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RESOLUTION 2024-###
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AMENDING THE FY 2023-25 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY WORKPLAN TO ADD AMENDMENT #8, UNDER MAJOR POLICY GOAL: EXPAND HOUSING OPTIONS, TO ADD POLICY #311 – SUPPORT ADOPTION AND COMPLETION OF (1) HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (MARCH 18, 2024); (2) ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT; (3) SAFETY AND NOISE ELEMENT UPDATE; (3) ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER CEQA,
AND THE FOLLOWING POLICY AND PROGRAM OBJECTIVES REVIEWED AT THE JULY 10, 2024 HOUSING POLICY WORKSHOP, A S RECOMMENDED BY THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
STANDING COMMITTEE (MAYOR PONCE; VICE MAYOR CRUZ)
WHEREAS, the City Council Priority Workplan (Workplan) is an annual policy making document established by majority vote of the City Council for purposes of providing policy direction for implementation by the City Manager. Once adopted, the City Manager directs all C ity resources and staffing toward adopted policy areas/items beyond daily operational needs. Periodic amendments are made following adoption throughout the fiscal year period (FY);
WHEREAS, on April 5, 2023, the City Council held a Special City Council meeting/Council Priority-Setting Workshop to discuss and deliberate over new Council policy initiatives and goals for the upcoming FY 2023-25 period;
WHEREAS, following significant discuss ion at the end of the Special Meeting/Priority-Setting Workshop, the City Council unanimously voted by minute action to direct the City Manager to prepare a Final Workplan document to include all recommendations from the Executive Leadership Group (ELG), and further additions and deletions as directed by the City Council which was adopted on May 1, 2023 by Resolution 2023-058;
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2023, the City Council approved the Workplan via Resolution 2023-058, and on the same agenda, approved Amendment #1 to the Workplan by majority vote via Resolution 2023-065;
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2023, the City Council approved Amendment #2 via Resolution 2023-092;
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2023, the City Council approved Amendment #3 to the Workplan via Resolution No. 2023-130.
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2023, the City Council approved Amendment #4 to the Workplan via Resolution No. 2023-167.
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2024, the City Council approved Amendment #5 to the
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Workplan via Resolution 2024-015;
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2024, the City Council approved Amendment #6 to the Workplan via Resolution 2024-042.
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2024, the City Council approved Amendment # 7 to the Workplan via Resolution 2024-106.
WHEREAS, City Council maintains a two -step process for a mending the City Council Priority Workplan which includes the following two (2) steps, as follows:
• Step No.1: Adopt a motion via minute order to add the proposed Workplan amendment to a future City Council agenda for formal policy discussion; and
• Step No.2: Have the policy discussion about the proposed Workplan amendment as part of an agendized item at the City Council meeting to meet Ralph M. Brown Act requirements; Vote to approve/deny the policy amendment to the Workplan by majority vote via resolution.
WHEREAS, a t the end of the Special City Council M eeting/Housing Policy Workshop on July 10, 2024 , upon a motion made by Councilmember Pabon- Alvarado which was duly seconded and approved, the City Council directed the City Manager by majority vote via minute action to return to the City Council, with an appropriate proposed housing policy framework for amending the FY 2023- 25 City Council Priority Workplan for formal adoption, and policy implementation;
WHEREAS, following this direction, the City Manager prepared a DRAFT policy framework of all recommended housing policy and programs identified in the City’s Adopted Housing Element and Housing Action Plan as Proposed Policy Amendment #8 to the FY 2023-25 Council Priority Workplan; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2024, the Economic Development, Housing and Program Management (EDHPM) Standing Committe e, consisting of Mayor Ponce and Vice-Mayor Cruz, reviewed the following Proposed Amendment #8 which proposed adding a new Policy Item #311 summarized below.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Pablo hereby formally amends the City Council Priority Workplan attached here to for FY 2023-25 period to add Amendment #8 as follows:
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FY 2023-25 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY WORKPLAN:
PROPOSED AMENDMENT #8
UNDER MAJOR POLICY AREA: EXPAND HOUSING OPTIONS
_____________________________________________________________________________________ ADD: POLICY #311:
Support Adoption and Completion of (1) Housing Element Update (March 18, 2024); (2) Environmental Justice Element; (3) Safety and Noise Element Update; (3) Environmental Review under CEQA, and the following policy and program objectives reviewed at the July 10, 2024 Housing Policy Workshop, as follows:
A. REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION (RHNA): Focus ongoing efforts to comply with RHNA requirements separated into four (4) affordability levels: Very Low: < 50% area median income (AMI); Low: 50 – 80% AMI; Moderate: 80 – 120% AMI; and Above Moderate: >120% AMI
• Total Regional Housing Needs Allocation for San Pablo for the new 2023 -2031 cycle is 746 net new units, compared to the 449 units for the last cycle • For the year 2023, San Pablo permitted a total of 76 net new units (up from 11 in the prior year)
