Jurisdiction San Clemente
Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
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Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Program 1: Provide Adequate Sites and Monitoring for No Net Loss 1) Within three years of the 6th Housing Element statutorydeadline, rezone candidate sites with a housing overlay (H) ofup to 71.6 acres but at least necessary to accommodate theCity’s RHNA shortfall of 244 lower income units, 21 moderateincome units, and 277 above moderate income units. Therezoning process will include community outreach, includingcommunity outreach for additional potential rezone sites if thecandidate sites become unavailable.2) Facilitate development on the rezoned sites by establishingappropriate objective development standards (including heightlimit, number of stories, lot coverage, and parking) that wouldallow development projects to achieve the allowable densities.Specifically, consistent with City practice, the City will allowdevelopment potential to be calculated for the entire site basedon gross density, while allowing the residential units/mixeduse components to be clustered on portions of the site.
For 1, within 3 years.For 2, ongoing.
Completed.The City adopted Objective Design Standards (ODS), adopted a Housing Overlay, and made zoning table amendments to authorize additional residential uses within residential, commercial, and mixed-use zoning districts. The Housing Overlay is comprised of the previously designated Affordable Housing Overlay that was renamed and expanded to include rezoning sites identified in the Housing Element to provide housing build-out capacity to satisfy the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation. The ODS will allow by-right approval of eligible multi-family housing projects in zones where it is permitted. These efforts and others are described further within the attached 2024 APR Program 1: Provide Adequate Sites and Monitoring for No Net Loss 3) Monitor and update the sites inventory continuously toassess its adequacy for meeting the RHNA, particularly forsites capable of facilitating the development of lower incomehousing.4) Make the inventory of vacant and underutilized sitesavailable to interested developers. Every other year, reach outto developers and property owners to facilitate projects withappropriate parcel sizes, including lot splits or lotconsolidation to create appropriately sized parcels (e.g. 0.5 to10 acres) and/or other incentives or mechanisms to facilitateaffordability and meet RHNA requirements. See Programs 3and 7 for additional housing development outreach. The sitesinventory will be posted on the City’s website, the City’shousing sites GIS app, and updated annually.
Ongoing
Ongoing.Staff updates the sites inventory on an ongoing basis, posts the list on the City's website, and provides the site inventory to our list of interested affordable housing developers.
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583 $WWDFKPHQW
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Program 1: Provide Adequate Sites and Monitoring for No Net Loss 5) Should properties identified in the residential sites inventory become unavailable during the planning period for housing for lower income households, resulting in a shortfall in sites for meeting the RHNA, within six months, the City will identify additional sites of appropriate size and density and rezone, if and as necessary per Government Code § 65863.
For 5, ongoing implementation. If there is a shortfall found, the City has six months to identify additional sites.
Ongoing.Sites in the inventory have not become unavailable during the planning period to result in a shorfall in available sites for meeting the RHNA for very-low and low income housing. Therefore, no sites are entered into APR Table C. There are remaining adequate sites in the site inventory of an appopriate size and density to meet RHNA for all income categories.
Program 2A, By-Right Approval for Projects with 20 Percent Affordable Units 1) For reuse sites, amend the Zoning Ordinance by the end of 2022 and apply a housing overlay to establish by-right approval process as required by AB 1397, which allows the City to require the architecture/design of all projects to meet objective design standards.2) Concurrently with the establishment of a housing overlay on candidate sites and within three years of the 6th Housing Element statutory deadline, establish a by-right approval process allowing the City to require the architecture/design of all projects to meet objective design standards.
For 1, by end of 2022. For 2, within 3 years.
Completed. In December 2024, the City adopted Objective Design Standards (ODS), adopted a Housing Overlay, and made zoning table amendments to authorize additional residential uses within residential, commercial, and mixed-use zoning districts. The Housing Overlay is comprised of the Affordable Housing Overlay that was renamed and expanded to include rezoning sites identified in the Housing Element to provide housing build-out capacity that can meet the City’s the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation. The ODS will allow by-right approval of eligible overlay projects and apply to SB35 streamlined housing developments where multi-family housing is permitted. These efforts and others are described further within the attached 2024 APR.
