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Housing Element Update - 5 - Program Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-1 Chapter 5 Program Evaluation/Accomplishments Government Code Section 65588(a) requires each jurisdiction to review its housing element frequently to evaluate:  The appropriateness of the housing goals, objectives, policies and programs in contributing to the attainment of the state housing goal;  The effectiveness of the housing element in attainment of the community’s housing goals and objectives; and  The progress of the city, county or city and county in implementation of the housing element. This section documents the City’s programs under the 2005-2010 Housing Element with respect to the actions and objectives contained therein. This section describes the relative success of the City’s efforts to implement the 2005-2010 programs, and contains recommendations for program retention, revision, deletion or addition to address current and projected needs and state requirements between 2010 and 2020. Table 5-1 summarizes the quantified objectives and accomplishments under the previous Housing Element programs. Table 5-1 Summary of Quantified Objectives and Accomplishments 2005 through 2013 Housing Assistance Type Program Goals Program Achievements Affordable Housing New Construction- Rental 302 units 133 units* Affordable Housing New Construction- Ownership 70 units 33 units** Multifamily Acquisition/Rehabilitation 52 units 104 units*** Residential Rehabilitation 50 units 27 units Mobilehome Park Rental Assistance 50 residents 29 residents Transitional Housing Units 4 units 4 units Homeownership (SHOP) 90 households 42 households * Note: Solara (56 units) and Brighton Place (77 units), **Note: The Meadows-Metate Lane and York Avenue (33 units) ***Note: Oak Knoll Villas (52 units) and Orange Gardens (52 units) City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-2 1. Overall Effectiveness The City did not meet the goals and objectives of the previous 2005-2010 Housing Element for total dwelling unit production. The financial crisis that the nation and California experienced between 2006 and 2010, resulting in the recession of 2008, had a significant impact on the housing market. As such, housing production in the last few years has been limited. The City was able to meet a substantial portion of low income dwelling units. Of the 285 Very Low Income dwelling units identified in the previous RHNA, 225 were constructed (79 percent) within Poway through the end of 2009. In addition, of the 216 Low Income Units allocated from the previous RHNA, 43 units (20 percent) were constructed. Of the 235 Moderate Income units, 33 dwelling units were constructed (12 percent). Finally, of the 505 Above Moderate income units allocated, 292 were constructed from the previous RHNA. The City made a significant start toward its affordable housing goals by implem enting a number of programs including the establishment of Affordable Housing Overlay Zones (AHOZ), Municipal Code amendments including flexible development standards to facilitate the development of affordable housing and to attract supportive businesses and other community services. Although the actual production fell short of goals, much of the effort in the 2005-2010 Housing Element cycle has set the stage for the implementation of potential affordable housing expansion to key areas of the City including the mixed-use district and the Town Center Planning Areas, which will be a key program during the 2013-2020 Housing Element cycle. 2. Goals, Policies and Strategies The goals, policies and strategies contained in this section describe the general vision for Poway during the previous 2005-2010 Housing Element cycle to satisfy the community’s housing needs and meet the requirements of State law. These goals, objectives, and policies were followed by the programs that were proposed to be implemented to meet this vision. The 2005-2010 Housing Element’s primary goal for the City of Poway was to “…provide adequate housing opportunities to meet the needs of current and future residents”. To this end, the City strived to maintain a reasonable balance between rental and ownership housing opportunities and to encourage a variety of individual choices of tenure, type, and location of housing throughout the City. To achieve this goal, the policies and strategies outlined in the 2005-2010 Housing Element were incorporated into the Housing Programs. 3. Program Review Overall, these goals, objectives, and policies were retained, but some modifications were conducted. The recent Needs Assessment shows that Poway has a greater need for “ownership” Moderate Income housing because most dwelling units constructed during the last Housing Element cycle were affordable to low income households. Due to elimination of redevelopment agencies, available funding is not known at this time, which will have a significant impact on retention of many programs. In order to address this funding shortfall, the City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-3 City will continue to consider all potential funding resources including semi-annually refer to the State of California’s Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) Program Directory to expand its potential funding sources and determine the availability of funding. Table 5-2 below lists the previous Housing Element programs and describes specific actions the City of Poway proposed to carry out during the previous 2005-2010 Housing Element cycle to satisfy the community’s housing needs and meet the requirements of State law. These also