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Home My WebLink About04/26/2023 3:30 CC AGENDA PACKET(03 BAKERSFIELDBAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL THE SOUND OF �wruwy �bia'�%{eY AGENDA MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2023 Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue Regular Meeting 3:30 PM REGULAR MEETING - 3:30 PM 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS a. Agenda Item Public Statements b. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements 3. REPORTS a. A status report on the 6th Cycle Housing Element as well as the release of the public draft. Staff recommends that Council receive and file report. 4. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Legal Counsel —Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)(e)(1) (One matter) 5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION 6. ADJOURNMENT rNY' ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: 4/26/2023 Reports 3. a. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christopher Boyle, Development Services Director DAT E: 1 /18/2023 WARD: SUBJECT: A status report on the 6th Cycle Housing Element as well as the release of the public draft. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council receive and file report. BACKGROUND: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type F:-1ireselirntatioin s...jbirn:l field Iby Il::: e,v, � w—.;. l:-1ira:lselirntatio n • Review of Housing Element background and timeline • Public outreach conducted to date • [dousing needs • Housing opportunity sites • Housing goals, policies, and programs • I -low to comment on the Draft Housing Element BAKERSFIELD REC'D & PLACED ON FILE 4/25/2023 AT BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING From: 2 H ° One ofthe eight mandatory elements in the [ity's General Plan. ° The Housing Element must becertified by Housing and Community Development (H[D). ° Compliance with State |8vv protects the city from litigation and maintains eligibility for State housing and grant funds. ° Required tObeupdated every Oyears in accordance with the Regional Housing Needs Allocation /RHNA\cycle. ~ Covers December 2OZ3toDecember 3O31. axxsnmFIsLoaswsn/�J p*oumwa� upoms eAwsnm*sLoosmsn��p�xw�wo*ous/wss�s�swrup�ne 3 4 9 4/25/2023 The Housing Element Process Community Workshops (part of General Plan workshops) March -July 2022 to City Council Workshop April 2022 BAKERSFIELD Community Draft Housing Public Hearings to Adopt Housing Elementfor Housing Survey Public Review Element May -July 2022 April/May 2023 Decernber2023 0 is Housing Opportunity Draft Housing Sites Public Element Comment Survey Reviewed by and Workshop HCD October-Novernber 2022 June -August 2023 Desire for rnore affordable housing options and support for both renters and buyers. Desire to increase the variety of available housing types, including apartments, townhomes, and small units. Need for increased access and services for education on housing rights and resources for tenants and landlords. Support for, building housing throughout all neighborhoods in Bakersfield. Support for transit -oriented development and increasing density in areas with existing services. BAKERSFIELD 61 I 4/25/2023, The Housing Element examines demographic trends and housing needs. POPULATION GROWTH "k%, g" I Z! OF . ... .... ... . 60% j 8%+ More than half of More than one-third of senior More than 8 percent of Bakersfield Bakersfield's employed households in Bakersfield households are overcrowded. residents commute outside B.Imnfi.kr, population grow se by more than 60 percent in the (7,124 households) have an annual the city for work and 46 Renters are more than twice as likely percent of those employed last 20 y ..... . ... 16.3 income of less than $30,000. to experience overcrowding than in the city commute into times the rote ofli—th for the homeowners. the city from elsewhere. stow of Clilorm.. BAKERSFIELD I f, 'j �, I , H,� I/ 1'� 7 The Housing Element is a plan that addresses housing needs identified in the analysis and through public input. More affordable housing options More multifarmly zoning to encourage apartments, townhomes, and condominiums for more affordable renter and homeownership opportunities at all income levels. Continued financial and technical Support for the development of subsidized (rent -restricted) affordable housing. Support for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). • Prornote mixed -income housing development on large lots. Take steps towards development of an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. BAKERSFIELD MNMMFJ�� Encourage the development of both smaller rental and owner units (studio and one -bedroom) and larger rental units (3 to 4- bedroom units). • Update the Zoning Code to accommodate alternative housing types such as housing co-operatives, Single Room Occupancy (SROs), dormitories, tiny hornes, and collective home ownership models in more areas of the city. Housing Fducation and Services Support education and resources for tenants and landlords on rights and responsibilities. • Support trainings to property owners, managers, and real estate professionals on fair housing laws. Promote homebuying education and counseling services. 