Program 2B, SB 35 Streamlining for Projects with Affordable Units 1) Within three years of Housing Element adoption, and no later than October 2024, develop procedures to address the streamlining requirements of SB 35 Within 3 years.
Completed. In December 2024, the City adopted Objective Design Standards (ODS), adopted a Housing Overlay, and made zoning table amendments to authorize additional residential uses within residential, commercial, and mixed-use zoning districts. The Housing Overlay is comprised of the Affordable Housing Overlay that was renamed and expanded to include rezoning sites identified in the Housing Element to provide housing build-out capacity that can meet the City’s the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation. The ODS will allow by-right approval of eligible overlay projects and apply to SB35 streamlined housing developments where multi-family housing is permitted. These efforts and others are described further within the attached 2024 APR.
Program 3, Lot Consolidation
1) Facilitate lot consolidation via the following: a) by the end of 2022, develop informational materials on the City’s new Lot Consolidation program and promote available incentives to developers, especially to property owners and developers of sites in the Residential Sites Inventory and Candidate Rezone Sites, and b) an ongoing basis, provide technical assistance regarding the lot consolidation process to interested parties.
For 1, end of 2022.For 2, ongoing.
Ongoing.The City's Zoning Ordinance is on the City website, including its Lot Consolidation program. The City will continue to explore and implement opportunities to promote the program incentives.
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Program 3, Lot Consolidation
2) By 2022, make the inventory of vacant and underutilized sites available to interested developers. The sites inventory will be posted on the City’s website, the City’s housing sites GIS app, and updated annually and assist in identifying sites with lot consolidation potential. (Table 4-4 identifies vacant and underutilized parcels in the City and Table 4-6 identifies candidate sites for rezoning.): a) Process lot consolidation applications concurrently with other applications for development, andb) By 2025, re-evaluate the trend of lot consolidation and make modifications as necessary to promote housing and mixed use development on small sites, if the City determines lot consolidation is relevant and appropriate.
For 2a, ongoing.For 2b, by 2025.
Ongoing.Staff updates the sites inventory on an ongoing basis, posts the list on the City's website, the City's GIS app, and provides the site inventory to our list of interested affordable housing developers. 2a) The City will process applications expeditiously when recieved. To-date, no development applications have been submitted that use the lot consolidation program. The City will promote the program when communicating with developers.2b) At this time, the City has deteremined its lot consolidation ordinance is adequate in conjunction with the City's adoption of Objective Design Standards (ODS) in December 2024 that is applied to by-right approval of housing projects in the housing overlay and SB35 streamlined developments. Several small sites are in the housing overlay and can support SB35 streamling projects, in which the ODS apply with a ministerial process. This streamlines the review process, allows for affordable housing projects in the Housing Overlay to follow similar development standards as the underlying zone, such as higher lot coverage, reduced setbacks, etc. that facilitate projects on small sites, and the ODS adjust other requirements to faclitiate development of housing. Overall, these changes provide additional incentive and means to develop housing on more small sites, particularly in the housing overlay where the ODS reduces development standard constraints. The City will continue to evaluate the effectiveness of its regulations, including the lot consolidation ordinance. With the recent adoption of ODS, ahead of the action plan objective timeframe, the City will observe how these changes faciliate development of smaller sites and housing generally toward the City's RHNA.
Program 4, Density Bonus Ordinance.
1) Update Density Bonus Ordinance by the end of 2022 to reflect recent changes to the State density bonus law. By end of 2022 Ongoing.The Housing Element was certified in October 2022. In December 2022, the City adopted Ordinance 1740 for an update to its Density Bonus Ordinance.
Program 5, Affordable Housing Overlay
1) Continue to implement the requirements of the Affordable Housing Overlay Zone.2) Concurrently with the housing overlay in Program 1, and byright approvals in Program 2A, modify the Affordable Housing Overlay Zone to improve the effectiveness of the Overlay Zone and make amendments as necessary. Specifically, evaluate the effectiveness and create one Housing Overlay (H) with objective design standards, minimum levels of affordable housing units, and by-right approval if 20 percent of the units are set aside for lower income (very low and low) households (see Program 2A). As part of this review, amend the development standards for height limits, number of stories, lot coverage, and parking requirements to ensure that development projects have the ability to achieve the allowable densities. The City will invite and engage the community, including the development community, to provide feedback during this process.
