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CITY OF EL CERRITO 2015‐2023 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 5 3 Community Workshop #2 August 13th 2014 August 13 , 2014 ---PAGE BREAK--- Agenda • Introductions Introductions • Presentation 1 H i El t O i 1. Housing Element Overview 2. Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) 3. Key Facts and Findings • Questions, Answers, Discussion El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- Resources • City Staff City Staff Community Development Department contacts: Hilde Myall, Housing Program Manager Hilde Myall, Housing Program Manager Margaret Development Services Manager • City’s Housing Element Web Page y g g For this workshop presentation, housing survey and other information, please visit: , p www.el‐cerrito.org/HousingElement El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 Housing Element Element Overview 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- Housing Element Requirements • One of seven mandated general plan elements O e o se e a da ed ge e a p a e e e s • New 8‐year timeframe, set by State law – Fifth cycle Housing Element, 2015‐2023 y g , – Due date January 1, 2015 • Review by California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for compliance with State law • Plan to meet the existing and projected housing needs of all economic segments of the community El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- Housing Element Overview Part 1: Background Report • Housing Needs Assessment – Existing Housing Needs Special Housing Needs – Special Housing Needs – 8‐Year Projected Housing Needs • Housing Resources – Financial Resources – Residential Sites Inventory • Potential Housing Constraints Potential Housing Constraints – Governmental Constraints – Non‐Governmental Constraints El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- Housing Element Overview Part 2: Policy Document • Goals, Policies, Programs, and Quantified Objectives – Conserve and improve the existing housing stock – Adequate residential sites – Assist in development of affordable housing, including special d h i needs housing – Preserve affordable units at‐risk of converting to market rate – Address constraints – Address constraints – Promote equal housing opportunities El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- Existing Housing Element Goals • Goal 1: Conserve and improve El Cerrito’s existing housing supply • Goal 2: Facilitate and encourage the development of housing to meet regional housing needs allocations • Goal 3: Expand housing opportunities for the elderly, the disabled, Goal 3: Expand housing opportunities for the elderly, the disabled, households with very low‐ to moderate‐income and for persons with special housing needs • Goal 4: Prohibit discrimination in the provision of housing based on p g race, color, religion, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, disability, or sexual orientation and to promote equal housing opportunities • Goal 5: Promote energy conserving practices in the location, construction, renovation, and maintenance of El Cerrito’s housing El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- Housing Element Update This is a minor update of the Housing Element Update p g p that will focus on: • Updated housing and demographic data • New information on the current housing market • Evaluation of the 2007‐2014 Housing Element implementation • Incorporating recent planning efforts: – Climate Action Plan – San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan • Update housing programs as needed to address local priorities El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 priorities 9 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 Regional Housing Housing Needs Allocation 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- Regional Housing Needs Assessment California California (Housing and Community Development) (Housing and Community Development) g y p g y p ABAG ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments Association of Bay Area Governments Alameda 2014 2014 ‐2022 RHNA = 187,990 units 2022 RHNA = 187,990 units Contra C t Marin Napa San F i San M t Santa Cl Solano Sonoma County 44,036 Costa County 20,630 County 2,298 p County 1,482 Francisco County 28,869 Mateo County 16,418 Clara County 58,836 County 6,977 County 8,444 Antioch 1,448 Brentwood 760 Clayton 141 El Cerrito 