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Staff Report
Date: March 7, 2017
To: City Council
From: Valerie J. Barone, City Manager
Reviewed by: Victoria Walker, Director of Community & Economic Development
Prepared by: Joan Ryan, Principal [email protected]
Subject:
(925) 671-3370
Considering acceptance of the Concord 2030 General Plan Annual Progress Report, including the Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and authorization for submittal to state agencies as required.
Report in BriefThe City Council is requested to review and accept the annual Progress Report on the status of the Concord 2030 General Plan and its implementation. This Progress Report also documents the City’s progress toward 1) providing its share of regional housing needs; and 2) removing governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing. The Housing Element Annual Progress Report (Attachment 1) is required by State regulation to be completed by April 1 of each year, and must also be presented to the Office of Planning and Research, and the State Department of Housing and Community Development. On February 1, 2017, the Planning Commission considered the 2016 Progress Report, and recommended acceptance of the 2016 Progress Report to the City Council.
Recommended ActionReview and accept the 2030 General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2016, including the Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and authorize its submittal to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by the April 1, 2017 deadline.
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City Council Agenda ReportConsidering acceptance of the Concord 2030 General Plan Annual Progress Report, including the Housing Element Annual Progress ReportMarch 7, 2017
BackgroundThe purpose of the 2030 General Plan Annual Progress Report (Progress Report) is twofold. First, it informs the State of California of the City’s planning activities and assists in facilitating the legislative process as it pertains to land use and local planning issues. Second, the Progress Report serves to update the City Council on progress toward implementation of policies of the Concord 2030 General Plan, and assists in formulating future implementation priorities. State Government Code § 65400 requires that the local legislative body review and accept the annual Progress Report.
A Housing Element is a required part of every city’s General Plan. The most recent Housing Element Update was adopted by the City Council on January 6, 2015 and covers the reporting period from 2015-2022. The Housing Element includes policies, programs, and quantified objectives to guide the City’s development decisions and is designed to implement the removal of governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement and development of housing in Concord. State law requires that the City also prepare an annual progress report on the implementation of the Housing Element. The Annual Housing Element Progress Report is presented in Attachment 1 together with the Annual Progress Report on the entire 2030 General Plan.
The Housing Element Annual Progress Report is required to include information on the City’s progress implementing the Housing Element. In 2010, HCD formalized the reporting process and adopted new forms and definitions to achieve consistency in reporting among jurisdictions. The State uses the Housing Element Annual Progress Report (HEAPR) to monitor progress toward meeting statewide housing needs and goals and progress toward the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment numbers.This HEAPR covers planning activities during the 2016 calendar year time period. As a result, this Progress Report covers implementation efforts during the second reporting year (calendar year 2016) of the 2015-2022 version of the Housing Element. Progress during 2015 was covered under the previous Housing Element period.
The Planning Commission reviewed the 2030 General Plan Annual Progress Report, including the HEAPR, and voted (4-0) to forward a recommendation to the City Council to accept the Progress Report. Draft Planning Commission minutes from that meeting are attached as (Attachment 2).
AnalysisIn 2007, the City of Concord updated and adopted the Concord 2030 General Plan. Additional discussion on the individual elements of the 2030 General Plan is provided in Attachment 1.
Progress toward General Plan implementation in 2016 included the following:
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City Council Agenda ReportConsidering acceptance of the Concord 2030 General Plan Annual Progress Report, including the Housing Element Annual Progress ReportMarch 7, 2017
1) Development Code Updates – The City Council adopted the Model Ordinance for Water Efficient Landscaping as well as the two-year Pilot Program to remove barriers to the construction of small secondary living units, including reductions to impact fees and elimination of the requirement for the deed restriction for owner occupancy for smaller units.
The City Council approved an application from five adjacent North Concord property owners to rezone six properties from the Office Business Park (OBP) land use designation to the Industrial Business Park (IBP) land use designation, which will allow these properties to, among other things, establish legal outdoor storage uses.
A separate rezoning was also approved by the City Council to re-designate from Downtown Mixed Use to West Concord Mixed Use six parcels located on the north side of Concord Avenue, between Highway 242 and Bonifacio Street. This change will bring several existing businesses into conformance with an appropriate land use and zoning designation to bring existing legal non-conforming automotive-oriented land uses into conformance with an appropriate land use designation.
Downtown Concord Specific Plan – The goals of the Downtown Concord Specific Plan (2014) are geared toward economic development and realizing the development potential of the downtown consistent with the General Plan. The Specific Plan serves as a tool to obtain additional grant funding and an implementation plan to move forward with the Downtown vision. In 2016, the actions taken to implement the Specific Plan included:
o Approval of new play structures and other upgrades for Ellis Lake and Meadow Homes Park, which should be in place in Spring 2017.
o Purchase of new holiday treatments for Todos Santos Plaza. o Groundbreaking of Phase II (179 units) of the Renaissance Square
project. o Processing of three multi-family development applications (totaling
approximately 541 units), the first of which was approved on December 15, 2016.
o Commencement of the operation of the free, 14-seat Monument Community Shuttle, began providing access for the Monument community to the downtown Concord BART Station, the City’s Senior Center and the Monument Crisis Center.
o Opening of a variety of new businesses this year including Yanni’s Greek Cafe, Canasta Kitchen, Lima, and Poke Salad.
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o Substantial progress in finalizing both the Park & Shop Design Guidelines and the Todos Santos Design Guidelines, with both expected to be considered by the Council for adoption in early 2017.
o The City was the recipient of a statewide Helen Putnam Partnership Intergovernmental Collaboration Award for the opening and operation of the Family Justice Center located downtown within Salvio Pacheco Square.
o The City was deemed “One of the 10 most Walkable Neighborhoods in the Bay Area” by Redfin, with a score of 89, due to the long- and short-term projects associated with the Downtown Specific Plan to integrate housing, jobs, retail and transportation to make it a thriving, walkable downtown.
o The Farmers’ Market and the Music and Market series continued to provide well-attended events and concerts.
2) Bicycle and Pedestrian and Safe Routes to Transit Master Plan Adopted – The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Safe Routes to Transit planning process culminated in the completion and adoption of the Master Plan. After a two-year process of outreach and plan development, the City Council adopted the Master Plan on September 27, 2016. The Plan includes three tiers of projects totaling $146 million, and staff is now in the process of seeking grant funding for priority projects.
3) Downtown Corridors Plan – The City Council adopted the Downtown Corridors Plan on September 13, 2016, providing conceptual plans and design guidelines for three key street segments in the City, supporting Complete Streets principles. The plan includes specific projects for each segment, and an Active Transportation Program grant was submitted for approximately $3.7 million in State and regional funding in June 2016.
4) Concord Naval Weapons Station – The City Council selected Lennar Concord, LLC as the master developer for Phase One, representing 500 out of the total 2,300 acres to be developed on the Concord Naval Weapons Station. The Council also established and then selected a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Specific Planning process. The CAC had their first meeting in January 2017, and the preparation of a Specific Plan for the Reuse Area process is under way.
5) Processing Projects – The City continued the review and processing of development projects for conformance with the Land Use Element. These included the Veranda retail center, Calitho Warehouse, Starbucks on Treat Blvd. and Clayton Rd., the Conco Commercial Building, Anova Center for education and the expanded Shiva Temple. Façade improvements included
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those at Woung Luang Thai Cuisine and Yanni’s Greek restaurant, and construction of the Autumn Brook Subdivision. Staff also completed preparation and public review and outreach for the Park and Shop Design Guidelines and the Todos Santos Design Guidelines as well as the Subdivision Ordinance, all of which are moving forward for adoption early this year.
Housing Element Annual Progress ReportThe Housing Element Annual Progress Report (HEAPR) has been prepared in accordance with the suggested guidelines issued by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. The HEAPR is required to be completed by April 1 of each year, and must also be presented to the Office of Planning and Research, and the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
The HEAPR (Exhibit A to Attachment 1) indicates that 190 new housing units received entitlement approval in calendar year 2016. As described in Attachment 1, staff is anticipating new applications for multi-family development in the downtown to continue during 2017.
Table C of the HEAPR (located at the back of Attachment 1) summarizes the City’s implementation of each policy/program to date, as described within the Housing Element Update 2015-2022. Table C provides a list of programs and policies with the status for each, as noted in the last two columns. Two key Housing Element programs were completed and will require ongoing implementation:
1) Program H-1.4.4 – encouraging the City to coordinate with Contra Costa Water District to reduce their fees on secondary living units which the District’s Board adopted on January 6, 2016. This was program was implemented with the Water District, and on March 12, 2016, the City Council also adopted a 2-Year Pilot Program to reduce City impact fees associated with secondary living units; and
2) Program H-1.5.8 – requiring the completion of an updated Nexus Analysis to support the City’s Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu fees and a new affordable housing impact fee, both of which were adopted in November 2016.
The analysis of the City’s progress in meeting the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) is shown in Attachment 1 (page 7 of report) with a summary for this second year of the reporting period of 2015-2022. Concord’s ‘fair share’ of the regional housing need for the current planning period (2015-22) as determined by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) is 3,478 total residential units, divided by income category as shown below:
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Regional Housing Needs Allocation
The State Department of Housing and Community Development updates the State Income Limits each year, reflecting median income and household income levels for very low, low, and moderate income households for California’s Counties. Current income levels for Contra Costa County are reflected on (Attachment 3). At the time this staff report was written, income limits for 2017 were not yet available.
The City’s RHNA numbers total 3,478 units and a total of 77 units were finalled for building permits in 2016, and thus the remaining RHNA balance is 3,364 units, as shown on page 7 of Attachment 1. The City’s obligation is to provide properly zoned land with sufficient development capacity for private development of the RHNA housing units, which has been accomplished.
In addition, the City is to offer programs and policies that promote an environment where housing construction is encouraged to provide housing for a range of incomes and residents, including those with special needs, which has also been accomplished and is on-going. It is important to remember that the City is not responsible for constructing these units, but is responsible to provide a regulatory environment that promotes housing development. The actual construction of units is subject largely to economic/market forces that drive housing development levels.
Financial ImpactAcceptance of the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports does not have a fiscal impact on the City.
Environmental DeterminationPursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 153378(b)(5), the Concord 2030 General Plan Annual Progress Report is not considered a “project” and no further environmental review is required.
Public ContactThe City Council Agenda was posted.
Attachments1. Planning Commission Report on General Plan (dated February 1, 2017) 2. Draft Planning Commission minutes from February 1, 20173. 2016 State Income Limits for Contra Costa County
PlanningPeriod
Extremely Low
0-30%
Very Low31-50%
Low51-80%
Moderate81-120%
Above Moderate
120%
Total Units
2015-2022 399 399 444 559 1,677 3,478
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Attachment 1
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STAFF REPORT ITEM NO. I
REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE: February 1, 2017
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Recommendation: Consider and recommend to the City Council acceptance of the General Plan Annual Progress Report for submission to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and to the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
I. Introduction
II.
The Planning Commission is requested to review and accept a report on the progress of the General Plan including the implementation of the Housing Element. The report's purpose is to apprise State government of local planning activities and facilitate the legislative process as it pertains to land use and local planning issues. The information provided in this report is intended to assist the Commission in tracking policy implementation in the City's Housing Element and in formulating future priorities.
Background
California Government Code §65400(a)(2) requires that the planning agency of local governments prepare an annual progress report to the legislative body, which in Concord's case is the City Council, on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation, including meeting its share of regional housing needs pursuant to Government Code §65584 and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing pursuant to Government Code §65583(c)(3). The annual report is due by April 1 of each year, and must also be presented to the Office of Planning and Research, and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
The annual report includes progress pertaining to the City's Housing Element, a required element of the City's General Plan. The annual report allows the Commission to evaluate the status of the General Plan and determine a recommendation to the City Council. This is the 14th report on the City's General Plan and covers calendar year 2016.
In March 2010, the State HCD formalized the reporting process and adopted new forms and definitions for the Annual Housing Element Progress Report to achieve consistency in reporting among jurisdictions. The annual report (Exhibit A) serves as a tool for the State of California's use in monitoring progress as to how statewide housing needs and goals are being addressed.
III. Analysis
A. Status of the General Plan Implementation Progress
In 2007, the City of Concord updated its General Plan, the Concord 2030 Urban Area General Plan. The following discussion summarizes the implementation progress of the various elements of the General Plan during calendar year 2016.