01 0 IFAWAW More housing in all neighborhoods Intensify residential densities around the planned Fligh- Speed Rail (IdSR) Station and strategic corridors and areas throughout the city. Increase equitable housing opportunities and access in all neighborhoods. Monitor and promote development of housing for lower- and moderate -income households in more affluent neighborhoods, Housing Education and Services Support education and resources for tenants and landlords on rights and responsibilities. Support trainings to property owners, managers, and real estate professionals on fair housing laws. Promote homebuying education and counseling services. BAKER FIELD BAKERSFIELD Support transit -oriented development Prioritize housing opportunities by proximity to transit, job centers, and community services, especially for lower - income households. Maximize density of land resources, particularly within 0,25- mile Of public transit stops. Housing for, Low-income and Special Needs Residents Support housing for people experiencing homelessness, seniors, farmworkers, persons with disabilities, students, foster youth, and other groups. Encourage development of emergency, supportive, and transitional housing through zoning code updates, regional coordination, and financial and technical support. Continue to SUPPOrt the Housing Choice Voucher program. The Housing Element examines fair housing issues based on: Fair housing enforcement and outreach capacity Integration and segregation patterns and trends Racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty Disparities in access to opportunity (e.g., education, employment) Disproportionate housing needs (e.g., overcrowding, housing cost burden) Historic patterns of City development and investment Input from the public, community leaders, and service providers 9 10 I 4/25/2023' Segregation between non -white and white residents in Bakersfield increased over the past 20 years. Black/ 1 "4 African American residents and Hispanic/Latino residents are highly segregated from white residents. Central and Southeast Bakersfield have higher prevalence of non -white and lower and moderate -income residents than other areas of the city. Residents in these Communities generally have lower access to education and economic opportunities and higher rates of pollution burden. . . ..... . .. Very low -and low-income residents living in Central and Southeast Bakersfield are at high risk of displacement (needing to move) due to economic pressures. 11 A, b2g Addressing Segregation and Integration a Promote mixed -income opportunities in all neighborhoods. Monitor and promote affordable housing and ADUs in higher -income neighborhoods. • Continue to implement strategies to enhance infrastructure in Southeast Bakersfield related to public transportation, public art, and neighborhood -serving public uses. Addressing Access to Opportunities Develop a long-term strategy that prioritizes public health, education, economic, and safety programs in Central and Southeast Bakersfield in coordination with area public 1,t health entities. Addressing Vulnerability to Displacement ........... .. Increase fair housing -related outreach and education. Support the use of Section 8 Housing Vouchers and prepare report on potential ti program for rental assistance. ... .... .....) • Develop an outreach strategy for resources for property owners that own fewer than 10 residential units, prioritized in communities vulnerable to displacement. Develop report on impacts of short-term rentals on housing affordability. BAKERSFIELD 12 R 4/25/2023 Extremely5,553 Low � ` Very Low 90-50%AM| 5,576 '^ u��^� �o�^��w/� ^� �/��51-mu% AM!��'`� ~''��7,042��.:`' Moderate 81-120% AN| 5,317 u6"ue xxndrat"��.'� ^ '``/ �'` .� 13,933TOTAL 37,461 Minimum numberofhousing units each community is required toprovide "adequate sites" for through zoning One ofthe primary criteria necessary to achieve HCDrertihcation Car) count planned projects and estimated ADUstowards the KHNA Sites were selected based on: ^ H[Drequirements (e.g,density standards) ° Existing plans and strategies for corridor and area revitalization " Developer/property owner interest ^ Public input BAKERSFIELD Minimum number ofhousing units each jurisdiction isrequired tn provide "adequate sites" for through zoning One of the primary criteria necessary to achieve H[D certification 13 14 15 4/25/2023' 1 0 , o 'i ,, , ", -1 W, i ffAff mo NMI* Uffloff ISTOYM BAKERSFIELD (d J Wl"M PI /,N NI-) M"'U ', I W, i, I N i H)""U 11,129 7,082 0 0 11,129 7,082 BAKERSFIELD 37,461 3,407 320 3,727 33,734 MMOTOTOM M-0 16 0 IFAUAM The Housing Element contains goals, policies, and programs to address housing needs, reduce constraints to housing development, and support equal housing opportunities for all community residents. Goal H-I- Conserve and Preserve the Existing Goal 14.4: Advance Fair Housing Opportunities, Viable Housing Stock, Housing, Equity, and Inclusion and Neighborhoods in Bakersfield. Goal H-2: Assist the Development of Goal H-5: Housing for Housing Affordable to Extremely Low-, Very Individuals and Families J_ I ) " . . ... J] Experiencing Homelessness I Low-, Low-, and Moderate-Incorne Levels xpene I and Populations with Special Needs Goal H-3: Increase Housing Production by Providing Adequate Sites for a Variety of Housing Types and Removing Constraints to Residential Development BAKERSFIELD The Housing Element continues the work the City is already doing and adds new, impactful programs to address housing needs. A sample of programs and actions: BAKERSFIELD M 18 I 4/2S/2023- ENUM-111111, I"I III 11111 11 11 111"111 11111 IIIIIEG= Comments will be accepted until 5 pm on May 17, 2023. Submit comments by sending an email to bakersfi.elc1j204� bakersfieldc�y.qs _ _@ or via mail to: Bakersfield Planning Department 171.5 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 MERSFIELD204S RISIE The II Element graft 2023-2031 Bakmfeld Housing Element BAKERSFIELD i,Hj JPU1/1H 19 (03 BAKERSFIELD THE SOUND OF,5vW IAl eOft ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT MEETING DATE: 4/26/2023 Closed Session4. a. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney DAT E: 4/17/2023 WARD: SUBJECT: Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)(e)(1) (One matter) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: