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Project Proposal
Category 3: Reduction of Construction and Development Costs Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
3A Waiver or significant reduction of development impact fees for residential development with units affordable to Lower-Income Households. This provision does not include fees associated with the provision of housing affordable to Lower-Income Households (e.g., inclusionary in lieu fees, affordable housing impact fees, and commercial linkage fees).
3 3B Adoption of policies that result in less restrictive requirements than Government Code sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 to reduce barriers for property owners to create ADUs/JADUs. Examples of qualifying policies include, but are not limited to, development standards improvements, permit processing improvements, dedicated ADU/JADU staff, technical assistance programs, and pre-approved ADU/JADU design packages.
2 3C Adoption of other fee reduction strategies separate from Category (3)(A), including fee deferrals and reduced fees for housing for persons with special needs. This provision does not include fees associated with the provision of housing affordable to Lower-Income Households (e.g., inclusionary in lieu fees, affordable impact fees and commercial linkage fees).
1 3D Accelerating innovative housing production through innovative housing types (e.g., manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, park models, community ownership, and other forms of social housing) that reduce development costs.
1 3E Measures that reduce costs for transportation-related infrastructure or programs that encourage active modes of transportation or other alternatives to automobiles. Qualifying policies include, but are not limited to, publicly funded programs to expand sidewalks or protect bike/micro-mobility lanes, creation of on-street parking for bikes, transit-related improvements, or establishment of carshare programs. 1 3F Adoption of universal design ordinances pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 17959.
1 3G Establishment of pre-approved or prototype plans for missing middle housing types (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) in lowdensity, single-family residential areas. 1 3H Adoption of ordinances that reduce barriers, beyond existing law, for the development of housing affordable to Lower-Income Households. 1 3I Other policies not described in Categories (3)(A)-(H) of this section that quantifiably reduce construction or development costs. 1
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Project Proposal
Category 4: Providing Financial Subsidies
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
4A Establishment of a housing fund or contribution of funds towards affordable housing through proceeds from approved ballot measures.
2 4B Establishment of local housing trust funds or collaboration on a regional housing trust fund, which include the Jurisdiction’s own funding contributions. The Jurisdiction must contribute to the local or regional housing trust fund regularly and significantly. For the purposes of this Category, “regularly” shall be defined as at least annually, and “significant” contributions shall be determined based on the impact the contributions have in accelerating the production of affordable housing.
2 4C Demonstration of regular use or planned regular use of funding (e.g., federal, state, or local) for preserving assisted units at-risk of conversion to market rate uses and conversion of market rate uses to units with affordability restrictions (e.g., acquisition/rehabilitation).
For the purposes of this category, “regular use” can be demonstrated through the number of units preserved annually by utilizing this funding source.
2 4D Provide grants or low-interest loans for ADU/JADU construction affordable to Lower- and Moderate-Income Households.
2 4E A comprehensive program that complies with the Surplus Land Act (Gov. Code, § 54220 et seq.) and that makes publicly owned land available for affordable housing, or for multifamily housing projects with the highest feasible percentage of units affordable to Lower Income Households. A qualifying program may utilize mechanisms such as land donations, land sales with significant write-downs, or below-market land leases.
2 4F Establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District or similar local financing tool that, to the extent feasible, directly supports housing developments in an area where at least 20 percent of the residences will be affordable to Lower-Income Households. 2 4G Prioritization of local general funds to accelerate the production of housing affordable to Lower-Income Households.
2 4H Directed residual redevelopment funds to accelerate the production of affordable housing.
1 4I Development and regular (at least biennial) use of a housing subsidy pool, local or regional trust fund, or other similar funding source sufficient to facilitate and support the development of housing affordable to Lower-Income Households.
1 4J Prioritization of local general funds for affordable housing. This point shall not be awarded if the applicant earns two points pursuant to 1
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Category (4)(G).
4K Providing operating subsidies for permanent Supportive Housing. 1 4L Providing subsidies for housing affordable to Extremely Low-Income Households.
1 4M Other policies not described in Categories (4)(A)-(L) of this section that quantifiably promote, develop, or leverage financial resources for housing affordable to Lower-Income Households.
1
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Project Proposal
Enhancement Factors
The Department shall utilize enhancement factors to increase the point scores of Prohousing Policies. An individual Prohousing Policy may not use more than one enhancement factor.
Each Prohousing Policy will receive extra points for enhancement factors in accordance with the chart below.
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
1 The policy represents one element of a unified, multi-faceted strategy to promote multiple planning objectives, such as efficient land use, access to public transportation, housing affordable to Lower-Income Households, climate change solutions, and/or hazard mitigation.
2 2 Policies that promote development consistent with the state planning priorities pursuant to Government Code section 65041.1. 1 3 Policies that diversify planning and target community and economic development investments (housing and non-housing) toward placebased strategies for community revitalization and equitable quality of life in lower opportunity areas. Such areas include, but are not limited to, Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps, and disadvantaged communities pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 39711 and 39715 (California Senate Bill 535 (2012).
1 4 Policies that go beyond state law requirements in reducing displacement of Lower-Income Households and conserving existing housing stock that is affordable to Lower-Income Households. 1 5 Rezoning and other policies that support intensification of residential development in Location Efficient Communities.
1 6 Rezoning and other policies that result in a net gain of housing capacity while concurrently mitigating development impacts on or from Environmentally Sensitive or Hazardous Areas.