For 1, ongoing.For 2, within 3 years.
Ongoing.1) The City will continue to implement standards of the Housing Overlay adopted in December 2024 that was formerly known as the Affordable Housing Overlay.Copmpleted2) In December 2024, the City adopted a Zoning Amendment to adopt Objective Design Standards, selection of sites previously identified in the Housing Element to be added to the Housing Overlay, and zoning table amendments to authorize additional residential uses within residential, commercial, and mixed-use zoning districts; a process that is ongoing to rezone canididate sites with a housing overlay and adopting objective design standards. The objective design standards will also be applied to byright approval of housing projects and SB35 streamlined developments. The Housing Overlay includes the prior affordable housing overlay area and adds the potential rezoning sites identified in the Housing Element.
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Program 5, Affordable Housing Overlay
3) Prioritize inclusionary in-lieu fees for lower income affordable housing projects proposed in the Affordable Housing Overlay / Housing Overlay (see also Program 7). Ongoing Ongoing. The City continues to implement the Inclusionary Housing Program. In 2017, the City conducted a public survey on how to prioritize the in-lieu fee. The City initiated an inlieu fee ordinance in 2019. The City reviewed the in-lieu fee formula in 2021 and determined the current formula is appropriate. The City pursues opportunities to use the in-lieu fees to support the development of affordable housing units. In 2025, the City will consider changes to the Inclusionary Housing Program (IHP), revisiting recommendations by the consultant retained by the City in 2021 to complete an analysis of the program; which includes recommendations on funding allocation.
Program 6, Inclusionary Housing Program
1) Continue implementation of the Inclusionary Housing Program.2) By 2025, the City will retain a consultant to evaluate the effectiveness of Inclusionary Housing Program in facilitating the development of all income levels, and conduct a feasibility study to evaluate increasing the inclusionary housing requirement from 4% very low to 15% (5% very low, 5% low, and 5% moderate). Updates to the Inclusionary Housing Program will reflect the new requirement with a corresponding updated in-lieu fee (paid if affordable units are not provided onsite) to reflect current land and construction costs, and other related updates.
For 1, ongoing.For 2, by 2025.
Ongoing.1) The City continues to implement the Inclusionary Housing Program. The City pursues opportunities to use the in-lieu fees to support the development of affordable housing units. In 2017, the City conducted a public survey on how to prioritize the in-lieu fee. The City initiated an in-lieu fee ordinance in 2019. The City reviewed the in-lieu fee formula in 2021 and determined the current formula is appropriate; however the City will pursue the feasibility study according to objective 2. In Progress.2) The City will include the feasibility study in its work program to meet this objective within the timeframe.
Program 7: Affordable Housing Development
1) Proactively encourage and facilitate the development of affordable housing by non-profit organizations for lower income households, particularly those with special needs including large households, seniors, extremely low-income (ELI) households, and households with persons who have disabilities or developmental disabilities with the goal of creating 446 affordable units for lower income households between 2021 and 2029 (282 extremely low and very low income and 164 low income units, see Program 1). Specifically, the City will:a) Provide letters of support to affordable housing developers’ applications to local, State, and Federal agencies for funding, provided the proposed projects are consistent with the goals and policies of the City’s General Plan.b) Evaluate, every other year, the City’s Zoning regulations for potential constraints to the development of housing for persons with special needs.
For 1-2, ongoing.