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Land Use Element
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The Land Use Element constitutes the framework for land use planning in Concord to the year 2030. This Element designates the location and extent of land use categories such as housing, business, industry, public facilities, and open space. It includes policies and a land use diagram. The seven primary achievements during 2016 included the following:
1) Development Code Update - On February 23, 2016, the City Council amended the Development Code to adopt the Model Ordinance for Water Efficient Landscaping, clarifying existing landscape and irrigation regulations for projects that, where applicable, receive individualized CEQA review. On March 22, 2016, the City Council adopted a Development Code Update to establish a two-year Pilot Program to Remove Barriers to the construction of small secondary living units, including reductions to impact fees and elimination of the requirement for the deed restriction for owner occupancy. The City also worked with north Concord property owners to process a request to rezone six properties from Office Business Park to Industrial Business Park to allow them to continue their outdoor storage uses, in existence prior to the Development Code change in 2012. In addition, six parcels were rezoned from Downtown Mixed Use to West Concord Mixed Use to facilitate bringing their businesses into conformance with an appropriate land use and zoning designation that would remove current limitations on their use as a legal, nonconforming use.
2) Downtown Concord Specific Plan - The goals of the 2014 Specific Plan are geared toward economic development, and realizing the development potential of the downtown consistent with the General Plan adopted in 2007. The Specific Plan serves as a tool to obtain additional grant funding and an implementation plan to move forward with the Downtown vision. 2016 progress included the approval of new play structures and other upgrades for Ellis Lake and Meadow Homes Park, which should be in place in Spring 2017, the purchase of new holiday treatments for Todos Santos Plaza, the groundbreaking of Phase II (179 units) of the Renaissance Square project, the processing of three multifamily developments (totaling approximately 541 units), the first of which was approved on December 15, 2016, and the commencement of the operation of the free, 14-seat Monument Community Shuttle, which began providing access for the Monument community to the downtown Concord BART, the City's Senior Center and the Monument Crisis Center. The Downtown Corridors Plan was adopted in September providing design guidelines and conceptual streetscapes for three key street segments of the downtown, discussed further below.
The downtown also benefitted from the opening of a variety of new businesses this year including Yanni's Greek Cafe, Canasta Kitchen, Lima, and Poke Salad. Staff also made substantial progress in finalizing both the Park & Shop Design Guidelines and the Todos Santos Design Guidelines, with both expected for adoption in February 2017 and March 2017. The City was the recipient of a statewide Helen Putnam Partnership Intergovernmental Collaboration Award for the opening and operation of the Family Justice Center located downtown within Salvio Pacheo Square, and the City was deemed "One of the 10 most walkable areas in the Bay Area". In addition, the Farmers' Market and the Music and Market series continued to achieve record attendance.
3) Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan - The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Safe Routes to Transit Plan had a productive year, culminating in the completion and adoption of the plan after a two-year process of outreach and plan development, the City Council adopted the
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Citywide Plan on September 27, 2016. The Plan includes three tiers of projects totaling $146 million. Staff is now in the process of applying for over $15 million to implement Plan projects.
4) Downtown Corridors Plan - The City accepted a $250,000 PDA Planning grant from the CCT A for the Downtown Corridors Plan for a complete streets project. The Plan was adopted on September 13, 2016 and provides streetscape designs and sections for Salvio, Grant and Oak Streets, that may be applicable to other streets in the downtown area. The City also applied for grant funds of almost $3. 7 million toward implementation of improvements in the plan, and is currently on the contingency list for funding.
5) Processing Projects - In addition, the City continued the processing of development projects for conformance to the Land Use Element. These included projects such as: the Veranda retail center (350,000 sq. ft.), Ridge Park and Autumn Brook subdivision, Buffalo Wild Wings, Calitho Warehouse, Starbucks on Treat Blvd. and Clayton Road, the Conco Commercial Building, Anova Center for education and the Shiva Temple. Fa9ade improvements included those at Woung Luang Thai Cuisine and Yanni's Greek restaurant.
6) Community Reuse Project - The City selected Lennar as the Master Developer for the project, and recruited for and selected a Community Advisory Committee to provide input and encourage public participation during development of the Specific Plan for the first phase of development of the Reuse Project. In addition, Honda started testing driverless and connected car technology on the base. OttoMotto (now part of Uber) is testing selfdriving semi-trucks, Baidu is also testing autonomous vehicles, and Easy Mile shuttle is testing driverless 12-passenger shuttles for eventual use at Bishop Ranch.
7) Subdivision Ordinance - The Subdivision Ordinance was updated to ensure consistency with the Development Code and to provide uniform development standards. The Draft Ordinance has been reviewed by staff and will be before the Planning Commission for recommendation on February 15, 2017, with adoption anticipated in March 2017.
Growth Management Element
The Growth Management Element establishes policies and standards for traffic levels of service, and to establish performance standards for parks, fire, police, sanitary facilities, water service and flood control. This comprehensive, long range element balances the demands for public facilities generated by new development with plans, capital improvement programs and development mitigation programs. The progress towards implementation includes the ongoing review of development projects for conformance to the Growth Management Element. One General Plan Amendment was made to parcels on the north side of Concord A venue, modifying the General Plan from Downtown Mixed Use to West Concord Mixed Use in order to bring existing legal non-conforming automotive-oriented land uses into conformance with an appropriate land use designation.
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Economic Vitality
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The Economic Vitality Element provides guidance to enhance linkages between economic development, land use and zoning, provides further support for Downtown development and retail businesses, and affirms existing programs that have a bearing for economic development. The progress towards implementation includes the ongoing review of development projects for conformance to the Economic Vitality Element. No specific updates were made to this Element.
Transportation and Circulation Element
The Transportation and Circulation Element provides guidance and specific actions to ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of the City's circulation system. The Element indicates the general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals, and other local public utilities and facilities, and is correlated with the Land Use Element. Progress includes ongoing review of development projects for conformance to the Transportation and Circulation Element.
Parks, Open Space, and Conservation Element
The Parks, Open Space, and Conservation Element provides guidance for preservation of the City's open spaces, natural resources, as well as identifying the parks and recreation facilities available to local residents. The Element incorporates policies to address the acquisition, management, preservation, and conservation of parks, open space, and natural resources. The progress towards implementation includes ongoing review of development projects for conformance to the Parks, Open Space, and Conservation Element. The adopted Development Code established standards to implement General Plan creek and riparian habitat protection policies. No specific updates were made to this Element.
Safety and Noise Element
The Safety and Noise Element identifies the natural and man-made hazards that exist within the City, and mitigates their potential impacts through both preventative and responsive measures. The Element provides policies for the protection and safety of the general public concerning air quality, noise, seismic and geologic hazards, flooding, hazardous materials, and wildland fires. The progress towards implementation includes ongoing review of development projects for conformance to the Safety and Noise Element.
Public Facilities and Utilities Element
The Public Facilities and Utilities Element addresses service and infrastructure needs for development. The Element provides policies for the public services that Concord provides including wastewater collection, law enforcement, childcare programs, and cultural arts and education programs. The progress towards implementation includes ongoing review of development projects for conformance to the Public Facilities and Utilities Element. One key achievement this year was the participation of the City in an MOU with Contra Costa County to provide data and assist in funding for a countywide technical study to consider a Community Choice Energy (CCE) program, the results of which were reported to the City Council in January. Participation in CCE may greatly facilitate the implementation of GHG reductions pursuant to the Climate Action Plan. In addition, the Planning and Building divisions received a $20,000 grant to host the California Youth Energy Services Program over
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the summer of 2016, through which youth served hundreds of homes in Concord, providing energy efficiency materials, and supplies, such as LED lights, and water conservation devices.
Housing Element Update
The City's Housing Element Update was adopted on January 6, 2015, after considerable public input throughout the year-long process. The Update includes policies, programs, and quantified objectives to guide the City's development decisions and is designed to implement the removal of governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement and development of housing in Concord.
Staff has made progress on two specific Housing Element programs during the year including:
• Program H-1.4.4- encouraging the City to coordinate with Contra Costa Water District to reduce their fees on secondary living units which their Board adopted on January 6, 2016. In addition, on March 12, 2016, the City Council adopted a 2-Year Pilot Program to reduce City impact fees associated with secondary living units; and
• Program H-1.5.8 - requiring the completion of an updated Nexus Analysis to support the City's Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu fees and a new affordable housing impact fee, both of which were adopted in November 2016.
B. Local Efforts to Remove Governmental Constraints
The City has taken several steps in recent years to remove governmental constraints that hinder implementation of the General Plan. These include adoption of additional Development Code technical revisions to clarify interpretations and streamline processing, implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan and adoption of the Housing Element Update 2014-2022, including initiation of discussions with Contra Costa Water District regarding facility reserve charges for secondary living units with the goal of reducing the hurdles and challenges involved for developing smaller units in an effort to add to the City's affordable housing inventory.
C. Housing Element Annual Progress Report
The Housing Element Annual Progress Report has been prepared in accordance with guidelines issued by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research. The report includes the Housing Element Annual Progress Report (Exhibit A) that includes the following:
• Cover Sheet • Table A - Summary Building Permits Issued for New Construction • Table A2 - Summary of Building Permits Issued for Rehabilitated Units (These must
meet specific criteria i.e., substantial rehabilitation/long-term affordability restrictions) • Table A3-Summary Building Permits for Moderate/Above Moderate-Income Units. • Table B - Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress • Table C - Program Implementation Status
Tables A and B for the 2016 calendar year indicate there were 55 new housing units finaled in calendar year 2016, and 89 units substantially rehabilitated (Virginia Lane Apts.). Additionally, $1.1 million was approved for the rehabilitation of 98 units at Riley Court and
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Camara Circle. Encouraging signs are showing improvement, as the City has experienced an uptick in applications for multi-family housing and approved entitlements throughout the year. In addition, re-permitting of some previously approved projects such as Poetry Gardens and Ridge Park Subdivision has occurred and construction is now occurring on projects such as Phase II of the Renaissance Square Apartments, as well as applications for new multi-family projects downtown.
Progress towards implementation of the updated Housing Element (2014-2022) includes ongoing review of development projects for conformance to the Housing Element. Table C ( of Exhibit A) provides more specific details and summarizes the implementation of each policy/program within the Housing Element to date. Exhibit B presents updates on the Downtown Specific Plan since its adoption.
D. Progress in Meeting the City's Share of Regional Housing Needs Allocation
Concord's 'fair share' of the regional housing need was revised for the Housing Element 2014-2022 planning period, as was determined by the Association of Bay Area Governments. The Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for that period indicates that the City is required to provide 3,478 residential units, broken down as follows, by income category. The State Department of Housing and Community Development's regulations require that the need under each category must be met individually, and excess units in one income category cannot be used to reduce the unaccommodated need from the other categories.
R . lH egiona ousmg N d All f ee s oca 10n 2014-2022 Income category
399 Extremely Low Income 399 Very Low Income 444 Low Income 559 Moderate Income
1,677 Above-Moderate Income 3,478 Totals
Progress in Meeting Regional Housing Needs Table 1 provides a summary of Concord's progress in meeting regional housing needs for the planning period of 2014-2022. The City has approved ( entitled) 190 housing units this year, which will be counted once completed. In addition to those, 114 units have been built since beginning of the housing element cycle in January 1, 2015; thus, there is an unmet remaining need of 3,364 housing units, after subtracting only for the built units.
Included in that number are the Virginia Lane Apartments, currently undergoing substantial rehabilitation, which are counted based on a 25 percent credit (for example 100 units rehabilitated, would receive a credit for 25 units, per HCD guidelines). Thus, for the 89-unit Virginia Lane project, 22 units are counted (toward the Very Low and Low Income category), based on the affordability levels of those units. The Riley Court and Camara Circle Apartments, funded this year for rehabilitation and construction work as mentioned earlier, will be counted in 2017 once completed.
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HDPs (Kamyshin/Costa-approved) Secondary Living Units Argent (2400 WPR) - 181 units a roved
Total Units Approved
La Vista Subdivision (finaled) Oakmont of Concord (finaled) 1
Total Units Finalecl
Total Built Units x(2016)
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2 2 4 4
9 172 181
9 4 177 190
4 4 51 51 55 55
19 3 22
RHNA Balance Remainin (2015) 798 440 559 1,644 3,441 ' : ..
Planning Pipeline/Anticipated Projects (2017-18) Casa Modemista - 8 lots Hidden Comers Sub - 7 lots Concord Village - 230 units Grant St. Apartments -140 units Four Comers Residential - 239 units Oak Street (Successor Agency site)- 5 acres Galindo St. (Successor Agency site -2.2 acres Camara Circle/Riley Court Apts. 97 units substantial rehab.(25% credit)
437 559
I. 51 apartment units, facility also includes 25 beds for memory care, which are not included.
In terms of the RHNA goals, the City is responsible for providing the properly zoned land capacity to make it possible to build the units along with developing programs and policies that promote an environment where housing construction is encouraged to provide housing for a range of incomes and residents, including those with special needs; but the City is not responsible for building the units. The City's housing unit goals (3,478 units) are higher than during the prior planning period (3,078 units) reflecting the regional Plan Bay Area's focus on transit oriented development near the city's two BART stations.
E. SB 341 Annual Reporting Requirement for Housing Successor Agencies
Under California Health & Safety Code 34176.l(f) housing successor agencies need to produce and post certain reports within six months of the calendar year. The report includes a number of items that describes the Successor Agency's work and funding of affordable housing activities during the year. The report is to be posted on the City's web site as well as included with the annual housing element report. Exhibit C provides a summary of the Concord Housing Fund for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2016.