• A total of 609 units remain to be completed by 2031, most in Above Moderate category
B. HOUSING ACTION PLAN : Focus efforts on implementation of the City’s Housing Action Plan (HAP):
GOAL #1: INCREASE HOUSING SUPPLY
Facilitate production of at least 800 new homes by 2031
GOAL #2: AFFORDABILITY
Take action to address affordability and housing security for all income groups and family types in San Pablo
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GOAL #3: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Equal housing opportunity for all residents of San Pablo, regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, or handicap
GOAL #4: NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT
Enhanced quality of existing residential neighborhoods in San Pablo, through maintenance and preservation, while minimizing displacement impacts
GOAL #5: SUSTAINABILITY AND HEALTH
Proactive energy conservation and waste reduction activities in all residential neighborhoods
GOAL #6: CAPACITY BUILDING
Strengthen local government institutional capacity , provide information to th e community and monitor accomplishments to respond effectively to housing needs
C. OMNIBUS CODE CLEAN -UP: Focus efforts on policy implementation and timeline for completion on Omnibus Code Clean-Up to consist of:
• #1-D Revise Multifamily Minimum Parcel Size
• #1-E Facilitate Lot Consolidation
• #1-G Reduced Parking Standards
• #1-H Faith-Based Community Housing
• #1-I Shopkeeper Housing
• #2-F Mobile Home Park Conversion
• #2-G Single-Room Occupancy Hotels
• #3-A Housing for Extremely Low-Income Households and Special Needs Groups • #3-B Emergency Shelters
• #3-C Employee Housing
• #3-D Zoning for Residential Care Facilities
• #3-E Transitional and Supportive Housing
• #3-J Low-Barrier Navigation Centers
• #3-K Density Bonus
• #3-M Definition of Family
D. HOUSING ACTION PLAN – KEY FOCUS AREAS: Prioritize efforts on developing policy/program implementation on the following key focus areas for 2024-20231 Period, as follows:
• Complete Rumril Blvd. Corridor Plan and Amend the 23rd Street Specific Plan • Provide incentives for High-Density Infill and Missing Middle Housing opportunities • Preserve existing Deed-Restricted Affordable Housing Units • Partner with Community Land Trust
• Continue robust Residential Health and Safety (RH&S) Inspection Program to promote quality housing and eliminate substandard housing
• Continue Neighborhood Clean-Up and Vehicle Abatement Programs
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D. AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY: Uphold all provisions of the City’s adopted Affordable Housing Strategy adopted in November 16, 2020, under the Implementation Plan organized around seven (7) core goals:
GOAL A: SUPPORT NEW AND EXISTING HOMEOWNERS
GOAL B: SUPPORT AND PROTECT EXISTING TENANTS
GOAL C: IMPROVE HOUSING QUALITY & SAFETY
GOAL D: PRESERVE EXISTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
GOAL E: PRODUCE MORE HOUSING
GOAL F: PREVENT & REDUCE INCIDENCE OF HOMELESSNESS
GOAL G: CREATE NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDING SOURCES
F. TENANT PROTECTIONS: (FROM MAY 7, 2024 EDHPM STANDING COMMITTEE REVIEW)
1. Just Cause Eviction Protections (3-G)
• California law AB1482 provides protection from steep rent increases and SB567 puts further requirements on no fault just cause evictions.
• City to explore adopting an ordinance codifying these protections under the San Pablo Municipal Code.
2. Awareness of Fair Housing Programs (3-H)
• Surveys indicate that San Pablo residents are largely unfamiliar with fair housing programs available to them.
• City to explore community education campaigns to raise awareness on state law and resources available.
3. Relocation Fund
• San Pablo Municipal Code 8.05.03 requires Owners to pay relocation benefits to displaced Tenants due to unsafe or hazardous living conditions. San Pablo Municipal Code 8.05.080 states that in the event the Owner fails, neglects or refuses to pay the
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displaced Tenant, the City may, within budget limitations, make payment of such relocation benefits and recover it from the Owner.
• City to explore establishing a Tenant Relocation Fund for this purpose.
5. Temporary Housing Fund
• The City receives calls from residents that have been unhoused through no-fault of their own asking for temporary housing assistance.
• City to explore establishing a Temporary housing Relocation Fund to provide funding/temporary housing for qualified residents.
6. Landlord – Tenant Mediation Services
• The City receives calls for legal services for tenant disputes. • City to explore working with a non-profit legal services provider to help provide mediation for landlord and tenant conflicts and disputes. • City to create a Tenant page on the City website to link tenant resources.
G. 2024 BAHFA BOND MEASURE: Support the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) proposed $20M Bond Measure:
• The proposed Bay Area bond measure will provide funding for more affordable housing and help keep existing homes affordable on the November 2024 ballot.
• Continue to work with Contra Costa County directly for future allocation of $2B to implement programs and projects identified in the Housing Action Plan.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council directs the City Manager to post said amended version of the City Council Priority Workplan for FY 2023-25 attached hereto on the City’s website for public download at:
https://www.sanpabloca.gov/1362/City-Council-Adopted-Priority-Workplan
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing recitations are true and correct, and are included herein by reference as findings.
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ADOPTED this 3rd day of September 2024, by the following votes:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Dorothy Gantt, City Clerk Patricia Ponce, Mayor