AGENDA
KINGSBURG CITY COUNCIL and the
PLANNING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP
Council Chamber, 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631 (559) 897-5821 www.cityofkingsburg-ca.gov
Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 6pm
I. Call to order and roll call –
II. Public Comments – Any person may directly address the Council and the Planning Commission at this time on any item not on the agenda, or on any item that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council and Planning Commission. A maximum of five minutes is allowed for each speaker.
III. Kingsburg Draft Housing Element Update – Introduction by Holly Owen, Presentation by Lucy Rollins, Kingsburg Consultant for Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element (PlaceWorks) IV. Adjourn the Workshop
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall, in the City Clerk’s office, during normal business hours. In addition, such writings and documents may be posted on the City’s website at www.cityofkingsburg-ca.gov.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk (559) 897-6520. Notification 48 hours prior to a meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting [28 CFR 35 .102.35.104 ADA Title II].
I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing Agenda was posted at the front entrance of City Hall not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated May 5, 2023.
Karyl Bartel
Community Development Administrative Assistant
City of Kingsburg
1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631-1908
Phone (559)897-5821 Fax (559)897-5568
Mayor Vince Palomar
Mayor Pro Tem Brandon Pursell, Jr.
Council Member Laura North
Council Member Staci Smith
Council Member David M. Silva
City Manager Alexander J. Henderson
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP STAFF REPORT REPORT TO: City Council and Planning Commission, City of Kingsburg REPORT FROM: Holly Owen, Community Development Director REVIEWED BY: A.H.
AGENDA ITEM: Review of the Draft Kingsburg Housing Element ACTION REQUESTED: ___Ordinance ___Resolution ____Motion ____Receive/File
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PlaceWorks staff, consultants for the Kingsburg Housing Element, will provide a briefing on the Housing Element update and will review key provisions of the Draft Housing Element.
The Draft Housing Element was released for public comment on May 2, 2023 and comments on the document may be submitted through June 1, 2023. This discussion will accomplish the following objectives:
• Brief the Council and Commission on the status and next steps of the Housing Element update. • Provide the Council and Commission with an opportunity to comment on key provisions of the Draft Housing Element and provide direction to staff as appropriate. • Provide a public forum for members of the community to learn about and comment on the Draft Housing Element.
Following the close of the public comment period PlaceWorks will update the Draft Housing Element as needed to address comments andthenwill submittheDraftHousing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
This submittal will initiate HCD’s review of the Housing Element, a process that will include one or more rounds of review by HCD.
Upon completion of the HCD review process the Housing Element will be presented to the Planning Commission for recommendation and the City Council for adoption. At this time, the hearings are anticipated in January/February of 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION
1. Receive a presentation of the Draft Housing Element from PlaceWorks, the City’s Housing Element Consultant, solicit public input, hold a discussion and, if desired, provide direction to PlaceWorks and/or City Staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Comments from the City Council and the Planning Commission do not constitute final action on the Draft Housing Element and no formal decision is requested. Therefore, no review under CEQA is required at this time.
POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. None.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION/KEY METRIC
1. Provide Sustainable Growth.
Meeting Date: 05/11/2023
Agenda Item:
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
A joint study session was held for Planning Commission and City Council on the Housing Element process on August 11, 2022.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
See Executive Summary.