1 7 Zoning policies, including inclusionary housing policies, that increase housing choices and affordability, particularly for Lower-Income Households, in High Resource and Highest Resource areas, as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps.
1 8 Other policies that involve meaningful actions towards Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing outside of those required pursuant to Government Code sections 65583, subdivision (c)(10), and 8899.50, including, but not limited to, outreach campaigns, updated zoning codes, and expanded access to financing support.
1
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Project Proposal Scoring Sheet Instructions
The Department shall validate applicants’ scores based on the extent to which each identified Prohousing Policy contributes to the Acceleration of Housing Production. The Department shall assess applicants’ Prohousing Policies in accordance with statutory requirements and the Regulations.
The Department shall further assess applicants’ Prohousing Policies using the following four scoring categories: Favorable Zoning and Land Use, Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes, Reduction of Construction and Development Costs, and Providing Financial Subsidies. Applicants shall demonstrate that they have enacted or proposed at least one policy that significantly contributes to the Acceleration of Housing Production in each of the four categories. A Prohousing Designation requires a total score of 30 points or more across all four categories.
Instructions
Please utilize one row of the Scoring Sheet for each Prohousing Policy. • Category Number: Select the relevant category number from the relevant Project Proposal list in this application. Where appropriate, applicants may utilize a category number more than once. • Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy: Set forth a brief description of the enacted or proposed Prohousing Policy.
• Enacted or Proposed: Identify the Prohousing Policy as enacted or proposed. For proposed Prohousing Policies, please complete Appendix 2: Proposed Policy Completion Schedule. • Documentation Type: For enacted Prohousing Policies, identify the relevant documentary evidence (e.g., resolution, zoning code provisions). For proposed Prohousing Policies, identify the documentation which shows that implementation of the policy is pending.
• Web Links/Electronic Copies: Insert the Web link(s) to the relevant documentation or indicate that electronic copies of the documentation have been attached to this application as Appendix 5. • Points: Enter the appropriate number of points using the relevant Project Proposal list in this application. • Enhancement Category Number (optional): If utilizing an enhancement factor for a particular Prohousing Policy, enter the appropriate category number using the relevant Project Proposal list in this application. • Enhancement Points (optional): If utilizing an enhancement factor for a particular Prohousing Policy, enter the point(s) for that Prohousing Policy.
• Total Points: Add the enhancement point(s) to the Prohousing Policy’s general point score.
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Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program (New 01/24)
Appendix 1: Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program Formal Resolution for the PROHOUSING Designation Program RESOLUTION NO. [INSERT RESOLUTION NUMBER]
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF
[INSERT THE NAME OF THE CITY OR COUNTY] AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO
AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM WHEREAS, Government Code section 65589.9 established the Prohousing Designation Program (“Program”), which creates incentives for jurisdictions that are compliant with state housing element requirements and that have enacted Prohousing local policies; and WHEREAS, such jurisdictions will be designated Prohousing, and, as such, will receive additional points or other preference during the scoring of their competitive Applications for specified housing and infrastructure funding; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”) has adopted regulations (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 25, § 6600 et seq.) to implement the Program (“Program Regulations”), as authorized by Government Code section 65589.9, subdivision (d); and
WHEREAS, the [INSERT THE NAME OF THE CITY OR COUNTY]
(“Applicant”) desires to submit an Application for a Prohousing Designation (“Application”).
THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:
1. Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to submit an Application to the Department.
2. Applicant acknowledges and confirms that it is currently in compliance with applicable state housing law.
3. Applicant acknowledges and confirms that it will continue to comply with applicable housing laws and to refrain from enacting laws, developing policies, or taking other local governmental actions that may or do inhibit or constrain housing production.
Examples of such local laws, policies, and actions include moratoriums on development; local voter approval requirements related to housing production; downzoning; and unduly restrictive or onerous zoning regulations, development standards, or permit procedures. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that the Prohousing Policies in its Application comply with its duty to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing pursuant to Government Code sections 8899.50 and 65583. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that its general plan is in alignment with an adopted sustainable communities strategy pursuant to Public Resources Code sections 21155- 21155.4. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that its policies for the treatment of homeless encampments on public property comply do and will continue to comply with the Constitution and that it has enacted best practices in its jurisdiction
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that are consistent with the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness’ “7 Principles for Addressing Encampments” (June 17, 2022, update).
4. If the Application is approved, Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver all documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to participate in the Program, and all amendments thereto (the “Program Documents”).
5. Applicant acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the Application, the terms and conditions specified in the Program Documents, the Program Regulations, and any and all other applicable law.
6. [INSERT THE TITLE OF THE APPLICANT’S AUTHORIZED
SIGNATORY] is authorized to execute and deliver the Application and the Program Documents on behalf of the Applicant for participation in the Program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: [Insert #] NOES: [Insert #] ABSENT: [Insert #] ABSTAIN: [Insert #] The undersigned, [INSERT NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNATORY] of Applicant, does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing is a true and full copy of a resolution of the Applicant’s governing body adopted at a duly convened meeting on the date above-mentioned, and that the resolution has not been altered, amended, or repealed.