398 Hercules 682 Lafayette 400 Concord 3,478 Danville 557 Martinez 469 Moraga 229 Oakley Orinda Pinole Pittsburg Pleasant Hill Richmond San Pablo San R Walnut C k Unincorp. El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 y 1,168 227 297 g 2,025 Hill 448 2,435 449 Ramon 1,417 Creek 2,235 p 1,4367 11 ---PAGE BREAK--- RHNA for El Cerrito by Income Category 2014‐2022 2014‐2022 Income Category RHNA (Target Housing HCD Income Range Range of Affordable Income Category (Target Housing Units) (4‐person household)* Affordable Rent** Extremely Low Income (<30% of Median Income) 50 Up to $28,050 <$700 Very Low Income (<50% of Median Income) 50 $28,050‐$46,750 $701‐$1,170 Low Income (51‐80% of Median Income) 63 $46,750‐$67,600 $1,170‐$1,690 ( ) Moderate Income (81‐120% of Median Income) 69 $67,600‐$112,200 $1,690‐$3,270 b d Above Moderate Income (>120% of Median Income) 166 >$112,200 >$3,270 TOTAL 398 *2014 HCD Area Median Income for 4 person household in Contra Costa County jurisdictions is $93 500 El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 2014 HCD Area Median Income for 4-person household in Contra Costa County jurisdictions is $93,500 **Affordable rent is no more than 30% of household income (35% for moderate and above moderate income) 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 Key Facts and and Findings 13 ---PAGE BREAK--- Demographic Trends 14 ---PAGE BREAK--- Population Growth 24,500 El Cerrito, 2000‐2014 23,649 23,801 23,945 24,087 24,000 23,171 23,354 23,398 23,379 23,305 23,120 23,030 22,952 23,193 23,350 23,549 , 23,500 22,952 22,500 23,000 22,000 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 15 Source: Department of Finance Population Estimates ---PAGE BREAK--- Population By Age Group El Cerrito, 2000 & 2010 7,226 5,965 6,918 7,036 6 000 7,000 8,000 2000 2010 4,168 4,733 4,038 4,227 4,000 5,000 6,000 1 079 1,330 2,000 3,000 1,079 0 1,000 Preschool Age (0‐4) School Age (5‐24) Young Adults (25‐44) Middle Age (45‐64) Senior Adults (65+) El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 16 Source: ABAG Pre‐Approved Data Package, 2000 and 2010 U.S. Census ---PAGE BREAK--- Population By Age Group 35% El Cerrito and Contra Costa County, 2010 29.4% 29.9% 26.7% 26.5% 27.9% 25% 30% El Cerrito Contra Costa County 17.1% 17.9% 12 4% 15% 20% 5.6% 6.4% 12.4% 5% 10% 15% 0% 5% Preschool Age (0‐4) School Age (5‐24) Young Adults (25‐44) Middle Age (45‐64) Senior Adults (65+) El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 17 Source: ABAG Pre‐Approved Data Package, 2010 U.S. Census ---PAGE BREAK--- Race/Ethnicity 60% El Cerrito and Contra Costa County, 2010 48.7% 48.2% 40% 50% El Cerrito Contra Costa County 27.4% 24.6% 30% 40% 7.6% 5.1% 11.2% 9.0% 14.3% 3.8% 10% 20% 0% White, Non‐ Hispanic Black, Non‐ Hispanic Asian, Non‐ Hispanic Two or More Races, Non‐ Hi i Hispanic Of Any Race El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 18 Source: ABAG Pre‐Approved Data Package, 2010 U.S. Census Hispanic ---PAGE BREAK--- Household Types El Cerrito, 2011 Contra Costa County, 2011 9% 2011 2011 24% 5% 28% 26% 24% 37% 37% 34% 37% El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 19 Source: ABAG Pre‐Approved Data Package, 2007‐2011 ACS ---PAGE BREAK--- Average Household Size Area 2000 2010 California 2.87 2.90 Contra Costa County 2 72 2 77 Contra Costa County 2.72 2.77 El Cerrito 2 25 2 31 El Cerrito 2.25 2.31 Source: Association of Bay Area Governments, 2000 and 2010 U.S Census El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 20 ---PAGE BREAK--- Special Needs Housing State Law requires analysis of six special needs groups: • Seniors • People with Disabilities p • Large Households (5 or more) • Single Female Headed Households with Children • Single Female Headed Households with Children • Farmworkers H l • Homeless El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 21 ---PAGE BREAK--- Special Needs Housing Seniors (65 and older) ( ) • In 2010, 18% of the population in El Cerrito were over the age of 65 g – Compared to 12.5% in Contra Costa County • Senior population decreased from p p 20.5% in 2000 El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 22 ---PAGE BREAK--- Special Needs Housing People with disabilities p • In 2011, 2,421 persons, or 10.9%, had one or more type(s) of disability yp ( ) y – Compared to 10.5% in Contra Costa County El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 23 ---PAGE BREAK--- Special