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IV.
F. CEQA Status
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Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and pursuant to Section 153 78(b )( 5), the General Plan Annual Progress Report is not considered a "project" subject to the CEQA guidelines, and therefore, no further environmental review is required.
Fiscal Impact
The General Plan Annual Progress Rep01t will not have a fiscal impact on the City.
V. Public Contact
VI.
This item has been posted at the Civic Center at least 10 days prior to the public hearing.
Summary and Recommendations
The General Plan Annual Progress Report provides the Planning Commission with information regarding the implementation of the General Plan and Housing Element. It provides pertinent information to the Office of Planning and Research to identify necessary modifications and improvements to General Plan Guidelines. The Housing Element Annual Progress Report (Exhibit A) includes information on the City's progress in addressing the regional housing need allocation, including the number of housing units permitted by income level, status of programs and efforts to remove governmental constraints.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend acceptance of the General Plan Annual Progress Report by the City Council and submission of the report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and to the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
VII. Motion
I (Comm.--~) hereby move that the Planning Commission recommend acceptance of the General Plan Annual Progress Report by the City Council and submission of the report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and to the State Department of Housing and Community Development. (Seconded by Comm. __ . )
Prepared by: ~ oan y A CP
~-Housing (925) 671-3370 [email protected]
EXHIBITS
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Exhibit A: 2016 Annual Housing Element Progress Report with Tables A, A2, A3, Band C Exhibit B: Downtown Specific Plan Implementation Matrix Exhibit C: SB 341- Annual Reporting Requirements - Concord Housing Fund Summary
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Jurisdiction
Reporting Period
Concord
Jan. 1,2016
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
- Dec. 31, 2016
Table A
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction Very Low-, Low-, and Mixed-Income Multifamily Projects
Housing Development lnfonnatlon Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions
La Vista 0 4 4 all
Oakmont of Concord R 51 51 all
Virginia Lane R 19 3 22 all 22
(9) Total of Moderate and Above Moderate from Table A3 • 55
(10) Total by income Table A/A3 • • 19 3 55 77
(11) Total Extremely Low-Income Units•
• Note: These fields are voluntary
Housing without Financial Assistance or Deed Restrictions
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Jurisdiction
Reporting Period
Concord
Jan. 1, 2016
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
- Dec. 31, 2016
TableA2
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired pursuant to GC Section 65583.1 (c)(1)
Please note: Urits may only be crecfrted to the table below when a Jurlsdiclioo has inauded a program it its housing element to rehabiiilate, prese,ve or acquire unas ta accommodate a portion of its RHNAwhichmeel the specificcrilefia as outlined ln GC Seclion 65583.1(cX 1)
Alfordabiity by Household Incomes
Activity Type Exlremely Very Lem- I (4) The Description should adequately doroment how each una comp5es with
low-low- I T OTAL subsection (c )(7) of Govemmenl ~ Sedion 65583.1
rncome· Income Income I UNITS
The approximately S19 mllioo V11ginia Lane ret-.abi5lalion project ineluded major repairs ta (1) RehabllilatiOll Aclivily 8 69 12 89 address coolinued water inlrusion, including new siding, new roofs, new vinyl windows, and diy
rol reoalr, and 1ae-safetv im--·ements to mitioale seismic h823rds. as well as im"""'ed JIJJA
(2) Preservalion of Units Al• Risk 0
(3) Acqulsilion of Urits
(5) Total Unas by looome
• Note: This field is voluntary
No. of Units Permitted for Moderate
No. of Units Permitted for Above Moderate
• Note: This field is voluntary
0
8 69 I 12 I 89
Table A3 Annual building Activity Report Summary for Above Moderate-Income Units
(not including those units reported on Table A)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Single Family 2 - 4 Units 5+ Units Second Unit Mobile Homes
4 51
6. 7 .
Total Number of Infill units•
0 0
55 55
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Jurisdiction
Reporting Period
Concord
Jan. 1,2016
Enter Calendar Year starting with the first year of the RHNA allocation period. See Example.
RHNA Income Level Allocation by
Income Level
ueea
Very Low Restricted 798 Non-deed restricted Deed Restricted Low Non-deed 444
restricted Deed
Moderate Restricted 559 Non-deed restricted
Above Moderate 1,677
Total RHNA by COG. 3,478
Enter allocation number:
Total Units • • • Remaining Need for RHNA Period • • •
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
- Dec.31,2016
2015
Year 1
I
I
Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Year Year Year Year Year Year 2 3 4 5 6 7
19 I
I I
-·····-···· I
I I 3 !
·I 4 i
33 55 I I I
I 37 77 I
I • •
Note: units serving extremly low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals.
Exhibit A page 3 of5
2022 I Total Units Total
I to Date Remaining RHNA
Year Year (all years) by Income Level 8 I 9
I 19
779
3 437
4
559
88 1,589
I 114 I I 3,364 !
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Reporting Period
Concord
Jan. 1, 2016
Program Description (By Housing Element Program Names)
Name of Program
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
• Dec.31,2016
Table C
Program Implementation Status
Housing Programs Progress Report • Government Code Section 65583. Describe progress of all programs induding local efforts to remove governmental oonstraints to the maintenance,
improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing elemenl
Objective Tlmeframe
Stat.us of Program Implementation In H.E.
Exhibit A page 4 of 5
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Policy # Program #
H-1.1.1
H-1.1.2
H-1.1.3
Title
Continue to identify potential sites for reuse to ensure an adequate supply of land for residential development. •
Continue to implement minimum densities in multifamily zoning districts.
TABLE c; PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS
Responsible Agency
Planning Division
N/A
Quantified Objective Time Frame
Ongoing to comply with Government Code Section 65863
Oi,rQfOlng
Status
OHIO
Completion Date
The Housing Inventory Sites list is Sites located on the City's Website Analysis is (Planning page) under "Housing included in Element" in Appendix. The City will Housing continue to identify additional sites Element and the list will be updated in 2017. Update, The Housing Element Update adopted in analyzed sites Citywide in 2014 Jan. 2015 for incorporation into the Completed Housing Element Update,
--+----------+--------------+!!c:IQT?.ted on Janur!!Y~§"'"-iJlJ.§~-- ----• City Council, N/A Ongoing !The new Development Code July 2012 Planning I requires minimum densities in Completed Commission, i multifamily zoning districts. and Planning i Rezoned 326 acres to HDR or • Division i DMX district.
Maintain an inventory of vacant I Planning N/A Update inventory ! Housing Inventory Sites list was and underutilized sites and make it Division starting with this i updated and is located on the
··1 compieiec1 ! in Jan. 2015
available to interested home builders.
Housing Element, and !website (Planning page) under thereafter every two i "Housing Element Update" in years. !Appendix A. Housing Element
1-----+-----+-------------+.,.---c-----+-----------+-,----------;i Updated on January 5, 2015 __ Continue to allow multifamily City Council, N/A Ongoing i Multifamily residential ! H-1.1.4
H-1.2.1
H-1.2.2
residential development projects Planning j development is allowed on parcels 1
on parcels identified in the Commission, 1that are zoned Downtown Mixed
July 2012 Completed Renaissance
i Phase II under Housing Element land inventory as and Planning l Use (Chapter 18.45) and Downtown Mixed Use (OMX) & Division !Commercial Mixed Use (Chapter Commercial Mixed Use (CMX) i 18.40) with a Use Permit. Argent zoning districts. iapproved, two others in
1entitlement process for a total of i540 units.
Planning i provides development standards Commission, !tor new mixed use projects and
construction in 2016 (179 units) One approved,
others in entitlement
Promote mixed-use developments and a mix of housing types in Concord, consistent with the General Plan
c;ty Co,,dl, I I ff,, ,ew De,elopm'"t Code
~~~:~~nning N/A Ongoing __ ···------- __ !~~~~r:ri~,~~,~-ha:t~~18..~0 a~~-'._f~~p~~;:q_. Continue to promote mixed-use, transit-oriented development Downtown where housing is located in close proximity to urban services, shopping and/or public transportation through implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan
City Council, Planning Commission, and Planning Division N/A OnQoin
This is currently allowed and the new Development Code provides development standards for mixeduse projects. Sections 122-155 and 122-627. The new Code also provides an Affordable Housing Incentive Program
July 2012 Completed
Continuing to implement
through DTSP.
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Facilitate the development of housing in the Downtown that is affordable to households at a range of income levels (extremelylow, very-low, low, moderate, and above moderate incomes). •
Encourage the development of small lot subdivisions and continue to implement standards
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City Council, Planning Commission, and Planning
The Downtown Plan envisions up to 4,020 new units being added over the next 20-25 years. Much of Concord's recent planning has been structured to promote the inclusion of units affordable to extremely-low, verylow, low, moderatelyincome, and above moderate income households within
40 new single family homes (detached or attached) affordable to low, very low, or extremely low-income households and 60 new single family homes ( detached or attached) affordable to moderate income
Recording Time Period: July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2022
This is an ongoing work effort that includes meetings with non-profit developers. The Downtown Concord Specific Plan was adopted and promotes mixedincome housing in the downtown (approx. 600 acres) with focus on the transit overlay. Staff promoting the creation of Secondary Living Units, affordability by design. 540 downtown units in pipeline.
There have been several small lot ; subdivisions approved which would· provide homes for low and moderate income homebuyers. Wisteria (37), for example has two inclusionary units. Staff currently processing Pilot Program to promote creation of secondary living units. Separately also preparing update to Nexus Study for lnclusionary In-Lieu fee. FTHB Program continues to be
Approved June 2014
Continuing to implement.
Pilot Program
Approved for Secondary
Units.
H-1.3.1 , 1-···-·-.. , .. ____ .. _____ •• .,-... available with limited funding. I for small-lot single famil~ homes. Divisinn households. IOnonin Ongoing
Provide financial incentives through the City's First Time City Council, Home Buyers Program to make Planning small-lot single-family homes Commission, affordable for households earning and Planning 60 to 100 percent of AMI. Division
lfCl?IJltfl~!t,1o/J,Tg:1::¥!:!f11~ 40 units created through new duplex condominium or
i secondary unit Encourage duplex, I city Council, developments and/or condominiums, where consistent I Planning legalization or
I
with the General Plan density !Commission, compliance of standards, to increase I and Planning existing illegal
H-1.4.1 I opportunities for home ownership. Division secondary units.
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Current ordinance allows. This is an ongoing effort made by staff when discussing proposed residential projects. CO/CMX allows duplex, RM allows attached and duplex.
Ongoing 2016
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Recording Time Period: July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2022
Development Code continues to allow. Size allowance increased to
City Council, ~l(l,!lO" 1,000 s.f. for lot sizes +12,000 s.f. Planning In 2012. Pilot Program to reduce Allow secondary units in the Commission, fees and encourage creation of single-family districts in and Planning secondary living units approved Ongoing
H-1.4.2 I accordance with State law. Division NIA Ongoing in April 2016. 2016 Review the development code City Council, as it relates to secondary units Planning Pilot Program approved by City Completed and consider amendments to Commission, Review the Council in Spring 2016. April 2016 make the development of and Planning development code and Additional updates coming in Ongoing
H-1.4.3 I secondary units more feasible.• Division NIA make revisions in 2015. Spring 2017. 2017-22 Help to reduce the costs associated with building a second unit by working with the City Council, Coatra Costa Wale, • ;st,ict to Plaaalag I lcoatra Costa Wat,, Dlstriot examine the fees charged by the Commission, reduced costs of secondary District for extending service to a and Planning living unit on Jan. 5, 2016 for Completed
H-1.4.4 I new detached second unit. • Division N/A 2015-2016 Feb. 1, 2016 effective date. I Jan. 2016
Work with property owners with illegal secondary units to bring them into compliance with the building and development codes. This will be done on an Occurs through Code Enforcement individual basis, in response to Division, as red-tags occur through Ongoing
H-1.4.5 I owners' for assistance. tt~it{lf';i~lq"ft':~"l'ili11\ 1i~Ii the Division. 2016
new Development Code established an Affordable Housing Cod_e Incentive Program and Transit Adoption Overlay and continues the Density July 2012
· · Bonus Program to create Completed Fac1h_tate the _development of incentives for mixed income - DTSP housing that 1s affordable to . . . housing. The City's Affordable Adoption extremely low-? very low-, low-, City C_ounc1I, 3,4_78 _new ~ousin~ Housing Incentive Program was June 2014 and moderate-income Planning units including; units recently highlighted on the State Concord households through medium and Commission, that are affordable to HCD website as an example Village being high density zoning and mixed-use Planning extremely low (399), ordinance for promoting affordable processed for zoning, density bonuses land write- Division, and very low (399), low housing. The City's Downtown entitlements downs, priority permit processing, Economic (444), and moderate Ongoing, At least Specific Plan was adopted in June with 12 direct subsidies and other financial Development income (559) annual contact with 2014, which plans for 4,020 units to smaller (400
H-1.5.1 I incentives, if available. Division households. developers. 2040. sq. ft.) units.
