REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Dave Kiff, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development
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Receive and File the monthly status update on the 6th cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process
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Statement of Issue:
During the July 15, 2019 City Council study Session, Community Development staff presented an overview of the 6th Cycle RHNA process and related items of information as directed by the City Council. At the end of the study session, the City Council requested monthly updates on the status of the 6th Cycle RHNA process. This update provides a summary of what has occurred since the last monthly update on August 19, 2019.
Financial Impact:
There is no fiscal impact.
Recommended Action:
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Receive and file the monthly Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process status update.
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Alternative Action(s):
Provide alternative direction to staff.
Analysis:
The following is a summary of what has occurred during the RHNA process since the last monthly update on August 19, 2019.
On August 22, 2019, city staff attended the SCAG RHNA public hearing at Irvine City Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to solicit input from interested parties regarding the draft 6th cycle RHNA methodologies proposed by SCAG. The meeting was held in conjunction with a public review and comment period, which concludes on September 13, 2019. Mayor Pro-tem Semeta and Council member Posey also attended the meeting. Mayor Pro-tem Semeta provided comments on behalf of the City. During her comments, Mayor Pro-tem Semeta indicated that the City will submit a detailed comment letter in writing prior to the close of the comment period and provided the following points outlined below:
1. The City of Huntington Beach has been a successful housing provider for the region during the current 5th cycle and a top 10 housing p...
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