ATTACHED INFORMATION
1. PowerPoint
2. Draft Housing Element, at https://fresnomjhe.com/housing-elements/ FISCAL IMPACT:
1. Is There A Fiscal Impact? Yes
2. Is it Currently Budgeted? Yes
3. If Budgeted, Which Line? 001-2600-519-5701 Capital
Outlay
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional
Housing Element UpdatePlanning Commission and City Council Study SessionMeeting Date: May 11, 2022 Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 2 Agenda
Housing Element Overview/ContentsHousing Element OutreachRegional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)Housing Element ProgramsSchedule Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 3 Purpose
» To provide an overview of the Draft Housing Element and to receive input prior to submittal to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 4 Housing Element Overview
» One of the eight mandated elements of the General Plan » Must be updated every 8 years
» Adoption Deadline: December 31, 2023
6th Cycle Planning Period: December 31, 2023 – December 31, 2031 5th Cycle Planning Period: December 31, 2015 – December 31, 2023 » Plan for accommodating the jurisdiction’s “fair share” of the regional housing need (RHNA)
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 5 Housing Element Contents
Regional
Housing
Element
• Introduction• Public Outreach & Engagement• Housing Needs Assessment• Regional Assessment of Fair Housing • Opportunities for Residential Development• Housing Constraints• Goals & Policies Local
Appendix
• Action Plan
• Sites Inventory
• Local Assessment of Fair Housing
• Housing Constraints• Review of Previous Housing Element • Public Outreach & Engagement
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update 6 Housing Element Outreach
Activity Dates
Stakeholder Consultations August – December 2022
August 11, 2022 Joint PC/CC Study Session to present an overview of the HE process Local Community Workshop September 16, 2022
Regional Stakeholder Focus Group #1 October 25, 2022
Regional Stakeholder Focus Group #2 November 15, 2022
Regional Stakeholder Focus Group #3 April 25, 2023
Joint PC/CC Study Session to present the draft HE May 11, 2023 Regional Housing Needs Allocation
(RHNA)
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 8 How is the RHNA Determined?
State RoleThe State projectsfuture housing needsat various income levels and allocates units toCOGs Statewide
Regional RoleThe COG develops a
methodology to evaluate
factors for distribution ofunits to each jurisdiction;
methodology approved byHCD
FCOG RHNA = 58,298 units
Adopted June 2022
Local Role
Cities and counties are
allocated units. Theymust then find ways toaccommodate – enough land at
appropriate densities
Kingsburg RHNA = 882 units
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 9 Kingsburg’s 6th Cycle RHNA
Density Needed 2023‐2031 6th Cycle RHNA Income Category Income Range* Very Low ≤$38,950 248 20+ du/ac
Low $38,951 ‐ $62,300 161 20+ du/acModerate $62,301 ‐ $80,300 150 14 – 17 du/ac Above Moderate >$80,300 323 0 –6 du/acTotal 882
Source: HCD Income Limits 2022 *Based on a four-person household Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 10 Vacant Site Capacity
Income Category Capacity
417
Very LowLowModerate 408Above Moderate 45Total 870
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 11 Pipeline Projects
Income Category City Projects SOI Projects*
70 0
Very Low
Low
Moderate 0 0Above Moderate 270 104Total 340 104
*Under Program 6 the City will monitor the progress of
pipeline projects that require annexation to ensure the RHNA can be met throughout the planning period.
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 12 Pipeline Projects
Site ID Project Name/Location Units Affordability
P‐1 Kings Estates III 58 Above Moderate
P‐2 Kings Estates IV 57 Above Moderate
P‐3 Kings Estates V 53 Above Moderate
P‐4 Quait Property 51 Above Moderate
P‐5 Ratzlaff Property 70 Lower
P‐6 Lot W of Linnaea Villas 24 Above Moderate
P‐7 Salvador Arroyo Property 55 Above Moderate
P‐8 Wigh Properties (10th Ave across from Sohal) 41 Above Moderate P‐9 Sohal MF Project 35 Above Moderate
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 13 Project Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s)
» Relying on HCD’s Projection
Methodology
Year ADU Permits
2017 02018 02019 02020 02021 32022 1Annual Avg. 0.6Projected Over 8 Years 11 » Affordability Methodology
Affordability Capacity Income Category
Lower 60% 7Moderate 30% 3Above Moderate 10% 1
Total 11
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 14 Plan to Meet the 6th Cycle RHNA
Surplus Total Capacity Projected ADU’s
Pipeline Project
Capacity
Vacant
Site
Capacity
6th Cycle
RHNA
Income
Category
City SOI
417 70 0 7 494 85 Very Low 248
Low 161
Moderate 150 408 0 0 3 411 261
323 45 270 104 1 420 97 Above Moderate
Total 882 870 340 104 11 1,325 443
Housing Element
Programs
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 16 Housing Element Programs
» 2023 – 2031 Housing Element includes:
6 goals 36 policies
30 programs
» Programs include:
11 new programs
19 modified programs
» Proposed changes to the programs were made as a result of public comments received, along with changes in State Law.