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Title Agency Objective Time Frame Status Date
Continue to publish on the City's website a list of State and federal low-interest land acquisition/construction funds available for development of homes affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-, and Links to Federal/State website moderate-income households Economic updates are provided on the City's I Completed and provide this to interested Development website on the Housing Assistance 2011
H-1.5.2 I home builders. Division N/A Ongoing Page. Ongoing I
2012 Development Code Planning promotes infill development Divisoon, and through Code sections including Economic Transit Station Overlay Districts;
Promote parcel consolidation to Development & Ongoing activity, with Live/Work Units; Mixed Use Ongoing
facilitate the assembly of new Housing annual report to the City Projects; Secondary Living Units; July 2012
H-1.5.3 I housina sites. * Division 1N/A Council on proaress. and Small Lot Standards. Completed
I I The Masonic Temple site parcels 2013 were consolidated, the Oak Street Completed site parcels were consolidated and the Pine Street site parcels were I May2013 consolidated. Together these consolidated would accommodate at least 150 units, based on current zoning. In LRPMP
Promote new affordable addition, Masonic Temple was approved
residential development City Council, moved from site (June 2013), so 2015
projects near employment Planning site is now vacant. Long Range RFP to be centers, personal services, retail Commission, Property Management Plan released clusters, & key transportation and Planning I approved by State DoF Dec. first half of
I
H-1.5.4 I corridors & nodes. Division N/A I Ongoing 2015. 2017 ..... -">---~-----~·-·-··------·- ----~-······-·---- , _______ . -- "' " .. ···- ··-· -
I Affordable Housing Incentive I Program of Development Code i encourages such development by
Provide reductions from the i providing incentives for affordable
standard parking requirements i housing meeting certain criteria.
for new residential projects as JThe Transit Overlay Ordinance July 2012 allowed by the City's Density !also provides for additional Code Bonus Program, the Affordable Planning !flexibility in development. The Completed Housing Incentive program, and I Commission & i Downtown Specific Plan will and other provisions of the Zoning Planning !further promote mixed-income Ongoing
H-1.5.5 I Ordinance. Division N/A Ongoing ! mid and ~igh density housing. ····~·. Efforts
\The Development Code provides I development standards that l include incentives such as reduced ! parking requirements. Section
Continue to allow group ; 18.160.050 Adjustment to Parking housing, including Single Room i Requirements and Affordable Occupancy units (SROs), in Planning i Housing Incentive Program July 2012 accordance with State Law Division N/A Ongoing iprovides incentives and flexibility. Completed
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Recording Time Pertod: July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2022
Policy# Program #
H-1.5.7
Title
Promote the development of affordable housing in all areas
Responsible Agency
Quantified Objective Time Frame Status
designated by the General Plan City Council, iThe Development Code provides for multi-family residential Planning I development standards for group development through continued Commission, i housing in Sections 18.30.030, implementation of the Affordable and Planning ! 18.40.030, 18.45.030. Group Housing Incentive Program.* Division N/A Ongoif!9~ ____ [tt_q1,1~i_ng_iriclucl~s~RQ~, ...
In order to generate additional City funds that can be utilized to facilitate affordable housing The Development Code (2012) production, prepare an update to contains new provisions in the the Nexus Study for the City's Affordable Housing Section Housing in-Lieu Fee and adopt a City Council, including an Affordable Housing new fee rate based on the updated Planning Prepare Updated Incentive Program. Planning study that is equal to or less than Commission, Nexus Study and adopt Division coordinated preparation of the maximum fee identified though and Planning new fee rate, as updated Nexus Study to review In-
I H-1.5.8 !the study, as appro riate. Division N/A ap~riate in 2015. LLeuJ~~: ..... .
H-1.5.9
H-1.5.10
H-1.6.1
Advocate for policies and legislation at the State and Federal level that increase the funding available to support the development and preservation of affordable housing.
Examine opportunities to develop public private partnerships with experienced partners to create affordable housing through the City's
City Council, Planning Commission, and Planning Division
City Council, Planning Commission, and Planning Division
I provision of land, incentives, or I partial funding.
:ff
Implement the City's adopted regulations that allow manufactured housing units (also known as pre-fabricated) in all residential zones.
Building Division and Planning Commission
N/A
N/A
N/A
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City writes letters of support, based Ongoing _____ on a case-by case basis. ---··
Ongoing
Onooin
City's Housing Division currently coordinating with both EDEN Housing and RCD on funding for two separate rehabilitation projects. The Council approved funding for the rehabilitation of the Virginia Lane Apartments and later funding for Camara Circle and Riley Court Apartments.
This is an ongoing work effort, upon buildinQ application
Completion Date
July 2012 Completed
July 2012 Completed
omo,erec
c:1asec
Ongoing
Ongoing
Provisions retained in July 2012
Code Update Onooin
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Recording Time Pertod: July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2022
Require compliance with the City's Mobile Home Conversion Ordinance, as adopted or Planning There are no current applications amended to comply with State Law Division and related to mobile home closure or to address impacts associated Economic conversion. However, projects with the closure or conversion of Development & proposing mobile home closure or existing mobile home parks to Housing I conversion will be processed I Processed
H-1.6.2 I other uses. Division N/A I Ongoing according to City ordinance. As necessa FY 2015-16 10 grants; 0 loans In addition, City has provided emergency weatherization and security grants to 10 mobile homes during the second year of the planning period. The need for this program is so great that all funds available for FY 2015/16 were encumbered by mid-year and no additional applications could be
Provide low-interest loans or Economic accepted. Given Concord's older grants to qualifying households to Development & 8-10 rehabilitated housing stock it is anticipated that support the rehabilitation of mobile Housing mobile homes per this trend will continue in Ongoing
H-1.6.3 I home units in the City. Division year CDBG Fund. Ongoing subsequent years. 2016
Allow the use of the City's CDBG funds for the repair and A significant reduction in funding stabilization of mobile home (Loss of Redevelopment) has foundations, accessibility limited the program. CDBG modifications & other construction funding is now solely used. The assistance for the correction of number of mobile home grants is health and safety code items in Assist 10 mobile dependent on the need in any 2016
H-1.6.4 mobile homes. homes per year. Ongoing given year, see above. Completed
Ensure that condominiums & cooperatives continue to meet 100 new No current applications for high standards of quality while condominium units condominiums. The Renaissance providing for entry level rental & obtained through project was condo-mapped and I Ongoing, ownership housing by approving density bonuses for should the market improve, Phase i dependent on density bonuses in accordance Planning the 2014-2022 I could be transitioned to for-sale market
H-1.7.1 !with the Citv ordinance. Division period. Ongoing units. conditions -~-----~ Implement the condominium Market conversion ordinance to limit the Economic Planning Division has prepared economics number of rental housing stock Development & tracking matrix to monitor. No present no converted into condominiums each Housing condo conversions occurred year. Division NIA Ongoing this year.
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H-1.8.1
H-1.9.1
Encourage the production of ownership & rental housing in Downtown that is attractive & affordable to moderate & abovemoderate income households.
Continue the annual review of the City's development fees, processing fees, & other charges in the Master Fees & Charges to ensure they are not a constraint to I development.
Continue to offer a centralized, one-stop counter for permit processing to streamline the
TABLE C PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS J.1.LJll!,f. ailti.tAMf!I
City Council, Planning Commission and Planning Division
Planning Division, Building Division and Finance
2.210 for 2014-2022 period (part of the Downtown Plan goal of 4,020 units by 2035). I Ongoing
The City promotes infill development to increase densities in Downtown. The Development Code provides incentives that will create opportunities for affordable housing. 179 units under construction and 540 in downtown pipeline. City's Successor Agency sites will show progress in 2017-18.
Annual fees reviewed and updated each July 1. Pilot Program to reduce fees for small secondary
Deoartmi:mt IN/A , --~-· ····---- . ... . OngQi_ri,g annually I living unitswas adopted. The City is continuing to offer the one-stop counter and a Community & Econ. Dev. Committee has been formed to improve the permit center lobby to improve the efficiency of processing of permits
Planning Division, Building Division and Engineering
H-1.9.2 I development process.* Division IN/A ----+---~--~--------+---------+-----------+-O_ngoirig _____ ~for customers at the counter. The City streamlines the
H-1.9.3
H-1.9.4
Continue to streamline the processing of building permits for residential developments that include a portion of units as below-I market rental rate (BMR) units.
Continue to support legislation that requires special districts to reduce their fees for affordable
[housing projects.
Planning Division, Building Division and Engineering Division I Ongoing
processing of building permits via outside contract services so as not to impact processing times due to reduction in staff on an as-needed basis. Affordable housing division of the Development Code includes streamlined processing. In-lieu fees for inclusionary delayed till Certificate of Occupancy.
~-t------------t---------IN/A
City Cciund1, Planning
I Commission, Planning Division, and Economic
The City will continue to support legislation that requires special districts to reduce fees for
Ongoing _ affordable housing projects. ·--···-··---~-----·-··-··-
IN/A
Review the parking requirements specified in the Development Code and reduce parking requirements for residential development if ap_propriate.
City Council, Planning Commission and Planning Division
Staff reviews on a case by case basis, with submittal of parking study for re_guested reductions.
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Ongoing and
Completion of
Development Code
July 2012
Downtown Plan
completed June 2014
Completed for secondary units
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
0, 2022
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H-2.1.1
H-2.1.2
H-2.1.3
H-2.1.4
H-2.1.5
H-2.1.6
Utilize public funds to provide assistance in the rehabilitation & conservation of deteriorated s ingle-family homes, multifamily developments & mobile homes. •
Continue to establish price and rent restriction agreements through acquisition, financial assistance, or other means with
owners. *
Ensure the conservation of existing subsidized housing including Stale, Federally, & locally assisted developments that are at risk of converting to market I rates.
Continue to monitor the conditions of housing stock through ongoing housing inspections and enforce housing codes and standards to ensure that the existing housing stock is not diminished in quantitative or
igualitative terms. Continue the City's Multi-Family Rental Housing Inspection program that provides regular, periodic inspections of apartment buildings with four or
I more units. Continue the Multi-family Rental Housing Inspection Self
I Certification Program.
TABLE C PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS
Economic Development & Housing Division
City Council, and Economic Development & Housing Division
Economic Development & Housing Division
I Neighborhood Services
Building Division
I Building Division
70 single & multifamily housing units (without income limits) rehabilitated for Housing Element period; and 100 units conserved as affordable housing for extremely low, very low, and low income households through long-term rent restrictions or resale agreements with property owners (see program H-2.1.2). !ongoing
NIA IOngoin
N/A Ongoina
IN/A lonaoin
Inspect at least 180 multi-family units annually on a random basis. Tri-annually
!NIA !Ongoing
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Recording rrme Period: July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2022
The City Council adopted support for a $1.3 million loan for the rehabilitation of the Virginia Lane (91-unit) apartment complex, pending other funding commitments. More recently, the City's HED Committee recommended support for funding for Riley Court and Camara Circle.
Regulatory Agreement for Virginia Lane would be extended another 55 years.
Ongoing 2016
Ongoing 2016
Housing Program monitors compliance with Regulatory Agreements in terms of income levels for affordable units. Building Division monitors affordable units for compliance with health and safety codes. Expiration dates for Regulatory Agreements are
!monitored. I Ongoing
City's multi-family affordable inventory is inspected onoe every three years by the Building Division. Application for self certification is provided as an ootian to property managers.
1
1
AII of the City's affordable inventory has been inspected or self-certified . during the last three years
The City continues to maintain the self-certification program.
11129/16 modified
program to every 2 years.
Ongoing thru 2022
Ongoing thru 2022
Ongoing thru 2022
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Recording Time Period: July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2022
The City contracts with U.S. Incorporate maintenance Communities to monitor standards, tenant screening & compliance with regulatory management training requirements agreements for the City's in regulatory agreements for affordable multi-family inventory. multifamily developments that Maintenance standards, tenant receive City assistance, and work screening & management training
I
Ongoing to ensure the enforcement of such Housing will be included in any new thru
H-2.1.7 I standards and agreements. Division N/A Ongoing re ulatory agreements. 2016
Ensure deteriorated units that are being acquired & rehabilitated with long-term rent or sale price Economic restrictions are being counted as Development &
I ongoing
I Ongoing through Annual General helping to meet the City's "fair- Housing Plan progress report through HCD share" housing need. Division N/A submittal.