SIGNATURE: DATE:
NAME: TITLE:
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Appendix 2: Proposed Policy Completion Schedule
Category
Number
Concise Written Description of
Proposed Policy
Key Milestones and
Milestone Dates
Anticipated
Completion
Date
Notes
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Appendix 3: Project Proposal Scoring Sheet and Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet Project Proposal Scoring Sheet
Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet
Note: This is a Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet; an actual submission may include more specificity when an applicant completes the “Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy.” Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation
Type (e.g.,
resolution, zoning
code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
1B Permitted missing
middle housing uses by
allowing duplexes and
triplexes by right in
existing low-density,
single-family residential
zones beyond what is
required by SB 9.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
3 6 1 4
1C Sufficient sites to
accommodate 131
percent of the current
RHNA with rezoning by
total or income
P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
2 1 2 4
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Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation
Type (e.g.,
resolution, zoning
code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
category.
1D Density bonus program
exceeds statutory
requirements by 12
percent.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
22 1F Eliminated parking
requirements for
residential development
as authorized by
Government Code
section 65852.2.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
22 1G Zoning that that is
designed to increase
affordable housing for a
range of types and for
extremely low-income
households.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1123
1H Modified development
standards/other
applicable zoning
provisions to allow for
residential uses in nonresidential zones (light
industrial).
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1123
1L Other zoning and land
use actions that
measurably support the
Acceleration of Housing
Production.
P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
11 2B Streamlined programlevel CEQA analysis
and certification of
general plans,
community plans,
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
22
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Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation
Type (e.g.,
resolution, zoning
code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
specific plans with
accompanying
Environmental Impact
Reports (EIR), and
related documents.
2G Consolidated permit
processes that
minimize the levels of
review and approval
required for projects.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
11 2I Established a one-stopshop permitting
process.
P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
1123
2N Other actions that
quantifiably decrease
production timeframes.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
11 3A Waiver of residential
development impact
fees.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
33 3B Adopted policies that
result in less restrictive
requirements than
Government Code
sections 65852.2 and
65852.22.
P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
2124
3E Measures that reduce
costs for transportationrelated infrastructure.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
11 3I Other actions that
quantifiably reduce
construction or
development costs.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
11 4A Local housing trust
funds.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
22
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Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted or
Proposed
Documentation
Type (e.g.,
resolution, zoning
code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
4C Regular use of funding
for preserving assisted
units at-risk of
conversion to marketrate uses.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2 1 3
4E Establishes a program
that complies with the
Surplus Land Act and
offers below-market
land leases for
affordable housing.
E Zoning code 2 2
4G Prioritization of local
general funds for
affordable housing.
E Zoning code 2 2
4M Other actions that
leverage financial
resources for housing.
E Zoning code 1 1
TOTAL 33 12 45
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Appendix 4: Examples of Prohousing Policies with Enhancement Factors If a Prohousing Policy incorporates any of the enhancement factors specified in the Project Proposal Enhancement Factors chart, it will receive extra points as indicated therein.
Examples of such qualifying Prohousing Policies include the following:
Category 1: Favorable Zoning and Land Use
• Rezoning sufficient sites to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation by total or income category, including sites in Location Efficient Communities.
• Rezoning sufficient sites to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation by total or income category, including sites in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Rezoning to accommodate 125 to 149 percent of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation in downtown commercial corridors or other infill locations. • Expanding density bonus programs to exceed statutory requirements by 10 percent or more in Location Efficient Communities.
• Reducing or eliminating parking requirements for residential development as authorized by Government Code section 65852.2 in Location Efficient Communities. • Increasing allowable density in low-density, single-family residential areas beyond the requirements of state Accessory Dwelling Unit Law in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Modification of development standards and other applicable zoning provisions to promote greater development intensity in downtown commercial corridors or other infill locations.
• Coupling rezoning actions with policies that go beyond state law requirements in reducing displacement of lower-income households and conserving existing housing stock that is affordable to lower-income households.
Category 2: Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes • Ministerial approval processes for multifamily housing in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Streamlined, program-level CEQA analysis and certification of specific plans in Location Efficient Communities.
• Documented practice of streamlining housing development at the project level in downtown commercial corridors and other infill locations. • Expedited permit processing for housing affordable to lower-income households in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
Category 3: Reduction of Construction and Development Costs • Fee waivers for affordable housing in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
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• Fee waivers or reductions for higher density housing in downtown commercial corridors or other infill locations.
• Measures that reduce costs and leverage financial resources for transportation-related infrastructure or programs in Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps). • Adoption of universal design ordinances to increase housing choices and affordability for persons with disabilities in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps). • Permitting innovative housing types, such as manufactured homes, recreational vehicles or park models, in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
Category 4: Providing Financial Subsidies
• Targeting local housing trust funds to acquisition or rehabilitation of existing affordable units, or to affordable units at risk of converting to market rate uses, in Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Marketing grants and other financial products for ADUs/JADUs in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Utilizing publicly owned land for affordable housing in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District or similar local financing tool in a Low Resource or High Segregation & Poverty area (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps). • Directing residual redevelopment funds or general funds to conservation or preservation of affordable housing in areas at high risk of displacement.
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Appendix 5: Additional Information and Supporting Documentation
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Formal Resolution for the PROHOUSING Designation Program RESOLUTION NO. [INSERT RESOLUTION NUMBER]
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF
[INSERT THE NAME OF THE CITY OR COUNTY] AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO
AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM WHEREAS, Government Code section 65589.9 established the Prohousing Designation Program (“Program”), which creates incentives for jurisdictions that are compliant with state housing element requirements and that have enacted Prohousing local policies; and
WHEREAS, such jurisdictions will be designated Prohousing, and, as such, will receive additional points or other preference during the scoring of their competitive Applications for specified housing and infrastructure funding; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”) has adopted regulations (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 25, § 6600 et seq.) to implement the Program (“Program Regulations”), as authorized by Government Code section 65589.9, subdivision (d); and
WHEREAS, the [INSERT THE NAME OF THE CITY OR COUNTY]
(“Applicant”)
desires to submit an Application for a Prohousing Designation (“Application”).
THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:
1. Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to submit an Application to the Department.
2. Applicant acknowledges and confirms that it is currently in compliance with applicable state housing law.
3. Applicant acknowledges and confirms that it will continue to comply with applicable housing laws and to refrain from enacting laws, developing policies, or taking other local governmental actions that may or do inhibit or constrain housing production.
Examples of such local laws, policies, and actions include moratoriums on development; local voter approval requirements related to housing production; downzoning; and unduly restrictive or onerous zoning regulations, development standards, or permit procedures. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that the Prohousing Policies in its Application comply with its duty to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing pursuant to Government Code sections 8899.50 and 65583. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that its general plan is in alignment with an adopted sustainable communities strategy pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21155- 21155.4. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that its policies for the treatment of homeless encampments on public property comply with and will continue to comply with the Constitution and that it has enacted best
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practices in its jurisdiction that are consistent with the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness’ “7 Principles for Addressing Encampments” (June 17, 2022, update).
4. If the Application is approved, Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver all documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to participate in the Program, and all amendments thereto (the “Program Documents”).
5. Applicant acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the Application; the terms and conditions specified in the Program Documents; the Program Regulations; and any and all other applicable law.
6. [INSERT THE TITLE OF THE APPLICANT’S AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY] is authorized to execute and deliver the Application and the Program Documents on behalf of the Applicant for participation in the Program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 20, by the following vote:
AYES: [Insert #] NOES: [Insert #] ABSENT: [Insert #] ABSTAIN: [Insert #] The undersigned, [INSERT NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNATORY] of Applicant, does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing is a true and full copy of a resolution of the Applicant’s governing body adopted at a duly convened meeting on the date abovementioned, and that the resolution has not been altered, amended, or repealed.
SIGNATURE: DATE:
NAME: TITLE:
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Prohousing Designation Program
City Council – October 22, 2024
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Strategic Plan Integration
GOAL ONE: QUALITY OF LIFE: To ensure that Hemet is safe, clean, attractive and comfortable for all who live, work, and visit.
1. To manage the City’s growth by protecting and preserving the environment and maximizing the use of public infrastructure by concentrating housing and development where public facilities and infrastructure are available or may be upgraded without disturbing sensitive habitats and natural features.
2. Establish a Housing Program
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Notice of Funding Availability Round 3
• Notice of Funding Availability Round 3 –Prohousing Incentive Program • Program is designed to encourage jurisdictions to obtain a Prohousing Designation by rewarding jurisdictions that pursue Prohousing Policies. • Eligible Applicants must use award funds towards planning or implementation activities related to housing.
• $500,000 Base Award Funds
• +$500,000 Bonus Award Funds
• Deadline to Submit NOFA Application: December 31, 2024 • Deadline to Obtain Prohousing Designation: December 31, 2024 Page 32 of 37
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Step 1: Submit Prohousing Designation Application
• Meet Minimum Threshold Requirements
• Scoring Criteria –Four Categories:
• Must obtain minimum score of 30 Points
v Favorable Zoning and Land Use (21 Points)
v Acceleration of Housing Production and Timeframes (20 Points) v Reduction of Construction and Development Costs (12 Points) v Providing Financial Subsidies (20 Points)
v Enhancement Factors (9 Points)
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Qualifying Programs for Prohousing Designation
• Examples of Qualifying Prohousing Designation Programs –Implemented within 2 years
v Workforce Housing Opportunity Zone
v Streamline ADU permitting process
v Missing-Middle Housing Code Update
v Inclusionary Housing Program & Jobs Housing Linkage Fee AB 1600 v One-Stop-Shop Permitting Process
v Low Cost Fees for Affordable Housing (Subsidies)
v Subsidized Affordable Housing for extremely-low-income residents v Anti-Displacement Program
v Affordable Housing on Faith Based Lands & Higher Education
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Step 2: With Prohousing Designation City is NOFA Ready
Example of NOFA Round 3 Eligible Uses of Funds
• $500,000 Base Award based on City’s Population
• $500,000 Bonus Award Funds with Higher Prohousing Designation Score v Predevelopment, Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Preservation of Multi-Family, Live-Work, Rental Housing that is affordable.
v Affordable Rent and Ownership Housing Program –Workforce Housing v Matching Funds Local or Regional Housing Trust Fund
v Matching Funds Low to Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund v Capitalized Reserves in accordance with Veterans Housing and Homelessness Prevention Bond Act
v Accessibility Modifications
v Rehabilitation of Foreclosed and vacant homes
v Down Payment Assistance & other fiscal incentives
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Other Benefits of Prohousing Designation
Priority Processing of other Grants
v Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities (AHSC)
v Infill Infrastructure Grant
v Transformative Climate Communities
v Solutions for Congested Corridors
v Local Partnership Program
v Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program
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Discussion
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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting
STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Oct 22 2024
Department: Administration
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Mark Prestwich, City Manager;
☐ Receive and File ☐ Consent Calendar ☒ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing TITLE:
Quarter One Update on Progress of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Strategic Plan Action Item Tasks RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Receive and file Quarter One Update on progress associated with City Council Fiscal Year 2024-25 Strategic Plan Action Item tasks.
