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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFuture Development of 17642 Beach Blvd (2) 2000 Main Street, 'o � ��NTiNs >� Huntington Beach,CA F tie ti.D 92648 City of Huntington Beach Approved 7-0 cF'UUNTY File #: 23-580 MEETING DATE: 7/18/2023 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL/ HOUSING AUTHORITY ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members / Honorable Chairman and Board Members SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager/ Executive Director VIA: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager PREPARED BY: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development Brian Smith, Lieutenant/ Manager, Police Department Community Outreach Bureau / Homeless and Behavioral Health Services Subject: Future Development of 17642 Beach Blvd. Statement of Issue: In August of 2020, the City of Huntington Beach Housing Authority (the "Housing Authority") utilized funds from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund ("LMIHAF") to purchase a parcel of land located at 17631 Cameron Lane and entered into a lease to use the adjacent parcel at 17642 Beach Blvd. In January 2021, the Housing Authority completed the acquisition of 17642 Beach Blvd, also using funds from LMIHAF. Combined, this 1.6 acre site (the "Site") was purchased for a future affordable housing project. At about the same time, the City was in the process of identifying properties that could serve as the location of a temporary homeless shelter ("Navigation Center"), a facility intended to provide shelter and services for up to 174 individuals experiencing homelessness. The City ultimately selected the Site as an interim location for the Navigation Center. Since LMIHAF was used to purchase the Site, the land must eventually be utilized for a qualifying affordable housing project within a reasonable time frame. If the Site is not ultimately used for such a project, the City must reimburse the LMIHAF with another funding source, which will most likely be the General Fund. On June 7, 2022, the Housing Authority Board Members authorized the Executive Director to execute an Exclusive Negotiations Agreement (the "Agreement") with Jamboree Housing to explore the development of the Site for a multi-use development that would include an affordable housing component. Staff is now seeking further direction from the City Council/Board Members on the future use of the Site. City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 5 Printed on 7/13/2023 powere26 LegistarTM City Council/ ACTION AGENDA July 18, 2023 Public Financing Authority Recommended Action: A) Find the proposed project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines; and B) Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 23-006 with findings and conditions of approval (Attachment No. 1) Ex parte communications: Councilmember Kalmick spoke with staff Supplemental Communications(17) Speakers (7) Motion to deny CUP 23-006 approved 4-3(Kalmick, Moser, Bolton-No) with a finding for denial of Zoning Code Section 241.10 A. 3., "The proposed use will comply with the provisions of the base district and other applicable provisions in Titles 20 through 25 and any specific condition required for the proposed use in the district in which it would be located." ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 18. 23-607 Adopted Resolution No. 2023-34 approving a Side Letter between the City of Huntington Beach and the City of Huntington Beach Management Employees' Organization (MEO) Recommended Action: Approve Resolution No. 2023-34, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and the Huntington Beach Management Employees' Organization (MEO) by Adopting the Side Letter of Agreement" and authorizing the Side Letter between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach MEO retroactive to FY 2015-16. Approved 7-0 19. 23-580 Received and Filed Report on the Future Development of 17642 Beach Blvd. Recommended Action: A) Receive and file this report; and B) Provide direction to staff regarding future use of the Site (Pathways Project Development Concept). Approved 7-0 20. 23-584 Received and Filed Middle-Income Housing Program Update Recommended Action: Receive and file. Approved 7-0 At 11:00 PM, a motion was made by Strickland, second McKeon to continue the Council meeting beyond the hour of 11:00 PM. The motion was approved 7-0. Page 7 of 8 File #: 23-580 MEETING DATE: 7/18/2023 Financial Impact: The Recommended Action does not require any commitment of funding at this time. City Council/Housing Authority Recommended Action: A) Receive and file this report; and B) Provide direction to staff regarding future use of the Site. Alternative Action(s): Provide alternative direction to staff. Analysis: History and Background on LMIHAF In 1945, the California Legislature enacted the Community Redevelopment Act to assist local governments in eliminating blight through development, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of residential, commercial, industrial, and retail districts. In 1951, the Legislature superseded the Community Redevelopment Act with the Community Redevelopment Law ("CRL"), which provides funding