1 ATTACHMENT A
Updated Work Plans for Top Three Highest Priority
Anti-Displacement Recommendations
1. COVID-19 Recovery Eviction Relief and Mitigation Measures for Renters and Homeowners Work Plan
Task Description Timeline
Advocacy
Support active federal and state legislation and budget proposals to repay and subsidize back rent and mortgages, to help mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19 on housing providers and prevent displacement of residents Completed and
ongoing Express City support for legislation on eviction and foreclosure prevention and housing recovery from COVID-19 on the 2021 citywide legislative priorities
Program
Development and
Research
Plug into coordinated response across City departments for COVID-19 relief and recovery Completed and
Seek advice and assistance from universities and think tanks on tracking ongoing outcomes
Survey existing anti-displacement housing programs to identify impediments to eligibility for immigrant households most at risk of homelessness and displacement
Completed
Assist Bloomberg/Harvard to survey San José small property owners Completed
Research COVID-19 housing recovery strategies of other large cities and recovery metrics they are tracking
Work with the Urban Institute and the City of Los Angeles on the COVID19 response study Pinpoint possible administrative program changes to remove barriers for immigrant households Completed
Develop a plan to track data on the success of repayment plans to avoid resident displacement from their homes and from the City, and on the financial condition of small property owners
Ongoing
Release Request for Proposals to study estimated cost of Right to Counsel for Santa Clara County per City Council direction. Program design to continue as part of ongoing eviction diversion and anti-displacement support (i.e., no longer part of an emergency COVID response) Q3-Q4 2023
Community
Outreach
Interview community-based organizations (CBOs) serving COVID-19- impacted residents to determine needs Completed Participate in existing working groups driving COVID-19 response and recovery to align efforts and eliminate duplication
Interview community leaders in highly COVID-19 impacted neighborhoods with renters at risk of displacement in zip codes 95233, 95127, 95116, and 95148
Completed
*Note: Italicized items indicate updates to the work plan 2 1. COVID-19 Recovery Eviction Relief and Mitigation Measures for Renters and Homeowners Work Plan
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Task Description Timeline
Community
Outreach
Before the end of the eviction moratorium, hold or attend COVID-19 housing and displacement meetings led by elected leaders convening civic and private sector leaders, residents, and CBOs to:
1. Hear the experiences of stakeholders, re: housing needs and COVID19 and identify urgent housing problems that must be addressed
2. Develop equitable short- and long-term housing recovery strategies Deleted/Part of
Recovery Task
Force
Analyze feedback and community-led recommendations to inform future housing funding priorities and develop recommendations on policy changes for City Council consideration
Ongoing
Funding
Design system and administer emergency rent assistance for extremely-lowincome and undocumented local residents and coordinate CBOs together with the County
Completed
Identify available and possible new sources of ongoing funding for legal services to prevent eviction, housing collaborative court positions, and housing mediation services if county resources are insufficient
Completed /
Ongoing
Identify available funding sources, including philanthropic and private grants, for emergency planning and preparedness activities for communities most vulnerable to disaster and/or highly impacted by COVID-19 Deleted/Not
included in
Recovery Task
Force
2. Tenant Preferences to Prevent Displacement Work Plan Phase Description Timeline
Program
Development and
Research
Meet with state HCD to clarify policy parameters and necessary fair housing analysis Completed Receive additional guidance from HCD on its revised fair housing analysis framework
Work with HCD to identify a timeline for its issuance of final guidance on tenant preferences
Ongoing Perform disparate impact analysis and do other HCD-required analysis Determine how to prioritize and administer different preferences and finalize the determination on which production programs will incorporate preferences
Update rent roll online systems programming to incorporate demographic data for existing affordable housing residents Completed Legislation
Work with City Attorney’s office to create draft legislation Completed Support the bill through meetings with potential authors, stakeholders, HCD, assembly, and senate policy committee staff Completed
Apply for FUSE Fellow to support advocacy, analysis, and outreach Completed Work with City Attorney’s office to create legal findings in support of legislation and ordinance and approve proposed parameters Q4 2022 –
Q3 2023
*Note: Italicized items indicate updates to the Work Plan. 3 2. Tenant Preferences to Prevent Displacement Work Plan (continued from previous page)
Phase Description Timeline
Community
Outreach and
Feedback
Provide revised information, legal analysis, and disparate impact analysis to HCD for both proposed preferences
Q2-Q3 2023 Update draft Ordinance; create program descriptions Issue a survey to owners of properties with affordable apartments that would be subject to the program
Seek and incorporate HCD feedback on City’s analysis and submissions Obtain HCD approval of the City’s methodology and analysis Q4 2023 Decide timing to seek HCD approval for second preference Q2 Stakeholder meetings on the draft program (e.g., community and neighborhood, property owners and managers, residents/advocates) Q2-Q3 Hold public meetings on the draft program to get input Program
Finalization and
Approvals
Hold next round of meetings with key stakeholders on drafts Q3-Q4 2023
Make final program revisions based on feedback
Post final draft program for public review
Present draft program to the Housing and Community Development Commission
Present draft program to CED Committee
City Council approves program and ordinance
Program
Implementation
Issue guidance for property owners and the public
Q1 2024
Hold educational meetings for property owners/managers
Host public meetings to inform about new preferences
Conduct webinars for the public (multiple languages)
Conduct community outreach (e.g., neighborhood meetings, tabling, associations)
Fully implement renter online portal (to get applicant-protected class data, and screen applicants for preference eligibility)
Q1-Q2 2024
Do analysis annually and submit for HCD reviews 2025 and on 4 3. Community Opportunity to Purchase Program Work Plan Phase Description Timeline
Program
Development
Research COPA results and management in comparable cities Completed
Meet with counterparts in comparable cities and assess best practices and processes
Work with City Attorney’s office to identify legal issues and approve proposed parameters
Compile data to determine program parameters
(e.g., applicability, terms, process, timelines, qualification of purchasers, City staffing needs) and market research Completed
Hold Request for Proposal and hire community engagement consultant for Anti-Displacement Working Group; focus the technical team on COPA Community
Outreach and
Policy Feedback
Meet with specialized stakeholders (e.g., property owners, realtors, brokers, lenders, and other experts)
Completed
Meet with qualified potential nonprofit developers
Prepare analysis of long-term funding needs and possible sources for financing acquisition and rehabilitation/permanent
Hold working group meetings – Technical Advisory Committee and broader Stakeholder Advisory Committee (ongoing)
Create the first draft of the program and supporting materials incorporating community feedback and study findings
Hold stakeholder public review period and feedback
Program
Finalization and
Approvals
Make refinements based on the first public review feedback Completed
Hold meetings with key stakeholders on refinements
Additional public meetings on the revised draft program Present to the Housing and Community Development Commission Program revisions based on Housing and Community Development Commission comments
Consult with stakeholders and community
City Council approves program and directs staff to return with the ordinance N/A – Council did
not approve the
program
City Council approves ordinance N/A
Program
Implementation
Begin 12 months before implementation
N/A
Create draft regulations and guidance – obtain public feedback Conduct webinars for the public (multiple languages)
Hold co-hosted educational meetings for property owners Issue a call for qualifications and approve qualified nonprofit developers to participate in the program
Begin program implementation (later than 12 months after approval or qualified nonprofit partner approvals) N/A
Info memorandum on progress to the City Council six months after the start N/A
Continue outreach and education to the community N/A
Assess program performance in a report to City Council after one year N/A