BACKGROUND:
Developing an agreed-upon and unified City Council vision for the upcoming fiscal year’s organizational priorities provides several benefits for the organization:
Provides a clear message from the City Council to the community and staff of what the City Council aims to accomplish;
Supports the City Council’s proactive focus on achieving work objectives rather than reacting to issues;
Assists in allocating staff time and other needed resources, including budget appropriations to support project delivery/initiatives;
Fosters consensus on policies and projects within the City Council; and Creates a more transparent and accountable government.
The Hemet City Council adopted the City's Strategic Plan on June 23, 2021, after holding a series of strategic planning meetings and a community meeting to garner input from the public. The Council identified five overarching priorities and included milestones toward improving quality of life, increasing economic opportunities, and improving the overall health of the Hemet community.
On April 3, 2024, the Hemet City Council held a Priority Setting Workshop to establish Fiscal Year 2024-25 Action Items in support of the City's Strategic Plan. Action Items represent Council-directed priority tasks and initiatives over the next 12 months that support Strategic Plan goals.
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FY 2024-25 Strategic Plan Action Items were reviewed and approved by the City Council on May 28, 2024.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of the Quarter One review is to provide an update on progress associated with FY 2024- 25 Action Item tasks. The status of Action Item tasks is noted in the right column of the attached tracking spreadsheet.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
The City Council approved the FY 2024-25 Strategic Plan Action Items on May 28, 2024.
STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:
GOAL FIVE: ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
To identify the work needed inside the City organization to effectively provide services to the community and ensure financial stability.
Objective 1: Operate in a financially sustainable manner.
Objective 2: Evaluate existing practices to ensure continuity with industry best practices.
Objective 3: Provide Council with policies that are consistent while lessening liabilities.
Objective 4: Increase employee retention by training and creating a positive workplace.
Objective 5: Streamline fire prevention coordination efforts.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Q1 Update - FY 2024-25 City of Hemet Strategic Plan
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City of Hemet Strategic Plan Action Items – FY 2024-25
October 16, 2024 (Quarter 1 Update)
(A) Action Item (B) Success Indicator
(C) Responsible
Department
or Division
(D) Support Group(s) /
Council Liaison (s) (E) Staff Lead (F) Complete? (F) Status/Comments 1 Establish City Customer Service
Policy
Adoption/Implementation
of Policy
City Manager’s
Office
Councilmember Kendrick
Mark Prestwich
City staff customer service survey has been completed as a first step toward development of a citywide policy. Next step is to build a draft and distribute for review.
2 Identify and prioritize
opportunities for solar light
installation; install up to
$150,000 of lighting
improvements in FY 2024-25.
Prioritization
opportunities shared with
City Council; installation
complete.
Public Works
Noah Rau
Five new dark locations were presented to the Planning Commission on 10/1/2024 and approved for solar lights. Installation of lights at these locations are being scheduled with Yunex.
3 Prioritize neighborhood code
enforcement quality of
life/nuisance/distressed
property issues by dedicating
50% of each Friday Code
Enforcement Officer’s staff time
to proactive engagement (e.g.
weed abatement, curb appeal,
etc.)
Number of courtesy
warnings/letters issued
and amount resolved
within 20-day period
before a $50 citation is
issued and subsequent
code enforcement efforts
occur.
Department of
Life Safety -
Code
Enforcement
Division
Clean Up/Graffiti Ad Hoc
Javier Nolasco
New pro-act cases opened as of 10/14/2024:
CE2410-045 SIGN MAINTENANCE
CE2409-082 UNPERMITTED CONSTRUCTION – NEW WINDOWS
CE2409-083 PROTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER MAINTENANCE
CE2409-084 GRAFFITI
CE2409-085 GRAFFITI
CE2410-012 OV TREE ENCROACHMENT
CE2410-013 BLOCK WALL IN DISREPAIR
CE2410-014 GRAFFITI, EXPOSED ELECTRICAL
CE2410-015 OV TREE ENCROACHMENT
CE2410-038 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CE2410-039 GRAFFITI, SIGN MAINTENANCE, MECHANICAL
CE2410-040 SIGN MAINTENANCE
CE2410-042 TRASH ACCUMILATION, GRAFFITI
CE2410-043 TRASH ACCUMILATION, DEAD VEG
CE2410-044 POT HOLE ON PRIVATE ROAD
CE2410-046 GRAFFITI
CE2410-047 SIGN MAINTENANCE LA FITNESS
High priority cases:
207 S Harvard St – CE2408-084 – Substandard
1135 Valencia Ave Apt A – CE2408-035 - Substandard
1135 Valencia Ave Apt C – CE2408-034 – Substandard
1155 Valencia Ave Apt A – CE2409-008 – Substandard
1155 Valencia Ave Apt C- CE2408-018 – Substandard
1155 W Oakland Ave Apt D – CE2408-033 – Substandard
450 Copenhagen – CE2407-064 – Monitor Development Site
4402 Gallop Ct – CE2407-034 – Grow House
245 W Valley View Dr – CE2408-085 – Substandard
421 N San Jacinto – CE2409-015 & CE2408-027 – Substandard 435 Walnut St – CE2408-104 – Substandard
735 Malibu St – CE2408-006 – Substandard
Highest Priority
High Priority
Important Priority
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1537 Carlotta St – CE2409-071 – Substandard
2053 Nuevo - CE2409-090 – Substandard - (Not pro mgt)
2789 Rafferty Rd – CE1903-047 – Stop Work Order
Pro-mgt is working to have most of their cases closed or close to being closed this week.