from local property taxes to promote redevelopment of blighted areas. The CRL also established the authority for tax increment financing ("TIF"), which is a public financing method to subsidize redevelopment, infrastructure, and other community-improvement projects. TIF uses future increases in property taxes to subsidize current improvements, which are projected to create the conditions for the increases. For example, the completion of a public project might result in an increase in the value of surrounding real estate, which generates additional tax revenue. In 1976, the legislature required that 20 percent of all tax increment generated through redevelopment be set aside to create, preserve, and improve housing for low and moderate-income persons. Known as "housing set aside", this source of funding became an important tool for the development of affordable housing in California and created tens of thousands of housing opportunities for the State's low and moderate-income residents, including in Huntington Beach. In 2011, to respond to State budget deficits, Governor Jerry Brown proposed and the State Legislature approved legislation that dissolved redevelopment agencies. On June 28, 2011, the Governor signed AB 26 IX, requiring creation of successor agencies to oversee the dissolution process. After a period of litigation, redevelopment agencies were officially dissolved as of February 1, 2012. Successor agencies were able to retain housing assets, continue to enforce housing covenants and restrictions, and exercise all other rights, powers, duties, and obligations of the former redevelopment agency as it related to affordable housing. As part of dissolution operations related to housing assets and activities of successor agencies, each housing successor was required to establish a restricted fund called the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund ("LMIHAF"). In Huntington Beach, the Housing Authority was established in 2011 per Health & Safety Code Sections 34200 et. seq. for the purpose of addressing a shortage of safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations in the City available to persons of low income at rents they can afford. On January 9, 2012, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2012-01 to confirm the City's role as the City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 5 Printed on 7/13/2023 power&/LegistarTM File #: 23-580 MEETING DATE: 7/18/2023 successor to the Redevelopment Agency (the "Successor Agency") and Resolution No. 2012-02 to confirm the Housing Authority's role as the housing successor (the "Housing Successor"). As the Housing Successor, the Housing Authority retained all funds in the LMIHAF and is authorized to manage these affordable housing assets and to exercise the housing functions that the former Redevelopment Agency previously performed. While this account does not receive new TIF, the account does collect money from the repayment of loans previously provided by the Redevelopment Agency. The Housing Authority is required to expend funds in the LMIHAF to meet its enforceable obligations, if any, and for specified administrative and monitoring costs related to ensuring the long- term affordability of units subject to affordability restrictions. The Housing Authority may then expend a specified amount per fiscal year on homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services, and must use all remaining funds for the development of affordable housing. Unencumbered funds in the LMIHAF that exceed the greater of $1 M or the aggregate amount deposited into the fund during the preceding four fiscal years, results in "excess surplus". The Housing Authority is required to prepare and submit an annual report to the City Council regarding the LMIHAF (the "Annual Report"). The Annual Report sets forth certain details of the Housing Authority activities (assets and activities) during the fiscal year. One function of the Annual Report is to conduct an "Excess Surplus Test" which provides the amount of excess surplus in the LMIHAF, if any, and the length of time that the Housing Authority has had excess surplus and a plan to eliminate the excess surplus. Excess surplus, once identified in an Annual Report, must be encumbered by an eligible activity, within three fiscal years. Failure to encumber the excess surplus within the allocated timeframe requires that the Housing Authority either 1) transfer the excess surplus to another eligible jurisdiction for an eligible use or 2) transfer the excess surplus to the Department of Housing and Community Development to be used for certain eligible uses within 90 days of the end of the third fiscal year. In Fiscal Year 2019/2020, the Housing Authority received a large deposit in excess of$6.5M due to a re-syndication of a Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) project where the Housing Authority provided funds to the deal. As a result, excess surplus in excess of $3M was anticipated if the Housing Authority did not encumber funds within the Fiscal Year 2020/2021. To avoid forfeiting funds to the State, the City began looking for properties to purchase for future affordable housing opportunities. History of 17631 Cameron Lane and 17642 