~r:&1:t~~~~,~;21z1:J::,;:t2si:~z\1~:0r ;~:~+!~~1cr·~r~1:~~!%,1~;:f r~J1<l::rtz~:2~t&t~~!r,~i,rm The City's Neighborhood Services
Continue to implement & update (Code Enforcement) Division I Ongoing the City's Neighborhood Services Neighborhood implements the Strategic Plan on a thru
H-2.2.1 Strategic Plan. Services N/A Ongoing day-to-day basis. 2016
Promote functional, pleasing, and I Residential development standards high quality residential City Council, in City's Development Code development by applying and Planning continues to promote high quality enforcing the City's adopted Commission, development through Development Development Code, Design and Planning Standards and Design Review July 2012
H-2.2.2 I Guidelines, and Zoni11_g Standards. Division N/A On~ Process Completed continues to promote high quality
Planning development. Design Review is Commission, conducted for residential
Conduct design review for all Design Review projects/major subdivisions for 5 or July 2012 residential developments of five Board and more units. New Todos Santos Completed or more units. (Also see Planning Design Guidelines were
H-2.2.3 Program H-2.2.3). Division N/A Ongoing prepared, with DRB input Ongoing
Promote a Jobs/Housing Balance Staff implements the Economic by implementing General Plan Vitality Element of the General Land Use and Growth Plan by promoting a strong Management policies to achieve a City Council, regional center and vibrant city balance between jobs & housing to Planning center through downtown events. achieve a higher quality of life for Commission, Provide housing opportunities for current & future Concord and Planning persons employed in local and
Division N/A Ongoing nearby jobs.
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H-2.4.1
Support housing rehabilitation, conservation or preservation. The City will annually update and maintain an inventory of historic nrnni:>rti,:,,:: on the City website.
Establish a mechanism to I determine whether there is a City Council, risk of displacement of existing Planning Concord residents as new Commission, development activity takes place and Planning in the City. • ! Division
Provide financial assistance, regulatory incentives & priority City Council,
NIA
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Establish a mechanism to identify displacement risk and policies to put in place if displacement risk is identified by 2015.
Concord has mapped and inventoried historic buildings in downtown. Housing Program has entered into Letter of i Understanding (Aug. 2010) with .1 State Historic Preservation Office for the Housing Rehabilitation Program. Development Code incorporates new North Todos Santos district, consistent with GP. The Masonic Temple was relocated from a Successor Agency owned site to a site
to the Galindo House in the Historical Societv.
Increased prices.experienced in other cities has shown some displacement in Concord through resulting increased prices. Part of solution is providing additional supply. City has experienced increased applications in 2016.
permit processing for senior Planning Affordable housing division of the housing developments that Commission, Development Code includes provide 25 percent or more of Planning incentives, such as priority permit their units at rents or prices Division, and processing, density bonus and affordable to moderate, low, very Economic modified parking standards for
on vacant or under-utilized commercial
sites.
low or extremely low-income Development affordable senior housing (Section July 2012 H-3.1.1 I income seniors. Division N/A Ongoiri_g,___ ____ ~ 18.185) Completed
The Downtown SP, adopted in Encourage senior housing 200 new senior June 2014, provides strategies developments to be located in housing units to increase housing for a range areas that are convenient to City Council, affordable to of incomes proximate to BART. shopping & other services, Planning extremely low, very City's most recent senior including public transit services, Commission, low, low and complex is Oakmont Assisted Ongoing and/or to provide transit services and Planning moderate-income Living (76 units) on Civic Court, thru
H-3.1.2 I for their residents. Division seniors. Ongoing with transit orovided. 2022
Require all housing developments designated for seniors to be handicapped accessible, with such features provided at the time of construction as a standard Planning Housing projects are reviewed by feature rather than as an optional Division and Planning and Building Divisions for feature available for an additional Building accessibility. No current senior
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H-3.2.2
Facilitate the development of accessible housing by providing financial assistance, regulatory incentives and priority permit processing for housing developments that make at least 15% or more of the total units accessible to persons with disabilities through appropriate
!design and amenities.
Require accessible units in multifamily housing developments in accordance with State law, with accessibility features provided at the time of construction as a standard feature rather than as an optional feature I available for an additional charge.
Require accessible units in large housing developments in
Planning Division, Economic Development Division, and Building Division
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accordance with State Law. Meet City Council, or exceed the requirements to Planning provide accessible units in large Commission, housing developments as a and Planning
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40 City-supported new & rehabilitated units accessible to persons with disabilities with an additional 100 to be produced without any City financial assistance as part of
the oonnal __ __1 development [>recess. . Ong.Q!D9
City will negotiate with developer providing 15% disabled units on a case-by-case basis, to provide a combination of incentives, consistent with State Density Bonus Law and the City's Development Code. Ongoing
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This is enforced through the planning and building permit
I H-3.2.3 I condition of ap roval. Division Enforce State handicapped,
NIA Ongping~---- process. I Ong_~g __ _
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H-3.2.5
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accessibility, & adaptability
standards & remove constraints ~ to housing accessible to persons with disabilities, consistent with B~i~d!ng . SB 520. ____ .. D1yIsI_on NIA _____ JQn_gc,~ng~---
Provide information & related
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resources to the public, I Accessibility requirements are including persons with provided through the City's Permit disabilities, to raise awareness Building I Center to assist developers and regarding accessibility issues.* .. Division_........ . NIA. . ... .... . _ l,Ongoing .. . . . . contractors.
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Work with the Regional Center of the East Bay to implement an outreach program that informs families within the City on Housing and services available for persons with developmental disabilities. *
Economic Development & Housing Division NIA 2014-2015
City provides link on Housing Assistance webpage to the Regional Center of the East Ba,.
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Recording Time Period: July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2022
Childcare fee collected by Building construction & tenant Division, and I Division at Certificate of Ongoing improvements to help fund the Parks &
I ongoing
Occupancy for non-residential $32,485 City of Concord Child Care Recreation projects, based on 0.5% of collected in
H-3.4.1 !Program. Department N/A valuation. 2015/16
Support the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program The rental referral listing for administered by the Contra Costa Housing Authority linked to City's
County Housing Authority by Housing Assistance page on City's
providing refferal services through Economic Website. Referrals frequently
Housing Rights Inc., and making Development provided by staff to the Housing information available at the permit and Housing Authority for those inquiring about counter and City website. Division iN/A Ongoing the voucher program.
Rltlit~~fi~i~tt;~itd~~,{~~-~Wl~;,i~~~l~i,1if4;I~WJ,;~~r,w~l.lilt•~~I Utilize funds as available to provide zero interest second Redevelopment funding was mortgages to qualified low and Provide assistance to eliminated in 2011-2012. Limited moderate income homebuyers to Economic 20 homebuyers funding through other City sources Ongoing assist them with down payment Development during the Housing now used to provide reduced thru
H-3.5.1 I and/or closing costs. Division Element period. Ongoing funding for 1-2 loans annually. 2016
Support & participate in the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Tax Credit Program administered by the Contra Costa County Department of Economic I Information is provided at Permit Conservation & Development & Development Center counter and kiosk and a I Ongoing make information available at and Housing City Website link has been updated thru
H-3.5.2 !the eermit counter & City Website. Division NIA Ongoing with County's new information. 1 2016 1Work with local nonprofit Staff has met with Habitat for housing developers to facilitate Humanity to discuss opportunities sweat-equity homeownership Economic for new sweat-equity home opportunities for Concord Development
1 ownership projects and potential
Residents. Division N/A Ongoing !joint future projects.
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Facilitate the rehabilitation of large units by giving priority to developments with large units that are deteriorated or at risk of being lost from the City's housing stock.
Continue to actively participate in the Contra Costa HOME Consortium & the Contra Costa lnteragency Council on Economic Homelessness to identify & Development
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The City works with Affordable Housing Developers to identify opportunities acquisition/rehab. projects and will continue to offer a multi-family rehabilitation program. Funding due to the loss of Redevelopment is a current challenge.
cespood to the oeeds of homeless Dt,tstoo aod I Ho,stog aod Commootty Sen,loes individuals. & families in Concord & Community . Program staff regularly attend this I IH-3.7.1 !surroun.cJlng communities.• Grants Division NIA Ongoing ______ activity. Continue to permit the development of emergency homeless shelters without discretionary review, in the City Council, The new Development Code Industrial Mixed Use, Industrial Planning provides for the development of Business Park Zone, & Office Commission, emergency homeless shelters in its Business Park zones in Planning Business Park and Industrial
1 IH-3.7.2 !accordance with State Law.• Division N/A Ongs,ing ______ Districts.
Revise the City's Development Code to explicitly identify transitional and supportive housing as residential uses subject to only those restrictions The new Development Code that apply to other residential allows residential care facilities, dwellings of the same type in the City Council, group homes and similar housing same zone, and adopt definitions Planning in certain residential districts and of transitional housing and Commission, commercial mixed use area with supportive housing pursuant to SB Planning appropriate permits. Modification
1 H-3.7.3 745. Division N/A 2015-2016 needed in 2016.
City Staff refers clients to local
Coordinate with the County & local non-profits to identify & address
. the housing & social needs of the I 1ocal homeless population. •
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Continue the City's existing contract with ECHO Housing to provide fair housing counseling, education, and outreach services.
Parks & Recreation Department/ Community Grants Division
City Council, and Economic Development Division NIA OnQoin
resources and attends lnteragency Council on Homelessness. Police department has a representative on the Executive Committee for the Contra Costa Inter-jurisdictional Council on Homelessness
City's Housing Program administers a contract with ECHO Housing for provision of fair housing counseling, education and outreach.
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Responsible Quantified Completion o, 2022
Policy# Program# Title Agency Objective Time Frame Status Date
Continue the City's existing contract with Bay Area Legal to provide tenant-landlord counseling Economic City contracted with Bay Area and resolve problems and conflicts Development I Legal to provide tenant-landlord Ongoing that occur in tenant/landlord Redevelopment counseling services to resolve thru
H-4.1.2 I relationships. • Division NIA Ongoing problems and conflicts. 2022 City has contracted with U.S.
Continue lo monitor rental rates in Communities to monitor the City's Concord on an annual basis to affordable inventory for income provide up to date, reliable eligibility and rental rates. Also, infonnation on average & median Economic provides average and median Ongoing rents in the City by unit size & Development rental rates. Reduced funding for thru
H-4.1.3 e. • Division N/A Ongoing continuation beyond 2014. 2016
Work with the Contra Costa Community The City Council adopted the
HOME Consortium to reduce Grants, and City's 2015-20 Consolidated
impediments to fair housing choice Economic Plan. Updates are provided
identified in the Consortium's Development & through the City's annual Action Ongoing Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Plan, prepared in coordination thru
H-4.1 .4 I Housing Choice. Division NIA Ongoing w ith the HOME consortium. 2022
Y CONSERVATION Encourage the incorporation of energy and water conservation design features- in existing & future residential developmen1s to conserve
H-5.1 resources, reduce greenhouse g~ missi~ns, & _reduce housing cos~. 'T -- --
City approved a Citywide Continue to allow new residential Climate Action Plan in July 2013 developments to provide, to the Planning w ith GHG reduction strategies. extent feasib le, for passive energy Commission Staff encourages design strategies I Ongoing conservation. Solar access, and and Planning for new buildings through Design thru
H-5.1.1 I water conservation features. Division NIA OngoinQ Review of projects. 2022 Continue to enforce State Energy Conservation Standards (Title 24) !Building review and inspection I Ongoing for new residential construction or Building based on Title 24 and new Building thru
H-5.1.2 I additions lo existina structures. Division NIA Onaoina Code 2022 Continue to offer rehabilitation loans to extremely low. very low. and low income homeowners & seniors to improve the energy efficiency of their residence and/or replace existing energy inefficient appliances through various Home City continues to offer Emergency Repair Loans and the Economic Repair Loans and Weatherization
I Ongoing
Weatherization for Seniors Development and Home Security Grants for thru H-5.1.3 IProaram. Division NIA Onaoina Seniors, as CDBG funds allow. 2014
Continue to implement the Green Building Standards adopted in 2011 in accordance with State Law to implement General Plan policies & promote solar energy & other environmentally sound, energy efficient methods for heating & Building cooling homes, consistent with Division and Ongoing adopted building, mechanical & Planning Adopted by Building Division, and thru
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DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES AND TRACKING Anticipated
Responsible Completion Strategy Action # Title Division Quantified Objective Time Frame Status Date
Short Mid Long term term term 2014- 2017- 2022-
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C. Ongoing Staff coordinated request for funding for -
Virginia lane Rehabilitation in 2016 Completed Retain 603 of the 670 X X which extended affordability agreements, In-Lieu
Maintain City's affordable units currently under affordable units under and adopted new In-Lieu Fee in adopted Regulatory Agreement within project area at 90% of Housing affordability restrictions November 2016 for implementation in Nov. 2016 current level to 2022, as financially feasible. Division throuah to 2022. Julv 2018.
D. Completed Jan. 2015
Incorporate new strategies X X within the Housing Element Anti-displacement strategy (Program H-
Develop Anti-Displacement strategies for inclusion in Planning Update for adoption in Jan. 2.4.1) was incorporated into the Housing Housina Element. Division 2015. Element Update.