PW Referrals:
4828 Shetland – Overgrown City Tree
743 Riesling St – Overgrown City Tree
Valencia Ave – Overgrown trees encroaching the sidewalk and street, there are about 5 or 6 trees on this street in this condition.
Johnston x Sanderson – I witnessed this man in my civilian vehicle siphoning city water out of this hydrant. Not sure if they are City contracted.
Menlo x Palm – Graffiti on the stop sign
Elk x Valencia – Graffiti on the stop sign
Leslie x Santa Fe – Street sign missing, neighbor stated it was from an accident, there is also a what appears to be, a City tree hitting the power lines.
Central x Buena Vista – Overgrown tree, cannot see the stop sign.
Down City sign - Warren x Florida
4 Develop and implement:
1 – Spring or Fall Arts Festival
2 – Wall Murals
3 – Fall or Spring
Music/Concerts in Park Series
4 – Valley of the Mastodon
Concept throughout City
Implementation of
Festival
Community
Development +
Communications
and Event
Coordinator
Arts and Culture Ad Hoc
Alan Reyes (Lead) +
Veronica Allen
1--Fall Arts Festival, otherwise known as Chalktober, is scheduled for October 26, 2024, there will also be a fall farmers market at the Hemet Public Library. This is a community event followed by truck or treat in the evening hosted by Hemet Police Department and Public works.
4 – March of the Mastodons concept throughout the City. The City applied for the Local Parks grant for the project however was recently notified in September 2024 that the City was not awarded. The City is currently working on the Thrive Inland SoCal grant opportunity incorporating the March of the Mastodons project with economic development within the City. Ben Sandoval is lead on the grant since the focus of the grant is economic development.
5 Complete update to City Council
Protocols
Adoption of Updated City
Council Protocols
City Manager Council Protocols Ad Hoc Mark Prestwich Final draft is anticipated to be distributed to Ad Hoc Members by October 22, 2024. The item is tentatively scheduled for City Council review on November 12, 2024.
6 In partnership with Valley Wide
and EMWD, negotiate lease
with Metropolitan Water
District for use of land for eight
soccer fields; Advance and
complete design for eight
artificial turf soccer fields,
adjacent parking lot, and
required restroom facilities.
Negotiated agreement
with Metropolitan Water
District for property to
construct eight soccer
fields. Complete design of
soccer fields, parking lot,
and restroom facilities.
Public Works
(Lead) + City
Manager’s
Office +
Planning
(Economic
Development)
Valley Wide, EMWD,
Mayor Males
Noah Rau (Lead) +
Jilleen Ferris +
Ben Sandoval +
Mark Prestwich
Coordinated with Valley Wide on soccer field design; in-house design of the soccer fields has started and is expected to be reviewed with Valley Wide in early 2025.
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7 Consideration of State and
Federal lobbyist services
Contract is established City Manager’s
Office
Councilmember Lilienthal Mark Prestwich Draft RFP scope of work was distributed to Councilmember Lilienthal on October 16, 2024. The RFP is expected to be released on October 24, 2024.
8 Identify locations, sequencing,
land acquisition strategy, and
funding requirements/options
for location of future Fire
Stations 6, 7, and 8 to meet
NFPA Emergency Response
Standards
Future Fire Station 6, 7,
and 8 are identified,
sequencing, and funding
requirements/options are
identified
Fire Department Councilmembers +
Kendrick Chief Sell
Draft Standard of Cover document has been completed identifying proposed locations based on existing demand. Request has been made through the City Manager’s office for available City-owned vacant property. The document provided is with Fire Staff under review.
9 Completion of 25 CIP Projects
and progress another 7 closer to
completion (see the 7 below)
5723 – Devonshire & Warren
Traffic Signal (in Design)
5661- Oakland water
transmission line (in Design)
5656 – 4” to 8” water main
upgrades (in Design)
5706 – Esplanade South Side
Improvements (In Design)
5657 – Citywide water main
replacements (In Design)
5717 – Treatment Plant for wells
15 & 16 (Design Build RFP issued
in Q4 23/24
Library Solar & Standby
generator (grant awarded)
Completion and
advancement of projects.
Public Works
Noah Rau
CIP 5761: Scheduled to be completed 11/22/24
CIP 5690: Paving complete. Traffic Loops to install on Girard and NOC will be filed.
CIP 5749: Bid closes on 10/15/24 and award scheduled for 10/22/24.
CIP 5507: 100% complete Design. Coordinating an interagency agreement with EMWD for a partner pipeline project.
CIP 5740: Field renovations completed. Proposed field lighting is scheduled for Council consideration of award on 10/22/24.
CIP 5762: Bids were received on 10/10/24 and were significantly above budget. Options are being considered.
CIP 5765: Starting construction on 10/14/2024.
CIP 5663: Design 100% complete and bid package is in review.
CIP 5717: Design-Build RFP is posted on Planet Bids and closing on 10/21/24
CIP 2403: Construction Contract awarded 10/08/2024, scheduling preconstruction meeting.
CIP 5764: Currently in Design with ERSC, expecting 90% plans and specifications week of 10/14/2024.