Ongoing.1) Projects are reviewed according to density bonus regulations. The City implements the Inclusionary Housing Program and zoning standards that are to support and facilitate housing, such as allowing housing to be reviewed ministerially with Objective Design Standards adopted in 2024 when proposed in the Housing Overlay or when part of a SB35 application, the lot consolidation ordinance, and other standards adopted according to State housing law, such as density bonus law and ADUs. Staff consults the HCD website to identify funding sources for affordable housing and meet with housing organizations annually. In 2024, the City did not grant entitlements projects that included a density bonus. The City received a building permit application in 2024 for an project entitled in 2023 with a density bonus concession for a setback with to provide a low income unit, not involving a requested density increase.a) The City continues to provide letters of support to affordable housing developers' applications, and will develop marketing and economic development strategies to implement Centennial General Plan land use goals. Also, the City has assigned urban planners with specialized knowledge and experience in specific districts to serve as liasons that provide services and information, including news on programs for housing and social services. b) The City continues to monitor the Zoning Ordinance and process amendments as needed to ensure regulations are consistent with State law and remove barriers to affordable housing construction.
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Program 7: Affordable Housing Development
2) Continue to provide density bonuses and other incentives to developers who provide affordable units. By the end of 2022, develop informational materials on the City’s website regarding the City’s Lot Consolidation incentives, density bonus, Affordable Housing Overlay, and Inclusionary Housing. Establish priority for assistance for workforce housing targeting those who work and/or live in San Clemente.
For 2, ongoing.
2) The City continues to explore funding opportunities and will explore development opportunities with developers and non-profits to build more affordable units or to help convert existing homes as affordable units. Staff continues to provide letters of support for affordable housing developers’ applications. The City plans to develop marketing and economic development strategies to implement the Centennial General Plan land use goals. Projects are reviewed according to density bonus regulations. The City continues to implement the Affordable Housing Overlay Zone and Inclusionary Housing Program. Staff consults the HCD website to identify funding sources for affordable housing and meet with housing organizations annually. In 2023, the City entitled an affordable housing project with a density bonus for a setback concession to support the inclusion of 1 low income apartment. The density bonus request did not include an increase in density.
Program 7: Affordable Housing Development
3) Continue to implement the Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (new Housing Overlay) and Inclusionary Housing Program.4) Every other year, meet with non-profit developers and housing organizations to evaluate projects for acquisition and rehabilitation/new construction of new shelters and long-term affordable housing.
For 3, ongoing. For 4, every other year.
Ongoing.3) The City continues to implement the Inclusionary Housing Program. In 2017, the City conducted a public survey on how to prioritize the in-lieu fee. The City initiated an inlieu fee ordinance in 2019. The City reviewed the in-lieu fee formula in 2021 and determined the current formula is appropriate. The City pursues opportunities to use the in-lieu fees to support the development of affordable housing units In November 2022, the City initiated a process that is ongoing to rezone candidate sites with a housing overlay and adopt objective design standards. The project is ongoing.4) For long-term affordable housing, in December 2024, the City adopted zoning changes for a Housing Overlay and Objective Design Standards to implement action plan objectives to facilitate development of affordable housing. The review process involved collboration with affordable housing developers and public hearings. For shelters, the City completed a survey in 2021 and found that there was no interest from shelter providers in establishing one in San Clemente. The survey found that Shelter Operators would not allow homeless persons from other cities to utilize available beds. San Clemente is in the process of collaborating with neighboring cities to apply for State grants and other resources in order to address the needs of the unsheltered. The survey also found that there was a general lack of interest from the County and other private entities to develop a shelter in the ES Overlay. They concluded that the lack of interest was not a result of impediments that fall within the scope of factors outlined for the emergency shelter program. The City is exploring partnering with the Orange County Council of Government to reevaluate the City program and pursue changes that could facilitate a shelter.
Program 7: Affordable Housing Development
5) Annually, evaluate available housing funding programs administered by the State HCD and if appropriate, pursue funding for affordable housing (new construction, acquisition/rehabilitation, infrastructure improvements, and other housing assistance).
Ongoing.
Ongoing.The City continues to explore funding opportunities and will explore development opportunities with developers and non-profits to build more affordable units or to help convert existing homes as affordable units. Staff continues to provide letters of support for affordable housing developers’ applications. The City plans to develop marketing and economic development strategies to implement the Centennial General Plan land use goals. Staff consults the HCD website to identify funding sources for affordable housing and meet with housing organizations annually.
