For City Council Meeting [October 22, 2019]
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVAL: Rod Foster, City Administrator
FROM: Sean Grayson, Acting Public Works Director
Title
Request City Council hear Status Update on the Mid Cycle Update to the 5th Cycle Housing Element Update.
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BACKGROUND
Background on the Mid-Cycle Update
On December 12, 2017, the City Council adopted the 5th Cycle 2014-2021 Housing Element Update. However, it was submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) past the statutory deadline. Therefore, pursuant to State law, the City is required to submit a mid-cycle update to the Housing Element.
Following the adoption of the 5th Cycle Housing Element Update, the City received correspondence from HCD stating a Mid-Cycle Update is due. Additionally, third party comments on the Housing Element were received by Inland County Legal Services.
As required by law, the City has commenced the Mid-Cycle Update for the 5th Cycle Housing Element. The Mid-Cycle Update is a comprehensive update that includes a review and update of all sections of the currently adopted Housing Element to comply with existing State law.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
Status of the Mid-Cycle Update
The City's consultant, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., is in the final stages of completing the required updates to the City of Rialto's 5th Cycle Housing Element. The Mid-Cycle Update does not include new RHNA allocations and is intended to 1) provide a mid-point check of progress in meeting objectives stated in the 5th Cycle 2014-2021 Housing Element; and 2) comply with all new statutory requirements.
Remaining Items to Complete the Mid-Cycle Update
The remaining items to be completed to meet statutory requirements include: (1) conduct a community outreach workshop to engage Rialto citizens and interested third parties; and (2) complete the Housing Element Policy Program to ensure programs and actions reflect current community...
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