E. Building Division inspects multi-family on
Ongoing
an ongoing basis, modified in Nov. 2016 Dec. 2017
Units are inspected on a 3- X X to every 2 year process, and self Monitor conditions of affordable units within City's Building year rotational basis; input certification process is still available to inventory. Division dates 1property mana.aers.
F. Completed April 2016.
X Pilot Program to provide flexibility Additional
Examine updates to Secondary Living Unit ordinance to Prepare updates to approved April 2016. State law enacted changes for provide affordability and greater flexibility within the Planning secondary living Jan. 2017, staff currently preparing adoption in Transit Overlav Zone. Division uniVTransit overlav code additional code chanaes for earlv 2017. March 2017.
G. Met with CCWD on July 31, 2014 to
Completed
understand definitions of each agency Jan.2016
and history of fees. Staff attended CCWD's Stakeholder meeting for their Facility Reserve Charge process in
X January and met with their planning staff on February 13, 2015 with continued coordination through 2015. On Jan. 6,
Coordinate meeting with Contra Costa Water District to Reduce fees for those 2016, CCWD Board adopted a reduction explore reducctions to fees and requirements by the Planning secondary units within the of $5,006 for new secondary unit service District for Secondary Living Units. Division Transit Overlay fees.
~-•··"• • 1•• --•=-1 ED-1 ED-1 Engage Community Strategically for Downtown Redevelopment/Development C s · .llv for D Red, t/D
A. Ongoing EDD has had multi-channel approach to Dec. 2017
Economic Prepare marketing X promoting Concord through social Create, distribute, and market the Downtown Concord Development campaign for the media, print ads, news articles, radio and Vision Poster and Outreach Campaign Division downtown. other media.
B. Economic Econ. Dev. Strategy has brought new Ongoing
Development X developers and businesses to the Dec. 2017
Develoo Brandina Proa ram for Todos Santos District. Division Prepare brandina proaram downtown. C. Retain grant funding or Two public workshops held in March and HED
Committee Develop a Marketing Plan to: Engage business owners, Economic determine available City X April 2016 to obtain inpur on econ. on 1/2312017 market properties, and provide information on Dev. Development funds and meet with TSBA Dewelopment efforts. Econ. Viality
Incentives. Division to discuss. Strateav orepared bv EDD end of 2016. Ongoing
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D. Completed
Todos Santos Design Guidelines Sept. 2016
Economic X prepared for adoption in March 2017 and and ongoing
Engage Property Owners to gain an Understanding of Development Downtown Corridors Plan adopted in through
Citv's aoal of brandina of Todos Santos District Division Present conceots at TSBA September 2016. March 2017.
E. Economic Facilitate adoption of a Retain grant funding or allocate City Ongoing
Re-examine Creation of and Market Support for Development PBID to support the X funds to revisit PBIO during next year Dec. 2017
Prooertv-Based Improvement District. Division downtown and meet with TSBA to discuss. F. Report completed and submitted to Completed
Prepare Long-term Property Management Plan for Economic X Dept. of Finance. Staff will begin RFP and submittal to the State for City's prior Redevelopment Development Submit LRPMP to DoF for for vacant Successor Agency sites (Oak Approved in sites Division review St.) upon completion. Dec.2015
G. Identify businesses for Ongoing
Economic specific business attraction X June 2017
Identify target businesses, based on market demand, to Development to within the Downtown Update to ED Division Economic Vitality attract to the OTSP Area. Plan and Implement. Division limits. Proaram beinci reviewed
H. Ongoing Economic X June 2016
Seek grants and other funding sources for Development Obtain grant related to Reseach and pursue State, regional and improvements and activities. Division marketina of the downtown. private grants; pending hire of staff
Expand existing Economic Development Program to Economic Track new downtown Current efforts underway and ongoing Ongoing
Retain and Support existing businesses/offices within Development businesses attracted and X 2017-18
I. the downtown. Division retained. ED-2 - -Support Development/Redevelopment of Downtown Properties
A. Ongoing Re-Initiate fa~de improvement program with City Economic Obtain funding for and
X June 2017
supporting design, development and expedited Development renew documents for Reseach and pursue State, regional and oermitting Division prooram I private grants
B. Planning Anticipated Division and adoption in Economic X Todos Santos Design Guideline.s Feb. 2017
Prepare Design Guidelines handout for developers Development Prepare Handout and rewiewed for adoption Feb. 7, 2017 to Excerpt from SP). Division publish streamline processing
C. Re-examine Encourage and facilitate a Parking Management in 2017-2018 Program in the DP zoned area and south to BART by initiating a parking management study for the DP & Planning OMX zoning d istricts that analyzes the availability of Division/ X X existing parking spaces, determines modifications Transportatio necessary in order to make private spaces available to n / Economic the public, examines concepts such as unbundled Development Pursue funding for, retain parking & transfer of parking rights, and actions and Housing consultant and prepare a required to form a parking management district Division Parking Management Plan Mid Term Objective
D. Transportatio Re-examine
n/Economic in 2017-18
Development X Examine Timed Parking for on-street parking in DP and Housing Undertake focuss.ed study zoned Area to encourage parking turnover. Division in limited area Mid Term Objective
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E. ,a.,, .. ,.,. Ongoing Division/ Dec. 2017 Economic Identify issues and potential solutions for Development X X mixed use projects. Review existing
Establish Design Parameters for SuccessfuVflexible and Housing Mixed Use development standards and retail (guidelines) for mixed use projects Division consider edits.
F. Planning/ Ongoing
Economic June 2017
Development X Re-examine Development Code for retail requirements and Housing Need to Identify potential code within mixed use projects. Division amendments.
G. Transportatio Re-examine n/Economic in 2017-18 Development X Research and review of fees needed,
Re-Examine and Coordinate Procedures and Fees for and Housing Updating of In-Lieu Parking identify procedures that would need to in-lieu Parking Fee Program. Division Fee Proaram procedures be prepared and implemented
ED-3 -- - Initiate Catalyst Development Projects/Levera.9.e Public Land A. Ongoing
Economic Ju/y2017 Developmen t& Housing X
Use Successor Agency opportunity sites as catalyst Division/ Discussion prior to RFP Long Range Property Management Plan development sites to incentivize developers w/ First-In Planning preparation and negotiation was finalized and approved by DOF in Incentive Package Division ofDDA Dec. 2015.
B. Ongoing
Select a developer for the 4.22 acre Oak St. site 2017-18
through a RFQ, RFP process withe necessary experience & expertise to complete a high density Economic X mixed-use development in a realistic timeframe & Development Preparation and distribution ED Staff meeting with interested negotiate a Disposition & Development Agreement with & Housing of RFQ and RFP for Oak developers. RFP would potentially be that developer Division Street site coordintated in early 2017.
C. Re-examine After Oak St. site, select a developer for the 3-acre in 2017118 Galindo St. site through a RFQ, RFP process withe Economic necessary experience & expertise to complete a high Development Preparation and distribution X ED Staff meeting with interested density mixed-use development in a realistic timeframe & Housing of RFQ and RFP for developers. RFP would potentially be & negotiate a DOA with that developer. Division Galindo Street site coordintated in 2018.
D. Ongoing Economic June 2017 Developmen t& Housing X
Establish cost/feasibility of promoting fee reduction or Division/ Discussion prior to RFP fixed impact fees for two key sites to incentivize Planning preparation and negotiation Determination to be made at time of develooers at catalyst sites. Division ofDDA RFP
ED-4 -- Encourage and facilitate development of other infilfsttes inTodos Santos District Ongoing
Planning Dec. 2017
Division/ X X Economic Provide focussed handouts Development and brochure for Argent aapproved (Dec. 2016), the Grant
A. Encouraae development of Grant Street sites. and Housina develooers multi family project in planning oioeline
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·-""'"~ Ongoing Division/ Dec. 2017 Economic Numerous projects in pipeline including Developmen Provide focussed handouts X X Argent, Concord Village, the Grant and
Encourage development of key opportunity sites in tand and brochure for other potential sites including successor B. Transit Overlay of Todos Santos District. Housing developers agency sites.
Planning Economic Development team - in Ongoing Division/ progress. Staff assists business owners June 2017 Economic X X in terms of permit facilitation, site
Develop inventory and tracking of retail businesses; Developmen Prepare summary of selection services, cross promotion of C. Definition and tracking of Successful Performing Retail. tDivislon efforts. events, etc.
Planning Ongoing Coordinate with BART on property adjacent to Division/ Meetings and coordination
X Dec. 2017
Successor Agency-owned parcels to create Transportatio on three BART station and BART plaza renovation to be initiated
D. complimentary disposition processes. n Division streetscape projects Feb. 13, 2017.
ED-5 Develop ~Ian for Marketing Strategic Sites to Developers >
Completed -ULI Technical Assistance Panel was August 2014
X hosted on April 24-25 with Final Report provided on August 4, 2014. Comments
Host Second Developer Panel on Implementation and Planning Host Developer Panel on were incorporated into DTSP adopted
A. Marketina of Sites Division downtown June 24, 2014 - ~vuv,,m,; Ongoing in Development and Hou.sing Meet with developers and tenants on 2017-18
Division/ X X ongoing basis, stakeholder meetings Effective targeting and reaching out to desirable Planning held in March/April 2016, Economic
B. developers with successful reaional track record. Division Vrtalitv Program being updated. Spring 2017
Development of two sets of X Todos Santos Design Guidelines and Clearly articulate entitlement streamlining achieved design guidelines prepared Park and Shop Design Guidelines through Specific Plan in marketing approach to Planning and moving forward for moving forward toward adoption in
C. develooers. Division adootion. Spring.
ED-6 -Program Quick Wins as Possible for Downtown Ongoing
Could be substituted with 2017-18
Economic some other new activity lo X Art reviewed on a case by case basis, Prepare Requests for Proposals to Engage Mural Development generate interest in guidance provided in the Corridors Plan
A. Artwork on utility structures or similar public art Division downtown and Todos Santos Design Guidelines.
City Council, Giants Celebration - World Series Com pleted
Economic Trophy Tour -Jan. 12, 2015 and Hispanic Ongoing into
Development Host new event in X Chamber of Commerce - Festival of 2017
Host Chalk Art Cont.est or similar new event in and Housing downtown to generate Latin Culture held Aug. 23; Concord Vibe B. coordination w/ Music & Market or Downtown Events Division interest & attendance held Jan. 21 , 2017
Adopted
Corridors Plan has Design Guidelines, Sept 2016,
Economic X currently Development Identify area to activate and conceptual plans for each of the seeking
Prepare Process and Procedures for Parklet Design Planning and with parklet design and three street segments, Grant, Salvio and funding.
C. Develooment similar to Sidewalk Cafe Permit Public Works imolement oroto-tvne Oak Streets.
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D.
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H. T-2
Coordinate/Facilitate Monthly Vendor Event along Grant St., between WPR and BART
Promote existing downtown historic walking tour, Galindo House, Concord Historical Museum & Research Center and key historic properties (example: Todos Santos Days event
Economic !Identify event to activate Development Grant Street between Division BART and TDS Economic Development Division/ Downtown
Coord inate with Historical Society to conduct Downtown Walking tour event
X
X
Completed Off the Grid was retained to facilitate I Ongoing into additional activity and service on Monday 2017 evenings
Staff attended walking tour with Galindo House representative in Dec. 2015 to understand the properties of historical significance in the downtown.
Ongoing June 2016
Preserve & enhance the quality of Concord's residential & mixed use neighborhoods to ensure a comfortable, safe healthy, & attractive living environment for all residents. --- ·---·-·
Planning Re-examine
Establish Free Downtown Circulator Shuttle to address Division, Implement Trolley Shuttle X in 2017-18
first mile/last mile concerns with expanded use of Transportation through CCCTA with short BART through development of PBID. Division and long routes Mid Term strategy
Planning Adopted
Use Public Land to Create Interesting pedestrian Division, X Corridors Plan preparing design Sept. 2016
places, e.g. , public seating, "pop-up• retaiVevent space, Transportation Implement proto-type with guidelines including potential for pop-up etc. Division draft ordinance retail spaces.
Corridors Plan adopted which includes Adopted
Sept. 2016, Planning
X design guidelines including furnishings currently
Division, Green Streets framework for Grant St., Oak St., and Salvio Street. seeking Program streetscape furnishing improvements on key Public Works programming through Salvio Pacheco Plaza outdoor seating funding. corridors. Division Corridors proiect improvements also designed.
Re-examine Planning in 2017
Provide Downtown Concord bike share program and Division, X explore the possibility of incorporating electric bikes into Public Works Pursue grant-funded the bike share fleet. Division program for 5 bikes. Mid Term Strategy
Planning Adopted, Where possible, promote connectivity between Division, Confirm being address X X Bike, Pedestrian and Safe Routes to continuing to Downtown & the Iron Horse Trail, as well as the Contra Transportation through scope of Citywide Schools Plan adopted Sept. 2016, seek funding Costa Canal Trail. Division Bike and Ped Prooram funding to be pursued.