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Program 8: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
1) Develop a monitoring program to ensure City is on track to meet the ADU construction goals:a) If by October 2025 the City is not on track in meeting its ADU goal of 120 units, review and revise policies and efforts to increase ADU construction as necessary.2) Facilitate ADU construction through:a) Developing a one-stop shop to assist homeowners to prioritize issues in building ADUs by 2022.b) At least semi-annually, promoting the use of pre-approved site/floor plans for ADU created by the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG), such as through the City’s newsletter and other social media platforms.c) Pursuing funding at the State level to assist lower income homeowners in developing ADUs.
Ongoing.
Completed:1) The City has a permit tracking system to inventory ADUs so staff can monitor progress towards its construction goals. The City reviews and permits Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in conformance with State law. Staff continues to improve public information on ADU standards on the City website and handouts. Since 2021, the City has issued permits for 81 ADUs.2) The City is member of the Orange County Council of Governments that has funded several initiatives to support ADUs including an ADU website, calcualtor, and resources for preapproved plans; among other resources to assist homeowners develop ADUs by simplifying the review process and reducing costs. The City will continue to explore State funding programs to subsidize ADU construction.
Program 9: Pursue Funding Sources and Programs
1) Continue to apply for and administer CDBG grants annually.2) Pursue funding from sources such as the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA), CalHome or CalHFA to assist in housing rehabilitation, homeownership, and ADU development.3) Provide letters of support to affordable housing developers’ applications to local, State, and Federal agencies for funding, provided the proposed projects are consistent with the goals and policies of the City’s General Plan.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.1-2) In 2023 the City administered $31,635 of CDBG grant funds to four organizations that provide services for case management, food, health care, rent and utility assistance, and transitional housing services. The City will continue to apply for and administer CDBG grants. City will also look for new funding opportunities and partnerships. 3) The City continues to explore funding opportunities and will explore development opportunities with developers and non-profits to build more affordable units or to help convert existing homes as affordable units. Staff continues to provide letters of support for affordable housing developers’ applications. The City plans to develop marketing and economic development strategies to implement the Centennial General Plan land use goals. Staff consults the HCD website to identify funding sources for affordable housing and meet with housing organizations annually.
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Program 10: Acquisition and Conversion of MarketRate Housing to Affordable Housing 1) At least every other year, discuss with non-profit organizations or affordable housing developers the opportunity to collaborate in purchasing a site to be used as transitional housing and/or long- term permanent housing with the goal of increasing the affordable housing inventory by 446 lower income units by 2029.2) On an ongoing basis, work with Code Enforcement to evaluate substandard properties as opportunities for rehabilitation as affordable housing units. Develop a list of potential properties and update annually. Offer the list to nonprofit housing developers.
For 1, every other year. For 2, ongoing.
Ongoing.1) In December 2024, the City adopted zoning changes for a Housing Overlay and Objective Design Standards to implement action plan objectives to facilitate development of affordable housing. This process included outreach with affordable housing developers on opportunities to facilitate housing production. The adopted Housing Overlay includes the potential rezoning sites in the Housing Element to provide adequate site capacity to meet or exceed the City's RHNA. The City continues to explore funding and development opportunities with developers and non-profits to build more affordable units or to help convert existing homes as affordable units. Staff continues to provide letters of support for affordable housing developers’ applications. The City plans to develop marketing and economic development strategies to implement the Centennial General Plan land use goals.2) The City colloborates with the Fair Housing Foundation and implements a housing rehabilitation grant program with CDBG funding. The City will colloborate with the Fair Housing Foundation and nonprofit housing developers to get input on a list to maintain and expand through the planning period.
Program 11: Sustainable Policies
1) Continue to implement the Sustainability Action Plan.2) Continue to promote resident participation in available PACE programs by providing links to these programs on City website.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.The City will provide links on its website and continue to implement the Sustainablity Action Plan. As an implemention measure, the City requires housing development to comply with current Green Building Codes to ensure energy and water conservation and require new units to have solar-ready roofs.
Program 12: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
1) Implement the City's actions for addressing fair housing issues and concerns identified in Table 5-2.
