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CITY OF COSTA MESA 2021-2029 (SIXTH CYCLE) HOUSING ELEMENT (GP-21-01)
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DEPARTMENT: Economic and Development Services Department / Planning Division
PRESENTED BY: Jennifer Le, Director of Economic and Development Services
CONTACT INFORMATION: JENNIFER LE, jennifer.le@costamesaca.gov; (714) 754-5270
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends that the City Council receive a staff presentation for the 2021-2029 (Sixth Cycle) General Plan Housing Element Update, take public comment, consider the Planning Commission's recommendation, provide feedback to staff, and continue the item to the February 1, 2022 City Council meeting for consideration of Housing Element adoption.
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BACKGROUND:
The Housing Element is one of the seven State-mandated General Plan "elements" and is a component of the City of Costa Mesa 2015-2035 General Plan. California State Housing Element Law (California Government Code Article 10.6) establishes the requirements for Housing Elements. California Government Code Section 65588 requires that local governments review and revise their Housing Element a minimum of once every eight years. Additionally, the California Legislature identifies overall housing goals for the State with the goal of ensuring every resident has access to housing and a suitable living environment.
To remain in compliance with State Housing Law, the City's updated Housing Element must include various applicable State provisions and be adopted by the City Council by February 11, 2022.
STATE HOUSING ELEMENT ENFORCEMENT
As part of the 2021-2022 State budget and various recently approved State Assembly Bills, the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) received additional budget and staff resources to expand its enforcement efforts and formed the Housing Accountability Unit. The Housing Accountability Unit staff specifically enforce Housing Element compliance. While HCD states that education and technical assistance i...
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