Needs Housing Large households (5 or more) Special Needs Housing Large households (5 or more) • In 2010, large households accounted for only 6.5% of all households (or 667 households) all households (or 667 households) – Compared to 13.2% in Contra Costa County El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 24 ---PAGE BREAK--- Special Needs Housing Single female headed households g with children • In 2010, single mothers made up 8% of total families in El Cerrito – Compared to 10.7% in Contra Costa County County • 6% of single mothers had incomes below the poverty level in El Cerrito below the poverty level in El Cerrito – Compared to 22.2% in Contra Costa County El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 25 ---PAGE BREAK--- Special Needs Housing Farmworkers • In 2011, 70 residents were employed in agriculture, or p y g , 0.5% of the employed civilian population El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 26 ---PAGE BREAK--- Special Needs Housing Homeless • In 2013, there were 27 unsheltered homeless people in El Cerrito Thi t f 2% f t t l h lt d h l • This accounts for 2% of total unsheltered homeless people in Contra Costa County – In 2013, there were 747 unsheltered homeless people in In 2013, there were 747 unsheltered homeless people in Contra Costa County El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 Source: Contra Costa Inter‐Jurisdictional Council on Homelessness: Homeless Count 2013 27 ---PAGE BREAK--- Who is Lower Income? • Very Low Income Occupations Home Health Aides – Home Health Aides – Childcare Workers – Cashiers – Paramedics • Low Income Occupations – Preschool Teachers – Administrative Support O l 8 6 t f O l 8 6 t f – Truck Drivers • Moderate Income Occupations – Firefighters Only 8.6 percent of homes in Contra Costa County are affordable Only 8.6 percent of homes in Contra Costa County are affordable – Kindergarten Teachers – Social Workers – Carpenters on a teacher's salary on a teacher's salary Source: Redfin, www.redfin.com/research/reports/special‐ reports/2014/california‐home‐affordability‐for‐ teachers html# El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 Source: California Employment Development Department, Occupational Employment Alameda and Contra Costa Counties (May 2012) and Wage Date (First quarter 2013) 28 ---PAGE BREAK--- Housing Characteristics 29 ---PAGE BREAK--- Existing Housing Stock El Cerrito, 2013 13% 1% 13% Single Family Detached Single Family Attached 70% 3% 2‐4 Units 5+ Units Mobile Homes 70% El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 30 Source: ABAG Pre‐Approved Data Package, 2013 Department of Finance ---PAGE BREAK--- Housing Occupancy El Cerrito, 2010 Persons per occupied home 29% 11% 10% 29% 11% 1 Person 2 Persons 17% 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 33% 4 Persons 5 or More Persons El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 31 Source: ABAG Pre‐Approved Data Package, 2010 U.S. Census ---PAGE BREAK--- Housing Tenure 2000 2010 Contra Costa County El Cerrito Source: ABAG Pre‐Approved Data Package El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 32 Source: ABAG Pre Approved Data Package, 2000 and 2010 U.S. Census ---PAGE BREAK--- Housing Market Trends 33 ---PAGE BREAK--- Median Home Sale Price Compared to Neighboring Jurisdictions, 2013 $565,000 $412,500 El Cerrito Brentwood $595,000 $350,000 $1,070,000 Clayton Hercules Lafayette $ , , $912,500 $1,017,000 y Moraga Orinda $315,000 $216,491 $225,000 Pinole Richmond San Pablo 2013 countywide median sale price: $410,000 $797,774 $576,375 San Ramon Walnut Creek El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #1 I July 19, 2014 $0 $200,000 $400,000 $600,000 $800,000 $1,000,000 $1,200,000 Source: DQNews, accessed July 2014 34 ---PAGE BREAK--- Median Home Sale Price Compared to Neighboring Jurisdictions, 2013 $565,000 $603,000 El Cerrito Albany $752,375 $350,000 Berkeley Emeryville $350,000 $407,004 Hercules Oakland $315,000 $216,491 Pinole Richmond $225,000 $576,375 San Pablo Walnut Creek El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #1 I July 19, 2014 $0 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000 $800,000 Source: DQNews, accessed July 2014 35 ---PAGE BREAK--- Home Affordability $800,000 MedianHome Sale Prices El Cerrito, 2004‐2014 vs. Ability to Pay by Income $600,000 $700,000 What can different households* afford? 