include accomplishments to certain programs. Each housing need and requirement in the 2005-2010 Housing Element was followed by programs that were proposed to be implemented. Table 5-2 2005-2010 Programs Program Evaluation/Accomplishments EXISTING HOUSING Program 1 – Oak Knoll Conversion – Alternative Adequate Sites Program The City, in collaboration with the former Redevelopment Agency, completed the conversion of 52 existing apartment units located at 12509 Oak Knoll Road (Oak Knoll Villas) from non-affordable to affordable units through the purchase of long term (not less than 55 years) affordability covenants and restrictions. This accomplishment addressed Policy B1. In addition, the City and Housing Authority also completed an acquisition/rehabilitation of market- rate apartments (Orange Gardens) at 12510 Oak Knoll Road. This development included the conversion of 52 existing apartment units to affordable housing (26 very low income and 26 low income). Orange Gardens was completed during the new RHNA cycle, which included final occupancy of the 52 dwelling units in 2012. Retain Modify Omit Complete X City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-4 Program 2 – Rehabilitation Loans for Low and Moderate Income Households (Rehabilitation Loan Program) During the previous housing cycle, the City continued the Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program for low- and moderate-income households, which provided loans of up to $10,000 for rehabilitation of single-family homes or mobile homes occupied by low income homeowners. This was an on-going program funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. During the previous housing cycle, 27 loans were approved. This accomplishment addressed Policy A1. This program was discontinued in 2011 due to the reduction in available funding. The City will semi-annually refer to the State of California’s Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) Program Directory to expand its potential funding sources and determine the availability of funding. Retain Modify X Omit Complete Program 3 – Preservation of Mobile Home Park Affordability and Maintenance This program was directed at mobile home parks the City owned and included assurances of affordability and continuation of program improvements to mobile home parks, ensuring adequate maintenance of the parks’ infrastructure and common facilities. This program addressed Policies A1, A3 and A6. During the previous housing cycle (in 2010), the City completed the sale of the last mobile home park it owned, Poway Royal. The park sale was structured to preserve affordable rents for existing residents for a period of time and required $1M in capital repairs and improvements to the park. The City provided rental assistance to 25 residents until the park was sold. These 25 residents will continue to receive reduced rental rates. In addition, the regulatory agreements associated with the prior sale of Haley Ranch City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-5 and Poinsettia mobile home parks require 316 units to be income restricted to low-, very low-, and extremely low- income households. Retain Modify Omit X Complete Program 4 – Condominium Conversion Regulations The City c ontinued this program to enforce existing condominium conversion regulations and maintain the Residential Apartment (RA) zone as an exclusively rental zone in order to minimize the conversion of affordable rental housing into condominium ownership housing. The City will continue this program in the future to ensure maintaining the RA Zone exclusively for rentals to maintain housing affordability for the rental market. This program addresses Policy A3. Retain X Modify Omit Complete Program 5 – Mobile Home Park Zoning This program was continued in order to maintain the Mobile Home Park zone, which allows mobile home parks as the only allowable use. This program addressed Policies A1, A3 and A6. City has ensured maintaining Mobile Home Park zone in the Municipal Code and applicable Municipal Code Sections, which governs existing mobile home parks in Poway. A total of 695 mobile home spaces continue to be preserved. This maintenance shall continue through the next planning period. Retain X Modify Omit Complete City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-6 Program 6 – Construction Codes The City c ontinued to enforce the adopted construction codes for all new construction and reconstruction and the City’s substandard housing ordinance, particularly as it relates to illegal units. This program will continue and the City, through the Building Services Division, will continue to monitor all residential construction ensuring implementation of all applicable building codes and e nsure a safe, durable housing stock for Poway and prevent the occupancy of substandard dwelling units. This Program addresses Policy A1. Retain X Modify Omit Complete Program 7 – Neighborhood Revitalization This program was directed to s tudy the value of targeting the City’s rent al and owner financial assistance programs to areas where affordable housing exists or is developed in the interest of providing resources to enhance the impact of community development efforts in such areas. The objective was to investigate options to link infrastructure improvements with affordable housing developments to maximize revitalization. This program addressed Policies A1 and A2. In 2011, the City and former Redevelopment Agency completed sewer upgrades and beautification and safety improvements along Oak Knoll Road, in the vicinity of two affordable housing projects and a site identified for future