APPENDIX J PROGRAM EVALUATION OF PREVIOUS HOUSING ELEMENT Policy Programs Accomplishments 1980-1990 1A. Establish residential development guidelines. R3, R4, R5 zoning changes Reduce residential parking regulations. Zoning changes completed in 1985; resulted in increased permitted densities on larger parcels. Parking requirements reduced in the Downtown by 25% in 1986. 1B. Permit multi-family residential development where adequate services are available and proper buffering may be controlled and maintained. Downtown Redevelopment Plan capital improvements. R3, R4, R5 zoning changes. New sewers, lights, sidewalks, landscaping Zoning changes completed in 1985; resulted in increased permitted densities on larger parcels. 1C. Encourage and assist provision of medium cost housing that will maintain adequate standards and be compatible with existing development. Public/Private Development Partnership Construction of 281 low-income units (261 for seniors) and 139 moderate-income units.* 1D. Permit greater intensity land use where accessible by transit, including rail and bus Identification of potential air rights development sites. Used for a senior housing project in 1982.
1E. Limit development to areas where adequate City services can be provided. 1F. Promote development of housing for the elderly. 1G. Evaluate the development review process to remove unneeded obstacles and delays. 2A. Protect established single-family and multifamily residential areas. Downtown Specific Plan Capital Improvement Program. Zoning Ordinance Senior Citizen District Bond Financing Program Streamline application review process. Mobile Home Ordinance. Secondary Unit Ordinance. Development Handbook. Minor Home Repair Housing Rehabilitation Program Zoning changes completed in 1986. New sewers, lights, sidewalks, landscaping, Overlay zone established in 1978; 261 lowincome senior units and 56 market rate units constructed with City assistance; 350 other units constructed in overlay zone; 286 units approved but not yet constructed. Converted $20 million Mortgage Revenue Bond (MRB) allocation to $5 million Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCCs). Increased Zoning Administrator authority over smaller projects; earlier problem solving with other departments. Established in 1981. Second unit ordinance approved in 1983; 28 units legalized; 49 units constructed. Guidebook published in 1984; updated 1989. 437 home repair jobs sponsored. (10-year objective = 250 jobs). 498 low/moderate units rehabilitated. (10- years objective = 500 units). 3A. Establish a land bank of parcels to expand supply of low- and moderate-income Land Banking Program Two sites purchased; related housing projects constructed.
3B. Seek and assist developers willing to build or improve low- and moderate-income 3C. Distribute low- and moderate-income housing in such a way that areas which already contain a concentration of such housing are not impacted. Land Banking Program. Housing Set-Aside Program. Ensure that low/moderate housing is not concentrated in existing low/moderate-income areas. Two sites purchased; related housing projects constructed. Program established in 1981; two sites purchased ($1,874,000) and one site with commitment up to $950,000. Low- and moderate-income projects have been constructed in three planning areas. 3D. Establish and maintain a housing fund to expand the supply of low- and moderateincome 3E. Participate in County Housing Authority Fair Share Allocation of housing rental subsidies. 3F. Grant priority to the processing of applications and building inspections for L/M income 4A. Support organizations which provide assistance to homeless persons. Housing Set-Aside Program CDBG Section 8 Housing Subsidies Rental Rehabilitation Certification/Vouchers Streamline Planning Application Review Fast Track Selected Financial assistance to the following programs: Shared Homes, Housing Accessibility Modification, First/Last Months Rent, Emergency Housing Fund, Shelter Network of San Mateo County. Program established in 1981; two sites purchased ($1,874,000) and one site with commitment up to $950,000. $798,218 expended on acquisition of two housing sites. 360 units leased; 15.3% of total County subsidies. (Objective = 14%) 38 units leased. Increased Zoning Administrator authority over smaller projects; earlier problem solving with other departments. Used on Gateway Commons Housing Project. 556 individuals in shared homes program 254 households assisted with rent program. 150 houses modified in accessibility program. 61 households assisted with emergency rent program. $374,000 to shelter development.
5A. Actively promote rehabilitation of deteriorated areas. 5B. Capital improvements and needed public services should be committed where appropriate, to support and encourage housing rehabilitation/conservation efforts. Housing Rehabilitation Program Housing Assistance Plan Minor Home Repair Program Jobs Bill Housing Rehabilitation Program Rental Rehabilitation Program Capital Improvement Program Community Development Block Grant Program 444 low/moderate units rehabilitated. (10-year objective = 500units) Prepared for three-year segments throughout period. 437 home repair jobs sponsored. (10-year objective = 250 jobs.) 0 units rehabilitated. 61 units rehabilitated. New sewers, lights, sidewalks, landscaping, $798,218 expended on acquisition of two housing sites. 6A. Provide counseling to participants of Cityrun housing assistance programs 6B. Maintain support for programs that monitor housing discrimination in the City. 6C. Support citizen participation of housing programs, planning and implementation. 6D. Support State and Federal legislation to end redlining and to increase the flow of investment into low-income, minority and integrated neighborhoods. Public Notice of Meetings. Citizen Participation Plan for CDBG programs. Early noticing program of projects warranting a Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA. Support legislation as appropriate. No legislation on this topic brought to attention of City during this period.
6E. Encourage affirmative marketing and sales programs in residential development efforts. 7A. Implement energy conservation measures through State and local policies. Title 24 enforcement Weatherization Program Implementation as required by law. Not done. 7B. Disseminate relevant information to the public; support efforts by public utilities to encourage home conservation practices. PG&E Public Information Program Permanent information kiosk in City Hall. Energy Partners program reached 3,772 residents; residents received free basic weatherization measures and consumer education. State redevelopment law definition: Low income = 50% medium of SMSA. Moderate income = 120% medium of SMSA.