HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-02-2023_Open Session_Item 16_Housing Element Uplift SB Housing WG Comments_any links sanitizedUnder 7.1 Goals and Policies
Housing Opportunities
Comment:
Create a SB City Housing Element Housing Opportunity Map and show where RHNA units are being
considered in each WARD, include Satellite images, include feasibility score, similar to the map that
City of Riverside is using for their Housing Opportunities.
Policy 1.1 Balanced Housing
Comment:
More clarity in the objectives related to this policy. What is meant by “adequate” land.
Policy 1.2 Accessory Dwelling
Comments:
Expand rental and ownership opportunities for individuals, families, CLT or housing trusts
Add funding sources to assist LMI homeowners in adding ADU, municipal code updated 12.03.055,
correct the code, affordable housing projects should be exempt from repaving entire streets. Should
be clear under the municipal code
Exempt from moratorium
Technical assistance beyond funding is needed for ADUs, dedicate 0.5 or 1 FTE
Policy 1.3
Comments:
Consider Innovative Development types, prefab, modular, and other construction methods, so that it
doesn't leave innovative construction out
Policy 1.5 Affordable Component
Comment:
“Where City Assistance is provided” What does this mean? Does it mean grants, incentives or
rezoning? How is the assistance defined?
Program 3.2 Crime -Free Multi Housing
Add language to hold landlords accountable, not just tenants. Protect tenants by holding slumlords
accountable
Add TOPA/COPA (Tenant/Community Opportunity to Purchase Act) elements when landlord is not
complying. All juris dictions should consider committing to adopt a local TOPA/COPA policy in their
Housing Element in order to prevent displacement, stabilize current residents and existing
communities, and preserve affordable housing for the long term.
Program 3.3 Code Enforcement
Comment:
Reword Sentence
“ As part of the program, the City implements a single-family rental inspection program that requires
all property owners and companies that rent or lease 9,000 single-family homes, duplexes, or triplexes
in the City to be inspected annually for compliance with City codes. “ needs to be reworded, it sounds
like property owners and companies that rent or lease 9,000 homes will be inspected and not those
with less in their portfolios.
Program 4.5 Homeownership Initiative
Comment:
Add an objective to offer incentives for workers in San Bernardino to LIVE in San Bernardino.
Program 4.6 Assist in the Development of Extremely Low -Income Housing
Comments:
Add objective to generate revenue through exploring feasibility of a vacant land value tax, or invest in
Opportunity zone, or warehouse tax to fund
In sentence “Reach out to and collaborate with local nonprofits to provide housing assistance,
education and information, and other support and resources.” under local nonprofits, include
examples like CLTs, co-op, and social housing orgs
Program 4.7 Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
Comment:
“At the same time, new State law, referred to as “no net loss,” requires cities to find replacement
sites or redesignate sites for affordable housing if the original affordable housing sites in the
Housing Element are built with market-rate housing.” for this sentence give examples and consider
defining as rentals and ownership, and set aside for first time homebuyers
Program 4.8 Housing Land Trust
Comment:
In the last sentence “However, the City can also work with nonprofit organizations to develop a local
CLT as well.” City should consider working with existing CLTs and expanding NPO portfolios instead
of creating new.
“Explore the feasibility of a land trust, either regional (e.g., SBCTA) or local, as a means of providing
affordable housing in the City.” Our understanding is that SBCTA Is exploring a Housing Trust, not a
land trust
Program 5.1 Fair Housing Services
Comments:
“Distribute fair housing materials at City buildings and post on the City’s website and social media to
ensure residents are aware of available resources.”
Add Distribute materials to Community Based organizations, local churches, and trusted entities
“Initiate pilot tenant protections program where Legal Aid serves City residents free of charge with
direct legal representation on tenant rights to prevent displacement and homelessness.”
Add AND in eviction court where representation can be present
Program 5.7 Investment Playbook
Comment:
Add objective to create Incentive program for workers in the city to LIVE in the city