2014 El Cerrito median sale price: $643,300 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 Moderate‐Income Household Earning $95,600* households afford? $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $95,600 Low‐Income Household Earning $55,750* Very Low‐Income $0 Jun 2004 Jun 2005 Jun 2006 Jun 2007 Jun 2008 Jun 2009 Jun 2010 Jun 2011 Jun 2012 Jun 2013 y Household Earning $39,850* El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 * Based on a 3‐person household. Source: zillow.com, accessed July 2014 36 ---PAGE BREAK--- Rental Affordability $3 000 Average Rents El Cerrito, 2006‐2014, by Bedroom vs. Ability to Pay by Income Level $2,500 $3,000 What can different households* afford? $1,500 $2,000 Moderate‐Income Household Earning $95,600* h ld $500 $1,000 Low‐Income Household Earning $55,750* Very Low‐Income Household Earning $39 850* $0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 A R t 1 B d 1 B th 2 B d 1 B th 2 B d 2 B th $39,850* El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 Average Rent 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 37 *Based on a 3‐person household. Source: realfacts.com ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 Process and Schedule Schedule 38 ---PAGE BREAK--- Proposed Schedule Milestone Schedule Community Workshop #1 July 19, 2014 Community Workshop #2 August 13, 2014 Public Review Draft September 2014 Planning Commission Study Session October 2014 City Council Study Session October 2014 HCD Review of Draft Housing Element October 2014 Planning Commission Adoption Hearing January 2015 City Council Adoption Hearings February 2015 El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 39 ---PAGE BREAK--- Discussion 40 ---PAGE BREAK--- Discussion Questions • What are the major housing issues in the city? What are the major housing issues in the city? • What members of the community are most in need of housing and housing related services? need of housing and housing‐related services? • What are the barriers to affordable housing? • What can the City and community do to address these issues and barriers? address these issues and barriers? El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 41 ---PAGE BREAK--- Existing Housing Element Policies • Goal 1: Conserve and improve El Cerrito’s existing housing supply • Goal 2: Facilitate and encourage the development of housing to meet regional housing needs allocations • Goal 3: Expand housing opportunities for the elderly, the disabled, Goal 3: Expand housing opportunities for the elderly, the disabled, households with very low‐ to moderate‐income and for persons with special housing needs • Goal 4: Prohibit discrimination in the provision of housing based on p g race, color, religion, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, disability, or sexual orientation and to promote equal housing opportunities • Goal 5: Promote energy conserving practices in the location, construction, renovation, and maintenance of El Cerrito’s housing El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 42 ---PAGE BREAK--- Conserve and Improve Housing Supply 1. Encourage neighborhood preservation and housing rehabilitation , preserve neighborhood character and retain a supply of very low low and moderate neighborhood character and retain a supply of very low‐, low‐, and moderate‐ income units. a) Code enforcement b) Residential Rental Inspection Program c) Provide information on County Neighborhood Preservation Program c) Provide information on County Neighborhood Preservation Program d) Provide information on County Rental Rehabilitation Program e) Enforce the City’s Condominium Conversion Ordinance (ECMC 19.45) f) Monitor existing stock of assisted affordable housing g) Work with property owners to prevent conversion of Below Market Rate units to market ( ) rate (ECMC 19.22) h) Annual review of the City Capital Improvement Program with respect to projects needed to maintain the community’s residential neighborhoods 2. Discourage the conversion of residential uses to non‐residential uses, unless there is a finding of clear public benefit and equivalent housing can be provided there is a finding of clear public benefit and equivalent housing can be provided for those who would be displaced by the proposed conversion. 