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HOUSING ELEMENT 2013 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council accept the report.
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SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista is required to prepare an Annual Progress Report (Report) on the implementation of the City's Housing Element. California Government Code Section 65400 requires the report to include the following: (1) progress in meeting the Regional Housing Need; (2) the effectiveness of the Housing Element in the attainment of the community's housing goals and objectives; and (3) progress toward mitigating governmental constraints identified in the Housing Element. This Report provides detailed information regarding the housing activities of the City of Chula Vista from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposal consists of a reporting action, is not for a site specific project(s) and will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary at this time.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
No action is required. The Housing Advisory Commission will be provided with a summary of the Report at their next meeting.
DISCUSSION
The Chula Vista Housing Element 2013 Annual Progress Report, included as Attachment 1, provides detailed information regarding the housing activities of the City of Chula Vista from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. The Report provides a summary of progress based on the goals and objectives outlined in the 2013-2020 Housing Element. The 2013-2020 Housing Element was adopted by City Council on April 23, 2013 and accepted by the Department of Housing and Community Development in June 2013.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1), is not applicable to this decision. Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City's Strategic Plan has five major goals: 1. Operational Excellence; 2. Economic Vitality; 3. Healthy Community; 4. Strong and Secure Neighborhoods; and 5. Connected Community.
The 2013 Housing Element update engaged the community in order to establish a seven year strategy of housing policies and programs for the enhancement and preservation of the community's character, expansion of housing opportunities for the City's various economic segments, and to guide local decision making related to housing. The nature of these activities is consistent with the Goals, Strategies and Initiatives in a Connected Community.
Strategy 5.1: Provide opportunities that enhance the community's quality of life.
Initiative 5.1.2: Provide services and programs responsive to residents' priorities.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
None.