Beach Blvd. (Site) Ultimately, on August 19, 2020 and January 5, 2021, a total of $6,094,847 of LMIFHAF funds were used to purchase the Site for use as a future affordable housing development. The purchase of the Site resolved the City's anticipated excess surplus situation. In 2018 the City began exploring locations to establish a Navigation Center to provide shelter and services to 174 individuals experiencing homelessness in Huntington Beach. After exploring several different sites, the City chose to build a temporary Navigation Center on the Site, understanding that at some point in the near future, affordable housing must be developed on the Site or the $6,094,847 used to acquire the Site must be reimbursed to the LMIHAF. City of Huntington Beach Page 3 of 5 Printed on 7/13/2023 powerei LegistarTM File #: 23-580 MEETING DATE: 7/18/2023 In December of 2020, a new address was assigned for both lots as 17642 Beach Boulevard with different suites assigned to the various structures and the 17631 Cameron Lane address was eliminated. This address change was made for multiple purposes including fire response, US postal service, and utilities as the two lots are accommodating one use. On March 22, 2022, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was released by the Housing Authority seeking a real estate developer to develop, finance, and manage a new mixed-use development, potentially consisting of a homeless shelter, a sobering center, support services, and transitional and affordable housing at various income levels. On June 7, 2022, the City Council authorized the Housing Authority's Executive Director to execute a no-cost Agreement with Jamboree Housing to provide exclusive negotiations and explore the development of the Site. Four Concepts for Use of the Site Since the execution of the Agreement, staff has explored various uses and potential development scenarios of the Site that would comply with zoning requirements, benefit the community, increase housing opportunities for low-income individuals and those experiencing homelessness or at-risk of experiencing homelessness, and with limited fiscal liability for the City. Staff has identified four concepts for potential uses of the Site, including the following: Concept 1: Healing Center Develop a full-scale Healing Center, consisting of a Navigation Center, sobering center, facilities for support services, and a combination of transitional, permanent supportive, and affordable housing. Concept 2: Pathways Project Develop a multi-use facility, consisting of a Navigation Center and permanent supportive housing. Concept 3: Permanent Supportive or Affordable Housing Options Develop only permanent supportive or affordable housing and identify an alternate location for a Navigation Center. Concept 4: Navigation Center Only Develop a permanent Navigation Center for individuals experiencing homelessness. Because a Navigation Center does not qualify as an affordable housing project, this option would require the City to reimburse the LMIHAF, most likely through the General Fund. As an alternative, the City Council could choose to not develop the Site for any of the above options; however, long-term use of the Site for anything other than a qualifying affordable housing development would require repayment of the LMIHAF, which would trigger excess surplus for the City of Huntington Beach Page 4 of 5 Printed on 7/13/2023 powere3Q,LegistarTM File #: 23-580 MEETING DATE: 7/18/2023 Housing Authority. As outlined earlier in this staff report, a finding of excess surplus would require the Housing Authority to encumber or transfer the funds within three fiscal years. At this time, selection of one of the above proposed concepts would not commit the City to any development of the Site; rather it would provide guidance to Jamboree Housing, allowing them to refine development concepts and identify funding sources for the development. At a future date, proposals would be brought before the Housing Authority Board for consideration, along with project details including concept design, operations plan, estimated total project costs for construction, projected costs for operation, sources of funding (including any Housing Authority or City contributions), developer's responsibilities, etc. Environmental Status: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not constitute a project. Strategic Plan Goal: Economic Development & Housing Attachment(s): 1. PowerPoint Presentation City of Huntington Beach Page 5 of 5 Printed on 7/13/2023 powere1031j LegistarTM .0r \ %°11 ING es...ege �.�•�• pRPORAT . \� %,* C FO '� • ,,, ;-%%������, CI) Huntington Beach CityCouncil and , • Housing Authority — Future Development of 17642 Beach Blvd. Julyvirt •� 18, 2023 < _410 c;o:kill* 0 LOON •T 302 Overview • History of Redevelopment and Dissolution • Site Acquisition • Current Status • Development Concepts • Alternative Option • Conclusion • Questions ' _'' Q�.•••�O�ORPORA .. .