CIP 5763: Currently in design with Omnis, expecting 60% plans week of 10/14/2024
Catalina Stormwater pump station repairs: New conduit has been installed and contractor is working on pump station repairs.
Anticipate completion by 10/31/24.
CIP 2402: Proposals have been received and are under review by staff. A selection is anticipated by the close of the 2 nd
fiscal quarter.
10 Conduct independent staffing
study and professional
review/recommendations to
improve City development
review process
Completion of study City Manager’s
Office
Business Outreach Ad
Hoc Mark Prestwich
Request for proposal was released on September 26, 2024. Proposals are due on October 21, 2024. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for November 4, 2024 with highest ranking proposers. The award of contract is tentatively scheduled for City Council consideration on November 12, 2024.
11 Update Hemet brand, identity,
and story
Implementation of brand
and marketing efforts
City Manager’s
Office +
Economic
Development
Manager
Business Outreach Ad
Hoc Alan Reyes
No update.
12 Enhance audio in City Council
Chambers
Completion of project IT Mayor Males Scott Underwood No update.
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13 Establish employee retention
and recruiting benchmarks;
provide written quarterly and
annual updates to the City
Council via email
Establish and implement
monitoring and reporting
procedures, as well as
targeted annual goals
Human
Resources
Councilmember Kendrick
Norma Rangel
Will work with the City Manager to determine what reporting factors should be included in report.
14 Create/Revise the Shopping Cart
Ordinance
Adoption of amended
Ordinance.
City Manager’s
Office
(Community
Solutions
Coordinator) +
City Attorney
(Lead)
Homeless Outreach Ad
Hoc Steven Graham
No update.
15 Develop 20-year road
rehabilitation and funding
strategy
Options shared with City
Council
Public Works
(Lead) + Admin
Services
Noah Rau
Model is being prepared and staff is scheduling pavement management system software training to assist in providing model inputs.
16 Development “Shovel ready”
plan to modernize, expand, and
beautify Simpson Park
Complete of plan Public Works
(Lead) + Police Noah Rau
Staff developing in-house plan and collaborating with non-profits to identify projects and grant opportunities. Working on scheduling meetings to discuss master plan. There have been 25 locations mapped for trees.
17 Plan and Implement Sierra
Dawn Median Beautification
Project
Completion of phased
projects
Public Works
Noah Rau
Developing three-year installation plan. Will match recent State St. drought tolerant median scaping. Researching irrigation needs.
Communicated with Sierra Dawn regarding HOA contribution. 18 Creation of City Economic
Development Strategy
Adoption and
implementation of
Strategy
Economic
Development
Manager
Business Outreach Ad
Hoc Ben Sandoval Complete
City Council approved Hemet RISES Economic Strategy on August 13, 2024.
19 Improve landlord property
compliance citywide
Compliance
documentation
Code
Enforcement
Clean up/Graffiti Ad Hoc Javier Nolasco High priority cases:
1. 207 S Harvard St – CE2408-084 – Substandard
2. 1135 Valencia Ave Apt A – CE2408-035 - Substandard
3. 1135 Valencia Ave Apt C – CE2408-034 – Substandard
4. 1155 Valencia Ave Apt A – CE2409-008 – Substandard
5. 1155 Valencia Ave Apt C- CE2408-018 – Substandard
6. 1155 W Oakland Ave Apt D – CE2408-033 – Substandard
7. 450 Copenhagen – CE2407-064 – Monitor Development Site
8. 4402 Gallop Ct – CE2407-034 – Grow House
9. 245 W Valley View Dr – CE2408-085 – Substandard
10. 421 N San Jacinto – CE2409-015, 017 & CE2408-027 – Substandard
11. 435 Walnut St – CE2408-104 – Substandard
12. 735 MALIBU ST – CE2408-006 – Substandard
(ALL OF THE SUBSTANDARD CASES ARE PRO- MANAGEMENT PROPERTIES) New Pro-act cases opened as of 9/15/2024:
13. CE2409-012 09/06/2024 140 SAN JACINTO ST, N – SIGNAGE
14. CE2409-015 09/06/2024 421 SAN JACINTO ST, N –
BUILDING CODES
15. CE2409-016 09/06/2024 292 SAN JACINTO ST, N – SIGNAGE
16. CE2409-018 09/06/2024 1784 FLORIDA AVE, W – GRAFFITI
17. CE2409-019 09/06/2024 1640 FLORIDA AVE, W – GRAFFITI
18. CE2409-020 09/06/2024 731 SANTA FE ST, S – BROKEN
FENCE
19. CE2409-021 09/06/2024 SWC DEVONSHIRE X CAWSTON –
BROKEN FENCE
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20. CE2409-022 09/09/2024 2505 PARK AVE – OV, BROKEN
FENCE
21. CE2409-024 09/09/2024 275 SANDERSON AVE – SIGNAGE
22. CE2409-025 09/09/2024 849 FLORIDA AVE, W – SIGNAGE
Referrals to Public Works:
1.Woodcrest monument signs in need of repair: Eaton and Sunset Cliff Ave and Broadway Ln.
20 Plant trees throughout the City
through public outreach
Planting at least 40 trees
citywide
Public Works +
City Manager’s
Office
Noah Rau +
Daniel Cortese
Currently forming list for tree planting locations.