Re-examine Planning
in 2017-18 Study conversion of one-way streets to two-way streets Division, Scope and retain X to increase accessibility to retail and downtown Transportatio consultant for focussed navigation. n Division study Mid Term strategy
Transportat ion Div. made adjustments to Completed
Ongoing Analyze and determine X crossings of Clayton Rd. and Concord review June
Re-examine signal timing on through streets, especially Transportation whether further study is Blvd. in Fall 2015 to facilitate easier 2017 during mid-dav pedestrian travels. Division needed crossinas for oedestrians
Planning Ongoing
Strengthen the connection between Park & Shop and Division, Design Streetscape Corridors Plan provided Salvio St. Dec. 2017 X X
Todos Santos Plaza via W illow Pass Road and Salvio Transportation program, move toward connection. Plan adopted Sept. 2016, Street. Division adobe/clav street proiect. funding needed for construction. Develop transportation impact study guidelines that establish alternative metrics for evaluating transportation system
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Planning Ongoing
June 2017 Division, X X
Corridor travel time as opposed to isolated intersection Transportatio A. operations. n Division
Planning Completed with Specific Ongoing
Division, Plan, incorporate more Examine Amendment to Circulation Dec. 2017 X X
Adopt street designation overlay to establish modal Transportatioo completely into Circulation Element with any upcoming items for B. priorities. Division Element aoorocriate inclusion of overlav
T-3 Improve Parking Strategies Continuing in
Planning 2017
Division, X Study reduced parking requirements to residential units Transportation Analyzed currently on a case by case
A. within 1 /2 mile of BART Division basis with submittal of parking studv. Coordinate study session with Planning Ongoing
Evaluate flexible parking standards - i.e. City of Planning Commission/Council on parking; Dec. 2017 Emeryville range of required parking (33% less than Division, X Transform to present; 'Research expected demand -10% more than predicated demand Transportation Emeryville; consider study session or
B. for commercial uses). Division committee on carking
Work with car,sharing entities to: 1) locate cars within Ongoing
the downtown project area; 2) make downtown 2017-18
residents/employees aware of the opportunities through Planning X X annual coordination meetings with providers and 3) Division, Schedule parking study session for late establishing guidelines for new projects to provide car Transportation 2017-18, once 1-2 multi-family projects
C. sharing spaces. Division built Ongoing
Planning 2017
Division, Consider modifications to X Require parking be unbundled from rent or sales price Transportation parking ordinance or Incorporate standard into conditions of
D. in residential developments. Division incentive proaram acoroval for multi-familv orojects
Further study charging market rate for public parking in the Re-examine
downtown area, implement companion parking technologies in 2018-19 (pay by cell phone, etc.) & parking informational brochure, website, wayfinding signs. Bi-annually monitor availability of street parking in the Downtown Pedestrian (DP) zoning X district to track impact of new development and set goal of ensuring availability (e.g. 10-15%). As availability reduces over time r-xamine preparation of parking study for Transportation
E. potential addition of meters. Division Mid-term Obiective Re-examine
Return parking revenue to the area by establishing Parking in 2017 District; could be used to fund free shuttle & improve X pedestrian/cycling conditions including signate and Transportation
F. wayfinding. Division Mid-term Objective
City will consider a parking reduction of up to 25% for any Can be considered per Section Completed but ongoing
projects providing the following strategies within the 18.160.050 as part of Use Permit review review
Downtown Specific Plan Area: 1) free (bus) transit passes for Planning Define specific strategy X process for projects within 1/2 mile of
residents/employees; 2) car sharing memberships & location Division, options for developers BART with development of of on-site parking space for a car sharing vehicle; 3) Transportation within transit overlay (1/2 Transportation Demand Management
G. unbundled parking. Division mile of SARTI. Plan.
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Ongoing Planning Dec. 2017
Design Streetscape, Landscape and Lighting Division, X X X Improvements from BART to Todos Santos,; Define Transportation Corridors Plan adopted (grant funded)
A. Cost Estimate Division construction now reauires arant fundina. Ongoing
Planning Arches at Todos Santos Plaza installed Dec. 2017
Division, X X in Summer 2016. Additional Public Works opportunities to be thru imp. of Corridors
B. Implement Public Art at Key Locations Division Plan and through private development.
1-2 1-2 Program Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Improvements Ped d Bicvcle Pl ,ts
Corridors Plan adopted, Sept. 2016 Ongoing (grant funded) construction requiress Dec. 2017
Planning X grant funding, BART plaza project to
Division, Prepare design and start. Bikeways project to provide some Design Green Framework path within Downtown Transportation, construction plans; pursue improvements Summer 2017 on Grant
A. Soecific Plan PW Division lgrant fundina St.
Planning Effort is ongoing; Presentation provided Ongoing
Division, to Infrastructure Committee in Jan. 2015. 2016-2017
Transportatio X Planning and Transportation staff Coordinate with Construction of OBAG Last Mile and n,PW coordinating on submittal for OBAG 2
B. Detroit Avenue oroiects Division funds in May 2016.
Coordinate with BART on potential for connection of Planning Ongoing
North Concord BART trail with trail west of Concord Division, PW X Plaza improvements and BART Access Dec. 2017
C. BART Division Studv for C-Line onaoina
Current Completed
Engineering, Fall 2015 X
Install Fence and Entry Arches along south side of CIP/Eng. Installation of arches occurred in Fall of D. Todos Santos Plaza Division 2015.
Citywide Bike and Ped. Plan adopted in Ongoing
Sept. 2016; Bikeways project Summer Dec. 2017
Planning X X 2017. Class I shared path Monument Program for On-street Pedestrian and Bicycle facility Division, PW Formalize Community from Cowell to Systron submitted for
E. improvements and incorporate with Bicycle Master Plan Division Outreach Plan OBAG funding. Corridors Plan adopted in Sept. 2016, Ongoing requires grant funding for construction, June 2017
X some projects such as Downtown
Planning Prepare design and Bikeways (Grant St.) start construction Enhance Streetscape on Key streets linking Major Division, PW construction plans; pursue Summer 2017. Staff submittal of app.
F. Destinations Division grant funding for OBAG funds late 2016. Ongoing
Central Concord Streetscape Project Dec. 2017 and Corridors Plan will provide
Transportation X coordinated improvments. Grant funds Division and must be obtained for construction of
Create enhanced pedestrian crossings at key locations: CIP/Eng. Corridors Plan. Grant applications to be G. Concord Ave., Galindo SL, W illow Pass Road Division submitted in late Sprino.
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Examine modifying Bicycle Parking within next Development Code Amendment to link bicycle parking requirement to number of units rather than number of spaces.
Submit application to become a "Platinum Bike City" by 2020
Retain consultant for preparation of Bicycle Master Plan
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Design Guidelines
Hold Study Session with ORB to explore Early California theme
lnvestlgage Funding Sources and AvallabHlty
Evaluate Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts and Urban Transportation Districts (UTDs) that can provide financing for facilities, roads, and transportation enhancements within the project area.
Study Potential for Transfer of develooment riahts.
Investigate feasibility of a Benefit Assessment District or other fundina mechanisms.
Establish Property-based Improvement District {PBID)
Explore private/public partnerships for neighborhood revitalization proj ects
Planning Division
Planning Division
Planning Division
Planning Division
Planning Division
Transportation Division and CIP Division
Economic Development Division
Economic Development and Housing Division
Economic Development Division
Economic Development and Planning Division
Revise Section 122-393 X
consistent with strategy
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Prepare staff report for consultant contract for X Council consideration
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Step 2
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Development Code Ucdate in Feb. 2017
Mid Term strateav
RFP Sent out on August 7, 2014 and due on September 11, 2014. AL TA selected as consultant and has been working on project .
Ad-Hoc Committee was created for design review during prep. of Todos Santos Design Guidelines .. now moving forward to CC for adoption in Feb. 2017, after comprehensive outreach and input.
Moving forward to CC for adoption in Feb. 2017, Guidelines will be 1ublished/posted to website.
Premature at this time - Mid Term
Premature at this time - Mid Term
Premature at this time - Mid Term
Revisit concept of PBID at upcoming TSBA meeting
Salvio St. Streetscape Project grant received and planning incorporated into Corridors Plan.
Ongoing Feb/Mar.
2017.
Re-examine in 2017-18
Completed 2014
Adoption for Feb. 2017
Ongoing July 2016
Re-examine 2017
Re-examine in 2017-19
Re-examine in 2017-19
Ongoing June 2017
Ongoing June 2017
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Salvio SL Streetscape Project received Ongoing
X S50K, Corridors Project $200K from June 2017
Planning CCTA for Greenframe Design, now
F. I Apply for PDA lmolementalion a rants, as available Division seeking construction funding. City Engineer reviewed the proposed Ongoing 2016-17 Fiscal Year Capital Dec. 2017
Transportation X Improvement Program (CIP) and
Division, Transportation Improvement Program
Program necessary infrastructure projects for ClP/Eng. (TIP) with the Planning Commission on
G. Downtown Specific Plan in CIP Division May 18, 2016.
Transportation Access to transit improvements were Ongoing June 2016
Division and X X implemented on Detroit Avenue in 2015, CIP/Eng. including sidewalk gap closures, and
H. Safe Routes to Transit Division new bus shelters at bus stops.
Updated City's Off Site Street Ongoing
June 2017 Transportation X Improvement Program in 2013 including
Update the City's transportation impact fee to include Division and multi-modal transportation J. non-motorized imorovements as allowed bv law. CIP Division improvements.
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Concord Housing Fund
SB 341 Annual Reporting Requirements for Housing Successors to Redevelopment Agencies
For Fiscal Vear Ended June 30, 2016
EXHIBITC
1. The amount the City received pursuant to subparagraph {AJ or paragraph {3J of subdivision (bJ of section 34191.4: repayments for loans between the City and former redevelopment agency allowed after the successor agency has been issued a finding of completion by the Department of Finance.
Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund Set Aside Deficit Repayment $1,053,000.00
2. Amounts Deposited into the Low & Moderate Housing Asset Fund, distinguishing any amounts deposited for items
listed on the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule {ROPSJ from other amounts deposited a. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) funding
b. Loan Payoff
c. Loan Interest Earnings
d. Interest Earnings on Cash Balance
Total Deposits
$0.00
523,328.46
326,039.13
54,656.14
$904,023.73
3. A statement of the balance in the fund as of the close of the fiscal year, distinguishing any amounts held for items listed on the ROPS from other amounts
Cash
Restricted for Current Payables
Restricted for Encumbrances/Commitments
Anticipated Current Receivables
Available Cash Balance
3,637,425.04
{9,441.50)
(1,237,497.00)
50.39
$2,390,536.93
4. Description of the expenditures from the fund by category, including, but not limited to, expenditures {AJ for
monitoring and preserving the long-term affordability of units subject to affordability restrictions or covenants entered into by the redevelopment agency or the housing successor and administering the activities described in paragraphs {2J and {3J of subdivision (aJ, (BJ for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services for the development of housing
described in paragraph {2J of subdivision (aJ, and (CJ for the development of housing pursuant to paragraph (3J of subdivision (aJ.
a. Monitoring & preserving long term affordability of units
b. Homeless prevention
c. Housing development
d. Other:
Total All Expenditures
$46,416.50
$0.00
$0.00
$48,479.73
$94,896.23
5. As described in paragraph (lJ of subdivision (aJ, the statutory value of real property owned by the housing successor, the value of the loans and grants receivable, and the sum of these two amounts.
Housing Loans Receivable $33,984,426.60
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6. Description of any transfers made pursuant to paragraph (2J of subdivision ( CJ in the previous fiscal year and, if still
unencumbered, in earlier fiscal years and a description of and status update on any project for which transferred funds
have been or will be expended if that project has not yet been placed in service. The City has not entered into an agreement with another housing successor to develop
a joint project
7. Description of Projects for which Concord Housing Fund receives or is holding property tax revenue pursuant to the
ROPS and the status of that project.
Not Applicable - no RPTTF funding being used or held for housing projects
8. For interests in real property acquired by the former redevelopment agency prior to February 1, 2012, a status update
on compliance with section 33334.16. For interest in real property acquired on or after February 1, 2012, a status update on the project.
Not Applicable - no properties purchased using Low & Moderate Income Housing Funds
prior to February 1, 2012 or after February 1, 2012
9. A description of outstanding obligations pursuant to Section 33413 that remain to transfer to the
Housing Successor on February 1, 2012
Not Applicable - there are no outstanding obligations pursuant to Section 33413
9a. A description of the Housing Successor's progress in meeting obligations described in9.
Not Applicable - there are no outstanding obligations pursuant to Section 33413
9b. A description of the housing successor's plan to meet unmet obligations described in Ba.