affordable housing. Due to elimination of redevelopment agencies, available funding is not known at this time, therefore this program may not be continued in the future. The City will semi-annually refer to the State of California’s Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) Program Directory to expand its potential funding sources and determine the availability of funding. Retain Modify X Omit Complete City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-7 Program 8 – Maintain and Enhance Resident Services During the previous cycle, the City maintained programs for seniors and students and enhanced resident services programs at all Poway affordable housing complexes. This program is administered through all of the individual housing developments. This program addresses Policies A4. and A5. During the last housing cycle, the City worked with its non-profit partners to standardize resident services at all of the affordable housing projects. The City will maintain th is program by ensuring that requirements of regulatory agreements f or each project are being met . Retain Modify X Omit Complete Program 9 – Capacity Building for Nonprofit Housing Development Corporations In past years, the City has provided grants to nonprofit housing development corporations with an active presence or interest in Poway. Areas of assistance included predevelopment studies for affordable housing development activities, public outreach and education, and organizational capacity building activities such as staff training and financial planning. This program addresses Policies A4 and A5. In 2009, the City approved new funding guidelines for the Housing Special Programs grant program. This program will continue through funding from the Housing Special Program Fund, as funds are available . Retain Modify X Omit Complete City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-8 Program 10 – Procedure for Reasonable Accommodation Requests This program pertained to the City adopting a formal procedure for processing requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities, including developmental disabilities as well as special housing needs that is in compliance with State law. This program addresses Policies A8 and B3. In 2009 the City amended the Municipal Code to add regulations for reasonable accommodations. This code section includes procedures for processing requests for reasonable accommodations. Retain Modify Omit Complete X Program 11 – Monitoring Affordable Housing Projects During the previous housing cycle, the City’s former Redevelopment Agency administered this program on an annual basis. The City will continue monitoring the annual rent and income certifications at affordable housing developments to ensure that affordability restrictions and regulatory agreements are honored and loans are repaid. This program addresses Policy A8. Retain X Modify Omit Complete Program 12 – Development of Comprehensive Maintenance Agreements for Affordable Housing Developments During the previous housing cycle, the City’s former Redevelopment Agency administered this program through regulatory agreements as developments were completed in order to keep affordable housing developments in a safe, functional, well-maintained, code-compliant state. This program addresses Policy A6. The City will ensure that similar requirements will be included in regulatory agreements for all future affordable housing developments. Retain Modify X Omit Complete City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-9 NEW HOUSING Program 13 – Development of New Rental Housing During the previous housing cycle, the former Redevelopment Agency assisted in the development of new rental housing. Examples of this included Solara and Hillside Village. The City’s former Redevelopment Agency provided financial assistance for the development of multi-family sites under its ownership. The City and former Redevelopment Agency provided support for developers’ tax credit applications and modified various development standards during project entitlement to maximize unit yield and make projects more viable. Addresses Policies B1. and B2. While the City has been able to maintain th is program in the past, the elimination of redevelopment agencies has made available funding unknown at this time. The City will semi-annually refer to the State of California’s Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) Program Directory to expand its potential funding sources and determine the availability of funding that may assist with the development of additional sites for new construction of affordable rental housing. As future funding sources are identified, the City will continue to dedicate resources for further development of affordable housing in partnership with non-profit affordable housing developers. Retain Modify X Omit Complete Program 14 – New Ownership Housing In the previous housing cycle, the City’s former Redevelopment Agency assisted in the development of 33 new affordable single family homes, The Meadows. This development was complete in 2009 and was available to low- and moderate-income homebuyers that were income qualified. The City’s former Redevelopment Agency provided financial assistance through the City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-10 Supporting Home Ownership in Poway (SHOP) program. Addresses Policies B1 and B2. While the City was been able to maintain this program in the past, the elimination of redevelopment agencies has made available funding unknown at this time. The City will also semi-annually refer to the State of