According to Housing Action Plan Table 5-2
Ongoing.The City contracts with Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) to provide fair housing services to City residents, including low-and-moderate income and special needs populations. Services include (1) Discrimination Complaint Intake and Investigation, (2) Outreach and Education, (3) Landlord/Tenant Counseling, and (4) Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Activites. In 2023/2024, FHF engaged with staff from City of San Clemente Business License Department and actively participated in the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, where we hosted a resource table to discuss services, distribute literature, and answer housing-related questions. Additionally, FHF conducted a Fair Housing Workshop, educating participants on Fair Housing laws, landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities, and recent housing protections. FHF also provided a presentation to the Boys and Girls Club about fair housing services. In total, we distributed 2,392 pieces of Fair housing literature in English and Spanish and sent public service announcements to be aired on the City's cable station.
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Program 13: Social Services Grant Program
1) Continue to provide grant applications for housing funds annually.2) Provide assistance to approximately 2,000 persons with special needs, including homeless, seniors and disabled persons, on an annual basis through grant awards.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.1) The City continues to offer grant applications to prospective social service subrecipients. Each of the organization’s applications are then reviewed by the City’s designated Human Affairs committee for the City's Public Services Loan Grant and are approved based on parameters set forth by HUD that address priority needs, including but not limited to safety net programs for lower income households as well as community needs. For 2024, $45,661 was allocated for six (6) organizations.2) As identified in the City's Annual Action Plan, more than 2,000 persons were assisted as a result of CDBG funds awarded to subrecipients via the City's Public Services Grant. Organizations such as Age Well Senior Services offers the Meals on Wheels program that assists seniors throughout the City. Vocational Visions is another subrecipient that offers valuable services such as job training and job coaching for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Lastly, Camino Heath offered heavily reduced costs for medical and pediatric dental care to low income members of the community, including many of whom were homeless.
Program 14: Zoning Ordinance Amendments
1) Complete the above necessary amendments to the Zoning Ordinance by the end of 2022, except where otherwise noted.2) Monitor the Zoning Ordinance for any potential constraints to the development of housing, including the City’s procedures for multi-family housing, and process.
For 1, by 2022. For 2, ongoing.
Completed.1) In December 2022, the City updated its Zoning Ordinance for compliance with State law. In November 2022, the City initiated a process that is ongoing to initiate rezoning of candidate sites with a housing overlay and adopting objective design standards. The objective design standards will also be applied to by-right approval of housing projects and SB35 streamlined developments. This project is ongoing with consultant, staff, and Planning Commission review and completion planned for 2024.Ongoing.2) The City continues to monitor the Zoning Ordinance and process amendments as needed to ensure regulations are consistent with State law and remove barriers to affordable housing construction. In 2024, the City adopted several zoning changes, described above for objective 1.
Program 15: Monitoring of Emergency Shelter Overlay
1) Provide information to property owners and tenants in the Rancho San Clemente Business Park regarding the ES Overlay, including the purpose and intent behind the requirement to accommodate emergency shelter sites in the City.2) Evaluate the rideshare program annually and work with the vendor to improve the program or find alternatives to the program.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.1) The City provides information to the property owners and public on its website and in the process of doing asserssments of the ES overlay.2) The City had its soft launch of the ride share program on October 9, 2016, and official launch on April 3, 2018. The City commits to evaluate and address the effectiveness of the rideshare program regularly. The City sent a progress letter to HCD (dated 10/25/18) on the effectiveness of the rideshare program (SC Rides) - a partnership with Lyft and ButterFLi to offer transit. San Clemente continued to offer the service in 2023 during the pandemic that decreased demand for public transportation services. In 2024, approximately 50,008 rides were provided as of December 31, 2024. Recent outreach has included working with the Orange County Social Services agency, as well as other nonprofits serving underserved populations, such as the YMCA chapter in Orange County. The City has also continued to work with OCTA to improve the program and increase access to the services. On top of establishing a toll free phone number (1-844-440-4672) for riders who need ADA accessible ride services, the City has also worked with the assisted ride vendor for the program (Butterfli) to establish an online booking interface, for users to book rides in addition or instead of the toll free phone number. OCTA has continued to work with the City to support and fund ADA ride services 100% for this program. The City has also expanded the eligible service area around each bus stop from a .1 mile radius to a .25 mile radius, to further extend accessibility for program users. (continued in row below) Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Program 15: Monitoring of Emergency Shelter Overlay
Objective 2 (Continued) Ongoing.