3. Maintain housing supply and reduce the loss of life and property caused by earthquakes by encouraging structural strengthening and hazard mitigation in all housing types. El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 g yp 43 ---PAGE BREAK--- Minimize Potential Constraints 1. Provide adequate residential sites for the production of new for‐sale and rental residential units for existing and future residents. 2 E th d l t f lti f il id ti l i i d 2. Encourage the development of multi‐family residential uses in mixed‐use projects, in the redevelopment area, and near transit‐oriented facilities to help meet Regional Housing Needs Allocation and so that housing and commercial uses can complement and support one another. 3 Encourage the construction of transit oriented developments (TODs) that seek to 3. Encourage the construction of transit‐oriented developments (TODs) that seek to maximize opportunities for the use of public transit and transportation corridors through high‐density residential and mixed‐use projects along those corridors (ECMC 19.23 Zoning Incentives Program). 4. Encourage the construction of second/accessory dwelling units, pursuant to the 4. Encourage the construction of second/accessory dwelling units, pursuant to the City’s Second Unit regulations (ECMC 19.20.190). 5. Continue to permit manufactured and prefab housing in residential districts. 6. Identify and evaluate the reuse of underutilized or deteriorated sites in commercial areas with potential for redevelopment to mixed use housing retail commercial areas with potential for redevelopment to mixed use housing, retail, and commercial uses that can support and complement one another. El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 44 ---PAGE BREAK--- Minimize Potential Constraints 7. Encourage innovative housing approaches in the design and ownership of units to increase the availability of affordable housing. 8. Encourage diversity of unit size and number of bedrooms within multi‐ family housing developments and strive to provide family housing of 3 to 4 bedroom units within projects. 9. Provide regulatory and/or financial incentives where appropriate to 9. Provide regulatory and/or financial incentives where appropriate to offset or reduce the costs of affordable housing development, including density bonuses and flexibility in site development standards. 10. Periodically review the City’s regulations, ordinances and development fees to ensure they do not unduly constrain the production fees to ensure they do not unduly constrain the production, maintenance and improvement of housing. 11. Provide for streamlined processing of residential projects to minimize the time and costs in order to encourage housing production. 12. Based on the land‐use strategy developed in the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, direct growth into compact patterns of development to promote infill and intensify land uses. El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 45 ---PAGE BREAK--- Encourage and Expand Housing Opportunities Opportunities 1. Encourage the provision of housing for special . cou age t e p o s o o ous g o spec a needs groups. 2. Provide housing opportunities for very low‐, g pp y low‐, and moderate‐income households. 3. Support efforts to provide temporary and permanent shelter and transitional housing for the homeless. 4 A i t d t ith fit i t 4. Assist and cooperate with non‐profit, private, and public entities to maximize opportunities to develop affordable housing El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 develop affordable housing. 46 ---PAGE BREAK--- Prohibit Discrimination in the Provision of Housing Provision of Housing • Promote fair housing opportunities for all Promote fair housing opportunities for all people. El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 47 ---PAGE BREAK--- Promote Energy Efficiency 1. Promote residential energy conservation programs. 2. Encourage the incorporation of energy conservation design features in existing and future residential development. development. 3. Encourage the use of sustainable and green building design in new and existing housing in compliance with the legislation in AB32 and SB375 the legislation in AB32 and SB375. 4. Encourage the location of multi‐family housing near transit centers where living and/or working i i hi lk bl di i d environments are within walkable distances in order to reduce auto trips to work, roadway expansion and air pollution. El Cerrito, 2015‐2023 Housing Element Update Community Workshop #2 I August 13, 2014 48