An aspiration or vision for something to achieve.
Guide day‐to‐day decisions on housing.
Identify specific steps the City will take to achieve
housing objectives.
Goals
Policies
Programs
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 17 New Programs
Program State Law
Program 11: Extremely Low‐Income Households AB 2634Program 14: Replacement Units GC § 65915(c)(3)Program 16: Zoning Code Amendments Various Section 3604(f)(3)(b) ofTitle 42 Program 18: Reasonable Accommodations Program 19: Preliminary Applications/Streamlined Approval SB 35, SB 330Program 30: Improve Access to Resources AB 686 » New Programs to address state law include:
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 18 New Programs
Topic State Law
Density Bonus GC § 65915Accessory Dwelling Units GC § 65852.2Emergency Shelters GC § 65583(a)(4)(I)Low Barrier Navigation Centers GC § 65662Residential Care Facilities Health and Safety Code § 1568.0831Farmworker/Employee Housing Health and Safety Code § 17021.5, 17021.6, and 17021.8Single Room Occupancy Units GC § 65583(c)(1)Transitional and Supportive Housing GC § 65583(a)(5) and 65651Mobile Homes/Manufactured Homes GC § 65852.3 » Program 16: Zoning Code Amendments addresses:
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 19 New Programs
» New Programs to address housing need, constraints, and public input:
Program 3: Homeless/Unhoused Needs
Program 5: Residential in Highway Commercial District Program 6: Annexation Areas Program 10: Farmworker Preference in New Affordable Housing Program 15: Housing for a Variety of Needs
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 20 Modified Programs
Modified Programs
Program 12: Preservation of At‐Risk Housing Units Program 1: Regional Collaboration on Housing Opportunities Program 13: Encourage and Facilitate Accessory
Units
Program 2: Review Annexation Standards in
Memorandum of Understanding
Program 4: Provision of Adequate Sites Program 16: Zoning Code Amendments Program 7: Water and Wastewater Service Program 17: Growth Management System Program 8: Affordable Housing Incentives Program 19: Lot Consolidation Program 20: Monitoring of Planning and
Development Fees
Program 9: Support Funding for Farmworker
Housing
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 21 Modified Programs
Modified Programs
Program 26: Fresno County Homebuyer Assistance
Program Program 22: Objective Design Standards
Program 27: Energy Conservation Program 23: Fresno County Housing Assistance Rehabilitation Program (HARP) Program 28: Housing Choice Vouchers Program 24: Fresno County Rental Rehabilitation Program (RRP) Program 29: Housing Discrimination Monitoring
and Referral Program 25: Code Enforcement
Schedule
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 23 Schedule
Task Timeline
2022
Project Kickoff May 25Joint PC/CC Study Session August 11 2023
Release Public Review Draft (30 days) May 2 – June 1
Joint PC/CC Study Session May 11
Consider and Incorporate Public Comments (10 business days) June 2 – June 15 Submit Draft to HCD (90‐day review) June 16 – September 14 Submit Draft to HCD (2 October – December nd review, 60‐days), if needed 2024
PC/CC Adoption Hearings January/FebruarySubmit Adopted Housing Element to HCD – Certification (60 days) February ‐ April WE ARE
HERE
Thank you
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Update | City of Kingsburg 25 Clovis, 15%
Coalinga , 1%
Firebaugh, 1%
Fowler, 1%
Fresno City, 63%
Huron, 1%
Kerman, 2%
Kingsburg, 2%
Mendota, 1%
Orange Cove, 1%
Parlier, 1%
Reedley, 3%
Sanger, 3%
San Joaquin, <1% Selma, 3% Unincorporated Fresno County , 4% RHNA
Allocation
Percentage
RHNA
Allocation Jurisdiction
Clovis 8,977 15%Coalinga 566 1%
Firebaugh 443 1%Fowler 339 1%Fresno City 36,866 63%Huron 319 1%Kerman 1,063 2% Kingsburg 882 2%
Mendota 642 1%Orange Cove 469 1%Parlier 733 1%Reedley 1,463 3%Sanger 1,494 3%San Joaquin 200 <1%Selma 1,492 3% 2,350 4%
UnincorporatedFresno County
Fresno COG RHNA