Future Agenda Item Request Form
Future agenda items should be limited to new issues that emerge during the course of the year that are urgent and cannot wait until the next priority setting session of Council before requiring action.
Name: Wes Speake
Date: 10/14/2025
Title Name/Topic: Provide the number of housing units approved by the City of Corona since 2019
Background
1. What is the purpose for the request i.e. what you are trying to achieve or do?
1.) I would like to know how many housing units have been approved by the city in the past 7 years.
a. As a Councilmember, I’m responsible for ensuring our city meets its housing goals and complies with state mandates like the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). Understanding how many units have been approved since 2019 helps us evaluate our progress toward those goals and inform future policy decisions. It also allows us to communicate transparently with constituents.
2.) How many housing units are currently approved but not built in the city. a. This information is critical for assessing the pipeline of housing development and identifying potential barriers to construction. As a Councilmember, I need first what units haven’t been built to understand whether approved projects are being delayed due to financing, permitting, infrastructure, or other issues.
2. What is the scope of the work you wish to see done?
1) Regarding how many units have been approved: Either provide minutes (which anyone could ask for in a public records request, frankly I’m surprised this wasn’t offered as a suggestion vs. going through the formal process. 2) I understand there will be some effort to produce this information
3. Does this request align with the City’s Strategic Plan? How? #3 High-performing Government- Understanding what has been approved helps councilmembers make informed decision
4. What is the desired timeline to have the issue considered by Council? For #1, I assume fairly quickly since I could request through a Public Records request #2 sooner than later
5. Is the issue urgent requiring action before the next priority setting session of Council?
No
Staff Section (To be completed by staff)
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