California’s Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) Program Directory to expand its potential funding sources and determine the availability of funding that may assist with the development of additional sites for new construction of affordable ownership housing. As future funding sources are identified, the City and Housing Authority will continue to dedicate resources for further development of affordable housing for home-ownership if it is determined to be feasible based on market conditions. Retain Modify X Omit Complete City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-11 Program 15 – Revise the Affordable Housing Overlay for Lower Income Households and Establish a Moderate Affordable Housing Overlay for Moderate Income Households in the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance This program involved amendments to the City’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance to modify the existing Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (AHOZ) for lower income developments and establish an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone for moderate income developments to allow the densities required to meet the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment. Work on this program continued through the end of the previous housing cycle. In 2012, the City completed this program by finalizing the amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance that provides flexible development standards including density provisions for Low and Moderate Income housing designations. To allow for the greatest amount of flexibility, both overlay zones permit densities up to 30 dwelling units per acre if developed with affordable housing. Addressed Policy B1. Retain Modify Omit Complete X Program 16 – Mixed Use Development Standards This program is on-going. The City will continue to evaluate the Zoning Ordinance to consider amendments to include development standards for mixed use developments to facilitate and encourage the development of affordable housing in the City’s commercial and mixed use zones where mixed use development is currently allowed with a Conditional Use Permit. Addresses Policy B1. Retain X Modify Omit Complete City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-12 Program 17 – Amend the General Plan Land Use Designation and Zoning on the Properties Identified in the Site Inventory to Include an Affordable Housing Overlay for Lower Income Households or Moderate Affordable Housing Overlay, as Described in Program 15 This Program includes amending the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance to apply an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (AHOZ) for low- or moderate- income properties identified in the Housing Element Site Inventory In 2012, the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance were amended to implement Program 15 by modif ying development standards for the Low Income Overlay Zone and establishing the Moderate Income Overlay Zone. In addition, six publicly owned properties were assigned an AHOZ. Addition al sites identified in the new Residential Sites Inventory are proposed to utilize the AHOZ as well. The City plans to apply the AHOZ to all designated sites for this planning cycle within two years after this Housing Element’s adoption. If any of the sites identified in the new Residential Sites Inventory are developed as other than affordable housing, the AHOZ shall be applied to replacement site(s) capable of accommodating an equal number of dwelling units. Addressed Policy B1. Retain Modify X Omit Complete Program 18 – Transitional Housing This program is on-going. State law includes provisions that Transitional and Supportive housing constitutes a residential use. Pursuant to State law, the City will adopt definitions for Transitional and Supportive housing. With the adoption of the 2013-2020 Housing Element Update, City will comply with all criteria described for Special Needs Housing including Transitional. Addresses Policy B3. Retain X Modify Omit Complete City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-13 Program 19 – Inclusionary Housing Ordinance This program is on-going. The City will continue to implement the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, which requires that 15 percent of all new dwelling units constructed must be affordable to very low income households, for multi-family construction, and moderate or low income households, for single-family construction. As an option, the Ordinance also allows payment of an in-lieu fee to meet the 15 percent requirement for single-family developments. In 2009, the Palmer/Sixth Street Properties vs. City of Los Angeles court ruling found that inclusionary housing requirements on rental developments violate the Costa-Hawkins Rental Act of 1995, thereby invalidating many local jurisdictions’ inclusionary requirements for rental housing. The City will continue to collect in-lieu fees on single family development to be used in support of affordable housing projects and programs described in Chapter 6. The current balance of housing in-lieu fees available is $618,698. During the previous housing cycle, the City reduced the in-lieu fee it collects. As a result of the Palmer/Sixth Street Properties vs. City of Los Angeles court ruling and the increased cost of inclusionary housing to developers, the City will continue to evaluate its existing inclusionary housing ordinance. Addresses Policies B1 and B3. Retain X Modify Omit Complete City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-14 Program 20 – Redevelopment Agency Implementation Plan In 2009, the City and former