The subsidized cost for the SC Rides services remains constant, matching the original cost offered by the 191 and 193 OCTA bus routes. Through the OCTA grant, the City already covers a majority of the costs for program users. However, those that may not have the ability to pay the base program fare may be able to receive direct ride assistance from either the City through their Lyft account, or from a local nonprofit. In the past, local nonprofits have worked to offset the base fare costs, including historical partners such as Family Assistance Ministries (FAM), a homeless and housing nonprofit organization located within the ES Overlay; and by Mercy House, a homeless outreach provider. In these select cases, the City or the nonprofit could book rides for the rider directly, ensuring the pickup and destination location.
Program 15: Monitoring of Emergency Shelter Overlay
3) In the event an emergency shelter is proposed, the City will work with the social service providers and shelter proponents to determine if the rideshare program serves as a feasible transportation option, or secure other alternatives while avoiding burden and costs on the applicants.4) Should an emergency shelter locate in the business park, the City would work with or partner with the emergency shelter operator to evaluate and implement options for providing transit service to and from the emergency shelter from existing transit routes.
Ongoing.
Ongoing. 3-4) No shelter has been proposed. If a shelter is proposed, the City will implement this program as described.
Program 15: Monitoring of Emergency Shelter Overlay
5) At least every two years and as emergency shelters are proposed, assess and update the City’s unmet homeless shelter needs, upon review and analysis of reliable data and consideration of input from service providers and public input in a City Council meeting. The unmet homeless shelter needs will be updated when:a) Results of the Biannual Homeless Census (point-in-time) conducted by the Orange County Continuum of Care are available. Annually, the City will participant in the Homeless Census to obtain a specific homeless count for San Clemente, with specific counts for sheltered versus unsheltered homeless.b) Emergency shelters will be allowed without discretionary action until the unsheltered homeless need identified in this assessment is met and continue to be permitted through a discretionary review process.
For 5, every two years.
Completed.This process includes outreach with affordable housing developers on opportunities to facilitate housing production. The Orange County Continuum of Care conducted the most recent Point In Time Count and survey on January 22, 2024, which found that there are 65 unsheltered homeless and 36 sheltered in the City of San Clemente. The number of unsheltered individuals dropped by 16 compared to the 2022 point in time count. Since 2021, the City has allocated funds from the Community Development Block Grant and from PLHA funding sources to provide for two full time positions for Community Outreach Workers to serve as liaisons with the local unsheltered population. The City to-date hasn't found interest from shelter providers in establishing a shelter in San Clemente. Through a 2021 survey, the City found that shelter operators would not allow homeless persons from other cities to utilize available beds. San Clemente is supportive of collaborating with neighboring cities to apply for State grants and other resources in order to address the needs of the unsheltered.
Program 15: Monitoring of Emergency Shelter Overlay
c) Significant changes in the housing market conditions occur that would impact the City’s homeless shelter needs between the Homeless Censuses. The City will consult homeless service providers to establish the appropriate modifications to the established unmet homeless shelter needs.d) Significant changes to the City’s homeless strategy occur, such as funding available for homeless housing programs that would reduce the unmet shelter needs.
Ongoing. Same as row above.
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Program 15: Monitoring of Emergency Shelter Overlay
6) In 2023, update the Emergency Shelter Overlay (ESO) development standards, including but not limited to bed-limit, caps, and maximum separation requirements to reflect and accommodate the most recent point-in-time count, and parking, to ensure development standards comply with State law and are not impediments to siting shelters. In 2024, evaluate additional areas in the City for inclusion in the ESO, including evaluation of access to transportation and services. As a result of the analysis, amend the ESO in 2025 to ensure the ESO consists of up to five to ten acres that is suitable for development with access to transportation and services.
For 6, in 2023-2025.
