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Planning and Building Department, Long Range Planning, recommending the Board:
1) Receive and file an update regarding the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update of the County General Plan; and
2) Provide Staff with input and direction.
FUNDING: N/A
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The County is in the process of updating the Housing Element, which is one of the seven mandatory elements of El Dorado County's General Plan. This update is for the eight-year planning period of 2021 to 2029. The County has contracted with PlaceWorks, Inc. to assist with this effort that is anticipated to be completed by May 2021.
On August 18, 2020, staff and their consultants completed a public workshop for the West Slope of the County and another public workshop for the Tahoe area. Public comment and responses are provided as Attachment B.
On October 22, 2020, staff and their consultants completed a public workshop for the Planning Commission. Comments from that workshop are included as Attachment A.
This workshop for the Housing Element Update will include an overview of the state-mandated requirements including the Housing Element schedule overview, a discussion of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) process, and an existing needs assessment, as well as access to special needs housing. The discussion will also include key changes to state housing law and associated changes to the Housing Element Update process.
ALTERNATIVES
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PRIOR BOARD ACTION
On September 18, 2018, the Board approved Resolution of Intention 193-2018 to amend the County General Plan by updating the Housing Element before (May) 2021 as required by State law, which includes a review of the County’s ability to accommodate its fair share of the region’s housing needs for the 8-year planning period 2021 to 2029, based on the updated Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) determined by the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG). (Agenda Item No. 20, Legistar File 18-1146)
On March 19, 2019, the Board received a presentation from Greg Chew, Senior Planner for the Sacramento Area Council of Governments, and Paul McDougall, Policy Manager, Division of Housing Policy Development at the California Housing and Community Development Department, regarding the methodology process for the 2021-2029 Regional Housing Needs Assessment for the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update of the General Plan. (Agenda Item No. 22, Legistar File 19-0219)
On November 19, 2019, the Board received a presentation from staff regarding an update to the methodology process for the Regional Housing Needs Assessment for the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element Update. (Agenda Item No. 36, Legistar File 19-1575)
On January 28, 2020, the Board approved the Chair’s signature on a three-year Agreement (Agreement 4511) with PlaceWorks, Inc. for the provision of services required for the General Plan Housing Element Update for the planning period of 2021-2029. (Agenda Item No. 25, Legistar File 19-1865)
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
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CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
It is recommended that the Board receive and file the update and provide direction to staff.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact related to this item. In addition to staff time, $50,000 in Professional Services funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget for the Housing Element update.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
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STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Good County Governance - Accountability with respect to laws, regulations and policies
Healthy Communities - Achieve sufficient and attainable housing for all El Dorado County residents.
Economic Development - Provide attainable housing options - balance jobs with housing.
CONTACT
Tiffany Schmid, Director
Planning and Building Department