Redevelopment Agency updated the Implementation Plan for 2010-2014. The Plan included goals and objectives for future affordable housing, commercial revitalization, and capital improvements. This program addresses Policy A6. This program will be modified. The City and Housing Authority will continue to evaluate legislation and legal interpretations of redevelopment law to determine the need and extent of an Implementation Plan in the future. Retain Modify X Omit Complete Program 21 – Residential Apartment and Residential Condominium Zoning Ordinance amendment. This program amended the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit single family residential uses in multi- family zones; Residential Apartment (RA) and Residential Condominium (RC). The Ordinance was also amended to require mobile home parks to obtain Conditional Use Permits to locate in the RA and RC zones as well as maintaining compliance with provisions in the Mobile Home Park Zone. Addressed Policy B1. Retain Modify Omit Complete X City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-15 Program 22 – Emergency Housing This program will be retained. State law requires that cities identify sites that are adequately zoned for the placement of special needs housing, which includes homeless shelters and transitional and supportive housing. Additionally, cities must not unduly discourage or deter these uses. The Zoning Ordinance permits homeless shelters as a Temporary Use in all residential and commercial zoning districts. The City’s zoning ordinance does not include any discretionary review process for homeless shelters or transitional housing. In 2011, the City Council waived the fees associated with the Temporary Use Permit process for Emergency Shelters in Poway. Through the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, the City participates in the North County Regional Winter Shelter Program. The program operates from November to March annually to provide shelter, case management and social services to homeless persons. The program includes permanent and rotating/temporary sites. Additionally, each year in the previous housing cycle, religious facilities in the City hosted temporary shelters for approximately six weeks. At least three (3) shelters were available in Poway during inclement weather. This effort is part of the Interfaith Shelter Network’s Rotational Shelter Program, which involves approximately 120 congregations county-wide. In conjunction with other North County inland jurisdictions, Poway proposes to continue participation in the North County Winter Shelter Program and coordinate with the Regional Task Force on the Homeless. The City will also include transitional and supportive housing as defined in Section 50675 of the State Government Code in the definition of “Family” and “Household.” Addresses Policy B3. City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-16 Retain X Modify Omit Complete Program 23 – Provision of Transitional Housing This program will be retained. As funding allows, the City will continue to work with community groups and agencies to provide additional transitional housing for families pursuant to State law. In previous years, the City’s former Redevelopment Agency implemented this program through the use of low-mod funds and private donations. There are three transitional housing units that were previously established at Parkview Terrace and Hillside Village. One additional transitional housing unit was established at the Solara project during the last housing cycle, in 2009. Additionally, there are eight special needs units that were established at the Special Friends Group Home in 2003. Addresses Policy B3. Providing for Transitional and Supportive housing in the next housing cycle is dependent on available funding. While the City was been able to maintain this program in the past, the elimination of redevelopment agencies has made available funding unknown at this time. The City will semi-annually refer to the State of California’s Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) Program Directory to expand its potential funding sources and determine the availability of funding that may assist with the implementation of housing programs. Retain X Modify Omit Complete Program 24 – First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program (SHOP) This Program will be modified. The primary source of funds for assistance to the First Time Homebuyer Assistance program (SHOP) was inclusionary (in-lieu) housing funds and low mod funds administered through the City’s former Redevelopment Agency. In past years, SHOP provided financial assistance to low- and moderate-income households to purchase a home in Poway. City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-17 During the previous housing cycle, the City’s former Redevelopment Agency administered this program and assisted 42 households with SHOP loans. Of these loans, 33 were issued to first- time homebuyers who purchased a home at The Meadows affordable for-sale development. This program addresses Policy A7. The City and Housing Authority will continue to reissue loans as participating households are sold and new loans will be issued based on available funding. Retain Modify X Omit Complete Program 25 – Home Enhancement Loan Program (HELP) This Program will be modified. The primary source of funds for rehabilitation loans with the Home Enhancement Loan Program (HELP) was inclusionary (in-lieu) housing funds and low mod funds administered through the City’s former Redevelopment Agency. In past years, the HELP funding, in conjunction with the SHOP program, provided financial assistance to low and moderate-income households in an amount of up to $20,000 for homes acquired with City assistance. The funds for rehabilitation were given in the form of a loan that is non-interest bearing and is forgiven over a ten-year period. During the previous housing cycle, the City’s former Redevelopment Agency administered this program and funded six HELP loans. This program addresses Policy A1. The City and Housing Authority will continue to reissue loans as participating households are sold and new loans will be issued based on available funding. Retain Modify X Omit Complete City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-18 Program 26 – Maintain Zoning Categories in the General Plan This program will be retained. The City will maintain the current land use and zoning categories in the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance to allow a diversity of housing types to be built in accordance with the City’s General Plan. Maintaining land use and zoning is also directed to provide for the actual needs of residents while minimizing conflicts with existing development and unnecessary erosion of residents’ quality of life and investment in their homes. During the previous housing cycle, the City amended the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance to facilitate and promote the diverse housing stock in the City. This included provisions for flexible development standards and density provisions for affordable housing. Addresses Policy B3. The City will continue to maintain its land use and zoning categories to allow for a diversified housing stock. Retain X Modify Omit Complete Program 27 – Enforce City Codes, General Plan Policies, and Zoning Regulations This program will be retained. The city will continue to enforce all City codes, General Plan and other appropriate plan policies, and zoning regulations for the development of housing constructed for very low, low, and moderate income households. During the previous housing cycle, the City approved development plans and completed construction of affordable housing developments that included high quality design and construction and neighborhood land use compatibility. All affordable housing developments include management plans that ensure compliance with City codes and operational standards. Addresses Policy B1. The City will continue to enforce all City codes City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-19 and other applicable plans and policies to promote the development of additional affordable housing. Retain X Modify Omit Complete Program 28 – Assemble Available Land in the Mixed Use District This program will be modified. With the elimination of redevelopment agencies, the ability to assemble available land will be very limited. However, the former Redevelopment Agency acquired several parcels in the Mixed-Use zone, specifically in the Town Center area, for affordable housing and mixed-use development. These areas offer potential infill development and are located in proximity to public transit, commercial and other community services. Some of these properties have had an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (AHOZ) established on them. The AHOZ allows flexible development standards including higher densities if developed with affordable housing. Some of the properties are owned by the City and others by the Housing Authority. It is unknown how many, if any, of the City-owned parcels will be retained. When proposed for development, the City will encourage mixed-use with affordable housing, pursuant to the AHOZ. The City continues to focus on properties in the Mixed Use zone and Town Center area. As funding becomes available, the City will look again at acquiring property in these areas and will continue to evaluate this program. The City will also semi-annually refer to the State of California’s Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) Program Directory to expand its potential funding sources and determine the availability of funding. Retain X Modify Omit Complete City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-20 Program 29 – Monitor Ordinances, User Charges, and Fees This program will be retained. The City will continue to monitor its ordinances, user charges, and fees to ensure that government constraints do not deter the development of affordable housing in the City. The City will also continue to evaluate costs incurred by the City, and, where possible and appropriate, will introduce measures to remove constraints to the development of affordable housing. Addresses Policy B1. During the previous housing cycle, the City adjusted fees where appropriate, which included the reduction of certain fees and shifting some to a deposit account to more accurately capture actual costs. In past years, the City has reduced a variety of development standards in an effort to streamline the development review process, including parking, building separation, carport size, retaining wall height to increase buildable pad area, private open space, setbacks, lot coverage, and landscaping where appropriate to facilitate the development of affordable housing. The City has also initiated other steps to streamline the application processing for certain residential projects and will continue to evaluate further efficiencies in this program. Retain X Modify Omit Complete Program 30 – Modify Density Bonus Ordinance to Comply with New State Law This program will be retained. The City will continue to evaluate City’s Density Bonus Ordinance so the Ordinance is in compliance with State law. Addresses Policy B1. During the previous