• . _ I i/ 4f 303 History - Redevelopment • Purpose of Community Redevelopment Act • How are redevelopment activities funded? • Tax Increment Financing (TIF) • Housing Set Aside • 20% of TIF must be used for affordable housing 1TINS • ,ICCII , N ...... Tod, Tax°Increiment ° n o © c� •i��� Generated over Time ;_ 17:A BaselineRevenue a �' •••..::9.... A l TIF Starts Years TIF Ends =COUNT`t t , 304 History - Dissolution • Dissolution of redevelopment • Successor Agency • Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) • Housing Successor • Low Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF) • Annual Report - Excess Surplus Test 0 _ •'. \ 46, pi' " t AFFORDABLE HOUSING , OUNTY ?rrfl 305 History - HousingSuccessor • HB Housing Authority designated as Housing Successor • Large Deposit (in excess of $6.5M) in FY 19/20 would generate "Excess Surplus" in next Annual Report • Encumber funds within next three fiscal years; or • Transfer amount of "Excess Surplus" to another qualified entity for a qualified project; or • Transfer amount of "Excess Surplus" to Department of Housing and Community Development -- - /,��� NTING 0/7' - . • Opportunity to acquire property became available to resolve so' >`.. ;;"PORArFa.••••.<9% "Excess Surplus" situation ; U ''__ Te- 306 Site Acquisition • August 2020 & January 2021 - Project Site Acquired • December 2020 - Navigation Center Opened • June 2022 - Exclusive Negotiations Agreement (ENA) with Jamboree Housing Corporation Approved �, .,:-:, ... :a' x >1s ra.+ �' .. 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'1.•`,,r lit...-. ,,,,,„,,,„,.,, to authorize the Executive Director to si n a letter of •- ` ..4 ' ; - tf- y support for Jamboree Housing Corporation's R,,, a lication for rant funds. � � m ! pp 9 ,,. \. • May 9, 2023 - City Council members toured two . � 4 , - F ermanent su ortive housingsites in Anaheim, k 0....,4.64',"7-?.,41r4:...i.,H4isit.1..1-1,4,.ii,44,4,:if.114,::::14,--.04.4,4,0,4).„:41.,.....„,,„:1,5,...,;-,,,,,,_31 p pp operated by Jamboree Housing. � � �: `� r ` Vilbrii t "4, x w �.z , ., �a f �' ,yaks;; -¢t l^ " bx 308 Development Concepts Healing Center • Develop a facility consisting of a Navigation Center, sobering center, facilities for support services, and a combination of transitional, permanent supportive, and affordable housing. Pathways Project • Develop a multi-use facility, consisting of an adaptable Navigation Center (in the event it can be eliminated or downsized in the future) and permanent supportive housing. Housing Only • Develop only permanent supportive and /or affordable housing i,',`\`�N-....... i O•• ORPORgTFO•••••n, options and identify an alternate location for a Navigation Center. V,-���\ Navigation Center Only • Develop a permanent Navigation Center and reimburse the `�� ••.•••F-�= ;-o :��,� LMIHAF account. 610 ���F••:77NTY �;ji»•1909,A.• ��",� 309 Alternative Option As an alternative, the City Council could choose to not develop the Site for any of the above options; however, long-term use of the Site for anything other than a qualifying affordable housing development would require repayment of the LMIHAF account, which would trigger excess surplus for the Housing Authority. o� � NTING °CUNTN Ow/ 310 Conclusion Selection of one of the above development concepts would not commit the Housing Authority to development of the property, rather it would provide guidance to Jamboree Housing , allowing them to refine the concepts and identify funding sources for the development. At a future date, proposals will be brought before the City Council / Housing Authority Board (i.e. City Council) for consideration, along with project details including : • concept design • operations plan p +,l • estimated total project costs for construction 11 0�.�� eF°RATED••.�A) • projected costs for operation • sources of funding (including any Housing Authority or City contributions) �*�` � • > -g�° I � • developer's responsibilities =_6NTY.0; ij 311 Moore, Tania From: christopher,j.varga@gmail.com Sent: Saturday,June 17, 2023 2:13 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: City Council Meeting 6/27/23 comments City Council Members, Agenda Item 15 (23-522)—I support the"Healing Center"concept for the future development of 17642 Beach Blvd Agenda Item 18 (23-532)—I do not support this proposed ordinance! Stay out of our great libraries! Let the professional librarians do their job. Agenda Item 19 (23-534)—I am in support of a City Resolution that denounces hate in Huntington Beach Sincerely, Chris Varga 44 year resident of HB uP LEMENTAL .0 TO:' N Maikv i • 312 Moore,Tania From: cherivatkinson@aol.com Sent: Sunday,June 18,2023 10:00 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org;CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF); cherivatkinson@aol.com Subject: Opinion on Items 15, 18,and 19 Item 15-I believe that we need housing and services for the Homeless Individuals, Couples and their pets, in HB, to continue. This could be the Healing Center(Comprehensive Service; housing, medical, mental health, substance abuse treatment, and more)or the Navigation Center with Supportive Housing, or the Navigation Center alone. The Navigation Center has shown by it being filled, and well utilized, to be one of the cities programs,to address the needs of the homeless, and community, and actually there is a need for another site as well.Without a shelter, the police are not able to enforce anti-camping and anti-loitering laws. Item 18; I am against the proposed Book