1825 STRAND WAY
CORONADO, CA 92118
WWW.CORONADO.CA.US
Office of the Mayor
(619) 522-7320
FAX (619) 522-2407
June 27, 2024
The Honorable Nancy Skinner
Chair, Senate Housing Chair
1021 O Street, Suite 8630
Sacramento, CA 95814-4900
RE: AB 2485 (Carrillo) Regional housing need: determination – SUPPORT Dear Chair Skinner:
The City of Coronado is pleased to support measure AB 2485 (Carrillo). This measure would require the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to publish data sources, analyses, and methodology before finalizing regional housing need determinations, and to assemble an advisory panel for subsequent revisions, ensuring transparency and expert consultation in the process.
Housing affordability remains a pressing challenge across the state, with many communities facing an acute shortage of housing supply. It is essential to have robust mechanisms for determining regional housing needs that are grounded in accurate data and informed analysis.
AB 2485 seeks to accomplish several critical objectives. Firstly, it aims to promote transparency in the determination of regional housing needs by requiring the publication of data sources, analyses, and methodology. By making this information readily available to stakeholders and the public, this measure ensures accountability and builds trust in the decision-making process.
Secondly, by establishing an advisory panel composed of experts, this measure encourages collaboration and ensures that housing policies are informed by diverse perspectives and expertise. This approach facilitates the development of more effective and equitable housing strategies tailored to the unique needs of California's diverse communities.
By requiring HCD to publish data sources and engage in consultation with local governments, AB 2485 empowers cities to participate meaningfully in the housing planning process and ensure that regional housing needs assessments reflect the realities and priorities of local communities. For these reasons, the City of Coronado supports AB 2485 (Carrillo).
Sincerely,
Richard Bailey
Mayor
cc: Assemblymember Juan Carillo, District 39
Assemblymember Tasha Boerner, District 77
Senator Catherine Blakespear, District 38
League of California Cities (via email: [email protected])