In Progress.In December 2022, the City adopted updates to the Zoning Ordinance for consistency with State Assembly Law 139. In 2023 and 2024, the City worked with OCCOG consultants to draft updates to its Emergency Shelter Ordinance (ESO) and evaluate potential additional areas for possible inclusion in the Emergency Shelter Overlay. In 2025, the City will include the ESO update in its work program to meet this objective.
Program 16: Neighborhood Revitalization Program
1) Continue to implement the Neighborhood Revitalization Program and advertise at least annually the availability of this program to eligible residents and property owners by announcing in City magazines, placing flyers at all City buildings, posting on City website and social media. Code Enforcement also refers eligible property owners to the City’s various programs for assistance.2) Provide 20 loans through the Home Rehabilitation Program during the Housing Element planning period.3) Annually, explore and pursue if appropriate, housing funding programs administered by the State HCD to expand the City’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.1) The City continues to provide CDBG funding for the Housing Rehabilitation Program. Though no loans or grants were awarded in 2024, the City remains committed to providing these services. The program will be active by the 2nd quarter of 2025 and will continue providing qualified applicants funding for these projects. Additionally, the City has comprehensive marketing efforts in place to immediately begin once the program is active. 2) Per Program 15 of the City's Housing Element, the objective would be to provide (40) loans to further Neighborhood Revitalization efforts. Within this current cycle, the City has issued a combined total of (16) loans/grants to qualified applicants meeting HUD's low-income parameters. With new efforts to strengthen the program, which is set to relaunch in the next several weeks, the City is confident it will remain on schedule to meet the programs objective. 3) The City remains committed to searching for new ways to address neighborhood revitalization. To support this goal, the City has contracted with a consultant to identify all available grants, including those that fall within the scope of revitalization efforts. In addition to our allocations from CDBG for rehabilitation and PLHA, we continue to engage key members of the community who need assistance. Our efforts focus on offering resources for home rehabilitation and providing community outreach to serve the unhoused, ensuring that our neighborhood revitalization initiatives benefit all residents Program 17: Preserve AtRisk Housing
1) Monitor status of affordable units by maintaining contact with property owners and monitoring updates from websites such as the California Housing Preservation Commission.2) Ensure property owners adhere to new state noticing requirements prior to conversion – three- year, one-year, and six-month notices are required.3) Solicit interest and participation of nonprofit housing developers to acquire and preserve the at- risk units as affordable units.4) Provide letters of support to affordable housing developers’ and non-profit applications to local, State, and Federal agencies for funding. See also Programs 7 and 9.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.The City maintains a contact list to monitor status of affordable units with property managers. Staff also evaluates units at risk of converting to market rate housing, and none of the affordable housing units are at risk within the 10 year planning period (2021-2029). The City continues to explore funding opportunities and will explore development opportunities with developers and non-profits to build more affordable units or to help convert existing homes as affordable units. Staff continues to provide letters of support for affordable housing developers’ applications. The City plans to develop marketing and economic development strategies to implement the Centennial General Plan land use goals.
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Program 17: Preserve AtRisk Housing
5) Continue to work under contract with the Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) and/or other qualified fair housing service providers to provide fair housing services for all segments of the community, including tenant education and assistance. By the end of 2022 and annually thereafter, conduct outreach and education to landlords and tenants regarding the State’s new source of income protection (SB 329 and SB 229) that recognizes public assistance such as Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) and Veterans Assistance Supportive Housing (VASH) as legitimate source of income for rent payments. See also Program 12.
Annually.
Ongoing.The City contracts with Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) to provide fair housing services to City residents, including low-and-moderate income and special needs populations. Services include (1) Discrimination Complaint Intake and Investigation, (2) Outreach and Education, (3) Landlord/Tenant Counseling, and (4) Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Activites. In 2023/2024, FHF engaged with staff from City of San Clemente Business License Department and actively participated in the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, where we hosted a resource table to discuss services, distribute literature, and answer housing-related questions. Additionally, FHF conducted a Fair Housing Workshop, educating participants on Fair Housing laws, landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities, and recent housing protections. FHF also provided a presentation to the Boys and Girls Club about fair housing services. In total, we distributed 2,392 pieces of Fair housing literature in English and Spanish and sent public service announcements to be aired on the City's cable station.