Ban, and the plan to part ways with the American Library Association. This is an over reach by the City Attorney ,and current City Council, and it takes away:the responsibility of those who have been professional trained to make those decisions. It is an overreach. Item 19-I am in favor of the proposal that"The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach denounces antisemitism, white supremacy, and anti-LGBTQ hate" Many of the decisions of the new City Council of HB, intended or unintended have increased tensions in our city, and even though feelings of intolerance were here before, people now have a voice, to express hatred towards the LGBTQ community, the Jewish Community and those of another race. Decisions to restrict the flag, stop invocations by the Greater Interfaith Council, not to pass the Housing Element-to allow.Affordable Housing, have fostered these views of intolerance.Allowing people to speak to others at City Council in demeaning and hateful ways,fosters permission to talk and act in this way. This statement by the council is important, to prevent hateful thoughts and speech, to turn into dangerous actions, and harmful actions to others. Cheri Atkinson LCSW cherivatkinson@aol.com 714-803-8310 1 313 Moore, Tania From: Jeanne Graham <jeansbew4.8@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,June 19,2023 7:54 AM To: suppiementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: City Council Meeting Comment As a Huntington Beach resident I ask that.the City Council take the following actions for these agenda items: Item 15-Fate of the Navigation Center- I approve these proposals: 1. Healing Center- Many services for those housed at the Navigation Center (Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Medical) 2. Navigation Center and Supportive Housing 3. Navigation Center only 4. Sell the land but it can only be used for special use. I'm for all but the last option. No shelter then no law enforcement for homeless encampments. Item 18- Library Ban and withdrawal from the American Library Association-A No Vote is recommended Item 19-A motion that the HBCC denounce antisemitism, white supremacy, and anti-LGBTQ hate, which sadly is on the increase in HB. A Yes Vote is recommended Thank you, Jeanne Graham 1 314 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday,June 20, 2023 9:07 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:June 20, 2023 CC Agenda Items 15, Oppose 18 and Support 19 From: Pat Goodman<patgoodman@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday,June 20,2023 8:52 AM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>;Strickland,Tony<Tony.Strickland@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:June 20,2023 CC Agenda Items 15,Oppose 18 and Support 19 Dear Mayor Strickland and City Council, Item 15 - provides good information to you on the history of the Cameron Lane site currently used for a 174 bed Navigation Center. We know that developing this site will take an array of funding sources and collaboration with various public agencies. The primary objective is to meet the housing needs of all the city's residents. Sometimes that housing need includes access to certain physical and mental health care services. We all know that the County of Orange is responsible for providing services, and funding, to meet the health care needs of all our residents. They try to do this through CalOptima and the County's Health Care Agency. So, by offering health care at that site, it will add additional levels of responsibility and collaboration. As you move forward and identify a direction on the development of this site you must also identify a site(s) for a temporary shelter while the Cameron site is developed to its permanent. The direction you give to staff on how to move forward is critical to this time-sensitive project. Please keep in mind that the current transitional shelters are at full capacity. Item 18 - Oppose. Book banning is nothing new in this country, it is part of our DNA, yet court rulings have rejected them as unconstitutional. Our parents have the awesome responsibility to educate their children. In our country they have the right to delegate this responsibility to schools, churches, and other organizations. These organizations set up standards, policies and practices to carry out their duties. In our country there are ways for parents (and the community) to make their views known. I am opposed to any government agency reviewing books and materials based on some criteria established by the City Attorney's office to determine whether a book may be displayed and purchased. This is censoring and there is no place for this activity in our Democracy. Oppose this item, quickly, please. Item 19 - Support unanimously with the declaration that you each and as a governing body denounce antisemitism, white supremacy, and anti-LGBTQ hate. 1 315 As we get ready to celebrate the 4th of July, let's remember that our forebearers declared independence from a tyrannical dictator and oppressive government. Book banning is a form of tyranny no matter how you couch the language. Thank you, Patricia Goodman Huntington Beach, CA • 2 316 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,July 17, 2023 3:41 