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g-c z On June 27, 2000, the Housing and Human Concerns Committee recommended certification of Redwood City's 1989-99 Housing Element to the Planning Commission. On July 18, 2000, the Planning Commission recommended certification of Redwood City's 1989-99 Housing Element to the City Council. It is now necessary for the City Council to formally certify Redwood City's 1989-1999 General Plan Housing Element as adopted by the State (HCD).' Adoption by the State and certification by the City makes Redwood City eligible to compete for housing programs developed by the State. Adoption and ce�tification also provides th.e highest level of evidence of the adequacy of the General Plan. This provides the greatest protection against legal challenge. While having a certified 1989-99 Housing Element does not guarantee HCD adoption of Redwood City's upcoming 2001-6 Housing Element update, it could help especially if the City effectively implements the 1989-99 housing programs and polices for high density mixed use housing, second units, underutilized infill sites and recycled sites. As part of the upcoming 2001-6 Housing Element update, HCD will likely look closely at the realistic development potential of the sites created during the 1989-99 Housing Element planning period. Another challenge for Redwood City will be to develop these and other housing sites in accordance with the income distribution criteria (very-low, low, moderate and above-moderate income) required by HCD. Alternative The Council could elect to not certify Redwood City's 1989-1999 Housing Element or to ask staff to modify the Housing Element and resubmit the modifications to HCD for readoption. Fiscal Impact No negative impacts. Adoption by the State and certification by the City makes Redwood City eligible to compete for housing programs developed by the State. Conclusion Staff is very pleased to recommend this item to you for certification after 10+/- years of worki g with the State. According to HCD, only 13 of 21 San Mateo C y cities ha cert' ed Housi Elem nts in co pliance with statutory requirements f S te aw. ., , , �' �r��r�� .�l`' t� _� -- _ _ . ___� � aureen Ri dan Michael Church Everett ssociate Planner Planning & Redevelopment Manager City Manager Attachment 1. Resolution October 9, 2000 2. Minutes, Planning Commission, July 18, 2000 3. Minutes, Housing and Human Concerns Committee, June 27, 2000 4. Redwood City Adopted 1989-1999 Housing Element, May 15, 2000 5. Resolution No. 11987 and 1993 Adopted Housing Element (1993 "Self-Certification") � ' Note: Information contained in the adopted 1989-99 Housing Element may now be out of date. This information will be updated during the 2001-6 Housing Element update.