21 Identify additional options for
youth engagement activities
Present options to City
Council in public
workshop and receive
feedback/direction
City Manager’s
Office
Mayor Males +
Councilmember Lilienthal Veronica Allen
Continuation of FY 2023-24 Council Action Item. The City continues its successful efforts with the Fall 2024 Mayor Mentee program. This cohort has 12 students from local high schools. Former and current mentees plan on volunteering to assist with Chalktober event. 22 Identify a management entity
for Simpson Memorial Center
Identify and present
options and cost
considerations to City
Council
Public Works Mayor Males
Noah Rau
City has approved interim six-month leases for Simpson Center. 23 Develop prioritized
plan/options/funding
requirements for landscaping
enhancements on City streets
and transportation corridors
including Domenigoni Parkway
Present
plan/options/funding to
City Council
Public Works
Noah Rau +
Gregg Holyoak +
Daniel Cortese
No update.
24 Consider conversion of private
streets to public streets to
improve condition and
maintenance of streets
Prioritize options for
potential conversion of
private streets to public
streets
Public Works
Noah Rau
No update.
25 Fast track qualifying
development projects
Identify qualifying
projects, update Codes,
market and implement
initiative
Community
Development
Department +
Economic
Development
Manager
Councilmember Kendrick
Monique AlanizFlejter
No update.
26 Actively pursue businesses that
require skilled labor/have high
paying jobs)
Documentation of
number of business
outreach efforts +
business expansion/jobs
created
Economic
Development
Manager
Business Outreach Ad
Hoc Ben Sandoval
Applying for the Catalyst Funds grant for $960,000 to bring in more higher paying jobs to the City of Hemet. Actively meeting with investors, developers and CEO’s to bring in more business to the City of Hemet. Also working with the Riverside County Workforce Development Board to offer subsided employment to youth. In addition, working with the EDC to be part of a FAN tour to attract new business.
27 Identify uses for City-owned
land (including business
opportunities)
Prioritization of
opportunity sites and
number of secured
use/lease agreements
Economic
Development
Manager
Ben Sandoval
Map of all City owned properties has been created. Working with developers such as YK America and Commonwealth to bring in sectors such as Hospitality, Healthcare and growing industry clusters. 28 Modify City Hall and Covell
Building to fully staffed five days
per week
Implementation requires
meet/confer and
Human
Resources Norma Rangel
Discussed in closed session. No action required at this time. Will await on further guidance.
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agreement with impacted
bargaining units
29 Creation of a Youth Council Develop and adopt
program, complete Youth
Council recruitment and
launch initiative
City Clerk Councilmember Lilienthal
John Paul Maier
Preliminary research has begun, including outreach to an agency in Riverside County with a similar youth program.
30 Identify options for horse tours,
City stable, and horse patrols
Present options to City
Council for consideration
Police
Department
Councilmember Petersen Chief Arellano A committee within the Pollice Department was formed for this and are looking into the following:
• A compilation of costs
• Researching avenues of financing these costs and finalizing an estimated “annual” running cost
• The committee has come up with three different options for the program at this time and had their second meeting to discuss the options. They have been tasked with follow-up questions and will reconvene in the near future with follow-up answers.
31 Consider creation of a Business
Incubator with possible veterans
and arts focus
Presentation of options to
City Council
Economic
Development
Manager
Business Outreach Ad
Hoc Ben Sandoval
City has applied for Catalyst fund funding and will be notified by 12/8/24 if the City was awarded funding.
32 Revamp Community Dog Park
with new amenities + games,
dog parades, etc.
Prioritization and
implementation of
recommendations
Public Works Councilmember Kendrick
Noah Rau
In July and August 2024, PW crews Installed new decomposed granite surface throughout the dog park area. In early October 2024, two new bottle filler and dog bowl drinking fountains were installed. 33 Design “Shovel ready” Fire
Station 2 Expansion Plan to
Accommodate Squad
Completion of plans Fire Department
Noah Rau (Lead) +
Chief Sell
No update.
34 Engage community and park
design professional to plan
“Shovel ready” improvements to
Weston Park
Completion of plans Public Works
Noah Rau
No update.
35 Create a Community Garden Identify site + partner(s) + implementation
Public Works Noah Rau +
Daniel Cortese
A meeting was held on October 10, 2024 with a representative of the Green Coalition and a representative of My City Youth. A City-owned downtown property has been identified as a possible location.
Additional due diligence is necessary.
36 Design “Shovel ready”
expansion plan for Fire Station
Training Facility Complex
Completion of plans Fire Department
Chief Sell + Noah
Rau
Internal communications evaluating the needs/desires of the Training Facility Complex.
37 Consideration of eliminating
City’s wrought iron security
fencing requirement around
commercial developments
Present more attractive
solutions in lieu of fencing
to encourage attractive
commercial
developments to the City
Planning Planning Commission
Monique AlanizFlejter
No update.
38 Development of a Police Cadet
youth pipeline program
Measuring the number of
youth connected with
employment
opportunities
Police
Department
Councilmember Lilienthal
Chief Arellano
Continuation of FY 2023-24 Council Action Item. We currently have a “Cadet Program” in place now with specific requirements intended for college students only. We are in the beginning stages of revamping the current cadet program to incorporate high school students and drop the active college student status, with the hope this will provide a more successful path to success in hiring efforts.
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39 Secure and install a “Managed
Detection and Response” (MDR)
Solution for cyber readiness
MDR Installation is
completed
IT
Scott Underwood
This item is scheduled to be discussed at the October 22, 2024 City Council Meeting agenda for consideration.
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