Not Applicable - there are no outstanding obligations pursuant to Section 33413
10. Information required by subparagraph {BJ or paragraph {3J of subdivision (aJ
Not Applicable until fiscal year 2018/2019
11. Percentage of units of deed-restricted rental housing restricted to seniors and assisted
individually or jointly by the Housing Successor, its former RDA and its host jurisdiction within the last
10 years in relation to the aggregate number of units of deed-restricted rental housing assisted
individually or jointly by the housing successor, its former RDA and its host jurisdiction within the
same time period.
12. The amount of excess surplus
Calculation follows
12a. The amount of time that the successor agency has had the excess surplus
This is the first year that the Housing Successor has calculated a surplus.
0 percent
$652,860.53
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12b. The housing successor's plan for eliminating the excess surplus
On November 29, 2016, the City of Concord, acting as the Housing Successor Agency, approved a new loan
with an non-profit affordable housing developer in the amount of $1.1 million to refinance its debt in
order to undertake substantial rehabilitation of approximately 100 multifamily affordable housing units
13. An inventory of the homeownership units assisted by the former redevelopment agency or the housing successor that are subject to covenants or restrictions or to adopted program that protects the former redevelopment agency's investment of moneys from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund pursuant to subdivision (f) of section 33334.3. This inventory shall include:
a. The number of those units.
There are 159 homeowners who have a loan with the Former Redevelopment Agency/ Housing
Successor
b. In the first report pursuant to this subdivision, the number of units lost to the portfolio after February 1, 2012 and the reason or reasons for those losses. For all subsequent reports, the number of the units lost to the portfolio in the last fiscal year and the reason for those losses.
Records show 11 single family loans lost to the portfolio after February 1, 2012. The
main reason stems from Foreclosures and short sales.
c. Any funds returned to the housing successor as part of an adopted program that protects the former redevelopment agency's investment of moneys from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund.
During fiscal year 2015/2016, the Housing Successor received installment payments
on (11) eleven loans. The installment payments (principal and interest) totaled $1.4
million. The Housing Successor also had 14 loans paid in full during the fiscal year.
The loan pay off amounts (principal and interest) was $412,000.
d. Whether the housing successor has contracted with any outside entity for the management of the units and, if so, the identify of the entity.
The Housing Successor contracts with "Hello Housing" a third party affordable
housing service provider to assist staff in servicing the existing homeowner portfolio
and processing new loan request from the public. The Housing Successor also uses
Evergreen Note Services to process payments from homeowners who are paying
monthly on their respective loans.
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Excess Surplus Calculation
Opening fund balance - July 1, 2015
Less Unavailable Amounts:
Encumbrances (Section 33334.12(g)(2))
Loans Receivable
Advances
Prepaids
Available Low & Mod Funds
Limitation (Greater of $1,000,000 or four years of deposits)
Amounts Deposited for last four years - fiscal years ended:
June 30, 2015
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2013
2/1/2012 - 6/30/2012
Total Amounts Deposited for Last 4 Years
Base Limitation
Greater Amount
Computed Excess Surplus
Low & Moderate Income Housing
Funds - All Project Areas
($1,237,496.00}
($22,811,484.00}
($2,776,353.00}
$0.00
$792,199.00
$369,464.00
$468,549.85
$107,463.62
$29,215,870.00
($26,825,333.00}
$2,390,537.00
$1,737,676.47
$1,000,000.00
$1,737,676.47
$652,860.53
Attachment 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THECITY OF CONCORD PLANNING COMMISSIONCOUNCIL CHAMBER, 1950 PARKSIDE DRIVE
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission, City of Concord, was called to order by Chair Laub at 6:30 P.M., February 1, 2017, in the City Council Chamber.
I. ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Jason LaubVice Chair Ray BarbourCommissioner Dominic AlianoCommissioner LaMar Anderson
STAFF PRESENT: Laura Simpson, Planning ManagerMargaret Kotzebue, Senior Assistant City AttorneyJustin Ezell, Director of Public WorksAfshan Hamid, Senior PlannerRyan Lenhardt, Senior PlannerJoan Ryan, Principal PlannerChris Llata, Public WorksMichael Cass, Principal Planner
II. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
Commissioner Barbour led the pledge.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
None was heard.
IV. ADDITIONS / CONTINUANCES / WITHDRAWALS
None were announced.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
None were announced.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Heritage Tree Designations (PL17018 – DT) – City-initiated consideration of designating three trees located on public property as “Heritage Trees”. The trees are located at the Civic Center, Todos Santos Plaza and Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe. The designation of three trees as “heritage trees” under the City’s Municipal Code is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (California
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Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15307 and 15308, the heritage tree designation consists of an action to assure the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource or environment where the City’s Municipal Code involves procedures for protection of the environment. Furthermore, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the heritage tree designation is exempt from the requirements of CEQA in that it is covered by the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the designation may have a significant effect on the environment. Project Contact: Justin Ezell @ (925) 671-3231
Justin Ezell, Director of Public Works, presented the report and answered questions from the Planning Commission.
Public Comment
No public comment was heard.
Motion was made by Commissioner Aliano and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve Resolution 17-01 PC designating the three trees, as described in Attachment 1, located at the Civic Center, Todos Santos Plaza and Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe as Heritage Trees. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Aliano, Anderson, Barbour, LaubNOES: None ABSTAIN: NoneABSENT: None
Park N Shop Design Guidelines and Master Sign Program (PL 16092 – DR) – Consideration of approval of the Park & Shop Design Guidelines and Master Sign Program, which are intended to provide design guidance on façade improvement and renovations, and signage for private development within the Park and Shop area located on Willow Pass Road, Market Street, Salvio Street and Sutter Streets in Concord. The General Plan designation is Downtown Mixed Use; Zoning classification is DMX (Downtown Mixed Use); APN’s 126-281-005, -007, -009, -010, -011, -012, -013, -022, -023, -024, -025, -026, -027, -028, -033, -035, -040, -041, and 126-360-001, -002, -003, -004, -005, -006, -007, -008, -009. Planning Commission consideration that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c), 15378 and Public Resources Code Section 21065, and that no further environmental review of the June 24, 2014 Addendum to the Supplemental EIR to the 2030 General Plan EIR is required. Project Planner: Afshan Hamid @ (925) 671-3281
Afshan Hamid, Senior Planner, presented the report and answered questions from the Planning Commission.
Sudhish Mohindroo, SZFM Design Studio, explained the design and project and answered questions from the Planning Commission.
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Public Comment
Jack Moore, Design Review Board member and Concord resident, complimented staff, the architect, and members of Park N Shop and urged the Commission to approve the project.
Robert Canepa, Vice President of Montgomery Realty Group and Vice President of the Board of Directors of Park N Shop, thanked all of staff for the hard work put forth on bringing the project to completion. He also urged the Commission to appreciate the concern the occupants have in protecting their property rights.
Paul Sinz, Contra Costa Properties, spoke about the concerns he had with regards to tenants having to make changes pursuant to the approval of the Design Guidelines.
Motion was made by Chair Laub and seconded by Commissioner Aliano to adopt Resolution 16-32 PC, recommending City Council approval of the Park & Shop Design Guidelines and the Master Sign Program with option B discussed at the meeting. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Laub, Aliano, Anderson, BarbourNOES: None ABSTAIN: NoneABSENT: None
VII. STUDY SESSION
Grant Street Mixed Use Development (PL16481 – PA) – Study Session for a 140-unit apartment project with 6,200 sq. ft. of retail on a 1.4 acre site at 2204 Concord Boulevard, 2228 Concord Boulevard, 2211 Clayton Road, 2292 Concord Boulevard, and 1738 Grant Street. The General Plan land use designation is Downtown Mixed Use; zoning classification is DMX (Downtown Mixed Use). APN's: 126-093-001, -002, -011, -017, and -018. Project Planner: Ryan Lenhardt @ (925) 671-3162
Ryan Lenhardt, Senior Planner, presented the report and answered questions from the Planning Commission regarding the downtown smoking ban, affordable units, parking, setbacks, and lighting.
Scott Bohrer, Browman Development Company, presented the project and answered questions from the Planning Commission.
Public Comment
Claire Linder, Bike Concord, thanked Commissioner Aliano for his recommendation that the bike room be on the first floor and also asked that it be centrally located for safety.
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VIII. COMMISSION CONSIDERATIONS
None were announced.IX. STAFF REPORTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
General Plan Annual Progress Report – Project Planner: Joan Ryan @ (925) 671-3370
Joan Ryan, Principal Planner, presented the report and answered questions from the Planning Commission.
No public comment was heard.
Motion was made by Commissioner Aliano and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to recommend acceptance of the General Plan Annual Progress Report by the City Council and submission of the report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and to the State Department of Housing and Community Development. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Aliano, Anderson, Barbour, LaubNOES: None ABSTAIN: NoneABSENT: None
X. COMMISSION REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
None were announced.
XI. FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Planning Manager Laura Simpson announced the next Planning Commission meeting on February 15th will contain a hearing on accessory dwelling units. She also stated the March 1st meeting will be cancelled due to the Planning Commissioner’s Academy and the next meeting will be special meeting on March 6th.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Aliano moved to adjourn at 9:25 P.M. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Motion to adjourn was passed by unanimous vote of the Commissioners present.
APPROVED:
Laura Simpson, AICPPlanning Manager
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Transcribed by Grant Spilman, Administrative Coordinator
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Attachment 3
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Section 6932. 2016 Income Limits
County Income Number of Persons in Household
Category 1 I 2 I 3 I 4 I 5 I 6 I 7 I 8
Alameda County Extremely Low 20500 23400 26350 29250 31600 33950 36730 40890 4-Person Very Low Income 34150 39000 43900 48750 52650 56550 60450 64350
Area Median Income: Low Income 52650 60150 67650 75150 81200 87200 93200 99200 $93,600 Median Income 65500 74900 84250 93600 101100 108600 116050 123550
Moderate Income 78600 89850 101050 112300 121300 130250 139250 148250
Alpine County Extremely Low 18150 20750 23350 25900 28440 32580 36730 40890 4-Person Very Low Income 30250 34600 38900 43200 46700 50150 53600 57050
Area Median Income: Low Income 46100 52650 59250 65800 71100 76350 81600 86900 $94,900 Median Income 66450 75900 85400 94900 102500 110100 117700 125250
Moderate Income 79750 91100 102500 113900 123000 132100 141250 150350
Amador County Extremely Low 15200 17400 20160 24300 28440 32580 36730 40890 4-Person Very Low Income 25350 28950 32550 36150 39050 41950 44850 47750
Area Median Income: Low Income 40500 46300 52100 57850 62500 67150 71750 76400 $72,300 Median Income 50600 57850 65050 72300 78100 83850 89650 95450
Moderate Income 60700 69400 78100 86750 93700 100650 107550 114500
Butte County Extremely Low 12400 16020 20160 24300 28440 32580 36550 38900 4-Person Very Low Income 20650 23600 26550 29450 31850 34200 36550 38900
Area Median Income: Low Income 33000 37700 42400 47100 50900 54650 58450 62200 $58,900 Median Income 41250 47100 53000 58900 63600 68300 73050 77750
Moderate Income 49500 56550 63650 70700 76350 82000 87650 93300
Calaveras County Extremely Low 14750 16850 20160 24300 28440 32580 36730 40890 4-Person Very Low Income 24600 28100 31600 35100 37950 40750 43550 46350
Area Median Income: Low Income 39350 44950 50550 56150 60650 65150 69650 74150 $70,200 Median Income 49150 56150 63200 70200 75800 81450 87050 92650
Moderate Income 58950 67400 75850 84250 91000 97750 104450 111200
Colusa County Extremely Low 12400 16020 20160 24300 28440 32580 36550 38900 4-Person Very Low Income 20650 23600 26550 29450 31850 34200 36550 38900
Area Median Income: Low Income 33000 37700 42400 47100 50900 54650 58450 62200 $58,900 Median Income 41250 47100 53000 58900 63600 68300 73050 77750
Moderate Income 49500 56550 63650 70700 76350 82000 87650 93300
Contra Costa County Extremely Low 20500 23400 26350 29250 31600 33950 36730 40890
4-Person Very Low Income 34150 39000 43900 48750 52650 56550 60450 64350
Area Median Income: Low Income 52650 60150 67650 75150 81200 87200 93200 99200
$93,600 Median Income 65500 74900 84250 93600 101100 108600 116050 123550 Moderate Income 78600 89850 101050 112300 121300 130250 139250 148250
Del Norte County Extremely Low 12400 16020 20160 24300 28440 32580 36550 38900
4-Person Very Low Income 20650 23600 26550 29450 31850 34200 36550 38900 Area Median Income: Low Income 33000 37700 42400 47100 50900 54650 58450 62200
$58,900 Median Income 41250 47100 53000 58900 63600 68300 73050 77750 Moderate Income 49500 56550 63650 70700 76350 82000 87650 93300