housing cycle, the City amended the Density Bonus provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, which included the reduction of development standards and other development concessions intended to facilitate the development of affordable housing. The City intends to evaluate its density bonus City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-21 ordinance and continue to make the density bonus program available in order to encourage the development of affordable housing and comply with changes to State law. Retain X Modify Omit Complete Program 31 – Public Outreach and Education This program will be retained. As funding permits, the City will continue to conduct an on- going public outreach and education program that engages residents, affordable housing advocates, local housing developers, the business community, and the media to help maintain an understanding of and support for affordable housing. Addresses Policies B.4. and B5. During the previous housing cycle, the City continued to provide funding for and partner with Poway Housing Solutions, a collaboration of Poway’s non-profit affordable housing developers intended to serve as a community resource for affordable housing in Poway. The City also continued to develop a significant amount of affordable housing information on its on-line website. Other forms of public outreach for affordable housing have included public meetings and news articles in Poway Today, a quarterly newsletter delivered to all households within the City. The City will continue to utilize the City’s website and newsletter for affordable housing outreach. To the extent that funding sources are available, the City will continue to utilize Poway Housing Solutions during the next housing cycle. Retain X Modify Omit Complete City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-22 Fair Housing Program 32 – Provide Information on Fair Housing in Quarterly Newsletter This program will be retained. The City will continue to include an article in at least one of its quarterly newsletters per year. This program is dedicated to providing information concerning housing discrimination, Fair Housing law and available assistance. Addresses Policies C1 and C2. During the previous housing cycle, the City added information regarding Fair Housing to its website, as an additional media outlet and ran articles in Poway Today, a quarterly newsletter delivered to all households within the City. The City will continue to provide information on Fair Housing in partnership with the County of San Diego through a variety of public outreach programs including the City’s website. Retain X Modify Omit Complete Program 33 – Obtain and Distribute Flyers on Fair Housing from San Diego County This program will be retained. The City will continue to obtain information from the San Diego County Department of Housing and Community Development and make these available at appropriate locations in the City. Addresses Policies C1 and C2. During the previous housing cycle, the City partnered with the County of San Diego, who contracts with North County Lifeline to provide fair housing information and services to the community. North County Lifeline is an organization dedicated to assist landlords and tenants with fair Housing law and programs. This service is intended to assist in the awareness of Fair Housing through the County. The City also provided this information on its website and made it available at City Hall. Retain X Modify Omit Complete City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-23 Program 34 – Obtain and Display Posters on Fair Housing from the State of California This program will be retained. The City will continue to acquire posters from the California Fair Housing and Employment Department and display them in appropriate locations in public buildings. Addresses Policies C1 and C2. During the previous housing cycle, the City provided Fair Housing Posters to all of the affordable housing developments and continued to provide information on Fair Housing The City also provided this information on its on-line website, intended to gain additional public outreach. Retain X Modify Omit Complete Program 35 – Include Anti- Discrimination Clauses in Deed Restrictions for Affordable Housing This program will be retained. The City will continue to require inclusion of an anti- discrimination clause in all deed restrictions required of affordable housing developments. Addresses Policy C1. During the previous housing cycle, the City ensured that Deed Restrictions adopted for development projects such as The Meadows, and Solara included anti-discrimination clauses. The City will continue to include this requirement as applicable. Retain X Modify Omit Complete Program 36 – Continue to Assist in Addressing Referring Fair Housing Questions This program will be retained. The City will continue to assist in addressing Fair Housing questions when possible and to refer questions to other agencies as appropriate. During the previous housing cycle, the City continued to participate in the fair Housing program provided by the County of San Diego through a contract with North County Lifeline, an organization dedicated to assist landlords and tenants with fair Housing law and programs. This service is intended to assist in the awareness of Fair Housing throughout the City of Poway Program Evaluation/Accomplishments DRAFT April 2013 Housing Element Update | Page 5-24 County. The City also provided this information on its website to gain additional public outreach. PRESERVATION OF AT-RISK UNITS There are no at-risk units located in the City of Poway.