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: 7 18 2023 Agenda Item # 19 - Development of 17642 Beach Blvd with both affordable housing and a navigation center From: Paula Schaefer<pas92649@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,July 17, 2023 3:10 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: 7 18 2023 Agenda Item#19- Development of 17642 Beach Blvd with both affordable housing and a navigation center Mayor Strickland and Council Members: I encourage you to provide direction to Jamboree Housing to bring development info to the City that would allow affordable housing and a navigation center at 17642 Beach Blvd. Both are important needs of the City that Jamboree has the expertise to provide in Huntington Beach. The City is in dire need of affordable housing now. Unfortunately, it may be a long time before the City no longer needs interim assistance to people who are homeless. Paula Schaefer SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: P Yfroc3,3 1 Agenda Item No.; /q (23 S80) Moore, Tania From: cherivatkinson@aol.com Sent: Tuesday,July 18, 2023 11:59 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) Subject: Opinion on Item 19 Dear City Council, I am writing my opinion on Agenda Item 19- 23-580, Future Development of 17642 Beach Blvd. I urge the City Council to maintain the Navigation Center, at this site with needed services, for the residents, and affordable housing on this site, for residents to transition to, The Navigation Center provides a valuable service for the homeless and the HB residents. Respectfully submitted, Cheri Atkinson LCSW HB Resident i From: Cithlalli Ramirez To: suDolementalcomm(a surfcity-hb.orq Cc: Cesar C;megan.kirkebv(ahcd.ca.aov Subject: Item 19 further Development of 17642 Beach Blvd Date: Tuesday,July 18,2023 4:34:55 PM Attachments: Huntington Beach City Council Agenda 07182023 Item#19.odf To whom it may concern: On behalf of The Kennedy Commission, I would like to submit the following public comment regarding Item 19 titled "Further Development of 17642 Beach Blvd" on the City Council agenda for the meeting on July 18,2023. Cithlalli S Ramirez (she/her) Community Organizer Kennedy C O M M I S S I O www.kennedycommission.org 17701 Cowan Ave.,Suite 200 Irvine,CA 92614 949 250 0909 July 18, 2023 Mayor Strickland and City Council City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main St. Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: Item No. 19-Further Development of 17642 Beach Blvd. Dear Mayor Strickland and City Council: The Kennedy Commission(the Commission) is a broad-based coalition of residents and community organizations that advocate for the production of homes affordable for extremely low income families earning less than$30,000 annually in Orange County. Formed in 2001,the Commission has been successful in partnering and working with Orange County jurisdictions to create effective housing and land-use policies that have led to the construction of homes affordable to lower-income working families. We are writing to request that the City of Huntington Beach redevelop the property located at 17642 Beach Blvd as permanent affordable housing for extremely low and very low income families.As mentioned in the July 18,2023 staff agenda,the Huntington Beach Housing Authority proposes to consider further development opportunities on the site of the current Navigation Center located at 17642 Beach Blvd. The Commission supports moving forth with the redevelopment of the property with a development that is 100%affordable to extremely low, very low and low income working families. The development could also include a mix of permanent supportive housing and affordable housing. We urge the council to prioritize these development concepts over others to address the housing needs for lower income residents in Huntington Beach. We request that the City prioritize this site to address the housing needs of extremely low,very low,and low-income families. Due to the City's lack of clear priorities,policies and production of affordable homes, lower-income families continue to have a great challenge in finding affordable housing options in Huntington Beach.According to the 2021-2029 Housing Element draft,there are a total of 32,415 renter-occupied households in Huntington Beach, and 44.3%of renter-households in the city spend thirty percent or more of their gross income on housing costs. Additionally,48.5%of the City's renter households spent more than fifty percent of their gross income on rent.Approximately 38.8%of households have incomes below 80%of the area median income, of which the majority are renters. Low-income renters in the city cannot afford the average cost of rent in Huntington Beach, which is $2,401. Low-income residents are in urgent need of housing at extremely low, very low-, and low-income levels. The Commission looks forward to partnering with the State and the City of Huntington Beach to create opportunities to increase affordable homes for lower income households in the city. If you have any questions,please feel free to contact me at(949)250-0909 or cesarc@kennedycommission.org. Sincerely, Cesar Covarrubias Executive Director Cc: CA Department of Housing and Community Development