agency shall maintain ownership of its 1,111 existing rental housing units in order to assure
long term affordability for these projects.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: Ongoing
Program 2.D
The Agency shall continue its program of acquiring market rate apartment projects for
rehabilitation and conversion to affordable units, at a rate of 20 units annually through the
planning period.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: 2006-2014
Program 2.E
The City shall encourage the preservation of existing mobile home parks by non-profit agencies
or organizations, in order to preserve their affordability.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency, City Manager's Office
Schedule: Ongoing
Program 2.F
The Agency shall coordinate between affordable housing developers and social service agencies
to encourage the integration of services such as child care,job training, vocational education, and
similar programs into new affordable housing projects. For on-site child care, the Agency shall
consider allocation of the City's Childcare Mitigation Fee to new projects which provide the
service.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: Ongoing
Policy 3
The City shall continue to strive to meet the State-mandated special shelter needs of large
families, female headed households, single parent families, senior citizens, and disabled
individuals and families, and shall consider including units for such households in its projects.
Program 2.A
The City shall continue to enforce the provisions of the Federal Fair Housing Act. The City shall
continue its referral program to the County Fair Housing Office, and shall maintain information
at City Hall.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: Ongoing
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Program 2.B
The City shall work with the Senior Center and other appropriate agencies in assisting whenever
possible in the housing of disabled residents, through participation by the Redevelopment
Agency.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency, Senior Center
Schedule: Ongoing
Policy 3
The City shall strive to provide shelter for the homeless.
Program 3.A
The City shall continue to work with CVAG on a regional solution for homelessness, including
the Multi-Service Center in North Palm Springs, and the beds and services it will provide.
Responsible Agency: City Manager's Office, City Council
Schedule: 2008-2014
Program 3.B
The development of homeless shelters and transitional housing shall be maintained as a
conditional use in the R-3 and Planned Residential districts in the Zoning Ordinance.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule: Ongoing
Program 3.0
The City shall encourage local organizations, such as the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission,
Martha's Village and Catholic Charities, to apply to the City for the assignment of CDBG funds
for homeless services.
Responsible Agency: City Manager's Office
Schedule: 2003-04
Policy 4
The City shall continue to utilize restrictions, applicant screenings, and other appropriate
mechanisms established as conditions of approval in order to preserve affordable for sale
housing units for the long term.
Program 4.A
The City shall keep in regular contact with the Riverside County Housing Authority to ensure
that Section 8 housing assistance within the City is actively pursued. At least 30 households
should be assisted every year.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: Ongoing
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Program 4.B
The Agency shall work with affordable housing organizations to preserve the affordability of the
Sevilla project (formerly known as Saint Tropez), which is currently at risk of losing its
affordability restrictions. The Agency may consider financial assistance or purchase, assistance
in preparing applications for funding through state and federal programs for third party
ownership, and other means to assure the long term affordability of the project.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: 2008-2010
Policy 5
The Redevelopment Agency shall annually allocate funds to eligible projects for review and
consideration, in conformance with its Five Year Implementation Plan.
Policy 6
The City Council shall consider, as an additional incentive, the reduction, subsidizing or
deferring of development fees to facilitate the development of affordable housing.
Policy 7
The City shall continue to address the needs of the senior population in the development of
housing.
Program 7.A
The City shall maintain the Senior Housing Overlay District and the Second Unit Housing
standards in the Zoning Ordinance.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule: Ongoing
Program 7.0
The City shall continue to encourage the development of assisted living facilities for seniors.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency, Community Development Department
Schedule: Ongoing
Policy 8
The City shall implement the State's density bonus law.
Policy 9
The City shall encourage the rehabilitation of existing housing units.
Program 9.A
The Agency shall annually fund the Single Family Rehabilitation Program and Housing
Improvement Program, for 20 households each year.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: 2003-04, Ongoing
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Policy 10
The City shall maintain the Rental Subsidy Program, the Mortgage Subsidy Program and the
First Time Homebuyers Program.
Policy 11
Promote the jobs/housing balance through the development of housing with convenient access to
commercial land uses, schools, available public transport and employment centers.
Policy 12
Encourage energy conservation through the implementation of new technologies, passive solar
site planning and enforcement of building codes. Please also see the Energy and Mineral
Resources Element.
Program 12.A
The City shall maintain an Energy Conservation Ordinance which mandates conservation in new
construction beyond the requirements of the California Building Code. [I believe that this has
been done.]
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: 2010-2011
Program 12.B
The City shall encourage Green Building techniques and the use of recycled, repurposed and
reused materials in all new affordable housing projects to the greatest extent possible.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency, Planning Department, Building Department,
Public Works Department
Schedule: Ongoing
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